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The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 came into force on 6 April 2012, updating previous asbestos regulations to take account of the European Commission's view that the UK had not fully implemented the EU Directive on exposure to asbestos (Directive 2009/148/EC)<ref name=" | The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 came into force on 6 April 2012, updating previous asbestos regulations to take account of the European Commission's view that the UK had not fully implemented the EU Directive on exposure to asbestos (Directive 2009/148/EC)<ref name="HSE2">[https://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/regulations.htm/ Health and Safety Executive]</ref>. | ||
For those working with or in an environment that may contain asbestos, disturbs or is likely to disturb asbestos, asbestos sampling and laboratory analysis the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) and guidance text for employers sets out the legal duties with the ACOP and guidance giving practical advice on how to comly with the legislation. The Regulations give minimum standards for protecting employees from the risks associated with exposure to asbestos<ref name="Reg">[https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l143.htm/ HSE]</ref>. | For those working with or in an environment that may contain asbestos, disturbs or is likely to disturb asbestos, asbestos sampling and laboratory analysis the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) and guidance text for employers sets out the legal duties with the ACOP and guidance giving practical advice on how to comly with the legislation. The Regulations give minimum standards for protecting employees from the risks associated with exposure to asbestos<ref name="Reg">[https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l143.htm/ HSE]</ref>. | ||