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Prohibition on the use of Asbestos17 May 2004By Eddie Seymour - National Training & Development Officer
Seacare updates the Prohibition of Asbestos on vessels
OHS Maritime Industry (MI) Members will note that a Version 3 of "Guidance on the Prohibition on the use of Asbestos in Australian Maritime Industry Workplaces" has been updated and is available via the Seacare website link. Type in the following then click on News. The Guidance document contains important information for members working on vessels where it is known to contain Asbestos and it highlights the definitions, what is exempted, the guidelines for the safe removal of the product and the organisations to contact if in doubt. It is essential that all ship's delegates read the document so as to assist in safeguarding the Health of their shipmates.
For further information
Public News: You can view MUA's publicly available news in a variety of ways. Please select one of our public news indexes. |
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