Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 1987

These Regulations require employers to:

• notify asbestos work to the enforcing authority
• identify, assess and prevent or reduce asbestos exposure and spread
• undertake air monitoring and implement and maintain appropriate control measures
• provide information, instruction and training to employees
• provide protective clothing, washing / changing facilities and ensure prescribed standards of cleanliness

These regulations, along with the 1992 and 1998 amendment regulations, were revoked by the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002; with the 2002 regulations subsequently revoked by the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) 2012.

See Also

• Asbestos