| Document ID (ISN) | 106278 |
| CIS number |
07-368 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0271-3586 - American Journal of Industrial Medicine |
| Year |
2006 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Huuskonen M.S., Rantanen J. |
| Title |
Finnish Institute Of Occupational Health (FIOH): Prevention and detection of asbestos-related diseases, 1987-2005 |
| Bibliographic information |
Mar. 2006, Vol.49, No.3, p.215-220. 31 ref. |
| Abstract |
Between 1987 and 1992, the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health implemented the Asbestos Programme aimed at reducing asbestos-related risks. It was a cooperative effort between government authorities, labour organizations, and health care services. Several preventive actions were taken and considerable new legislation and regulations were introduced. Approximately 200,000 people in Finland have been occupationally exposed to asbestos. Through the cooperative efforts of government, labour, health care and worker protection programmes, practically all imports ceased in 2005. Regulation of asbestos removal companies has been greatly increased. The occupational exposure limit was reduced from 2.0 fibres/cm3 to the present 0.1 fibres/cm3. Asbestos-related diseases are closely monitored. However the full benefits of the Programme, which aims to reduce asbestos-related morbidity, will not be realized for many decades. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
health programmes; asbestos; Finland; occupational diseases |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
mesothelioma; threshold limit values; legal aspects; WHO; European Union; lung cancer; cooperation; limitation of exposure; long-term exposure; role of government; role of workers' organizations; medical supervision; asbestos removal |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Finland |
| Subject(s) |
Occupational pathology
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
Occupational medicine, epidemiology
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Workplace health promotion
Asbestos
|
