Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993)

Regulations

Asbestos Abatement Regulations, 2020

Annexures

Annexure 1 : Asbestos warning labels and signs
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ANNEXURE 1

 

Asbestos warning labels and signs

 

1.1 Asbestos warning sign

 

R1196 Annex 1 (1)

 

 

1.2 Asbestos warning labels

 

ASBESTOS

 

R1196 Annex 1 (2)

 

DANGER

 

MAY CAUSE CANCER THROUGH INHALATION

 

CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION

 

Do not handle until all precautions described in the Asbestos Regulations and Safety Data Sheet have been read and understood. Do not breathe asbestos dust. Wear the correct type of respirator that fits properly. When showering, take off the disposable gloves and your overall before removing the respirator. Dispose of asbestos waste in line with the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008).