PPT-Asbestos Dialogue

Bolivia Lodge Limpopo Province 23 March 2017 Dr Mpho Tshitangoni Chemicals and Waste Management Land Remediation Team Introduction amp Background 1996 the Portfolio Committee on Environment and Tourism made aware of Asbestosrelated problems affecting communities . It was used for a variety of purposes typically fireproofing and insulation Any building built before 2000 can contain asbestos When asbestos fibres are inhaled they can cause serious diseases To ensure that risks from asbestos in buildings are mana Contents. Why do you need to know about Asbestos?. DEECD OHS Management System. What is Asbestos?. Asbestos in Schools. Managing Asbestos Risk. Case Studies. Labelling. Summary. Questions. . A presentation to DEECD. Robert P. Nolan, PhD. International Environmental Research Foundation. New York, New York. www.ierfinc.org. When We Talk about Asbestos What Do We Mean?. Anthophyllite Asbestos – Finland was the major producer ends mining 1977.. Association for the Rights of Industrial Accident Victims. 22-23 . November . 2013 . Introduction of Association for the Rights of Industrial Accident Victims (ARIAV). founded in 1981 . a . non-profit-making charitable . Due to recent concerns related to asbestos and a stop work related to asbestos, a team has been formed to include DOE, HAMTC and HGU Safety Representatives, site contractors, and employees. . This has prompted us to look beyond initial concerns about demolition of facilities and evaluate the condition of steam lines and facilities that have Potential Asbestos Containing Material (PACM).. European Parliament 18 . September 2012. Dr.. Christa . Sedlatschek. Director . Health issues. Most . common diseases caused by asbestos exposure are:. Malignant . Mesothelioma: . A rare form of cancer . Introduction. Properties . and . uses. Brief history. Environmental . hazards. Introduction. Asbestos. : . asbestoz. . . “. inquenchable. ” “inextinguishable”. Fibrous silicate minerals: s. Related Diseases - . When to Claim. Rosemary Giles. Partner . Types of Asbestos. . The Asbestos Time Line. It is commonly thought that companies only became aware of the dangers of asbestos in the 1980s or 1990s. BIE-NMNCA. Who is required to have this training:. The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requires all members of the maintenance and custodial staff who may work in a building that contains ACBM to complete a “asbestos awareness” course.. The need for action. Sarah Lyons. Principal Officer. Pay, Conditions and Bargaining. National Union of Teachers. Why is asbestos in schools such a concern?. 86% of schools in England contain asbestos. By Glenn Marshall. Director Works & Infrastructure. Central Desert Regional Council. Presentation to Inaugural Municipal Services Conference – NT Local Government. 7 Oct 2015. What is ‘legacy asbestos’?. A State Perspective. Cheryl Hansen. Community Services & Housing Division. Department of Commerce. State of Washington. Topic We Love to Hate. Asbestos Uses. Health Effects. Asbestosis. Lung Cancer. After completing this module, you will be able to:. Provide a brief overview of the . hazards associated . with asbestos . exposure. 1-1. Asbestos Exposure Can Cause:. Asbestosis. Mesothelioma. Lung cancer. 1 DISEASE? Asbestos products Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was widely used in building materials up to 1987. The most common asbestos products found within and Examples of where as