Definitions

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Definitions
Definitions
In this code, the following terms have the meaning as-
signed to them in the definition below:
Asbestos:
The fibrous form of mineral silicates belong-
ing to rock-forming minerals of the serpentine group, i.e.
chrysotile (white asbestos), and of the amphibole group,
i.e. actinolite, amosite (brown asbestos), anthophylite, cro-
cidolite (blue asbestos), tremolite, or any mixture contain-
ing one or more of these.
Asbestos dust:
Airborne particles of asbestos or settled
particles of asbestos that are liable to become airborne in
the working environment.
Competent authority:
A minister, government depart-
ment or other public authority with the power to issue reg-
ulations, orders or other instructions having the force of law.
Competent person:
A person with suitable training and
sufficient knowledge, experience and skill for the safe per-
formance of the specific work.
Dangerous occurrence:
Readily identifiable event, as
defined under national laws and regulations, with potential
to cause an injury or disease to people at work or the gen-
eral public, for example a “near-miss” or “near-hit”.
Employer:
A legal person who produces non-ferrous
metals and who has recognized responsibility, commitment
and duties towards a worker in his or her employment by
virtue of a mutually agreed relationship.
Engineering controls:
Use of technical measures such
as enclosure, ventilation and workplace design to minimize
exposure.
Exposure limit:
An exposure level specified or recom-
mended by a competent authority to limit injury to health.

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