Identification, detection and prevention of asbestos fibers. Practical Recommendations

Type of measure: Organizational, Substitution

The brochure “Asbesto Plaušelių, Identifikavimo, Nustatymo ir Poveikio Prevencijos” (Identification, Detection and Effect of Asbestos Fiber) provides information and practical recommendations on asbestos:

Identification of asbestos fibers
Their identification in the working environment
The risks of asbestos exposure
It’s reduction or elimination
Safe work with asbestos

This brochure is published by the The Institute of Hygiene, in accordance with the asbestos regulations.

More information

www.hi.lt

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ASBESTO PLAUŠELIŲ IDENTIFIKAVIMO,NUSTATYMO IR POVEIKIO PREVENCIJOS

Published May 8, 2019

Please note that this substance or some of it's compounds are listed in Annex XIV (REACH regulation). This substance some of it's compounds are only allowed to be used, imported, or brought into the market, if authorisation requirements of REACH are fulfilled.

Please be aware that for this carcinogen you need to be more cautious when determining potential skin contact and how to regard dermal exposure in your risk reduction strategy.

Relevance

Carcinogens involved:
Asbestos
Dust

Sector(s) involved:
Construction

About this case

Company:

Higienos Institutas

Country:
Lithuania

For more information please contact:

[email protected]

General facts

Facts about cancer-causing agents:

The direct costs of carcinogen exposure at work across Europe are estimated at 2.4 billion Euros per year.
Every year, about 120.000 persons get cancer from exposure to carcinogens at work
Annually more than 100.000 people die because of work-related cancer.

Identification, detection and prevention of asbestos fibers. Practical Recommendations

Identification, detection and prevention of asbestos fibers. Practical Recommendations

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