UKATA Legal Framework (CAR 2012) 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Adequate information, instruction, and training about asbestos risks

Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A risk assessment to be carried out

Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Answer

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).

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

40 years from the date of the last entry

Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

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UKATA Legal Framework (CAR 2012) 2