Storage, distribution and labelling of raw asbestos and asbestos waste18

1

Every employer who undertakes work with asbestos shall ensure that any raw asbestos or waste which contains asbestos is not—

a

stored;

b

received into or despatched from any place of work; or

c

distributed, except in a totally enclosed distribution system, within any place of work,

unless it is in a suitable and sealed container clearly marked in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3) showing that it contains asbestos.

2

Raw asbestos shall be labelled in accordance with the provisions of Schedule 2.

3

Waste containing asbestos shall be labelled—

a

where the Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances Regulations 19845 apply, in accordance with those Regulations;

b

where the waste is conveyed by road in a road tanker or tank container in circumstances where the Dangerous Substances (Conveyance by Road in Road Tankers and Tank Containers) Regulations 19816 apply, in accordance with those Regulations;

c

in any other case, in accordance with the provisions of Schedule 2.