Measures to prevent risks associated with asbestos exposure during roofing removal
Čeština
Description
Specific practical recommendations for construction workers. Asbestos exposure is frequent while disposing of old roofing. The material provides guidance on delimiting the working space in such a situation, and on safe working procedures and suitable protective equipment. It also deals with the subsequent removal of asbestos material, cleaning and leaving the workspace.
Other data
Provider
Provider name (English)
Hygienic Station of the Central Bohemian Region (Prague)
Provider name (Original)
Krajská hygienická stanice Středočeského kraje se sídlem v Praze
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Construction
Installing or Removing Insulation
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Fibres
Hazard - health effects
Carcinogens
Exposure route
Inhalation
Substance Description
Asbestos
CAS Number
77536-66-4
12172-73-5
77536-67-5
12001-29-5
12001-28-4
77536-68-6
EC number
616-471-6
601-801-3
616-472-1
601-650-3
601-649-8
616-473-7
Prevention measures
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)
Hygiene measures
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
General information
Guidance
Target group
Employers
OSH consultant
Workers
Workers representatives