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OBJECTIVES

• Promote the adoption and application of appropriate prevention and control measures, regulations, standards, work practices and techniques for the safe use of chrysotile
• Take part in international conferences by offering relevant documentation, advice, or technical, medical and scientific training to chrysotile producers and users of chrysotile in other countries as well as to industrial health specialists.
• Gather and disseminate medical, scientific and technical data about chrysotile and substitute fibres;
• Inform and advise the general public, the media, lawmakers, workers, as well as special interest groups on the potential risks related to breathable fibres.