The Control of Asbestos Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012

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4.—(1) Where a product containing asbestos may undergo processing or finishing it shall bear a label containing safety instructions appropriate to the particular product and in particular the following instructions—N.I.

  • “operate if possible out of doors in a well-ventilated place”;

  • “preferably use hand tools or low speed tools equipped, if necessary, with an appropriate dust extraction facility. If high speed tools are used, they should always be so equipped”;

  • “if possible, dampen before cutting or drilling”; and

  • “dampen dust, place it in a properly closed receptacle and dispose of it safely”.

(2) Additional safety information given on a label shall not detract from or contradict the safety information given in accordance with sub-paragraph (1).