Managing Health & Safety Risks (No. 23): Dangers of asbestos

Author: The Institution of Structural Engineers' Health and Safety Panel

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1 January 2014

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Managing Health & Safety Risks (No. 23): Dangers of asbestos

The Structural Engineer

Author

The Institution of Structural Engineers' Health and Safety Panel

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 92, Issue 1, 2014, Page(s) 27

https://doi.org/10.56330/LQUM5081

Date published

1 January 2014

Author

The Institution of Structural Engineers' Health and Safety Panel

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 92, Issue 1, 2014, Page(s) 27

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56330/LQUM5081

Price

Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

Although the number of fatalities in the UK is expected to decrease, there is still significant risk to workers who come into contact with asbestos. This short article provides an overview of the safety measures employees should take.

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The Institution of Structural Engineers

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