Get Ready For Asbestos Regulations 2006

Thames Laboratories, suggest that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) intent to amend the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations early in 2006 to comply with the requirements of the European Asbestos Worker Protection Directive.

A full consultation exercise on this will be necessary, and the HSE is expected to publish its consultation document in October. A number of key issues have already been outlined, including a reduction in exposure limits and the removal of textured finishes, such as artex, from the Asbestos Licensing Regulations. The extension of the scope of Regulation 4 to cover social housing is not being considered in these amendments.