PPT-Asbestos Awareness & Safety

1 PPT00203 Bureau of Workers Compensation PA Training for Health amp Safety PATHS 29 CFR 19101001 Subpart Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances Standard Applicability. 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. 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 . 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’?. Asbestos is the single greatest cause of work-related deaths in the UK. . When these fibres are inhaled they can cause serious diseases which are responsible for around 4500 deaths a year. . There are four main diseases caused by asbestos: mesothelioma (which is always fatal), lung cancer (almost always fatal), asbestosis (not always fatal, but it can be very debilitating) and diffuse pleural thickening (not fatal). . 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.. 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’?. – . Bolivia Lodge. Limpopo Province. 23 March 2017. Dr. Mpho . Tshitangoni. Chemicals and Waste Management. Land Remediation Team. Introduction & Background. 1996. , the Portfolio Committee on Environment and Tourism made aware of Asbestos-related problems affecting communities. . 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. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that once was lauded . for its versatility, recognized for its heat resistance, tensile . strength and insulating properties, and used for everything . from fire-proof vests to home and commercial construction. . Chemicals and Waste Management. PROCEDURES AND REGISTRATION OF ASBESTOS CONTRACTORS IN SA. Aim . To prevent the exposure of asbestos to contractors. Ban on sale imports and in use;. DISCUSSION OUTCOMES . Fire was a leading cause of . death in an increasingly ‘built’ environmen. t (more people closer together living in flammable buildings). US History of Fire Tragedies (partial selected list):. 1894 - . Background. Asbestos was widely used in many building products in the past. Suspected or unidentified asbestos containing material (ACM) may be uncovered during work on Transpower sites. 2. ... what should you do about it?.