Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 49 Labor Regulations - Section 49.26.010 Legislative declaration

§ 49.26.010. Legislative declaration

Air-borne asbestos dust and particles, such as those from sprayed asbestos slurry, asbestos-coated ventilating ducts, and certain other applications of asbestos are known to produce irreversible lung damage and bronchogenic carcinoma. One American of every four dying in urban areas of the United States has asbestos particles or dust in his lungs. The nature of this problem is such as to constitute a hazard to the public health and safety, and should be brought under appropriate regulation.

[1973 c 30 § 1.]

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