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Methods of low-risk asbestos work for demolition, renovation and maintenance

Methods of low-risk asbestos work for demolition, renovation and maintenance

This guidance introduces health risks which are connected with asbestos work. In the guidance, work methods and measures are presented what may minimise or eliminate the exposure to asbestos – such as mapping of asbestos and risk assessment. The brochure is in Estonian only.

Check out the TOOELU website for more information on asbestos in English.

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Published April 26, 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
Sector(s) involved:
Construction
About this case
Company:
Tööelu - The Labour Inspectorate of Estonia
Country:
Estonia
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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.