Asbestos Management Policy - Section 1
1. Scope of Policy
1.1 This policy describes the activities and responsibilities involved while working with asbestos, in accordance with the requirements of the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2006 (CAR 2006), which came into force on 13 November 2006. These regulations bring together the three previous sets of Regulations covering the prohibition of asbestos, the control of asbestos at work and asbestos licensing.
1.2 This policy applies to all buildings either, owned, leased or managed by the Moray Council Housing Service, or any other locations which may be utilised by that service at any time. This policy will be read in conjunction with the Moray Council, Safety Management System, section 8.11 – Management of Asbestos.
1.3 Asbestos is a mineral that is resistant to heat, fire and corrosive chemicals. There are three main types:
- Crocidolite (blue)
- Amosite (brown)
- Chrysotile (white)
Asbestos is composed of small fibres, which can only be detected by using a microscope under laboratory conditions. Asbestos fibres are hazardous, and principally cause harm to the lining of the lungs when inhaled. As Asbestos ages, weathers or is worked upon, it becomes more "friable" and fibres may be released more easily.
1.4 The Council will ensure that no individual is discriminated against on grounds of sex or marital status, on racial grounds, or on grounds of disability, age, sexual orientation, language or social origin, or other personal attributes, including beliefs, or opinions, such as religious beliefs or political opinions. The Council will ensure the promotion of equal opportunities by publishing information and documentation in different languages and other formats such as large print, tape and Braille as required.
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