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

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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