S.L. 646.15 Art. 9Exceeding of limit value.

(1) When the relevant limit value established in regulation 8

is exceeded, or if there is reason to believe that materials containing asbestos which are not identified prior to the commencement of the work, have been disturbed so as to generate dust, work shall stop immediately. Work shall not be continued in the affected area until adequate measures have been taken for the protection of the workers concerned.

(2) When the relevant limit value as established in regulation 8 is exceeded, the reasons for the limit value being exceeded shall be identified and appropriate measures to remedy the situation shall be taken as soon as possible.

(3) Where exposure cannot be reduced by other means and where compliance with the limit value makes necessary the wearing of individual protective breathing equipment, this may not be permanent and shall be kept to the strict minimum necessary for each worker. During periods of work which require the use of such equipment, provision shall be made for breaks appropriate to the physical and climatological conditions and, where relevant, in consultation with the workers and, or their representatives.

(4) When exposure cannot be reduced by other means and when compliance with the limit value requires the wearing of individual protective individual respiratory protective equipment, this shall not be permanent and shall be kept to the strict minimum necessary for each worker. During periods of work which require the use of such equipment, provision shall be made for regular breaks appropriate to the physical and climatological conditions and, where relevant, in consultation with the workers and, or their representatives within the undertaking or establishment, in accordance with national laws and practices.

(5) Prior to the start of demolition, maintenance or renovation work on the premises, the employers shall take all necessary steps to identify presumed materials containing asbestos, in particular by obtaining information from the owners of the premises, from other employers and from other sources, including relevant registers. If such information is not available, the employer shall ensure an examination, by a qualified operator in accordance with national laws and practices, of the occurrence of materials containing asbestos and shall obtain the result of such examination before the start of the work. The employer shall make available to another employer, upon request and solely for the purpose of complying with the obligation established in this sub-regulation, any information obtained within the framework of such an examination.