RIDDOR Notification Query

[Colette Willoughby]

The following query was received by a Norac Member:

Recently a client was carrying out works to a furnace and over a 3 hour period disturbed asbestos insulation. I advised the client that as this would have been a licensed activity, this incident would need to be notified to the HSE under RIDDOR as a dangerous occurrence. However during a recent UKAS visit, it was indicated that for different types of asbestos, time of exposure has also to be taken into account.

I would appreciate clarity on the above and any similar experiences from NORAC members if possible.

The response can be seen within the attached document.

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