At Bournemouth Crown Court, the company pleaded guilty to three breaches of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006.

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The new Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations are designed to force those in charge of commercial and public buildings to have them properly surveyed, risk assessed and a proper asbestos management plan drawn up and available.

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The agency said four employees and 14 agency staff working under the control of MJC were exposed to asbestos dust and fibres that can cause respiratory problems and even incurable lung diseases.

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Legislation came into force in May 2004 which requires the organisation in control of any non domestic premises, or the common parts on domestic premises, to identify and assess asbestos in those premises.

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