Asbestos Health and Safety Requirements

To reduce the risk of asbestos exposure to people handling debris from the Beirut blast, UNDP and UNEP co-developed guidance materials in English and Arabic to raise awareness on protective measures. 

This guideline comprises four major components:

1. Key points for the safe handling of asbestos;
2. Dedicated asbestos disposal site selection and development;
3. Pre-requirements when coming into contact with asbestos-containing materials; and
4. Personal decontamination

Key points for the safe handling of asbestos include:

1. Provide protective equipment and training;
2. Do not disturb, break or cut it if possible;
3. Do not burn it;
4. Wet it;
5. Cover it; and
6. Wrap it up.

In addition to this guideline, UNDP and UNEP have also co-developed asbestos transportation guidelines.