Construction quizzed over plans to tighten asbestos regs

The Health and Safety Executive has launched a consultation on proposals to improve the application of the Control of Asbestos Regulations and guidance around asbestos management to help protect construction workers and building users.
The consultation seeks stakeholders’ views on three proposals:To ensure the independence and impartiality of roles in the four-stage clearance process to further minimise the risk of exposure from asbestos to workers and building users after the removal of a