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jarsmith83  
#1 Posted : 15 April 2013 14:30:27(UTC)
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jarsmith83

Can anybody clarify when each of the following asbestos was banned in England with a link to the information if possible: - Amosite - Crysotile - Crocidolite Thanks
martinw  
#2 Posted : 15 April 2013 15:17:19(UTC)
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martinw

peter gotch  
#3 Posted : 16 April 2013 13:22:00(UTC)
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peter gotch

Asbestos (Prohibition) Regulations 1985 Prohibition on import and use of amosite, crocidolite Extended to other amphiboles 1992 and chrysotile 1998
Canopener  
#4 Posted : 16 April 2013 15:58:11(UTC)
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Canopener

However, you should bear in mind that you can expect that building materials containing abestos of all types will have been used/re used by some builders after these dates.
jarsmith83  
#5 Posted : 22 April 2013 17:49:10(UTC)
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jarsmith83

Thanks all Got provided a power point to use a training and was doubting my knowledge as it had completely the wrong dates.....worrying!
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