If your staff carry out work with asbestos, they may require a medical examination periodically. How often are these needed and what’s the latest news on the subject?
Published 16.04.2018
Although the HSE usually gives plenty of notice of new or updated legislation, it kept very quiet about planned changes to the Control of Asbestos Regulations. However, on April 6 it published
updated Regulations. What’s to know?
Published 27.04.2012
The HSE has reviewed and updated its asbestos essentials task sheets in order to highlight the importance of information, instruction and training. What else has changed and what training is
required?
Published 20.11.2017
In an attempt to make your asbestos management duties clearer, the HSE has published a new Approved Code of Practice (ACoP) and guidance material. What are the significant changes?
Published 31.01.2014
You have a small asbestos outbuilding which is falling apart and needs to be taken down. Do you need to appoint an approved asbestos contractor or can you do it in-house?
Published 28.09.2020
It’s easy to be confused about which categories of work with asbestos require a licence and which work needs notifying to the HSE. What’s your best source of guidance?
Published 14.10.2013
If you have asbestos in your building, the usual course of action is to leave it alone. So what should you do if planned works are likely to disturb it? Use our permit to work - asbestos to get it
right.
Published 10.03.2015
A leading industry training body has publicly expressed its irritation at the HSE’s latest campaign which aims to help tradespeople avoid contact with asbestos. How could there be scope for
disagreement?
Published 27.03.2015
The HSE has launched a campaign to raise awareness about asbestos risk among young workers. Why is this and what’s involved?
Published 23.03.2023
Anyone who undertakes work involving asbestos must hold a licence for the job. Which authority issues them, how many different types are there, and what can happen if you employ someone who doesn’t
hold one?
Published 03.12.2009