ASBESTOS IS A HIGHLY HEAT RESISTANT FIBROUS SILICATE MINERAL THAT WAS MINED AND WIDELY USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF BUILDING AND OTHER PRODUCTS
ASBESTOS FIBRES AND DUST POSE A SERIOUS HEALTH RISK TO EVERYONE THAT MAY COME IN CONTACT OR ARE EXPOSED THERETO.
IN TERMS OF SECTION 24 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
“Everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or wellbeing and to have the environment protected through reasonable legislative measures.”
THIS PRESENTATION IS AIMED AT PROVIDING EMPLOYERS INFORMATION ABOUT:
I.WHAT IS ASBESTOS?
II.WHERE IS ASBESTOS FOUND IN THE WORKPLACE?
III.THE DANGERS OF ASBESTOS
IV.EMPLOYERS’ LEGAL DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS
V.CREATING A HEALTHY ASBESTOS SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT
VI.AS BEST INSPECT’S SERVICE OFFERING AND CONTACT DETAILS