The Regulations prohibit the importation, supply and use of all forms of
asbestos. They continue the ban introduced for blue and brown
asbestos in 1985 and for white asbestos in 1999. They also continue the ban on
second-hand use of asbestos products such as asbestos cement sheets and
asbestos boards and tiles; including panels which have been covered with paint
or textured plaster containing asbestos.
The ban applies to new use of asbestos. If existing asbestos
containing materials are in good condition, they may be left in place, their
condition monitored and managed to ensure they are not disturbed.
The Asbestos Regulations also include the ‘duty to manage asbestos’ in
non-domestic premises.
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