Legal Framework (CAR 2012) Flashcards

Under CAR 2012, what must an employer provide to employees who may be exposed to asbestos?

Answer: Adequate information, instruction, and training about asbestos risks

Under CAR 2012, employers must ensure that anyone who may be exposed to asbestos receives adequate information, instruction, and training. This must be appropriate to the type and level of work being carried out.

What does Regulation 10 of CAR 2012 require before any work with asbestos-containing materials?

Answer: A risk assessment to be carried out

Regulation 10 requires a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risk of exposure to asbestos before any work is carried out that may expose employees or others. The assessment must identify the type of asbestos, its condition, and the likely exposure level.

Under CAR 2012, who has the power to issue improvement and prohibition notices for asbestos work?

Answer: The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is the enforcing authority for asbestos regulations. HSE inspectors can issue improvement notices (requiring action within a timeframe) or prohibition notices (stopping work immediately if there is serious risk).

How long must health records for employees exposed to asbestos be kept under CAR 2012?

Answer: 40 years from the date of the last entry

Health records for asbestos-exposed employees must be kept for at least 40 years from the date of the last entry. This reflects the very long latency period of asbestos-related diseases, which can take decades to develop.

What is notifiable non-licensed work (NNLW) under CAR 2012?

Answer: Lower-risk asbestos work that must be notified to the HSE but does not require a licence

NNLW is a category of asbestos work that is lower risk than licensed work but still requires notification to the HSE. Examples include removing asbestos cement sheets or textured decorative coatings. Workers must still be trained and medical surveillance is required.

Under the duty to manage, what type of survey is typically required to locate asbestos in a building?

Answer: A management survey (and refurbishment/demolition survey before major works)

A management survey identifies asbestos-containing materials in a building that could be disturbed during normal occupancy. A more intrusive refurbishment/demolition survey is required before any refurbishment or demolition work to find all asbestos, including hidden materials.