Safe asbestos removal

Type of item
MS information
Country
Finsko
Year of publication
2011

Finnish

Description

The asbestos guide provides an overview of asbestos removal work: how it differs from other construction work and the special prevention measures required for the safe removal of asbestos. The guide was produced taking into account the current legislation. It provides general information about asbestos, about working with asbestos and about the health hazards. It support users in planning asbestos work and in ensuring a safe working place when working with asbestos. There is a section on personal protective equipment, including breathing protection and protective clothes, and another section deals with asbestos waste in emergency situations.

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
The Centre for Occupational Safety
Provider name (Original)
Työturvallisuuskeskus
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Construction
Installing or Removing Insulation
Other
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Fibres
Hazard - health effects
Asthmagens
Carcinogens
Exposure route
Inhalation
Substance Description

Asbestos

CAS Number
1332-21-4
EC number
603-721-4
Prevention measures
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Other
Purpose of the material
Guidance
Risk assessment
Target group
Employers
Safety officers
Workers