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Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology Volume 42, 2012 - Issue 17
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Asbestos Risk: From Raw Material to Waste Management: The Italian Experience

F. Paglietti Department for Manufacturing Installations and Human Settlements (DIPIA), ISPESL, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Prevention, Rome, Italy
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S. Malinconico Department for Manufacturing Installations and Human Settlements (DIPIA), ISPESL, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Prevention, Rome, Italy
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V. Di Molfetta Department for Manufacturing Installations and Human Settlements (DIPIA), ISPESL, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Prevention, Rome, Italy
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S. Bellagamba Department for Manufacturing Installations and Human Settlements (DIPIA), ISPESL, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Prevention, Rome, Italy
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F. Damiani Department for Manufacturing Installations and Human Settlements (DIPIA), ISPESL, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Prevention, Rome, Italy
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F. Gennari Department for Manufacturing Installations and Human Settlements (DIPIA), ISPESL, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Prevention, Rome, Italy
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P. De Simone Department for Manufacturing Installations and Human Settlements (DIPIA), ISPESL, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Prevention, Rome, Italy
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F. Sallusti Department for Manufacturing Installations and Human Settlements (DIPIA), ISPESL, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Prevention, Rome, Italy
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M. Giangrasso Italian Environment Ministry, Rome, Italy
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Pages 1781-1861 | Published online: 04 Sep 2012
 
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Abstract

The authors describe the most relevant actions adopted in Italy to prevent occupational and environmental exposure to asbestos. They present the mapping and remediation activities implemented in asbestos-contaminated areas. They refer to regulations, standards, and innovative procedures and techniques, as well as asbestos waste management options. The prevention actions as adopted in Italy are among the most wide ranging on an international scale and provide a useful point of reference in asbestos risk prevention globally.

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