Health monitoring for asbestos

The guide helps doctors to monitor the health of workers exposed to asbestos.

Examples of work with asbestos include:

• removing asbestos and demolition work
• maintenance workers like electricians, computer cabling installers and air-conditioning installers working in ceiling spaces where sprayed asbestos has not been removed, sealed or encapsulated.

This guide is part of a health monitoring guide collection.

There are health monitoring guides for:

• persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU)
• guide for workers
• registered medical practitioners
• hazardous chemicals