Asbestos Toolbox Talk: Hazards and Safe Practices
by Graham Plumbe, from the Community
This asbestos toolbox talk covers where asbestos may be found across buildings and equipment, including insulation, sprayed coatings, insulating boards, cement products, and friction materials. It explains how asbestos fibers damage the lungs, increasing risks of asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma, with higher risk for smokers. It outlines key UK ban dates for crocidolite and amosite (1985), additional restrictions in 1992, and the full chrysotile ban in 1999. The guidance advises not to disturb suspected asbestos and to contact the office immediately. Includes space for toolbox training attendance and sign-off.
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