Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993)RegulationsAsbestos Abatement Regulations, 2020AnnexuresAnnexure 1 : Asbestos warning labels and signs |
ANNEXURE 1
Asbestos warning labels and signs
1.1 | Asbestos warning sign |
1.2 | Asbestos warning labels |
ASBESTOS
DANGER
MAY CAUSE CANCER THROUGH INHALATION
CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION
Do not handle until all precautions described in the Asbestos Regulations and Safety Data Sheet have been read and understood. Do not breathe asbestos dust. Wear the correct type of respirator that fits properly. When showering, take off the disposable gloves and your overall before removing the respirator. Dispose of asbestos waste in line with the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008).