Supporting companies dealing with asbestos risk: Practical tools for occupational health services, risk prevention specialists, and companies. in American journal of industrial medicine / Am J Ind Med. 2025 Mar;68 Suppl 1:S8-S11. doi: 10.1002/ajim.23660. Epub 2024 Sep 19.

2025

Tipo pubblicazione

Journal Article;

Autori/Collaboratori (2)

Loizeau M
Association for Prevention and Occupational Health in Building and Public Works of the Paris Region (APST-BTP-RP), Paris, France.
Monnerais I
Professional Organization for Prevention of Building and Public Works (OPPBTP), Paris, France.

Abstract

Although asbestos has been officially banned in France for over two decades, it remains a major public health and occupational health issue. In 2012, French asbestos regulations became considerably more stringent and complex. Consequently, French Public Works and Building Trades Prevention Organisation (OPPBTP) and occupational health services have been working together for several years to support construction professionals. This support involves information, training and advice. This article presents the range of tools developed by OPPBTP and occupational health services to better understand the asbestos risk as it affects construction companies. These tools and this partnership have demonstrated positive results in confronting risk and in the implementation of suitable means of prevention. They serve the best interests of employees, companies and clients, by combining safeguards to employees' health and worksite performance.

PMID : 39300739

DOI : 10.1002/ajim.23660

Keywords

France; Asbestosis/prevention & control; Occupational Exposure/prevention & control/adverse effects; Occupational Health Services/standards; Asbestos; Humans; Occupational Health/standards; Construction Industry; Risk Assessment; Occupational Diseases/prevention & control;