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In order to help avoid future outbreaks of illness caused by asbestos, construction contractors, scaffolders and, indeed, any other employer or self-employed person requires a licence to work with the deadly mineral.
However, there are some exceptions to this. These include: where any exposure to asbestos will be infrequent and of minimal intensity; where thorough risk assessments indicate that exposure will fall below control limits, or; where the exposure will be short and a one-off.
Anyone wishing to find out more about these exceptions may consult the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP), Reference: L143, Work with Materials Containing Asbestos, Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006.
Employers and contractors wishing to obtain a licence for working with asbestos must be able to demonstrate that they can protect workers from illness caused by asbestos.
Although these exceptions exist, those in charge of working under these circumstances still have a duty to ensure the health and safety of workers and must abide by the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006.
Indeed, it is unfortunate that many workers are still exposed to the invidious industrial killer, even when the health and safety advice is clear.
The Health and Safety Executive releases regular updates of prosecutions and warnings related to asbestos breaches.
For example, in one typical one-month period, the HSE fined a school for disturbing asbestos in its buildings, fined a shopfittinf firm in Manchester for exposing workers to the substance and fined a property developer for exposing both workers and members of the public.
Claim compensation for an illness caused by asbestos
Whether you live in Scotland, Wales or England, if you or a close family member has developed an illness caused by asbestos, it may be possible to claim compensation if it can be proved that it is as a result of workplace exposure to what used to be referred to as the "magic mineral".
YouClaim has a proud track record of securing payouts for laggers, shipbuilders, builders, thermal insulation engineers, carpenters and a host of other trades.
We work hard to maximise settlements and achieve 100% compensation for all compensatible industrial illnesses, whether mesothelioma, asbestosis or lung cancer.
Our no win, no fee solicitors are among the very best in the business and, win or lose, represent claims completely free of charge; you will never have to pay even a single penny to fund the cost of your claim.
To consult a legal advisor and find out more about your options, echat, complete an online claim form or call us, on 0800 10 757 95.
