P.E.I. Workers Compensation Board advising employers and workers of asbestos management

CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — In gentle of the injury from Fiona, P.E.I.’s Staff Compensation Board (WCB) is reminding employers and staff to observe security measures associated to asbestos administration.

Asbestos is a fire-resistant mineral fibre discovered when renovating, restoring or demolishing older buildings.

On the Island, rules state that asbestos is to be recognized and decreased safely at any time when renovation, restoration or demolition tasks are taken.

Occupational Well being and Security director Danny Miller stated asbestos is harmful as a result of when launched into the air with out acceptable precautions, it may be inhaled.

“As soon as inhaled, it may trigger irritation within the lungs, scar tissue and escalate into extra severe and long-term well being points,” stated Miller.

“The WCB helps employers and staff by offering up-to-date info on asbestos administration and helpful sources which could be discovered on our web site.”

The WCB provides up-to-date info on asbestos administration and sources on its web site.

Pressing office well being and security issues could be reported by calling the WCB’s Occupational Well being and Security emergency line at 902-628-7513.

For extra info, contact WCB Communications at [email protected] or 902-388-8671.