Asbestos is
considered to be a confirmed human carcinogen, meaning that it has the ability
to cause cancer in humans. Older buildings may contain asbestos. It was used in
light ballasts, insulation and in some floor tiles. If your facility contains
asbestos, you must comply with the regulations for asbestos.
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The employer must take all necessary measures and procedures, including engineering controls, work practices and hygiene practices, to ensure that a worker’s exposure to a substance does not exceed the exposure limits specified below and is as low as is practically attainable.
|
Type |
Fibres*/cm3
of air |
|
Amosite |
0.5 |
|
Crocidolite |
0.2 |
|
Chrysotile |
2.0 |
|
Other asbestos |
2.0 |
*A fibre is one having a diameter less than 3 micrometres and a length greater than 5 micrometres, with a length to diameter ratio greater than 3:1
(Occupational Health and Safety Act General Regulations EC180/87, 49.6)
The employer must take every precaution reasonable to ensure that every employee who works in the workplace is protected. (Occupational Health and Safety Act General Regulations EC180/87, 49.2)
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