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Asbestos Health and Safety Requirements [EN/AR]

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A. KEY POINTS FOR THE SAFE HANDLING OF ASBESTOS SAFE HANDLING OF ASBESTOS

1. PROVIDE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING

  • As a minimum, provide workers with gloves, goggles, disposable clothing or replacement clothing, adequate footwear and disposable masks (see Appendix C for specifications).
  • Dispose of contaminated clothing and protective equipment in the same way as other asbestos-containing materials (ACMs).
  • Provide washing facilities for workers and training to all involved if possible, or work supervisors as a minimum

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