S.L. 424.23 Art. 6Limitations.

For all activities referred to in regulation 1(3), the exposure of workers to dust arising from asbestos or materials containing asbestos at the place of work must be reduced to a minimum and in any case below the limit value laid down in regulation 8, in particular through the following measures:

(a) the number of workers exposed or likely to be exposed to dust arising from asbestos or materials containing asbestos must be limited to the lowest possible figure;

(b) work processes must be designed so as not to produce asbestos dust or, if that proves impossible, to avoid the release of asbestos dust into the air;

(c) all premises and equipment involved in the treatment of asbestos must be capable of being regularly and effectively cleaned and maintained;

(d) asbestos or dust-generating asbestos-containing material must be stored and transported in suitable sealed packing; as approved by the Malta Environment and Planning Authority for such purpose;

(e) waste must be collected and removed from the place of work as soon as possible in suitable sealed packing with labels indicating that it contains asbestos, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations that regulate the disposal of toxic or hazardous material.