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DOWN TO BUSINESS – ENVIRONMENT BOSS Today #43

n Provide this information to to help the dutyholder to prepare unnecessary disturbance
anyone who might work on or disturb an Asbestos Risk Register, a key n If unsure, presume that the
the asbestos, such as maintenance component of the required plan for material does contain asbestos
teams or contractors working on site how companies manage and monitor n The duty to manage does not
asbestos in their place of work. require asbestos removal
Undertaking an Asbestos Survey Signs or labels will identify where n You don’t always need to get
will identify the location of asbestos- asbestos was identified on site. a specialist in but, if you do,
containing materials in the building, Finally, it is important get a competent one.
the type of asbestos present, and the to remember that:
condition of the materials containing For further information regarding
asbestos. Following the survey, n Asbestos is only dangerous Asbestos, please contact BOSS Specialist
the surveyor will produce a report when disturbed, so avoid Services or your BOSS HSE Adviser.

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