IS 12078 : 1987 Recommendations for personal protection of workers engaged in handling asbestos

1 Scope

1.1 This standard lays down the recommendations for personalprotection of workers engaged in handling asbestos in asbestosmines and factories manufacturing products containing asbestos.

2 References

IS 8347 :1977Glossary of terms relating torespiratory protective devices

IS 9623 :1980Recommendations for the selection, useand maintenance of respiratory protectivedevices

IS 9473 :1980Specification for filter-typeparticulate matter respirators

IS 10245 : Parts 1 to 4 : 1982 Specification forbreathing apparatus:Part 1 Closed-circuit breathing apparatus(compressed oxygen cylinder)Part 2 Open-circuit breathing apparatus,Part 3 Fresh air hose and compressed airline breathing apparatus, andPart 4 Escape breathing apparatus (shortduration self-contained type)

IS 11450 :1986Method for determination of airborneasbestos fibre concentration in workenvironment by light microscopy (membranefilter method)

IS 11451 :1986Recommendations for safety and healthrequirements relating to occupationalexposure to asbestos