Staying Safe From Asbestos
Every organization is legal bound to have a safe premise for their workers. This is from all aspects including that of asbestos exposure. Asbestos has been found to be a class one chemical based carcinogen and therefore there have been specific rules and regulations as far as its control is concerned. These are related to working with asbestos, the supply and use of it, and the licensed removal of asbestos from any premise.
As per the law, it is the responsibility of an organization to have a survey conducted and find all the sources of asbestos on the premises. When this is done, management of it is also a responsibility. Legal liability for the risks for the management is also in place. One of the main reasons such laws are in effects is to make reasonable efforts towards protection from over exposure. This is especially in cases where people may be exposed while working, repairing or installing things on the premises.
These laws were also spurred by the fact that there are several workers who suffer from mesothelioma, a fatal form of cancer that is caused by over exposure to asbestos. An asbestos survey can be to evaluate a building which serves a commercial or residential purpose and to eliminate any presence of the substance. It can also be done for buildings that are going to be torn down to ensure that the professionals involved in the job are not over-exposed.
There are agencies that are certified by the concerned governmental authorities who will come over and conduct these surveys. You have to make sure that it is done at a time when there are close to no one on the premises. These professionals will first assess the space from a general perspective. Following this they will look around in detail – into every rafter, attic and opening that is visible to the eye and which is a bit hidden. They will make a detailed assessment of the place and will provide you with suggestions on how you can counter the presence of any asbestos.
In some cases the asbestos can be completely removed while in others it is not possible as it may endanger the structure itself. In such cases, you will be given a thorough briefing on how it can be contained and how you have to keep a track of its deterioration. All of these will work towards your legal obligation.
As per the law, it is the responsibility of an organization to have a survey conducted and find all the sources of asbestos on the premises. When this is done, management of it is also a responsibility. Legal liability for the risks for the management is also in place. One of the main reasons such laws are in effects is to make reasonable efforts towards protection from over exposure. This is especially in cases where people may be exposed while working, repairing or installing things on the premises.
These laws were also spurred by the fact that there are several workers who suffer from mesothelioma, a fatal form of cancer that is caused by over exposure to asbestos. An asbestos survey can be to evaluate a building which serves a commercial or residential purpose and to eliminate any presence of the substance. It can also be done for buildings that are going to be torn down to ensure that the professionals involved in the job are not over-exposed.
There are agencies that are certified by the concerned governmental authorities who will come over and conduct these surveys. You have to make sure that it is done at a time when there are close to no one on the premises. These professionals will first assess the space from a general perspective. Following this they will look around in detail – into every rafter, attic and opening that is visible to the eye and which is a bit hidden. They will make a detailed assessment of the place and will provide you with suggestions on how you can counter the presence of any asbestos.
In some cases the asbestos can be completely removed while in others it is not possible as it may endanger the structure itself. In such cases, you will be given a thorough briefing on how it can be contained and how you have to keep a track of its deterioration. All of these will work towards your legal obligation.