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INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS STATE [1 record]

Record 1 2000-03-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Environmental Management
CONT

A distinction is made between its state and its condition here, because in some applications, such as sprayed- or trowelled-on friable insulation, the asbestos may be in good condition but it is in an inherently hazardous state.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion environnementale
CONT

Nous distinguons «risque» et «état» parce que, dans certaines applications, par exemple pulvérisé ou projeté sur un isolant friable, l'amiante peut se trouver en bon état mais présenter un risque inhérent.

Spanish

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