Calm down all. To clarify: Building ahs been subject to a full type 3 survey and a report has been produced. The tiles are floor tiles and in terms of HSE notification under CAWR removal is deemed not notifiable and there is no requirement to use a licensed contractor. My problem however is the report points me to training standards within HSG 247 which if I am not mistaken deals with removal issues for licensed contractor. So in terms of competency and training where do I go from here? It would appear the report is covering the preverbal bum. Very tempted just to walk away from the job.

I'm calm...you cite the CAWR, which has been revoked following the introduction of CAR 2006.

I don't think that the responses to the original thread were anything other than calm! As already stated by others, it's difficult to help without more information about what sort of tiles and what you wanty to do with them: cement roof tiles suspended ceiling tiles thermoplastic floor tiles roofing felt style tiles etc I assume that the tiles are thermoplastic floor tiles CONTAINING some chrysotile, not BEING chrysotile. It would also help to know what sort of area you are looking at and what you are intending on doing - I assume as as a type 3 has been carried out, it will be removal. You might try the abestos essentials guide on the HSE website. As Ray says, CAWR is 'out', CAR is 'in'. Help us to help you and we generally will !