(c) Licensing under the 1974 Act : Much of the legislation referred to in para 280 of the Robens Report has since been repealed or updated, but licensing remains a possible regulatory tool under the 1974 Act. Section 15 of the Act provides for a very wide power to make regulations under the Act and, in support of this, Schedule 3 sets out the purposes which may be the ‘Subject Matter of Health and Safety Regulations’.

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ASBESTOS LICENSING REGULATIONS 1983 SI 1983/1649 (AS MODIFIED BY THE ASBESTOS (LICENSING)(AMENDMENT)

REGULATIONS 1998 SI 1998/3233)

Regulation 3

Work with asbestos insulation or asbestos coating not to be carried on without a licence

(1) Subject to paragraph (2) an employer or self-employed person shall not undertake any work with asbestos insulation or asbestos coating or work with asbestos insulating board, unless he holds a licence granted under regulation 4 of these Regulations relating to such work and complies with the terms and conditions of that licence.