FAQ’s about Asbestos in northern ireland
Frequently asked questions about surveys, regulations, management and removal of asbestos material from domestic and non domestic buildings.
A. Yes if you are in a non-domestic property. Please check with the Health & Safety Executive’s website. http://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos
The ‘Duty to Manage’ within all non- domestic properties.
The ‘Duty to Manage’ within all non- domestic properties.
Also the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR) site lays down the requirements for the protection of people being exposed to asbestos. These regulations are for those with responsibility for the maintenance or repair of non-domestic premises, to identify and manage any risk from asbestos within their premises.
These regulations were launched in 2012 in support of the introduction of regulation 4 of CAR with the aim of encouraging an awareness of and compliance and came into force in May 2004.