Silverdell plc

Managing Asbestos in the Retail Sector

The Retail Asbestos Working Group (RAWG) has launched a guidance document that promotes the continuous improvement of asbestos management in the retail sector.

The purpose of the guide which is called 'The Management of Asbestos Containing Materials in the Retail Sector' is to promote good-practice and to provide guidance to retailers regarding their duties under the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) 2012 and to contractors who work in this sector.

The guidance has been developed by the Retail Asbestos Working Group (RAWG), which was set up and initiated by Silverdell PLC in 2012. The group consists of forward-thinking organisations and bodies that operate in the retail sector. These include ASDA, Boots UK, Land Securities, Marks & Spencer, Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and two independent Asbestos Consultants Martin Stear and Rob Blackburn who have co-authored the guidance. The RAWG has also benefited from the support of the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The guidance offers an interpretation of how retailers should approach the management of asbestos during trading operations, as well as during maintenance and building works.

Download the Guidance Document - The Management of Asbestos Containing Materials in the Retail Sector here on the BRC Website

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