Work standard for building materials to prevent asbestos scattering Ministry of the Environment September 2, 19:01
In order to prevent asbestos from splashing when demolishing a building, the Ministry of the Environment has shown a policy to strengthen regulations, such as setting a working standard by law for building materials that are said to be relatively low in the risk of splashing. .
This was demonstrated by the committee of the Ministry of the Environment held on the 2nd.
Asbestos can cause lung cancer, mesothelioma, etc. if inhaled. Must be reported to the local government and work in accordance with the standards stipulated by law.
On the other hand, building materials such as walls and ceiling boards are considered to have a relatively low risk of splashing if they are removed without being crushed, and should be handled according to the Ministry of the Environment manual.
At the committee meeting on the 2nd, the Ministry of the Environment stated that it would obligate them to report the results of the preliminary survey to the local government in addition to setting the working standards by law including these building materials in the future.
According to the Ministry of the Environment, up to 300,000 construction works need to be reported annually.
The attending committee members commented that “It is necessary to confirm whether the construction was properly completed, so a completion report should be required” or “Securing human resources who can conduct an accurate preliminary survey is an issue” Was issued.
The Ministry of the Environment will make public comments soliciting opinions from the public.