276Protective clothing and protective equipment for persons performing asbestos removal work

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276  Protective clothing and protective equipment for persons performing asbestos removal work

(1) An asbestos removal licence holder must—

(a) provide employees performing asbestos removal work with—

(i) personal protective clothing that is suitable for the asbestos removal work being performed; and

(ii) respiratory protective equipment that is suitable for the asbestos removal work being performed; and

(b) ensure that the clothing and equipment provided under paragraph (a) are correctly fitted.

(2) In this regulation the duties of an asbestos removal licence holder who is an employer extend to an independent contractor.

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