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ASBESTOS MATERIAL HAS BEEN DETECTED IN OUR PLACE OF WORK AND OWING TO ITS POOR STATE, THE MANAGEMENT HAS DECIDED THAT IT IS BEST REMOVED. HOW ARE WE TO PROCEED?

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ASBESTOS MATERIAL HAS BEEN DETECTED IN OUR PLACE OF WORK AND OWING TO ITS POOR STATE, THE MANAGEMENT HAS DECIDED THAT IT IS BEST REMOVED. HOW ARE WE TO PROCEED?

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Prior to commencing the actual removal, the local Malta Planning and Environment Authority (MEPA) is to be approached regarding how and where the removed asbestos material can be stored or disposed of.The Occupational Health and Safety Authority must also be informed prior to the commencement of any such works, and its authorization commencement of any such works must be obtained. In granting such authorization, the OHS Authority has to be satisfied that the company that is carrying out the dismantling works is in possession of the MEPA authorization mentioned above, as well as in a position to comply with the various requirements listed in the “Minimum Health and Safety Requirements for the Handling of Asbestos-Containing Material”, issued by the Occupational Health and Safety Authority.

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