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IRL-1993-R-34691
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Title_of_text
European Communities (Protection of Workers) (Exposure to Asbestos) (Amendment) Regulations, 1993 (S.I. No. 276 of 1993)
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
Ireland
Subjects (Classification)
Occupational safety and health; Protection against particular hazards
Adopted on (Date of text)
1993-09-17
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
Implements Council Directive 83/477/EEC as amended by Directive 91/382/EEC on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to asbestos at work. Protects the health of employees by reducing the level of exposure to asbestos fibre concentrations in air and banning the use of low density asbestos materials. Amends the requirements of the plan which must be prepared in advance of any demolition work involving asbestos. Made under the European Communities Act, 1972.
Entry dates region
Date of entry into force
1993-10-01
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Basic Text region
Basic text(s)
1972-12-06 (IRL-1972-L-95351)
European Communities Act, 1972 (Act No. 27 of 1972).
Serial region
Serial title
Printed separately
Page range
8 p.