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Asbestos records
Employers have a duty under the Asbestos Regulations to keep and maintain
details of those who may have been exposed to Asbestos during their working
life.
Some members when checking on their historic records held by BT in their
personal files have been told that they have no records of previously recorded
exposures, however there are still a number of things that can be done.
Many branches may have their own archive files which is encouraged, which can
often be useful in confirming the original records.
If you wish to confirm your own records are still held by BT, or register a new
exposure, in the first instance call Safety Services on 0800 780783. ISIS
Document SFY/CSP/B059 details the procedure for registering an exposure. If your
details are lost then the ISIS has a form to be used for non investigated
retrospective exposure and applies to current BT employees and those who have
retired.
Whilst some more recent information is on their database, they may have to check
your personal file, which usually takes a week or two. If they then tell you
they have no record contact your branch for checking any archive files they may
have.
Most of the information contained in the personal files came from Building
Registers during the 1970 &1980s in particular. In more recent years BT say that
details of any Asbestos in their buildings should be recorded on the Asbestos
Information System (AIS) which can be checked by calling the Building Facilities
Customer Centre (BFCC) on 0800 223388.
You are strongly advised to copy and keep in a safe place any evidence obtained.
Even if no-one has evidence on file, this should not stop you re-registering and
they should send you a form for this purpose, whether you still work for them or
not, by calling 0800 780783.
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