Asbestos health and safety
English
Description
The entry page for asbestos issues on the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website covers topics ranging from risk identification and assessment to management, prevention and training. It includes sections explaining the hazards of asbestos, where it can be found in buildings, provides training materials and information on prevention measures. Legal inforamtion is available and explanation of employer duties and role-specific information, e.g. for tradespersons, builders etc. Links to further prublications and case studies as well as videos are listed.
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Provider
Provider name (English)
HSE — Health and Safety Executive
Provider name (Original)
HSE — Health and Safety Executive
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Construction
Installing or Removing Insulation
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Fibres
Hazard - health effects
Carcinogens
Other
Exposure route
Inhalation
Substance Description
asbestos
CAS Number
1332-21-4
EC number
603-721-4
Prevention measures
Not applicable
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
General information
Guidance
Risk assessment
Training
Warning message / Alert
Target group
All (no specific target group)