Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017
261Laundering of clothing contaminated with asbestos
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261 Laundering of clothing contaminated with asbestos
(1) An employer or self-employed person performing limited asbestos removal work must provide for the laundering of personal protective clothing that is likely to be contaminated with asbestos at a laundry equipped to launder clothing contaminated with asbestos if that clothing is not contained and disposed of in accordance with regulations 259 and 260.
(2) If an employer or self-employed person performing limited asbestos removal work arranges for personal protective clothing that is likely to be contaminated with asbestos to be laundered, the employer or person must ensure that—