Be aware of the risk of asbestos (asbestos) exposure during disasters!

Many buildings were damaged by the Noto Peninsula earthquake on January 1, and damage such as collapse, damage, and burnout occurred.

The restoration and maintenance of evacuation sites, roads, water, etc. has finally begun, and clean-up of disaster-stricken buildings is progressing sequentially, but since there is a possibility that building materials containing asbestos (asbestos) are used in general houses in addition to buildings and commercial facilities, there is great concern that residents and disaster volunteers will be exposed to asbestos when cleaning up houses, etc.

Asbestos may cause lung cancer, mesothelioma, etc. about 15 to 40 years after exposure, so please check the details described below and be careful not to be exposed to asbestos.

[Examples of specification parts for building materials using asbestos in detached houses]

Exhibit:“Seeing Asbestos Building Materials with Eyes (2nd Edition)” (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism)

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Measures to prevent asbestos exposure when working around a collapsed or damaged building When work is necessary around a collapsed or damaged building, please pay attention to the following items so as not to be exposed to asbestos.

Measures to prevent exposure

1. Wear a dust mask (Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare type certification: DS2 mask, NIOSH standard: N95 mask, etc.)
2. When cleaning up and disposing of molded plates (building materials such as slate), they are moistened by sprinkling water, etc.
3. Do not perform work that generates dust, such as crushing with a hammer or cutting with a cutter
4. I wonder if it's unnecessarily collapsed or damaged buildings or close to demolition sites

About dust masks

Use a dust mask that conforms to national standards with a particle removal efficiency of 95% or more.

• In addition to a mask, please wear protective equipment or work clothes.
• Dispose of used dust masks and filters immediately in an airtight bag.

Let's prevent health hazards caused by volunteer activities and restoration activities.