S.L. 646.15 Art. 10Other instances where limit value may be exceeded.

(1) In the case of certain activities such as demolition, asbestos removal work, repairing and maintenance in respect of which it is foreseeable that the limit value set out in regulation 8

will be exceeded despite the use of technical preventive measures for limiting asbestos in air concentrations, the employer shall determine the measures intended to ensure protection of the workers while they are engaged in such activities, in particular the following:

(a) workers shall be issued with suitable respiratory and other personal protective equipment, which shall be individually adjusted, including through fitting checks in accordance with Minimum Requirements for the use of

Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations;

(b) warning signs shall be put up indicating that it is foreseeable that the limit value laid down in regulation 8 will be exceeded; and

(c) the spread of dust arising from asbestos or materials containing asbestos outside the premises or site of action shall be avoided and for work performed in a confined space, the confined zone shall be airtight and equipped with mechanical extraction ventilation.

(2) The workers and, or their representatives in the undertaking or establishment shall be consulted on these measures before the activities concerned are carried out.