WHO - Report on Chrysotile Asbestos substitutes [2005]
Description:
The full report of the WHO workshop on fibre carcinogenesis and assessment of chrysotile asbestos substitutes. General principles for the evaluation of chrysotile asbestos substitutes including (i) adequacy of exposure assessment; (ii) significance of in vivo and in vitro scientific studies; and (iii) physiochemical properties; are discussed. Assessments of selected chrysotile asbestos substitutes are provided including data on (i) epidemiology; (ii) animal studies; (iii) mechanistic data including mode of action of fibres in carcinogenesis and (iv) physiochemical properties.
Why this Tool/Guidance?
Information provided supports occupational health decision making regarding asbestos and its substitutes.
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