Asbestos: elimination of asbestos-related diseases
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Description
This website gives an overview of asbestos and asbestos-related diseases and describes how to work towards elimination of asbestos-related diseases.
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Provider
Provider name (English)
World Health Organization — WHO
Provider name (Original)
WHO
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Not applicable
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Fibres
Hazard - health effects
Carcinogens
Exposure route
Inhalation
Substance Description
Asbestos
CAS Number
1332-21-4
EC number
603-721-4
Prevention measures
Level 1. Substitution
Purpose of the material
General information
Target group
Employers
Occupational health physician
OSH consultant
Policy makers
Safety officers