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Legislation limiting asbestos use to be introduced

A ban on supply of all building materials which contain asbestos will also come into force on August 1. 

The Isle of Man is introducing legislation to help limit people's exposure to asbestos. 

Tynwald voted in June to keep the Island in line with the UK, with new regulations coming into effect next month. 

It'll mean contractors planning to remove or work with hazardous asbestos products must get a government licence and arrange a site inspection.

A ban on supply of all building materials which contain asbestos will also come into force on August 1. 

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