Duty to Manage

The Duty to Manage asbestos legislation came into effect on 21 st May 2004. But is your company compliant? Put yourself to the test.

The questions below represent what the HSE may ask you on a spot check to verify whether or not you are compliant.

Try and answer them, and if you find yourself struggling, OHS may be able to help.

Q1 Are you aware of the new Duty to Manage Asbestos Legislation?   YesNoDon't Know Q2 Are you the dutyholder?   YesNoDon't Know Q3 If not, do you know who is?   YesNoDon't Know Q4 Is there more than one dutyholder at your premises?   YesNoDon't Know Q5 If so, have adequate steps been taken to co-operate and co-ordinate activities?   YesNoDon't Know Q6 Has an asbestos survey been conducted of your premises?   YesNoDon't Know Q7 Was it carried out by a competent organisation? (EN45004 Certified)   YesNoDon't Know Q8 What type of survey?   Type 1 Type 2Type 3 Q9 Was the survey sufficient for the purpose intended?   YesNoDon't Know Q10 If no survey has been conducted, is one planned?   YesNoDon't Know Q11 Is there an adequate action plan (risk assessment) resulting from the survey?   YesNoDon't Know Q12 Is the written plan being followed, reviewed and updated?   YesNoDon't Know

If you would like a FREE no obligation compliance check, submit your completed test for review by one of our Asbestos Risk Management consultants. We will review your answers and contact you within 48 hours to discuss our findings and suggest a course of action.

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