The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

Prohibitions of exposure to asbestosU.K.

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26.—(1) A person must not undertake asbestos spraying or working procedures that involve using low-density (less than 1g/cm) insulating or soundproofing materials which contain asbestos.

(2) Every employer must ensure that no employees are exposed to asbestos during the extraction of asbestos.

(3) Every employer must ensure that no employees are exposed to asbestos during the manufacture of asbestos products or of products containing intentionally added asbestos.