Microsoft Word - HS Manual Ireland 2018

HSP 12 Office Facilities  Whilst the level of risk Associated with Lockton offices is  predominantly low, a number of aspects exist that have potential for  significant harm and will be managed accordingly:  Asbestos  Lockton will comply with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work  (Exposure to Asbestos) Regulations, 2006and other relevant  legislation in order to manage risk from asbestos on its premises and  in its activities.  Lockton will therefore:  • systematically and proactively identify throughout its estate,  any material containing asbestos or presumed to contain  asbestos;  • presume that materials contain asbestos unless there is strong  evidence to suppose that they do not;  • maintain a up‐to‐date record of the location and condition of  asbestos and of materials presumed to contain asbestos (the  Asbestos Register);  • assess the risk of likelihood of exposure from such materials;  • prepare and implement a plan to manage the risk to ensure  that  any material known or presumed to contain asbestos is  kept in a good state of repair, and inspected / reassessed  regularly;  • any material known or presumed to contain asbestos is,  because of risk Associated with its location or condition, is  repaired or if necessary removed, and;  • Information on location and condition of the material is given  to anyone potentially at risk.  • Undertake risk assessments before commencing work which  exposes or is liable to expose, employees or others to risk from

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