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Occupational Health Risks: Asbestos

Occupational Health Risks: Asbestos | Prévention du risque chimique | Scoop.it

It is important to make sure workers are made aware of any presumed asbestos-containing materials found in buildings if they were built and installed before the 1980s.

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European Asbestos Forum | Program 2017

European Asbestos Forum | Program 2017 | Prévention du risque chimique | Scoop.it

On Monday 25 September 2017, the EAF conference will host ’round table’ workshops in which participants will meet many speakers face to face and freely discuss in-depth on a wide variety of asbestos related topics. This has proven to be the ideal formula for meeting relevant specialists, exchanging knowledge and building up lasting networks.

A delicious buffet lunch is included and will be open from 12:30 to 13:30 hours, after which the workshops will go on until 16:30 hours.

On Tuesday 26 September 2017, the EAF Conference will take place, concluded by an optional conference dinner. Please note that speakers and presentations may be subject to change. See below for further details.

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DNA damage and genomic instability among workers formerly and currently exposed to asbestos

DNA damage and genomic instability among workers formerly and currently exposed to asbestos | Prévention du risque chimique | Scoop.it
Despite an asbestos ban in the European Union, exposure to asbestos still represents an occupational risk. Biomarkers of DNA damage and genomic instability in groups exposed to asbestos may contribute to the identification of subgroups/subjects at higher risk.
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Action on white asbestos blocked by top exporters | Chemistry World

Action on white asbestos blocked by top exporters | Chemistry World | Prévention du risque chimique | Scoop.it

– Chrysotile will not be added to Rotterdam Convention’s list of hazardous substances –

Agreement could not be reached last week in Geneva to list chrysotile or white asbestos as a hazardous substance under the Rotterdam Convention. This was despite a recommendation from its own scientific committee. The decision requires unanimity and a handful of countries blocked the listing during the eighth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Rotterdam Convention (COP-8).

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