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:
- Key points for the safe handling of asbestos;
- Dedicated asbestos disposal site selection and development;
- Pre-requirements when coming into contact with asbestos-containing materials; and
- Personal decontamination
Key points for the safe handling of asbestos include:
- Provide protective equipment and training;
- Do not disturb, break or cut it if possible;
- Do not burn it;
- Wet it;
- Cover it; and
- Wrap it up.
In addition to this guideline, UNDP and UNEP have also co-developed asbestos transportation guidelines.
