ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT - THE NEED TO MAKE COMPETENT DECISIONS

摘要

A recent HeaLth & Safety Executive (HSE) safety campaign highlighted the very serious risks to tradespeople posed by asbestos exposure. As part of the campaign, the HSE said that, on average, every week 20 tradespeople die from asbestos related diseases and, in the electrical sector, it estimated that electricians and electrical fitters could come into contact with asbestos more than 70 times a year. Even though asbestos has been banned in building materials since late 1999, and a huge amount removed from buildings over the years, there are still many situations where the decision has been made to leave it in situ and manage its presence.