Guidance on exposure to asbestos

Type of item
MS information
Country
Rumunsko
Year of publication
2013

Romanian

Description

The guide provides support in understanding the legal provisions regarding asbestos at work. It gives examples of asbestos-containing materials and it provides examples of prevention measures and monitoring techniques. The guide is part of a series of guidance documents published by the Romanian occupational safety and health (OSH) Institute as part of the Sectorial Plan 2009-2012 of the Romanian Ministry of Labour.

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
National Research and Development Institute on Occupational Safety — INCDPM 'Alexandru Darabont'
Provider name (Original)
Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Protectia Muncii - I.N.C.D.P.M. "Alexandru Darabont"
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. Elimination of hazards
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Level 2. Reducing / minimising the risk by organisational measures, e.g. reducing the number of workers exposed
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Purpose of the material
General information
Guidance
Target group
All (no specific target group)