Equipment used in the controlled removal of asbestos-containing materials. Operation, cleaning and maintenance of class H vacuum cleaners. Code of practice
This British Standard gives recommendations for the operation, cleaning and maintenance of class H (high hazard) vacuum cleaners containing a filter conforming to BS EN 1822 in the controlled removal
of asbestos‑containing materials (ACM).
It is not applicable to any other types of vacuum cleaner for vacuuming up liquids or other applications.
NOTE 1 Class H vacuum cleaners are commonly referred to as H‑type vacuum cleaners.
NOTE 2 Attention is drawn to the use of class H vacuum cleaners as described in HSE task guidance Asbestos Essentials HSG 210.