Evaluation of the duty to manage asbestos

Research Report 783

Health and Safety Executive, 2011
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Research Report

Abstract

Reports on a study looking at evaluating the duty to manage asbestos, where some of the difficulties experienced by duty holders have included: formulating management plans, recording actions adequately and effective on-going monitoring of the condition of asbestos-containing materials in their properties.

History

This document may not reflect current standards and regulations but is available for reference only. Prepared by the Institute for Employment Studies and Loughborough University.

Subjects

  • Dangerous substances (asbestos, explosives, etc)
  • Health and safety
  • Materials
  • Special subject areas
  • Asbestos

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