The Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2006 (CAWR) introduce an explicit duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises, which came into force on 21 May 2004.

This important legislation tackles the biggest occupational health killer in the UK – asbestos-related disease. Click on the following link for more information on the duty to manage and your responsibilities http://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/index.htm

Other useful links:

Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA)
http://www.arcaweb.org.uk/ARCA_index1024.asp

Asbestos Control & Abatement Division (ACAD)
http://www.tica-acad.co.uk/

The Environment Agency
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/netregs/275207/275430/747582/752971/?lang=_e

The Asbestos Management Auditing Company (AMAC)/ Independant Asbestos Group (IAG)
http://www.amac.org.uk/