Posted By Ron Hunter Dominic - you need to confirm (quite urgently) the exact nature of that 'potential' asbestos dust/debris. Until then, you should keep your people out of the area. Working in an area containing asbestos dust/debris is surely Licensed Contractor work.

Posted By Peter MacDonald You should be able to refer to the asbestos register for the building or a type 2 or 3 survey report. If you don't have one and can't identify the material then I would stop work immediately. Just to point out you do not need a licensed contractor for all asbestos, for example if the asbestos dust and debris is from a bonded product such as asbestos cement, however, good practice is that until you know exactly what type it is then it should be treated as notifiable.

Posted By MW Hello, Irrespective if the material is from AIB or AC, if it is debris the work should be undertaken by a licensed contractor. Ta MW

Posted By Ron Hunter Peter, as we are presumably discussing "debris", there is no practical way that the 'lay' employer could satisfy CAR06 Regulation 5 & 6 requirements. This would be a job for the specialists. RPE in any event would need to be fit-tested for the employees.Additionally, the disposal of all contaminated items & the debris(inc. PPE and RPE) through proper methods will be time-consuming and expensive as a "one-off" exercise. These costs should support the proper conclusion that the use of analysts and licensed contractors is the correct way to go in this instance?

Posted By Dave Wilson Technically according to the Regulations (3) if the likely exposure is going to be above the control limit 0.1 f/ml 4hrs or 0.6 f/ml 10 min STEL then the work is licensed. If its dust this may be above this limit, if its debris (chunks of the stuff) and its AC this can be done by any contractor as long as they have the correct training and ppe & equipment etc and their EL insurance does not exempt asbestos works. Some people are not aware that their Insurance has a clause specifically exempting Asi work

Posted By Rodger Alan Ker The original posting asked two very specific questions. The responses have on this occasion, quite rightly, opened up the debate, one point at a time. Let us now try and bring it all together. The main, and most important point is this: THERE ARE A NUMBER OF ACTIVITIES INVOLVING WORK WITH ASBESTOS CONTAININ MATERIALS (ACM's) THAT DO NOT REQUIRE A "LICENCE". HOWEVER, ALL WORK WITH ACM's MUST BE CARRIED OUT TO CONFORM WITH THE CONTROL OF ASBESTOS REGULATION (CAR) 2006. Briefly, this requires that the company's/individuals involved will require the following and a lot more: suitable training suitable equipment (type "H" vacuum cleaners) suitable PPE suitable RPE training in the use of RPE including face fitting waste packaging waste transfer and disposal For these reasons, it is going to be best to seek expert advice and use a licensed contractor. It won't be cheap, but it will be more cost than trying to implement these requirements yourself. Also consider the cost of a fine or prosecution if you get it wrong.