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CAR
2006 (Control of Asbestos Regulations) Regulation
4, imposes a duty on those in control of premises e.g owners,
employers and managers of non-domestic property (‘Duty
Holders’),
to manage asbestos. The Duty Holder is required to manage the
risk from asbestos by:
• Identifying asbestos containing materials within the
premises and assessing their condition; • Presuming materials
contain asbestos unless there is strong evidence that they do
not; • Maintaining an up-to-date record of the location
and condition of the asbestos containing materials and presumed
asbestos containing materials within the premises; • Assessing
the risk from the material;
• Preparing and implementing a plan detailing how the
risk from asbestos containing materials is to be managed i.e.
repair, seal or remove • Reviewing and monitoring the
management plan; • Providing information on the location
and condition of asbestos containing materials to anyone liable
to work on or disturb them e.g. contractors, tenants, members
of the public.
The HSE
has the power to impose severe penalties (fines and imprisonment)
if the Regulations are not adhered to.
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