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Brocken and Fitzpatrick Ltd: Granting of a licence to carry out scaffolding work ancillary to licensed asbestos removal

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A decision made on 6 September 2022

Decision Reference:  MD-SOSEC-2022-546

Public

Subject: To approve the granting of a licence to Brocken and Fitzpatrick Limited to carry out scaffolding work which is ancillary to licensed asbestos removal

 

Report Title: To approve the granting of a licence to Brocken and Fitzpatrick Limited to carry out scaffolding work which is ancillary to licensed asbestos removal

Public

Decision(s):

The Minister agreed to grant Brocken and Fitzpatrick Limited a licence, subject to specific conditions outlined in the accompanying report, to carry out scaffolding work which is ancillary to licensable work with asbestos, where it is foreseeable that the scaffolding activity is likely to disturb the asbestos. The licence will be valid for a 2 year period, commencing on 5th September 2022.

Reason for Decision(s):

Asbestos is a class 1 carcinogen, and exposure to airborne asbestos fibres can lead to a range of diseases including fatal lung cancers. Regulation 3 of the Asbestos Regulations provides for the Minister to issue licences for work with asbestos insulation, asbestos insulation board and asbestos coatings, and permits the Minister to determine the period of the licence and attach such terms and conditions to the licence that the Minister considers appropriate.

Resource Implications: There are no new financial and/or manpower implications.

 

Action Required: Department to take necessary action.

Signature:

 

 

Signed By: Minister for Social Security

Date Signed:

 

 

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

 

 

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