Questions and answers on asbestos
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Description
The list of questions and answers on asbestos covers practical issues about protection from asbestos exposure during work or where it can be found but also legal aspects, such as the requirement to develop an asbestos inventory. The website provides further information on the legislation and links to further information sources.
Other data
Sector / Industry covered
Byggverksamhet och underhåll
Provider
Provider name (English)
Belgian Federal Public Service Employment, Labour and Social Dialogue
Provider name (Original)
Federale Overheidsdienst - Werkgelegenheid, Arbeid en Sociaal Overleg
Type of provider
National authorities, ministries, etc.
Tasks covered
Construction
Installing or Removing Insulation
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Dusts
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
Hygiene measures
Purpose of the material
General information
Guidance
Target group
Employers
OSH consultant
Safety officers
Workers representatives