Document ID (ISN) | 52622 |
CIS number |
89-1418 |
ISBN(s) |
0-11-078115-5 |
Year |
1987 |
Convention or series no. |
Statutory Instruments 1987 No.2115
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Title |
Health and Safety: The Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 1987 [United Kingdom] |
Bibliographic information |
HMSO Books, P.O. Box 276, London, SW8 5DT, United Kingdom, 1987. 12p. Price: GBP 2.20. |
Abstract |
Regulations implementing in Great Britain the provisions of EEC Directives No. 76/769/EEC and 83/477/EEC (see CIS 84-327) relating to asbestos. Contents: interpretation (Control limits: when crocidolite or amosite is present - 0.2 fibres/mL of air for 4h and 0.6f/mL for 10 min exposures; for other kinds of asbestos - 0.5f/mL for 4h and 1.5f/mL for 10 min exposures. Action level: when crocidolite or amosite is present - 48 fibres-hours/mL air; otherwise - 120f/mL); duties of employers; identification of type of asbestos; hazard evaluation; notification of work with asbestos; information, instruction and training; prevention or reduction of exposure; control measures; provision and cleaning of protective clothing; cleanliness of premises and plant; designated areas; air monitoring; health records and medical surveillance; washing and changing facilities; storage, distribution and labelling of asbestos; supply of products containing asbestos; exemption certificates. |
Descriptors (primary) |
threshold limit values; United Kingdom; limitation of exposure; respirable dust; asbestos |
Descriptors (secondary) |
responsibilities of employers; amosite; crocidolite; law; cleaning of workplaces; medical supervision; replaced; exposure evaluation |
Document type |
A - Laws, regulations, directives |
Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
Subject(s) |
Standards and directives with the force of law
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Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
Asbestos Occupational exposure limits
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