Safecracker uncles — asbestos risk comedy sketch

Type of item
Visual resources
Country
Francie
Year of publication
1997

French

Description

In this amusing comedy sketch, three burglars plan to break into a safe in the basement of a Paris bank. The most experienced gang member suspects that there is asbestos in the fireproof insulation of the safe and adresses the issue and the dangers. He makes the gang implement the minimum protective measures: mask, vacuum cleaner, spraying pistol, overall, safety zone – to protect the lungs.

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
INRS — National institute of research and security
Provider name (Original)
INRS - Institut national de recherche et de sécurité
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Construction
Installing or Removing Insulation
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Fibres
Hazard - health effects
Carcinogens
Other
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 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
Target group
All (no specific target group)