Asbestos: The Hidden Killer for Electricians & Construction Workers

Описание: Asbestos is one of the most hazardous materials that electricians and other construction trades will come across in their work activities. It's carcinogenic and it's found in places you might not even expect it to be.

Joe Hammond explains what asbestos is, why it's dangerous, where you might come across it and how to protect your self from it. He even explodes a couple of asbestos myths along the way.

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00:00 Is asbestos really that bad?
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00:36 What is asbestos?
00:54 The three types of asbestos.
01:07 Myth-busting: Which type of asbestos is the most dangerous?
01:30 Why is asbestos dangerous?
02:32 Are electricians at risk from asbestos?
02:45 Where might you come across asbestos?
03:15 Why was asbestos used in so many places?
03:33 Asbestos in ceiling coverings, a major hazard.
03:53 An electrician's scenario with asbestos risk.
04:18 What should you do if you suspect asbestos is in a material?
05:10 The key action points for asbestos.
05:42 Further information on asbestos here: https://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/
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