Posted By Son of SkyWalker
Does anyone have a proforma that I could have a look at for recording exposure to asbestos with the requirement for keeping for 40 years built in?

Son of skywalker

Posted By Colin Reeves
Somewhat off topic, but memories .....

Back in the late 60s, early 70s I was a cadet on a ship trading South Africa / USA. One of the jobs was to supervise loading / unloading, putting up lights, fencing off falls etc.

One of the major cargoes was asbestos in hessian bags. These were landed in the hatch square, manhandled (thrown) to intermediate piles before being stowed in lockers. Full days spent in the holds.

Visibility through the asbestos dust was in the order of 15-20 feet ...

How times have changed!

Colin

Posted By Son of SkyWalker
Ron

I had a look at the form and thought it ticked the boxes required.

From your statement "I'd be interested to know what you think of it." I take it you prepared it? If you didn't prepare it do you think it misses something?

Son of Skywalker

Posted By Son of SkyWalker
Hi Ron

It is a good form. I will be putting it out for feedback and if anything comes my way I will feedback to you.

Son of Skywalker

Posted By Jay Joshi
Refer to LAC Number: 5/19:-


http://www.hse.gov.uk/lau/lacs/5-19.htm


The level of risk from occupational exposure to asbestos: guidance for HSE and LA staff when responding to enquiries

Schroll down until you get to:-

Information Document 2 - Exposure to asbestos from work activities: advice for employees and members of the public


Medical examinations and health records


If an empoloyee or member of public has been involved in an asbestos incident, the employer/person in control may arrange for you to seek advice from occupational hygienist or an occupational health specialist about the likely exposure levels and associated risks.


You are entitled to information about the nature of the incident from the employer and what they have done, or are going to do, to prevent a reoccurrence.

The law does not require the employer to retain health records for those working with asbestos, unless they carry out work licensed by HSE. Health records for employees of licence-holders should be retained for 40 years.

Persons exposed may wish to consult their GP so that a note can be made on your personal medical record of the possible exposure including date(s), duration, type of fibre and likely exposure levels (if known).

GPs no longer routinely carry out x-ray examinations in relation to asbestos exposure because they can only be used to diagnose disease once it has become established (usually 10-40 years after the exposure).

An x-ray will not show any fibres present in lungs after an exposure to asbestos.