SCHEDULE 2Appendix 7 to Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation – special provisions on the labelling of articles containing asbestos

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Where a product containing asbestos may undergo processing or finishing it must bear a label containing safety instructions appropriate to the particular product and in particular the following instructions—

  • “operate if possible out of doors in a well-ventilated place”;

  • “preferably use hand tools or low speed tools equipped, if necessary, with an appropriate dust extraction facility. If high speed tools are used, they should always be so equipped”;

  • “if possible, dampen before cutting or drilling”; and

  • “dampen dust, place it in a properly closed receptacle and dispose of it safely”.

2

Additional safety information given on a label must not detract from or contradict the safety information given in accordance with sub-paragraph (1).