Asbestos Work
Asbestos Work
Health Hazards
Acute: Inhalation of asbestos can lead to breathing difficulties, chest pain, abdominal pain, and irritation of the skin and mucous membranes.
Chronic:
Leads to reduced lung function, breathing difficulties, dry cough, clubbing of the fingers (clubbing), and bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes.
As a carcinogen, long-term exposure may cause asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma.
Suggestions:
Level 1 Management: No specific regulations.
Level 2-4 Management:
Consider health conditions unsuitable for this type of work, such as cardiovascular diseases, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, asthma, and health protection for pregnant workers.
Health Hazards
Acute: Inhalation of asbestos can lead to breathing difficulties, chest pain, abdominal pain, and irritation of the skin and mucous membranes.
Chronic:
Leads to reduced lung function, breathing difficulties, dry cough, clubbing of the fingers (clubbing), and bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes.
As a carcinogen, long-term exposure may cause asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma.
Suggestions:
Level 1 Management: No specific regulations.
Level 2-4 Management:
Consider health conditions unsuitable for this type of work, such as cardiovascular diseases, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, asthma, and health protection for pregnant workers.