Working safely with asbestos
1,314 views · Published 27 October 2014 · 5:35 · Indexed 1 October 2026
Channel: Workplace Safety and Health Council · 2014 · Nonprofits & Activism
Exposure to asbestos dust can cause serious lung diseases such as asbestosis, mesothelioma and lung cancer. While the use of asbestos in buildings has been banned in Singapore since 1989, it can still be found in old buildings and structures such as roof sheets, ceiling boards and wall partitions. Watch the video to learn about the precautions you should take when carrying out work involving asbestos.
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