ASBESTOS IN THE WORKPLACE

ASBESTOS IN THE WORKPLACE

Back to Case Studies Asbestos is a very disabling fibre when inhaled. Modern factories have very little or no asbestos, while older factories may have it in the form of roofing (cement asbestos), as insulating material or in the form of gaskets (excluding asbestos...
Medical Surveillance

Medical Surveillance

Back to Case Studies In terms of various Regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, i.e. Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations (Reg. 7 (1)) Lead Regulations (Reg. 8), Asbestos Regulations (Reg. 9) and Noise Induced Hearing Loss Regulations (Reg. 8),...