Regulation No.01 of 28 May 1991, modifying Annex No.12 of Standard No.15 concerning "Permissible levels for mineral dust" - Asbestos Jurisdiction Brazil Year 1991 Published in Portuguese Original/other title [Portuguese] Portaria n°01, de 28 de Maio de 1991 - altera o Anexo n°12, da Norma Regulamentadora n°15, qui institui os "Limites de tolerância para poeiras minerais" - Asbestos Serial title Diário Oficial Source 29 May 1991, Vol.129, No.102, sect.1, p.10191-10193. Illus. Descriptors [Primary] Brazil, asbestos, respirable dust [Secondary] amphibole, chrysotile, labelling, law, periodic medical examinations, prohibition of use, responsibilities of employers, threshold limit values, work clothing Subject category Chemical safety Abstract This regulation applies to all activities during which workers are occupationally exposed to asbestos. Summary: definitions; responsibilities of employers regarding the protection of workers against asbestos exposure; prohibition of amphiboles and exemptions; prohibition of spraying of asbestos; prohibition of the employment of minors (less than 18 years old) where there is a possibility of asbestos exposure; notification requirements; sampling requirements; establishment of permissible levels (respirable fibres of chrysotile: 2.0 fibres/cm3); supply of work clothing in workplaces where fibres are present; waste removal; periodic medical examinations; information and training of workers. CIS No. 91-1420 Database ID 56734