Asbestos

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Type of item
MS information
2019

Danish

Description

The document presents and explains the requirements for any any work with asbestos, including the repair, maintenance and removal of asbestos-containing materials.

Access tool

URL
https://at.dk/regler/at-vejledninger/asbest-c-2-2/

Other data

Sector / Industry covered
Ehitus ja hooldus
Provider
Provider name (English)
Work Environment in Denmark
Provider name (Original)
Arbejdstilsynet
Provider url:
Arbejdstilsynet
https://at.dk/
Type of provider
Labour inspectorate
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
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)
Training / guidance
Purpose of the material
Guidance
Target group
Employers
Safety officers
Workers