Asbestos

Asbestos became increasingly popular among manufacturers and builders in the late 19th century because of its sound absorption, average tensile strength, and its resistance to fire, heat, electrical and chemical damage. It was used in such applications as electrical insulation for hotplate wiring and in building insulation.
This serious risk for worker's health is closely linked to construction safety. Although materials containing asbestos are out of use in the construction sector, workers have to deal with this very dangerous substance in demolition works or reconstruction projects. Another risk is the long-term problem because of the causation of serious the illnesses even many years after contamination.
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The OHTA training materials are available at four levels: Awareness, Foundation, Intermediate and Specialist. More information about the training scheme and qualifications framework can be found on the website.

The published training materials in current use are listed on the website as well. Examinations (where appropriate) are based on these materials.

 

Lanier Law Firm

Mesothelioma is a rare and serious cancer that affects the mesothelium, or lining, of various organs. You are at risk of developing this cancer if you have been exposed to asbestos. There is a 20-40 year latency between exposure and cancer development. Every year, there are approximately 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma in the United States.

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The mission of the Center for Public Health Workforce Development is to provide a link between our faculty and practice partners in teaching, research and the practice of public health. The continuing education activities are designed to strengthen the cooperation between the Center for Public Health Workforce Development and state and local public health practitioners.

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This guidance aims to help schools and colleges understand their duties in relation to asbestos management. It should be used alongside more detailed advice, such as the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) duty to manage asbestos guidance and asbestos management checklist for schools.

asbestos awareness e-learning course

The European Federation of Building and Woodworkers (EFBWW) was partner in a Lifelong Learning Project “Making the EU AsBestos Clean (ABClean) to create an e-learning course offer together with training providers and institutes for occupational medicine.

This website offers information on many different hazards at work, training courses on various topics, frequently asked questions and the possibility to ask questions.

This video describes the history of asbestos, from its origins as a "miracle" material to its threat to worker health and safety.

The EFBWW is the frontrunner in protecting workers from asbestos.All workers who could get in contact with asbestos must receive all information, training, and the proper protective gear.

A paper with lots of information on Asbestos, ist production and ist impact on the huma organism. Ecological Movement "BIOM" is a public non-profit organization established in 1993, uniting on a voluntary basis young professionals, scientists and leaders involved in solving environmental problems in the Kyrgyz Republic and Central Asia.

Special website run by HSE providing information on asbestos and asbestos- related risks and dangers. The website contains information, brochures, videos and more. Whats is asbestos? Where can it be found? What is the danger? How should I handle it? What are the facts? These are the questions asked and answered on the website.

This 45 minute interactive lesson with supporting activities and materials is aimed primarily at trades apprentices in the 16 - 19 age group, for delivery by college lecturers and other vocational education providers.

This website by HSE offers a variety of information and material related to abestos – guidelines, regulations, information on inspection initiatives and a checklist.

treatmesothelioma.org is a website containing information on Asbestos, Mesothelioma, treatments, medical help and further information on the topic. The site offers videos, a handbook, a community, and more.

The Mesothelioma Justice Network was established to be the leading online resource for victims of asbestos exposure.

A campaign for veterans of the U.S Army suffering from Mesothelioma after Asbestos exposure.

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