Asbestos flash back
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Asbestos has been used as far back as 3000 BC, but use reached a peak in 1910, when a gradual realisation of its dangers was dawning. As far back as 1899, there was a record of lung damage linked to inhaling asbestos dust, and in 1931 the Asbestos Industries Regulations came out, cutting down dust levels. Those at risk tended to be in the building trade, people such as roofers and electricians, as well as people working in plants producing goods made from asbestos. The product is cheap, and insulates and protects well, but is being substituted by safer materials, and areas where asbestos has been used are being decontaminated.
Publication Name: Occupational Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0143-5353
Year: 1992
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Asbestos gelos?
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The German company Solvay Umweltchemie in Hannover has developed a safe system to dispose of asbestos. The system's first plant was opened by Arcus Recycling Systeme near Hannover, Germany. After crushing in an air-tight container the asbestos is decomposed by acid leaving an asbestos-free mixture of silicates and fluorides which can be recycled as building material. Previous systems are still hazardous as they leave the asbestos fibres unaltered, require secure packing and long-term storage.
Publication Name: Occupational Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0143-5353
Year: 1993
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CHIP 98 Regs in force
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The European Community introduced a new directive on labelling and packaging hazardous chemicals in January 1999. The Chemical Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply (CHIP) directive introduces regulations for dealing with ceramic fibres and mineral wools, which are considered hazardous when heated to certain temperatures or inhaled. Suppliers must adhere to labelling specifications when preparing dangerous chemicals.
Publication Name: Occupational Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0143-5353
Year: 1999
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