It is a pity that you do not have faith in the risk assessment process, once bitten twice shy perhaps?
Nevertheless, the duty to manage asbestos is clear and unambiguous. In your response you have already undertaken a risk assessment, and from what you have said, the suggested control measure is to replace the distribution boards.
In terms of guidance from the HSE, you could refer (amongst other documentation) to Asbestos Essentials, HSG213, ISBN 071761901.
Further guidance can be obtained from the British Institute of Occupational Hygienists (BIOH) tel. no. 01332 298087, Asbestos Testing and Consultancy (ATAC) tel. no. 01283 531126, and of course the HSE infoline tel. no. 08701 545500.
It is a pity that you do not have faith in the risk assessment process, once bitten twice shy perhaps?
Nevertheless, the duty to manage asbestos is clear and unambiguous. In your response you have already undertaken a risk assessment, and from what you have said, the suggested control measure is to replace the distribution boards.
In terms of guidance from the HSE, you could refer (amongst other documentation) to Asbestos Essentials, HSG213, ISBN 071761901.
Further guidance can be obtained from the British Institute of Occupational Hygienists (BIOH) tel. no. 01332 298087, Asbestos Testing and Consultancy (ATAC) tel. no. 01283 531126, and of course the HSE infoline tel. no. 08701 545500.
