scope:

This Guidance applies to control of Asbestos within Asset Performance Directorate (APD) this guidance does not apply to TLL managed assets (TLL have their own guidance and procedures).

Purpose- should support the Standard

The purpose of this Guidance is to describe the steps to be followed to control and manage risks associated with Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) in operating and carrying out work on the LUL network. The process reflects the obligations of various parties under CAR 2012, the CDM Regulations and other legislation and ensures that these are fulfilled and recorded. All parties must comply with this process to ensure that the Asbestos Control Unit within APD is informed of any activity that will or potentially will involve asbestos and be notified of any changes in asbestos information due to survey, treatment or removal. All parties are required by law to cooperate with ACU as 'Dutyholder' under Regulation 4 of CAR 2012.