Free guide to non-licensed work with asbestos containing materials available to download

The NFDC has made available a feee downloadable guide, entitled, "Industry guidance for non-licensed work with asbestos containing materials within a demolition or refurbishment environment."

Here's the scop of what the guidance covers, taken from the above document:

In response to recent changes to the control of asbestos regulations and to explain the additional administrative requirements for NNLW, (Notifiable non-licensed work) the NFDC has produced this guide in order to ensure industry best practice by clarifying and where necessary, highlighting generic methods of operation. In using this guide, it should be recognized that all generic methods of working are subject to a site survey and should be adapted to suit the site in question by preparation of a method statement and risk assessment.

The information contained within this guidance is for non-licensed work with asbestos containing materials only. Licensable work with asbestos containing materials is to be carried out by an HSE licensed asbestos removal contractor employing fully trained operatives holding a current medical certificate. For work with any type of asbestos it is recommended that the HSE publications L143 and HSG247 should be consulted.

The table of contents for the guide is as follows:

1. Scope of Guidance
1.1 Scope of Guidance
1.1.1 Nature, applicability and status of guidance
1.1.2 Limitations of good practice guidance
1.2 Objectives of guidance
1.3 Responsibilities
1.4 Safety legislation
2. Management procedures
2.1 Training
2.2 Operative requirements
2.3 Site requirements for work with NNLW
3. Work methods
3.1 Wet & drop i.e. roofing and side sheeting
3.2 Cut & lower
3.3 Vinyl floor tiles
3.4 Textured coatings
4. Summary
4.1 Setting up safely - RPE
4.2 Monitoring
4.3 Decontamination
4.4 Waste disposal
Appendix 1 - HSE Asbestos decision flowchart
Appendix 2 - Asbestos Work Categories

Please download the guide for free.

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