Exposure to asbestos is reduced by limiting its use as far as possible, keeping to a minimum the number of persons exposed, and taking adequate measures to maintain buildings and ensure that materials are properly stored, transported and labelled. If these values are exceeded, the reasons must be identified and appropriate measures to remedy the situation must be taken before work is resumed. The places in which activities giving rise to exposure risks are carried out must be clearly delimited and indicated by warning signs. They shall be out of bounds to smokers and unauthorised workers. Areas are to be set aside where workers can eat and drink without risking contamination by asbestos dust.
Workers are to be provided with appropriate working or protective clothing.
Each worker's state of health must be assessed prior to exposure and subsequently at least once every three years for the duration of the exposure. A plan of work setting out the necessary health and safety measures is to be drawn up before the commencement of any demolition work or work involving removal of asbestos. Member States must keep a register of cases of asbestosis and mesothelioma. 01.01.1990 in the case of asbestos-mining activities. 01.01.1996 for Greece.