More information about Asbestos can be found at Asbestos (World Health Organisation)
KEY FACTS ( taken from the World Health Organisation Websi
1. All forms of asbestos, including chrysotile, are carcinogenic to humans.
2. Systematic review evidence indicates that a substantial proportion of manual workers in the construction industry globally are exposed to asbestos.
3. Globally, more than 200 000 deaths are estimated to be caused by occupational exposure to asbestos – more than 70% of all deaths from work-related cancers.
4. The use of asbestos has been prohibited in more than 50 WHO Member States.