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The Control of Asbestos Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007

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Regulations 26(4), 27(3), 28(6) and 30(1)

SCHEDULE 3EXCEPTIONS TO THE PROHIBITIONS ON THE SUPPLY AND USE OF CHRYSOTILE

1.  Regulations 27(1) and 28(1) shall not apply to the products described in paragraph 3 of this Schedule.

2.  Where it is not practicable for an employer to substitute for chrysotile a substance which, under the conditions of its use, does not create a risk to the health of his employees or creates a lesser risk than that created by chrysotile, regulations 26(3), 27(1) and 28(1) shall not apply to—

(a)the products described in paragraph 4 of this Schedule,

(b)chrysotile, or products to which chrysotile has intentionally been added, required solely for the manufacture of the products described in paragraph 4 of this Schedule.

3.  Brake linings within the meaning of the Road Vehicles (Brake Linings Safety) Regulations 1999(1).

4.  Diaphragms for use in electrolytic cells in existing electrolysis plants for chlor-alkali manufacture.

5.  Receptacles used for the storage of acetylene gas under pressure and in use before 2nd May 2000.

(1)

S.I. 1999/2978, as amended by S.I. 2003/3314

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