1.Subject to Article 3(3), the measures referred to in paragraphs 2 to 5 shall be taken.
2.The activities referred to in Article 3(1) must be covered by a notification system administered by the responsible authority of the Member State.
3.The notification referred to in paragraph 2 shall be submitted by the employer to the responsible authority of the Member State, before the work commences, in accordance with national laws, regulations and administrative provisions.
The notification must include at least a brief description of:
(a)the location of the worksite;
(b)the type and quantities of asbestos used or handled;
(c)the activities and processes involved;
(d)the number of workers involved;
(e)the starting date and duration of the work;
(f)measures taken to limit the exposure of workers to asbestos.
4.Workers and/or their representatives in undertakings or establishments shall have access to the documents which are the subject of the notification referred to in paragraph 2 concerning their own undertaking or establishment in accordance with national laws.
5.Each time a change in working conditions is likely to result in a significant increase in exposure to dust from asbestos or materials containing asbestos, a new notification must be submitted.