Hygiena 2010, 55(3):96-101

Airborne Asbestos and Associated Health Legislation

Ariana Lajčíková, Miroslava Hornychová

Státní zdravotní ústav, Praha

The article presents correct procedure for handling asbestos materials, ranging from preparational work to final disposal in the landfill. Legislation governing asbestos handling is presented. Reconstruction and demolition work is on the rise, making health risk from airborne particles containing asbestos an ongoing issue. Asbestos was widely used in the past but is now wholly proscribed.

Keywords: asbestos, fibre dust, air, health protection, legislation

Received: February 2010; Accepted: April 30, 2010; Published: September 1, 2010  Show citation