Turkish
Organisations currently have following legal obligations:
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Employers:
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Duty
to protect health of employees by preventing risk of exposure to asbestos, or
reducing it to the lowest possible level
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Building
Owner or Facilities Managers:
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Duty
to be able to define the location and condition of all Asbestos Containing
Materials in their premises. (If there
is any doubt about whether or not asbestos is present, it should be presumed to
be present)
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Before
any demolition, maintenance or repair work the employer carrying out the works
must be provided an asbestos survey by the Building Owner or Facilities Manager
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Contractors:
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To
conduct a written Risk Assessment in line with the regulation for works that
are LIABLE to disturb ACMs
•
To
produce Plan of Works for the removal of any asbestos through controlled
procedures and conditions
•
To
notify Ministry of Labour and Social Security before any work commences
•
Regulations
stipulate the control methods for removing asbestos, monitoring and record
keeping requirements
•
Removal
of asbestos shall only be conducted by skilled personnel have required
experience
Download Turkish Asbestos Regulation Presentation