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LEAD PAINT
White lead (lead carbonate) was once the principal white pigment in paints for houses and public buildings.
SYNTHETIC MINERAL FIBRES (SMF)
The major use of SMF is in thermal and acoustic insulation and for reinforcement of other materials.
POLYCHLORINATED
BIPHENYLS (PCBs)
PCBs were used as coolants and insulating fluids for capacitors and transformers especially in fluorescent light fittings.
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OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE
Occupational hygiene involves the assessment and control of chemical, physical, biological and environmental hazards.
LINKS
On this page you can find links to further information on asbestos and hazardous materials regulations.
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