Implementation of
personal protective measures
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- Do not smoke or use oral tobacco. Cigarette smokers, on average, are 10 times more likely to develop lung cancer than non-smokers. For non-smokers who work with asbestos, the risk is about 5 times greater than those in the general population. In contrast, smokers who are heavily exposed to asbestos are as much as 90 times more likely to develop lung cancer than non-exposed individuals who do not smoke.
- Shower before leaving the worksite.
- Wash dusty clothing separately.
- Wash face and hands thoroughly before eating, drinking, or taking any medication.
- Periodic medical examination.
- Report to the doctor and your employer if you have any symptoms of pneumoconiosis.
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