Asbestos information

THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published a useful operational circular on asbestos following a request under the freedom of information legislation.

The level of risk from occupational exposure to Asbestos: Guidance for HSE and LA staff when responding to enquiries, Operational Circular 265/48 Version 3 is now available on HSE’s website.

It describes factors that influence the degree of risk of developing asbestos disease and gives advice on when to report an asbestos incident as a dangerous occurrence.

Operational Circular 265/48 (Version 3) www.hse.gov.uk/foi/internalops/fod/oc/200-299/265-48.htm