Occupational health: Asbestos
In order to address the continuing burden of diseases caused by exposure to asbestos, the ILO has developed international standards and guidelines to contribute to the elimination of asbestos-related diseases (ARD) worldwide.
Key resources
- C162 Asbestos Convention, 1986
- R172 Asbestos Recommendation, 1986
- C139 Occupational Cancer Convention, 1974
- R147 Occupational Cancer Recommendation, 1974
- Safety in the use of asbestos
- Resolution concerning asbestos, 2006
Further information
- The ILO position on safety in the use of asbestos
- ILO/WHO Outline for the Development of National Programmes for Elimination of Asbestos-Related Diseases
Learn more from
- World Health Organization (WHO), International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) – Asbestos
- Toolkit for the Elimination of Asbestos-Related Diseases
- Chemical Safety Information from Intergovernmental Organizations (IPCS INCHEM) – Environmental Health Criteria 203: Chrysotile Asbestos
- World Bank Group – Good Practice Note on Asbestos
- Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH) – Asbestos hazard
- European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) – Asbestos in construction
- Senior Labour Inspectors Committee (SLIC) – A practical guide on best practice to prevent or minimise asbestos risks
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) – Asbestos
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE) – Asbestos health and safety