Asbestos and removing asbestos
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Description
The website provides general information on asbestos, applicable legislation as well as on how to protect workers from related risks. The website gives access to further information sources via links.
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Provider
Provider name (English)
Belgian Federal Public Service Employment, Labour and Social Dialogue
Provider name (Original)
Federale Overheidsdienst - Werkgelegenheid, Arbeid en Sociaal Overleg
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Type of provider
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 1. Elimination of hazards
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
Guidance
Target group
Employers
Safety officers