| Document ID (ISN) | 21835 |
| CIS number |
74-1852 |
| Year |
1973 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Title |
Asbestos-based materials for the building and shipbuilding industries and electrical and engineering insulation. |
| Bibliographic information |
Control and Safety Guide No.5, Asbestosis Research Council, 114 Park Street, London W1Y 4AB, United Kingdom, Nov. 1973. 14p. Illus. |
| Abstract |
This booklet gives recommendations concerning the safe use of asbestos at workplaces. Short sections cover: products; list of operations to which the Asbestos Regulations (United Kingdom) 1969 apply (open sites or enclosed spaces); general, exhaust ventilation and protective equipment, cleanliness of premises and plant, storage and distribution; definition of asbestos dust and TLVs; precautions to be taken during work with asbestos; recommended working procedures. Information concerning exhaust ventilation units, accessories, and details of suppliers is appended. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
asbestos; insulating materials; shipbuilding industry; building industry; dust |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
disposal of harmful waste; protective clothing; United Kingdom; legislation; exhaust ventilation; particulate removing respirators; safe working methods; health engineering |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Subject(s) |
Dust, aerosols and related diseases
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Shipbuliding and ship repair
Asbestos
Construction industry and civil engineering
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