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The only boilers that would have asbestos in them must be twenty years old, and i dont think CORGI could help. Not sure where to look. 
http://www.corgi-gas.com/section_gi_mag/tech_articles_details.asp?articleID=144
Spot the silly spelling mistake in the following. Quite a lot of mistakes in fact. There's a lot of quoting other people and proliferation of half-truths to do with asbestos. Ah well.
Asbestos found in gas installations
Date: 01/09/04 Author: Gas Installer
The following information is intended as a
guide for those occasions when it is thought that asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) may be encountered when working with gas appliances. It does not, however, deal with ACMs that may be found in other building components or insulating materials, although their presence should also be considered.
The Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002 require employers, including self employed persons, to prevent exposure to asbestos and where this is not reasonably practicable to keep any risk of exposure as low as possible below prescribed limits.
What is asbestos?
Asbestos is the description used for the fibrous forms of several naturally occurring materials, the three main types being;
• Crocidolite – known as blue asbestos;
• Amosite - known as brown asbestos;
• Chrysolite – known as white asbestos
All of these types of asbestos are dangerous, with brown and blue being more dangerous than white.
It is important to remember that the
different types of asbestos cannot be identified by colour alone and as such, should not be relied upon as positive identification of the type found.
Heat or chemicals, or combinations with other substances, can also alter the colour of the ACMs. To correctly identify which type of asbestos has been encountered, laboratory analysis will be required.
Asbestos fibres can cause people to
develop one of three fatal diseases:
• Asbestosis which is scarring of the lung
• Mesothelioma which is a cancer of the
linings of the lung and stomach
• Lung cancer itself.
Asbestos can enter the body when we
breathe. The larger fibres can usually be
removed through normal bodily functions but microscopic fibres pass into the lungs where they can remain for years and begin the onset of disease, which can take up to 60 years to develop from the first exposure.
It is important to remember that those
people who work with, or are exposed to
asbestos and also smoke have a higher risk of developing ill-health.
Who is vulnerable?
Over the years, asbestos has been used in
many industries and those people who have come into contact with ACMs include gas operatives, plumbers and heating engineers to name just three trades.
ACMs can be found in older existing
gas, oil, electrical or solid fuel appliances
and equipment and can include gaskets,
insulation, seals, flue pipes, lagging,
refractory blocks and cement sheeting.
Servicing and maintenance Appliances designed and produced before 1984 will be those most likely to contain some
form of ACMs. The gas operative will need to establish if ACMs are present within the appliance.
This can be confirmed by contacting
the appliance manufacturer who will be able to provide advice on those appliances known to contain ACMs.
Note: Further guidance can also be
obtained from CORGI Direct, Free
Download, @ www.corgi-direct.com
When work (servicing, maintenance, repair
etc) is undertaken by gas operatives, any parts containing asbestos may be disturbed and small fibres may be released into the atmosphere. During this type of work, there is a potential risk for both the gas operative and the customer(s) to be exposed to asbestos.
The gas operative should carry out a risk
assessment for the intended work and make a decision if the work should be done by specialised licensed contractors. Where the use of specialised licensed personnel is not required, consideration still needs to be given to ensure the operative has the necessary competence in place to undertake the work.
In these circumstances a plan or work method statement will be needed.
When working with gas appliances
containing ACMs, the gas operative has to
ensure all necessary precautions are taken to safeguard both themselves and the
householder.
For further comprehensive information,
including practical guidance on work methods, reference should be made to:
• Asbestos Essentials – HSG213; and
• Asbestos Essentials Task Manual – HSG210
Gas operatives carrying out work on
appliances/equipment where it is known only small amounts of ACMs are present should take all necessary precautions and use appropriate protective equipment such as disposable overalls, boots that do not contain laces, and a disposable particulate respirator (FF P3).
The use of dustless methods should avoid
the need for vacuuming. Where vacuum
cleaners are needed, it is important that the customer’s own vacuum cleaner is NOT USED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
Only vacuum cleaners that are certificated as being a type H cleaner and comply with British Standard 5415: Safety of electrical motoroperated industrial and commercial cleaning appliances. Specification for general use - should be used. Additionally, where the vacuum cleaner requires to be emptied and cleaned, this should only be completed by
someone with the correct facilities such as a specialist licensed operative.
Legal requirements
Gas operatives, heating engineers, plumbers and landlords should have procedures in place to identify the presence of ACMs. Additionally,
there is now a legal duty (from 21 May 2004) for those individuals who have responsibilities for maintenance and repair in non-domestic and the common parts of domestic premises to manage risks from ACMs.
Useful information can be sought from the
following publications:
• A Short Guide to Managing Asbestos in
Premises (INDG 223 rev.3)
• A Comprehensive Guide to Managing
Asbestos in Premises (HSG 227)
• The Approved Code of Practise – The
Management of Asbestos in Non Domestic
Premises (L127)
Training
Asbestos awareness training is essential for all operatives who may encounter ACMs in the course of their work.
Specialist advice should always be sought in cases of doubt. There will be occasions when an operative will knowingly disturb asbestos as part of their normal work
activities and they will require additional training to include:
• any relevant information for the task in hand
• the relevant legal requirements
• documented risk assessment procedures
• the use of control measures
• selection and use of correct personal
protection equipment (PPE) etc.
Landlords
Local authorities and housing associations
should determine the presence of ACMs in
the heating systems installed in their properties and pass information onto their own staff or contractors undertaking work on their behalf.
It is now a specific legal requirement for this information to be provided by the duty holder for non-domestic properties and for the common parts of domestic properties eg, blocks of flats.
Publications are available from HSE Books, Tel: 011787 881165 or from CORGI Direct on 0870 516 8111.
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It says on the above page that there's FREE download at
corgi-direct.com , but they've obviously realised they were missing a money-making opportunity and you have to pay for everything now.
Asbestos Essentials Manual
Produced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) this is a valuable guide to those persons who are liable to carry out maintenance work with asbestos-containing materials (ACMs)
£8.50
Product Code: ASB2
In Stock
Buy Now
Control of Asbestos at Work
The Approved Code of Practice and Guidance (ACOP) is produced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), and gives practical advice to those with responsibilities under the Control of Asbestos Regulati
£9.50
Product Code: ASB3
In Stock
Buy Now
Introduction to Asbestos Essentials
A valuable guide to those persons who are liable to control or carry out maintenance work with asbestos-containing materials (ACMs).
£12.50
Product Code: ASB1
In Stock
Buy Now
Spot the silly spelling mistake in the following. Quite a lot of mistakes in fact. There's a lot of quoting other people and proliferation of half-truths to do with asbestos. Ah well.
Asbestos found in gas installations
Date: 01/09/04 Author: Gas Installer
The following information is intended as a
guide for those occasions when it is thought that asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) may be encountered when working with gas appliances. It does not, however, deal with ACMs that may be found in other building components or insulating materials, although their presence should also be considered.
The Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002 require employers, including self employed persons, to prevent exposure to asbestos and where this is not reasonably practicable to keep any risk of exposure as low as possible below prescribed limits.
What is asbestos?
Asbestos is the description used for the fibrous forms of several naturally occurring materials, the three main types being;
• Crocidolite – known as blue asbestos;
• Amosite - known as brown asbestos;
• Chrysolite – known as white asbestos
All of these types of asbestos are dangerous, with brown and blue being more dangerous than white.
It is important to remember that the
different types of asbestos cannot be identified by colour alone and as such, should not be relied upon as positive identification of the type found.
Heat or chemicals, or combinations with other substances, can also alter the colour of the ACMs. To correctly identify which type of asbestos has been encountered, laboratory analysis will be required.
Asbestos fibres can cause people to
develop one of three fatal diseases:
• Asbestosis which is scarring of the lung
• Mesothelioma which is a cancer of the
linings of the lung and stomach
• Lung cancer itself.
Asbestos can enter the body when we
breathe. The larger fibres can usually be
removed through normal bodily functions but microscopic fibres pass into the lungs where they can remain for years and begin the onset of disease, which can take up to 60 years to develop from the first exposure.
It is important to remember that those
people who work with, or are exposed to
asbestos and also smoke have a higher risk of developing ill-health.
Who is vulnerable?
Over the years, asbestos has been used in
many industries and those people who have come into contact with ACMs include gas operatives, plumbers and heating engineers to name just three trades.
ACMs can be found in older existing
gas, oil, electrical or solid fuel appliances
and equipment and can include gaskets,
insulation, seals, flue pipes, lagging,
refractory blocks and cement sheeting.
Servicing and maintenance Appliances designed and produced before 1984 will be those most likely to contain some
form of ACMs. The gas operative will need to establish if ACMs are present within the appliance.
This can be confirmed by contacting
the appliance manufacturer who will be able to provide advice on those appliances known to contain ACMs.
Note: Further guidance can also be
obtained from CORGI Direct, Free
Download, @ www.corgi-direct.com
When work (servicing, maintenance, repair
etc) is undertaken by gas operatives, any parts containing asbestos may be disturbed and small fibres may be released into the atmosphere. During this type of work, there is a potential risk for both the gas operative and the customer(s) to be exposed to asbestos.
The gas operative should carry out a risk
assessment for the intended work and make a decision if the work should be done by specialised licensed contractors. Where the use of specialised licensed personnel is not required, consideration still needs to be given to ensure the operative has the necessary competence in place to undertake the work.
In these circumstances a plan or work method statement will be needed.
When working with gas appliances
containing ACMs, the gas operative has to
ensure all necessary precautions are taken to safeguard both themselves and the
householder.
For further comprehensive information,
including practical guidance on work methods, reference should be made to:
• Asbestos Essentials – HSG213; and
• Asbestos Essentials Task Manual – HSG210
Gas operatives carrying out work on
appliances/equipment where it is known only small amounts of ACMs are present should take all necessary precautions and use appropriate protective equipment such as disposable overalls, boots that do not contain laces, and a disposable particulate respirator (FF P3).
The use of dustless methods should avoid
the need for vacuuming. Where vacuum
cleaners are needed, it is important that the customer’s own vacuum cleaner is NOT USED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
Only vacuum cleaners that are certificated as being a type H cleaner and comply with British Standard 5415: Safety of electrical motoroperated industrial and commercial cleaning appliances. Specification for general use - should be used. Additionally, where the vacuum cleaner requires to be emptied and cleaned, this should only be completed by
someone with the correct facilities such as a specialist licensed operative.
Legal requirements
Gas operatives, heating engineers, plumbers and landlords should have procedures in place to identify the presence of ACMs. Additionally,
there is now a legal duty (from 21 May 2004) for those individuals who have responsibilities for maintenance and repair in non-domestic and the common parts of domestic premises to manage risks from ACMs.
Useful information can be sought from the
following publications:
• A Short Guide to Managing Asbestos in
Premises (INDG 223 rev.3)
• A Comprehensive Guide to Managing
Asbestos in Premises (HSG 227)
• The Approved Code of Practise – The
Management of Asbestos in Non Domestic
Premises (L127)
Training
Asbestos awareness training is essential for all operatives who may encounter ACMs in the course of their work.
Specialist advice should always be sought in cases of doubt. There will be occasions when an operative will knowingly disturb asbestos as part of their normal work
activities and they will require additional training to include:
• any relevant information for the task in hand
• the relevant legal requirements
• documented risk assessment procedures
• the use of control measures
• selection and use of correct personal
protection equipment (PPE) etc.
Landlords
Local authorities and housing associations
should determine the presence of ACMs in
the heating systems installed in their properties and pass information onto their own staff or contractors undertaking work on their behalf.
It is now a specific legal requirement for this information to be provided by the duty holder for non-domestic properties and for the common parts of domestic properties eg, blocks of flats.
Publications are available from HSE Books, Tel: 011787 881165 or from CORGI Direct on 0870 516 8111.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Me>
It says on the above page that there's FREE download at
corgi-direct.com , but they've obviously realised they were missing a money-making opportunity and you have to pay for everything now.
Asbestos Essentials Manual
Produced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) this is a valuable guide to those persons who are liable to carry out maintenance work with asbestos-containing materials (ACMs)
£8.50
Product Code: ASB2
In Stock
Buy Now
Control of Asbestos at Work
The Approved Code of Practice and Guidance (ACOP) is produced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), and gives practical advice to those with responsibilities under the Control of Asbestos Regulati
£9.50
Product Code: ASB3
In Stock
Buy Now
Introduction to Asbestos Essentials
A valuable guide to those persons who are liable to control or carry out maintenance work with asbestos-containing materials (ACMs).
£12.50
Product Code: ASB1
In Stock
Buy Now
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The Asbestos Watchdog have a few lists of boilers and heating appliances known to contain asbestos http://www.asbestoswatchdog.co.uk/advice/appliances
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