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2. Asbestos and the law - Wikipedia

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   Map of countries that have banned the use of asbestos. The mineral asbestos is subject to a wide range of laws and regulations that relate to its production and use, including mining, manufacturing, use and disposal. [1] [2] [3] Injuries attributed to asbestos have resulted in both workers' compensation claims and injury litigation.

3. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002

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   The regulations reenacted, with amendments, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Work Regulations 1999 and implement several European Union directives. [2] [3] Breach of the regulations by an employer or employee is a crime, punishable on summary conviction or on indictment by an unlimited fine.

4. Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences ...

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   There are specific regulations as to mines and quarries (reg.8/ Sch.5), and offshore installations (reg.9/ Sch.6). Medical treatments are exempt, as are injuries arising from road traffic accidents [6] and to members of the armed forces (reg.10). Breach of the regulations is a crime, punishable on summary conviction with a fine of up to £400.

5. Health and safety regulations in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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   Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (S.I 2017/1322) [39] Radiation (Emergency Preparedness and Public Information) Regulations 2019 [40] Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996; A full list of all UK Health and Safety legislation can be found on the HSE website. [41]

6. Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 - Wikipedia

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   The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 came into force in the United Kingdom on 13 November 2006 and brought together a number of other asbestos related pieces of legislation. [1] This has been superseded by The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. The pieces of legislation the regulations revoked and replaced were the 'Control of Asbestos ...

7. Asbestos - Wikipedia

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   Asbestos (/ æ s ˈ b ɛ s t ə s, æ z-,-t ɒ s / ass-BES-təs, az-, -⁠toss) [1] is a group of naturally occurring, toxic, carcinogenic and fibrous silicate minerals.There are six types, all of which are composed of long and thin fibrous crystals, each fibre (particulate with length substantially greater than width) [2] being composed of many microscopic "fibrils" that can be released into ...

8. List of statutory instruments of the United Kingdom, 2019

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   The Trade Remedies (Increase in Imports Causing Serious Injury to UK Producers) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 [283] 1320 The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Birkhall) (Restricted Zone EG R705) Regulations 2019 [ 284 ]

9. Asbestosis - Wikipedia

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   The first lawsuits against asbestos manufacturers occurred in 1929. Since then, many lawsuits have been filed against asbestos manufacturers and employers, for neglecting to implement safety measures after the link between asbestos, asbestosis and mesothelioma became known (some reports seem to place this as early as 1898 in modern times). The ...