Asbestos Exposure and Disease - Notes for Medical Practitioners
Summarises medical knowledge as at 1992, with information on the Asbestos Disease Register and Asbestos Exposure Register.
Table of Contents
Summary
Definitions
History of Asbestos Use
Types of Asbestos
History of Health Effects of Asbestos
Asbestos use in New Zealand
Asbestos-Related Diseases
Fibre Type, Dose and Disease
Asbestos Exposure and Smoking
The Asbestos Register
Diagnostic Procedures
The Workplace Exposure Standard (WES)
Respiratory Protective Equipment
Synthetic Mineral Fibres
Occupational Safety and Health Service (OSH)
Conclusions
Appendix 1: Asbestos Levels Associated with Typical Materials and Activities
