The Asbestos Regulations 1969

This document is not a research study. It is the text of the Asbestos Regulations 1969, statutory instrument 1969 No. 690, made under the Factories Act 1961 and coming into operation on 14 May 1970. It reports no data or findings. The Regulations defined asbestos as crocidolite, amosite, chrysotile, fibrous anthophyllite and any mixture containing any of them. They applied to asbestos processes in factories, ships, building operations and other listed premises, unless asbestos dust could not be given off. They required exhaust ventilation preventing asbestos dust from entering workplace air, unless a process was carried on in an equally safe way; such equipment had to be inspected every seven days and tested every fourteen months. Where these requirements applied but were impracticable, approved respiratory protective equipment and protective clothing were required. They also covered dustless cleaning, closed storage of loose asbestos and waste, and notice of crocidolite work to the district inspector. Containers of crocidolite had to be marked "Blue asbestos—do not inhale dust". Further rules covered protective clothing and young persons. They revoked the Asbestos Industry Regulations 1931.

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From J-M's medical library

This copy comes from the Johns-Manville medical library. It was among the papers J-M kept in its medical library without an index entry.