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Asbestos In Schools And The Workplace |
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James Mahony |
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So what is asbestos really all about? The following report
includes some fascinating information about asbestos--info you
can use, not just the old stuff they used to tell you.
Asbestos is a special kind of material that was used in building
construction and other industries up to the 1980s. At that time,
this material was found to be the cause of many health problems
suffered by people working in asbestos mines and in the
production of asbestos-containing products.
In spite of this, the Western Australian Advisory Committee on
Hazardous Substances carried out research and reached to the
conclusion that the hazardous effects of asbestos are due to
human negligence. Evidence shows that if the asbestos is left
untouched, it does not pose any risk to health. It is not
necessary to remove asbestos materials to prevent health
problems.
There are many schools and workplaces that have been built at
the time when asbestos was very popular. Contrary to what has
been said, there are some occasions when asbestos material needs
to be disturbed. For example, if the material is not in good
condition due to weather conditions, or if there are
modifications in the buildings, asbestos should be removed.
Now that we've covered those aspects of asbestos, let's turn to
some of the other factors that need to be considered.
There are some procedures to follow when removal of asbestos
material is pursued.
The asbestos removal must be directed by Contract Management
Services and performed in agreement with the Occupational Safety
and Health Regulations. Before asbestos removal works starts,
meetings must be held between the project manager, school
directives and stakeholders.
Removal tasks must not be performed while students and employees
are at the school. Prior to the return of employees and students
to school supervision of the work must be carried out.
I hope that reading the above information was both enjoyable and
educational for you. Your learning process should be
ongoing--the more you understand about any subject, the more you
will be able to share with others.
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