BRIEF ASBESTOS REGULATION COMPARISON

Turkish Asbestos Regulations

UK Asbestos Regulations

Reg 1 (1)= Purpose of regulations to prevent exposure

Reg 1 = Enforcement of Regulations and date of enforcement

Reg 2(2) = Regs apply for all works& workplaces where exposure is possible

Reg 2 = Definitions; Control Limit& Interpretations of regulations

Reg 3(1) = Regs are in accordance with Article 78 of Labour Law 4857

Reg 3 = Application of the regs for asbestos works

Reg 4 (2)= Types of asbestos covered under these regs

Reg 4 = The Duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises (inspections)

Regs 5 (4&6) = Requirement for Employers to conduct risk assessments (inspections)

Reg 5 = Requirement to conduct Type 3 asbestos inspections prior to any building/maintenance works

BRIEF ASBESTOS REGULATION COMPARISON

Turkish Asbestos Regulations

UK Asbestos Regulations

Reg 6(7&9) = Requirement to notify the Ministry of Labour of asbestos works with Method Statements

Reg 6 – Requirement for Risk Assessments for all asbestos works

Reg 7(29) = Prohibition for the ‘Use’ of asbestos

Reg 7 – Requirement for Method Statements for all works with asbestos

Reg 8(6) = Requirement to ensure Control Limits are not exceeded

Reg 8 = Requirement for HSE licensed contractors

Reg 9 (19&22) = Requirement for air monitoring & exposure records

Reg 9 = Requirement to notify the HSE of asbestos works

Reg 10(2) = Requirement for asbestos works to remain below Control Limit

Reg 10 = Requirement for asbestos training for all employees who may be exposed to asbestos

BRIEF ASBESTOS REGULATION COMPARISON

Turkish Asbestos Regulations

UK Asbestos Regulations

Reg 11 (16)= Arrangements to deal with accidents incident and emergencies

Reg 11 – Requirement for employers to prevent or reduce the risks of exposure to all personnel

Reg 12 (5) = Requirement for employers to conduct Type 3 Inspections, prior to disturbing any building fabric

Reg 12 = Requirement for the use of Control Measures to reduce all risks of exposure

Reg 13(12) = Requirement for Control Measures for demolition; maintenance & repair works

Reg 13 = Requirement for the maintenance of Control Measure

Reg 14 (5,6,9) = Requirement for Type 3; risk assessment & notifiable work

Reg 14 = Requirement for cleaning protective clothing

Reg 15(10) = Requirement for asbestos training for all employees who may be exposed to asbestos

Reg 15 = Arrangements to deal with accidents incident and emergencies