UKATA Legal Framework (CAR 2012)

Question 1

What does CAR 2012 stand for?

Accepted Answer

Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

Answer

Classification of Asbestos Requirements 2012

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Containment of Asbestos Rules 2012

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Certification of Asbestos Removal 2012

Question 2

Under Regulation 4 of CAR 2012, who has the 'duty to manage' asbestos in non-domestic premises?

Accepted Answer

The dutyholder — usually the building owner or person in control of maintenance

Answer

The local council

Answer

The Health and Safety Executive

Answer

Any employee working in the building

Question 3

What must a dutyholder do if asbestos is found or presumed present in a building under CAR 2012?

Accepted Answer

Prepare and maintain an asbestos management plan

Answer

Immediately remove all asbestos

Answer

Close the building permanently

Answer

Report it to the police

Question 4

Under CAR 2012, which types of asbestos work require a licence from the HSE?

Accepted Answer

Work with asbestos insulation, asbestos coating, and asbestos insulating board

Answer

All work with any asbestos-containing material

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Only work with blue and brown asbestos

Answer

Only demolition work involving asbestos

Question 5

What is the maximum penalty for breaching the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012?

Accepted Answer

An unlimited fine and/or up to 2 years imprisonment

Answer

A written warning only

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A fine of up to £5,000

Answer

Suspension from work for 6 months

Question 6

How often must an asbestos management plan be reviewed under CAR 2012?

Accepted Answer

It must be monitored and reviewed at regular intervals

Answer

Every 5 years

Answer

Only when requested by the HSE

Answer

It only needs to be created once