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<p>Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, Regulation 10 requires that those who may
be exposed to materials containing asbestos have relevant training. In all instances,
prior to works starting, a full risk assessment is undertaken to manage risks.</p><p>General
staff (such as office, cleaning and catering staff) who regularly work in buildings
owned or used by the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills would not be working
in an environment where they would disturb or be exposed to asbestos-containing materials.
For these staff, therefore, training on how to manage asbestos is not provided and
the signing of an asbestos register is not required. However, where it is identified
that a member of staff or contractor could potentially be exposed to asbestos-containing
materials, a full risk assessment in compliance with the regulations would take place.</p><p>The
regulation is specific to those who could work with asbestos. This would reasonably
exclude general office workers, caterers, cleaners, etc. However, all would be protected
by the Health & Safety at Work Act and Health & Safety at Work Regulations
whereby all works are risk assessed prior to start to ensure the safe working and
environment for those directly and indirectly affected.</p>
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