Roy Quinn — a building maintenance worker
English
Description
The video shows a former maintenance worker who is diagnosed with asbestos-related malignant disease (tumour). He explains that when he worked on pipe fittings in buildings, he did not know the hazards of to asbestos. In his testimonial, he emphasises that any suspicion of asbestos should be reported to the site manager.
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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
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Dusts
Hazard - health effects
Carcinogens
Irritants
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
Warning message / Alert
Target group
Workers
Workers representatives