WORLD BANK - Good Practice Note: Asbestos: Occupational and Community Health Issues [2009]
Description:
The good practice note provides a summary of background information on asbestos including (i) adverse health effects; (ii) international conventions and standards for working with asbestos and (iii) alternatives to asbestos-containing materials. In addition, the World Bank group approach to asbestos health risk is discussed including its requirements when involved in the support of projects involving asbestos.
Why this Tool/Guidance?
The purpose of the note is to provide information on the World Bank group approach to asbestos health risk including requirements for supporting projects involving asbestos.
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