ISO 9001:2000
The Duty to Manage
Regulation 4 of the control of asbestos regulations 2006
Became Law on the 21st may 2004
Part of this new regulation is the "Duty to Manage Asbestos in Non-Domestic
Premises"
If you are responsible for any Non-Domestic property, it is now your legal
duty to have put into practice reasonable steps to:
- Ascertain if there are any Asbestos Containing Materials (A.C.M.s) on the premises.
- Determine the type and condition of any such materials.
- Presume materials contain Asbestos unless there is strong evidence to suggest otherwise.
- Assess the risk of disturbance / exposure of any A.C.M.s or presumed A.C.M.s.
- Prepare and implement a written plan on how the risks are to be managed.
- Monitor, review, and update the plan periodically.
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By using our independent, impartial service, we can help you legally
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Including: Industrial units, factories,Shops, Public houses, Hotels, Guest
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ASA retain a professional Health & Safety consultant who audits company
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practices such as these enable our valued clients to have total confidence
in our ability to provide a high class service and also ensure that costs
are kept down to a minimum. The Duty to manage asbestos in Non-Domestic
premises (reg 4 of the cawr regs 2002) can seem complex, but it need not
be a minefield.
PENALTIES FOR NON COMPLIANCE COULD BE SEVERE
1.Imprisonment of individuals of up to 2 years.
2.Unlimited fines for companies and up to £20,000 for individuals.
3.Disqualification of directors.
4.The closure of entire sites by H.S.E inspectors.
Tel: 01875 813 999 Fax: 01875 819 111 Mob: 07940 933 045 email:info@asa-asbestos.uk.com