HSG248 is a revised version of the Analysts Guide first published in 2005. It contains guidance for Analysts involved in asbestos work and is the authoritative source of analytical procedures. The guide has been updated to take account of changes in legislation, developments in analytical procedures and methodology, provide clarification on technical and personal safety issues and to consolidate guidance from a number of HSE sources. The document also introduces new guidance on asbestos in soils in response to industry requests.
On Monday 12th October 2015 the HSE made the “Asbestos: The Analysts’ Guide 2016” available for public consultation. The closing date for comments was 20th November 2015.
The document can be found on the HSE web site here
