This study is intended to gather information about the size of the labour force affected by the risk of exposure to asbestos and the resulting pathology. The data is gathered by a continuous system of information supplied by the companies in line with the law requiring annual submission of asbestos records. The data collected are submitted in their entirety to the monitoring board.
Information is freely available to others without charge.
Published material is obtainable from the Publications Department of the National Institute of Health and Safety at Work. Institutional cont The National Institute of Health and Safety at Work is an autonomous organ of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security controlled by a tripartite council including government, trade-union and employers' representatives. This information is gathered with a view to the performance of a preventive study. The information gathered in the course of the project is submitted annually to the board set up under the Regulations governing work with asbestos hazards. It is also of great interest to asbestos users and those concerned with combating occupational hazards.