Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

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1 Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 Pattinson Scientific Services Ltd Chris Gilliead Director

2 Introduction Speaker : Chris Gilliead Agenda : 1. Introduction to Asbestos 2. Health Effects 3. Types 4. Applications 5. Duties 6. Surveys 7. Management Systems 8. Asbestos Works 9. Case Studies 10. Questions

3 Annual Report of the Chief Inspector of Factories and Workshops. Part II : Reports, 1898: 172 In 1898 an observant lady inspector noted: The evil effects of Asbestos dust have also attracted my attention. A microscopic examination of this mineral dust revealed the sharp, glass-like jagged nature of the particles, and where they are allowed to rise and remain in the air of a room, in any quantity, the effects have been found to be injurious as might have been expected

4 Health Hazards Routes of entry. Inhalation. Ingestion. Skin absorption. Asbestos related diseases. Asbestosis - approx 175 cases per year. Lung cancer 2,500 related to asbestos annually. Mesothelioma 1,200 deaths per year expected to double or treble by 2020 Between UK deaths annually

5 Health Effects

6 Types of Asbestos Chrysotile (white) Crocidolite (blue) Amosite (brown) Anthophyllite Tremolite Actinolite

7 Applications Asbestos cement roofs, gutters and drainpipes Insulating boards and paper Roofing felt Fire retardant spray coating Fire doors (wood and/or metal) Fire blankets and cloths Duct linings Electrical insulators Textured coatings Floor tiles Pipe lagging Flue pipes Oven door seals Ironing boards

8 LEGISLATION HASAWA 1974 DUTIES Management Regulations 1999 CDM Regulations 2007 CAR 2012 HSE / EHO Enforcing Authorities During a Safety inspection they will look for an active asbestos register and suitable management system

9 CAR 2012 Regulation 4 duty to manage in non domestic premises Regulation 5 identify presence of asbestos Regulation 10 information, instruction & training Regulation 11 prevention or reduction of exposure to asbestos

10 Reg 4 Whose duty? In many cases, the dutyholder is the person or organisation that has clear responsibility for the maintenance and/or repair of non-domestic premises through an explicit agreement such as a tenancy agreement or contract

11 CAR 2012 REG 4 take reasonable steps to find out if there are materials containing asbestos in non-domestic premises, and if so, its amount, where it is and what condition it is in; presume materials contain asbestos unless there is strong evidence that they do not; make, and keep up-to-date, a record of the location and condition of the asbestos containing materials - or materials which are presumed to contain asbestos; assess the risk of anyone being exposed to fibres from the materials identified; prepare a plan that sets out in detail how the risks from these materials will be managed;

12 CAR 2012 REG 4 continued take the necessary steps to put the plan into action; periodically review and monitor the plan and the arrangements to act on it so that the plan remains relevant and up-to-date; and provide information on the location and condition of the materials to anyone who is liable to work on or disturb them

13 Surveys HSG 264 Asbestos: The Survey Guide

14 HSG 264 Surveys Management Survey Refurbishment or Demolition Survey Can be a mixture of the two Multiple surveys on the same premises over time Use a UKAS accredited surveying company

15 Management Systems Visitor register Contractors. Periodic checks Time dependent upon product, condition etc. Works notification Register & management must know what work involving asbestos is taking place and when. Emergency arrangements Flood damage, wind damage, vandalism

16 Asbestos Works Licensed Contactors; Non-Licensed Contractors; Analysts UKAS; Licensed Carriers - Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005; Licensed Waste Receptors

17 Case Studies 3 RD DECEMBER ASTON UNIVERSITY PROSECUTED UNDER REGS 4 & 5 4K FINE & 2K COSTS CONTRACTOR DRILLED INTO AIB TO INSTALL CCTV CONTRACTOR FINE 1K & 1K COSTS PROSECUTED UNDER REG

18 Case Studies 20 TH MAY 2010 SAVOIR DEVELOPMENTS PROSECUTED UNDER REGS 5 & 16 OF CAR K FOR EACH OFFENCE + COSTS ( 10K) FAILED TO CARRY OUT A SURVEY

19 Thank you. Any Questions? More information at: