What are the three categories of asbestos work defined by the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012?

The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 define three categories: licensed work (highest risk, requiring an HSE licence), notifiable non-licensed work (NNLW), and non-licensed work. The category depends on the type of asbestos, its condition, and the nature of the work.

High risk, medium risk, and low risk work

Licensed work, notifiable non-licensed work (NNLW), and non-licensed work

Removal, encapsulation, and maintenance work

Commercial, domestic, and industrial work

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for licensed asbestos work?

Licensed asbestos work requires an HSE licence, 14-day advance notification to HSE, and medical surveillance for workers. There is no requirement to complete the work within 24 hours — safety and thoroughness take priority over speed.

Notifying HSE at least 14 days before work begins

Completing the work within 24 hours

Medical surveillance of workers

For notifiable non-licensed work (NNLW), which form must be used to notify HSE before work begins?

Notifiable non-licensed work (NNLW) requires notification to HSE using form ASB5 before the work starts. ASB1 was used historically but has been replaced. F10 is for construction project notifications, and RIDDOR is for reporting injuries and dangerous occurrences.

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01What are the three categories of asbestos work defined by the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012?
- A.Commercial, domestic, and industrial work
- B.Licensed work, notifiable non-licensed work (NNLW), and non-licensed work
- C.Removal, encapsulation, and maintenance work
- D.High risk, medium risk, and low risk work
Why: The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 define three categories: licensed work (highest risk, requiring an HSE licence), notifiable non-licensed work (NNLW), and non-licensed work. The category depends on the type of asbestos, its condition, and the nature of the work.
02Which of the following is NOT a requirement for licensed asbestos work?
- A.Holding an HSE-issued licence
- B.Medical surveillance of workers
- C.Notifying HSE at least 14 days before work begins
- D.Completing the work within 24 hours
Why: Licensed asbestos work requires an HSE licence, 14-day advance notification to HSE, and medical surveillance for workers. There is no requirement to complete the work within 24 hours — safety and thoroughness take priority over speed.
03For notifiable non-licensed work (NNLW), which form must be used to notify HSE before work begins?
- A.F10
- B.ASB1
- C.RIDDOR
- D.ASB5
Why: Notifiable non-licensed work (NNLW) requires notification to HSE using form ASB5 before the work starts. ASB1 was used historically but has been replaced. F10 is for construction project notifications, and RIDDOR is for reporting injuries and dangerous occurrences.

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