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The Law
Employers have a duty under the Health and Safety at Work (Jersey) Law, 1989 to ensure, as far as reasonably
practicable, the health, safety and welfare of their employees and others who may be affected by their undertaking.
The main legislation and guidance applying to asbestos are as follows:
In Jersey:
- Health and Safety at Work (Jersey) Law, 1989
- ACoP 8 (Revised 2020) Management of Exposure to Asbestos in Workplace Buildings and Structures
- Asbestos-Licensing (Jersey) Regulations, 2008
- Construction (Jersey) Regulations 2016
- Health and Safety at Work (Construction)(Personal Protective Equipment)(Jersey) Regulations, 2002
In Guernsey:
- The Health and Safety at Work (General) (Guernsey) Ordinance, 1987
- Control of Asbestos Approved Code of Practice 2013
In the UK:
- Managing and Working with Asbestos, Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, Approved Code of Practice and guidance.
Glossary of Terms
ACM | Asbestos Containing Material |
ACoP | Approve Code of Practice |
AIB | Asbestos Insulation Board |
Amosite | Commonly known as brown asbestos |
AMP | Asbestos Management Plan |
Chrysotile | Commonly known as white asbestos |
Crocidolite | Commonly known as blue asbestos |
HSE | Health and Safety Executive (UK) |
HSI | Health and Safety Inspectorate (Jersey) |
LARC | Licensed Asbestos Removal Contractor |
POW | Plan of Work (Method Statement, usually for the removal of ACMs) |