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Article: New research confirms low risk of exposure from asbestos containing textured coatings.
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- March 13, 2006
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M2 PRESSWIRE-13 March 2006-UK Government: New research confirms low risk of exposure from asbestos containing textured coatings(C)1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD
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New research on asbestos confirms that risks from asbestos containing textured coatings (TCs) are much lower than previously thought. The new research published today supports the proposal that work with textured coatings will no longer require a licence.
The Health and Safety Commission's (HSC) draft amendments to asbestos regulations, which have recently been the subject of consultation, aim to tighten overall controls. The proposed changes include a lower single ...