Safety in the Use of Mineral and Synthetic Fibres

As the production and use of mineral and syunthetic fibres is rapidly expanding, it is vital that safe working practices should be introduced.

The working document for, and report of, a meeting of experts set up by the ILO to study the question are contained in this book, which discusses man-made mineral fibres, natural mineral fibres other than asbestos, and synthetic organic fibres.

The meeting defined certain preventive measures based on adopting safe working methods, controlling the working environment and the exposure of workers to mineral and synthetic fibres, and monitoring the health of workers.