scope:

This Guidance applies to control of Asbestos in all Business areas within LU

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 BCV/SSL AP or The Hazardous Materials Unit within CPD /JNP are 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 co-operate with ACU and HMU or CPD Project Manager as 'Duty holder' under Regulation 4 of CAR 2012. Some Process for those operatives working upon JNP controlled assets may vary slightly, it is advised that operative should contact the HMU to review any proposed process in undertaking works that may impact upon any existing asbestos.

This Guidance is to support delivery of the requirements of S1130 - Control of Asbestos in LU Premises.