Workers involved in the removal of asbestos run the risk of exposure to asbestos fibres. Asbestos is only a risk if there is the potential for people to be exposed to fibres of a specific geometry that may lodge within the lining of their lungs.
Workers at risk can be comprised of two Similar Exposure Groups (SEGs) for air monitoring purposes: People removing the asbestos within the removal area; and, people outside the work area within the work site.
Monitoring of workers removing bonded asbestos may not be necessary as they will generally be aware of the risks and control measures required such as respirators. Exposure monitoring using personal monitors must be undertaken within the workers’ breathing zone during removal of different types and forms of asbestos. Other areas may be required to be monitored and will depend on the extent and nature of the removal works, including whether the material is bonded or friable. Monitoring may be required within decontamination units and around enclosures.
Placing static monitors to the boundary of the removal area can help determine if there are effective control measures in place to limit potential exposure to people outside the removal area.
Exposure monitoring by sampling the air within a person’s breathing zone may be conducted to alleviate an individual’s concerns.
Asbestos air sampling is commonly conducted by the process outlined within the guidance note on the membrane filter method for estimating airborne asbestos fibres by the National Occupational Health & Safety Commission. The method involves sampling a known quantity of air though a filter, and assessing the fibre’s impact on the filter, whereby analysis of the filter can determine the number of fibres identified, and a concentration of fibres per millilitre can be compared against the exposure standard.
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Nov 16 – International Day for Tolerance
“No more toleration of corruption!”
Invoke Article 33 of the ILO Constitution
against the military junta in Myanmar
to carry out the 2021 ILO Commission of Inquiry recommendations
against serious violations of
Forced Labour and Freedom of Association protocols.
Accept National Unity Government (NUG)
of Myanmar. Reject Military!
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November
Nov 2 – Intl Day to End Impunity for
Crimes Against Journalists
Nov 9 – World Science Day for Peace
and Development
Nov 16 – International Day for Tolerance
Nov 19 – World Toilet Day
Nov 20 – World Children’s Day
Nov 25 – Intl Day for the Elimination of
Violence Against Women
Monthly Observances:
Homes Safety Month
Filipino Values Month
National Rice Awareness Month
National Consciousness Month
for Punctuality and Civility
Environmental Awareness Month
National Children’s Month
Organic Agriculture Month
Weekly Observances:
Nov 19-25: Global Warming and
Climate Change Consciousness Week
Nov 23-29: National Girls’ Week
Population and Development Week
Nov 25 – Dec 12: Social Welfare Week
18-Day Campaign to End
Violence against Women
Week 2: Week 3: Drug Abuse Prevention
and Control Week
Last Week: Safety and Accident
Prevention Week
Daily Observances:
Last Saturday: Career Executive Service
Day
Nov 19: National Child Health Day
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