Safe use manual

Safe use manual

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Safe use of chrysotile asbestos manual
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A manual on preventive and control measures

Developped by:The Chrysotile Institute (AI)
Quebec Asbestos Mining Association (QAMA)
SEPTEMBER 1993 (revised: 1998)

Table of contents
1. Introduction	p.1
2. Chrysotile and health	p.2-3-4
3. Commitment of Management	p.5-6
4. The Basis of Chrysotile Regulations	p.7-8
5. Dust Control Measures [...]	p.9-10-11-12
6. Personal Protective Equipment	p.13-14-15
7. Waste Disposal	p.16-17
8. Installation and maintenance [...]	p.18
9. Working with [C/C] friction materials	p.19-20
10. Air Monitoring	p.21-22
11. Medical Surveillance	p.23
12. Worker Information and Training	p.24

See also...

	International Program on Chemical Safety
	Quebec government policy
	Rotterdam convention
	Photo-reportage - Control in the manufacture and use of chrysotile cement
	ILO Convention 162
	ILO Recommendation 172