How asbestos kills
Italian
Description
The video explains the processes from inhalation to inflammation of the lungs and disease caused by asbestos fibres. They can bypass natural defence mechanisms. Some of the captions are in English.
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Provider
Provider name (English)
Wise Society
Provider name (Original)
Wise Society
Type of provider
Other type provider
multimedia platform publishing research, best practices and projects for sustainable lifestyles
Provider name (English)
National Asbestos Observatory
Provider name (Original)
Osservatorio Nazionale Amianto
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
Not applicable
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Target group
Employers
Managers
Occupational health physician
Safety officers
Supervisor
Workers