Asbestos found at new wing government building “contained”

In the past asbestos was installed in houses. It is clear for a long time that the building material is carcinogenic. Those who want to rebuild an old building should be careful. Especially since a new regulation has recently been in force.

While the government is narrowing down the living spaces of citizens through the judiciary, practices in the environmental area also pose a vital threat in the short, medium and long term. Experts who spoke to Cumhuriyet within the scope of April 1-7 Asbestos Awareness Week drew attention to the deadly consequences of asbestos.

Detected asbestos contained at Govt Building

The National Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Services of the Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations has taken swift and decisive action to contain detected asbestos at the New Wing Government Building. Immediate action was taken as soon as it was highlighted by the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs late last month. Acting Permanent Secretary for Employment, Productivity, and Workplace Relations Atish Kumar confir…

Asbestos Detected at Government Building

Asbestos has been detected at the new wing of Government Building in Suva, prompting swift action from the National Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Services of the Ministry of Employment, Productivity, and Workplace Relations. The presence of the hazardous material was flagged by the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs earlier this month. Acting Permanent Secretary for Employment, Productivity, and Workplace Relations, Atish Kumar, conf…

Asbestos found at new wing government building “contained”

The National Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Services of the Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations states it has contained the presence of asbestos at the New Wing Government Building. Acting Permanent Secretary for Employment, Productivity, and Workplace Relations Atish Kumar said the asbestos level detected pose no immediate danger to personnel working in the premises or in the surrounding vicinity. “The detected sa…