H&S Asbestos Flashcards
1
Q
What is asbestos.
A
an insulating material.
can cause fatal diseases.
Left undamaged or disturbed is fine.
Can release toxic fibres
2
Q
How many deaths a year ?
A
HSE reports 5000 deaths a year
3
Q
3 types of asbestos
A
White -Chrysotile
Brown - Amosite
Blue - Chrocodilite
4
Q
when was it banned?
A
Since 1999
5
Q
what are NON Licenced
A
Does not need HSE notification
5
Q
What regulations are there ?
A
ASbestos Regulations 2012
6
Q
What are Licenced ?
A
Does need HSE notification
Friable materials with high fibre.
7
Q
two types of asbestos survey ?
A
Management survey - locate and assess
R&D survey - for refurbishment and demolition
8
Q
what H&S obligation is on commercial properties
A
Asbestos management
contaimination control
Equalities act
EPC
H&S
Legionella disease
Ocoppupiers liabilty
Waste Management
