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The Safety, Health ands Welfare at Work (Exposure to Asbestos) Regulations 2006 and 2010

These regulations give effect to Directive 2009/148/EC of the European parliament and of the council of 30 November 2009 on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to asbestos at work.

The regulations apply to all work activities which transpose persons to risks arising from the inhalation of dust from asbestos or materials containing asbestos. The regulations provide a single exposure limit value for all work activities where exposure to asbestos dust in the air at a place of work may arise. The regulations also emphasise the need for adequate training. Those involved in demolition and asbestos removal activities must provide evidence of their ability to do this work in a safe way to ensure the protection of their employees.