The Control of Asbestos 2006, (CAR), Regulation 4 – Duty to manage

1st January 2010

If you own, occupy, manage or have responsibilities for non-domestic premises, which may contain asbestos, you have the duty to;

• Manage the risk from the asbestos containing material
• Taking reasonable steps to find asbestos on their premises and assess the condition of these materials;  
• Presume that the materials do contain asbestos unless there is strong evidence that they do not. 
• Preparing a record of the location and condition of asbestos, or presumed asbestos, materials and assess the risks from them; 
• Preparing and implementing a plan to manage those risks; and  
• Providing information on the location and condition of the materials to anyone who is liable to disturb them.

Not complying with these regulations can result in serious implications ranging from a costly fine to a jail sentence. For more information and help visit: http://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/managing/index.htm