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Asbestos cement roof sheeting found in Goa, India
A blog summarizing the major issues faced within each of the 8 countries located in Southern Asia. Topics discussed include Asbestos prohibitions, shipbreaking, Naturally Occurring Asbestos (NOA), Asbestos importation, mining and factories - and the health effects all of the aforementioned have on these populous third world countries.
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Friable Asbestos Insulation - Abu Dhabi, UAE
A blog discussing what property owners and home owners should do if it is confirmed that there is Asbestos in their building. The blog looks at the various common types of Asbestos materials, their risk ratings, what to expect during Asbestos abatement and whether is may be more cost effective and convenient to manage the existing Asbestos rather than remove it.
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Asbestos Cement Roof Sheeting - Dubai, UAE
A blog discussing what property owners and home owners should do if they suspect there may be Asbestos in their building. The blog looks at the various common types of Asbestos materials, their properties and what steps should be taken to conclusively identify the presence of Asbestos in a home.
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Asbestos Cement Used as Fencing in a Central European Village
A blog discussing the use of Asbestos in the Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC). The blog looks at why the CEEC is facing such a legacy of Asbestos related issues and such a significant disease burden. Factors such as continued use, excessive use in the 20th century, proximity to Asbestos mines and colder climates are considered. The blog looks to provide some solutions to lessen the impact of the Asbestos issue.
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Asbestos Cement Debris Found in the Desert of the Middle East
A blog discussing the historical use of Asbestos across the globe and locally within the GCC countries. The blog looks at whether citizens and residents should still be concerned by the potential risk posed by Asbestos in the Middle East, some of the current issues associated with this topic in the region and what can be done to reduce the hazard posed by this cancer causing material.
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Tunneling Activities - Could There be a Hidden Asbestos Risk?
A blog discussing the issue of Naturally Occurring Asbestos (NOA), its prevalence in the Middle East and the activities that are most likely to cause Asbestos disturbance and interface with Asbestos minerals in the ground and rock faces. The article poses best practice means to identify and manage Asbestos risk during major infrastructure projects.
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Damaged Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB) Ceiling Panels Found in a Residential Home
A blog discussing the different types of Asbestos found in the buildings we visit, work in or live in. The blog outlines the likely locations where Asbestos can be found, the main properties of Asbestos, and what to do if you suspect there may be Asbestos materials in your building.
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Asbestos Cement Pipework Debris by the Roadside - Fujairah, UAE
Asbestos cement pipes are a common type of pipework found in the Middle East and Africa, used for storm water drains, potable water, sewerage and irrigation. They present a hazard to human health when they are damaged and disturbed predominantly during groundworks. The blog details information on their use, prevalence and recommends safe procedures for their handling.
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
A blog discussing the use of Asbestos in many African countries, the history of use and export of Asbestos from the continent and pleas from the WHO for an outright ban. The blog looks at some of the countries that have implemented prohibitions, but also details how more regulation needs to be in place to stop the continued use Asbestos.
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Labelled Braided Asbestos Insulation Surrounding Industrial Scale Boilers
A blog discussing the continued use of Asbestos in many Eastern European countries, analysis of World Health Organization (WHO) research, policy and recommendations. The blog looks at National Asbestos Profiles (NAPs) and looks at how Asbestos surveys, Asbestos removal and Asbestos management can play a part in reducing Asbestos Related Disease (ARD).
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Demolition in the Middle East
A blog regarding the issue of uncontrolled demolition that periodically occurs in the Middle East. The blog looks at why this happens, the negative aspects of such activities, the stakeholders that are put at risk and what can be done to fix the problem.
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Asbestos Cement Roof Sheeting at a Waste Storage Facility - Tajikistan
A blog regarding the continued use of Asbestos in many former USSR territories and the potential future issues this may cause. The article looks at some of the unscrupulous measures used by Asbestos producing companies, and what can be done to reduce liabilities associated with Asbestos usage.
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Asbestos Cement Debris Following Uncontrolled Demolition
A blog regarding the prevalence and use of Asbestos in the UAE, and Middle East. The article looks at the relatively recent prohibitions, application of Asbestos, the health effects and what can be done in order to keep future generations safe from Asbestos exposure.
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Temporary Asbestos Waste Storage Facility - Central Asia
A blog regarding the continued use of Asbestos in many developing nations, particularly in Central Asia. The article looks at those countries where Asbestos use is still permitted, the countries where it is banned, and offers some potential solutions in order to reduce the impact of this carcinogenic material.
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Asbestos is a Common Construction Material Found in the Maritime and Shipping Industry
A blog regarding the recent update of regulations around the identification and management of Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) within the shipping industry. The article focuses on the various regulations, conventions and legislation, what their impact will be and what companies can do to ensure the health and safety of their staff whilst also enabling compliance with the new requirements.
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Badly Damaged and Easily Accessible Asbestos Gasket - Abu Dhabi, UAE
A blog regarding raising the awareness of Asbestos risk within the Middle East and the wider region. The article discusses current legislation in the UAE, the lack of awareness within the general public and what can be done in order to improve peoples understanding of this occupational hazard.
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Dust suppression prior to the remediation of contaminated demolition waste in the Middle East
A blog regarding the issue of Asbestos in Lebanon and how recent events have further negatively affected residents in the city of Beirut. Proper Asbestos management including Asbestos surveys and Asbestos removal need to be implemented in order to lessen the impact of the deadly material.
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Braided Asbestos insulation found around a door seal
A blog regarding the continued use of Asbestos in many developing nations, especially on the continent of Africa. The article looks at existing prohibitions, and the lack thereof, within various African countries, and makes recommendations on what can be done in the short term before regulative reform eventually bans this deadly material.
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Badly damaged Asbestos cement debris on a refurbishment project
A blog regarding Asbestos within the Middle East. The article discusses the general types of Asbestos, Asbestos in the Middle East and the various health effects associated with Asbestos exposure.
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Asbestos cement debris in front of ongoing Dubai demolition works
Uncontrolled demolition that took place in Dubai, potentially leading to the Asbestos exposure of UAE residents. Reposted from an article published in The National, UAE - August 20, 2013. Through better planning, Asbestos surveys and Asbestos removal by competent professionals, this situation could have been avoided.
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