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National Economic Development & Labour Council Last updated: 6 October, 2005 Tel: 011 328 4200 | Fax: 011 447 6053/2089 About Nedlac Agreements and reports Contact us Diary Links Press Room Research Search Section 77 Notices Summits HOME The socio-economic impact of the phasing out of Asbestos in South Africa A Study undertaken for the Fund for Research into Industrial Development, Growth and Equity (FRIDGE) Final Report Note: All files are in PDF Format 1. Introduction 2. Executive Summary 3. A Study to Examine the Socio-Economic Impact of the Phasing Out of Asbestos in South Africa 4. International Experience in the Usage, Regulation and Control of Asbestos 5. Replacement of Asbestos 6. South African Experience in the Usage and Regulation of Asbestos 7. Current Profile of Asbestos use in South Africa 8. The Impact of Phasing out Asbestos in South Africa 9. Transitional Measures 10. Policy Considerations 11. Bibliography and References Appendices 1. Research Methodology 2. Historical Background to the use of Asbestos 3. International trends in the Regulations and Control of Asbestos 21 4. Asbestos Health Hazards 5. Alternative Fibres 6. History of Asbestos in South Africa 7. Current South African Regulations Governing the Safe use of Asbestos 8. Asbestos-Cement Building and Construction Materials 9. Friction Materials 10. Heat and Arc Resistant Electrical Insulation Boards 11. Acetylene Gas Cylinder Stabilisation 12. Gaskets, Seals and Insulation Materials 13. Waste Disposal 14. Zimbabwean Asbestos Operations 15. Policy Considerations 16. Econometric Modelling and Cost-Benefit Analysis 17. Cost Benefit Analysis of Asbestos Related Diseases and Health Care and Related Expenses 18. References Back Faublic hinane* & Monetary Policy Chamber Development Chamber Traae & Industry Chamber