# The Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 1987, Regulation 12: Duty to prevent or reduce the spread of asbestos


Every employer shall prevent or, where this is not reasonably practicable, reduce to the lowest level reasonably practicable, the spread of asbestos from any place where work with asbestos is carried out.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/2115/regulation/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/control-of-asbestos-at-work-regulations-1987/regulation-12
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