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Asbestos health and safety

Asbestos health and safety

Asbestos is the single greatest cause of work-related deaths in the UK. This site provides health and safety advice and guidance so that those who may be exposed to asbestos at work know what to do to protect themselves and others.

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Revised Regulations April 2012

Find out more about the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

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Managing and working with asbestos

Understand your responsibilities and how to protect yourself and others.

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Proposals to review HSE's Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs)

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has opened a three-month consultation on proposals for the revision, consolidation or withdrawal of its Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs).

To have your say please visit, CD241 - Proposals to review HSE’s Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs)

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Updated 2013-02-07