With reference to a recent ILO notice on the health hazards from asbestos:
(a) State where asbestos may be found on board ship
(b) state the health risks from asbestos
(c) outline the precautions necessary to minimize exposure to asbestos during an emergency repair.
Reference Answer
### (a) Locations Where Asbestos May Be Found On Board Ship Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACMs) were widely used in shipbuilding for their excellent thermal insulation and fire-resisting properties. On vessels built before 2011 (and especially before 2002), asbestos may be found in numerous locations. The presence of these materials must be documented in the ship's Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) as per the Hong Kong Convention and EU Ship Recycling Regulation. **1. Thermal Insulation & Lagging:** * **Main & Auxiliary Machinery:** Lagging on steam pipes (high and low pressure), boiler casings, exhaust manifolds for main engines and diesel generators, turbines, and calorifiers.
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