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.
Asbestos Check provides commercial and domestic clients with extensive asbestos inspection services including asbestos identification, testing, inspection and management.
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September 18 –
International Equal Pay Day
“Increase wages now,
more than other cost items.
For widespread, practical equality!”
Invoke Article 33 of the ILO Constitution
against the military junta in Myanmar
to carry out the recommendations of the 2021 ILO Commission of Inquiry
against serious violations of protocols of
Forced Labour and Freedom of Association.
Accept the National Unity Government (NUG)
of Myanmar. Reject Military!
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October –
Monthly Observances:
Industry and Commerce Safety Month
National Statistics Month
Local Government Month
Consumer Welfare Month
Cooperative Month
National Quality and Productivity Improvement Month
National Health and Wellness Tourism Month
National Indigenous Peoples Month
Weekly Observances:
Week 1: Elderly Filipino Week
Week 2: National Health Education Week
Local Government Week
National Mental Health Week
October 17-23:
National Week for Overcoming Extreme Poverty
October 18 – 24:
United Nations Week
Last Week:
Nurses’ Week
Consumers’ Protection Week
Week of the 4th Sunday:
Barrio Farmers’ Week
Daily Observances:
First Monday (Oct 4): Universal Children’s Day i
n the Philippines
Oct 5: National Teachers’ Day
Oct 10: Local Government Day
Third Thursday (Oct 14): Conflict Resolution Day
Oct 21: Tenants’ Emancipation day
Oct 24: United Nations Day
Oct 29: National Indigenous People’s Thanksgiving Day
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