All forms of asbestos are considered carcinogenic to humans. However, around 125 million people globally are exposed to asbestos in the workplace, with an estimated 233,000 deaths every year attributed to the inhalation of airborne asbestos fibers. This publication aims to increase awareness of the health risks associated with asbestos in the workplace and provides recommendations and checklists on avoiding and managing the risks of exposure. It covers the duties of employers and contractors; training requirements; and the identification, containment, safe removal, and management of asbestos waste.

Provides guidance on controlling asbestos-containing materials (ACM) found in buildings. Provides a current summary of data on exposure to airborne asbestos; gives survey procedures for determining if ACM is present in buildings; explains how to establish a special operations and maintenance program in a building found to contain asbestos; reviews technical issues confronted when assessing the potential for exposure to airborne asbestos, in particular indoor settings; suggests a structured process for selecting a particular course of action, and much more. Commonly referred to as the Blue Book.

Contains the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, with the various sections of the Health and Safety Executive's Approved code of practice (ACOP) and associated guidance notes inserted at the relevant points.

Provides practical guidance on regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006, in effect from Autumn 2006. This title is suitable for those who have responsibilities for the maintenance and repair of non-domestic premises where asbestos-containing materials are or are likely to be present in those premises.

"In this dissertation the issues associated with asbestos hazards, forms, uses associated diseases and the types of exposure to airbourne asbestos fibres, drawing together material from a number of sources. The managerial requirements are reviewed and summarised as an initial consideration in the establishment of a control programme. From this the principle of risk management develops and the management and control strategy for asbestos hazards forms, it includes elemenets such as removal, substitution, encapsulation and enclosure. Additionally, the peripheral areas of contractor selection, tendering control and education are discussed. The programme draws upon the latest Worksafe Australia Draft of Practice and Guidance notes." -- Abstract.

- Key points - Introduction - What are asbestos and man-made mineral fibres? - Where are these materials used? - What are the risks to health? - How to identify and assess materials containing mineral fibres - How to manage fibrous materials in buildings - Advice on problems involving asbestos - Disposal of asbestos waste - Common questions and answers