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TOOLBOX TALK
Researchers identified health risks linked to asbestos exposure as early as 1930, but asbestos was still used in building materials in Canada until 1990. Potential sources of asbestos are:
Asbestos Awareness
This toolbox talk will provide a basic overview of asbestos and the risks and hazards associated with it.Researchers identified health risks linked to asbestos exposure as early as 1930, but asbestos was still used in building materials in Canada until 1990. Potential sources of asbestos are:
- Floor tiles
- Insulation
- Drywall compound
- Siding materials (stucco, cement board)
- Soffit materials
- Window putty
- Electrical insulation
- Acoustical tiles
Please note that employers and building owners are responsible for conducting an asbestos survey, asbestos inventory, and risk assessment.
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