Guidelines for managing asbestos related health and safety risks at work
English
Description
The guidance document povides comprehensive information on the assessment and management of risks from asbestos, in particular in construction, mining and quarrying, means of transports, like ships, aircraft and vehicles as well as emergency services. It covers asbestos identification, exposure assessment and prevention measures and gives best practice examples.
Other data
Sector / Industry covered
Baugewerbe/Bau und Instandhaltung
Sonstiger Fahrzeugbau
Bergbau und Gewinnung von Steinen und Erden
Provider
Provider name (English)
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
Provider name (Original)
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
Type of provider
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
Tasks covered
Not task-specific
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
601-650-3
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)
Training / guidance
Purpose of the material
Guidance
Target group
Employers
Occupational health physician
OSH consultant
Safety officers
Trainers