Prevention of mesothelioma

Prevention mesotheliomas main and most effective way is to reverse the spread of dust in the workplace environment. The most effective prevention of the occurrence of mesothelioma in workers is to avoid exposure.

Slovak Ministry of Health has published the "Regulation No.4/1985 Bull. of the Ministry helath on helath Principles to be kept in Handling and Work with Chemical carcinogens, Regulation No. 8/1990 Bull. of the Ministry of Helath on Control of Asbestos and PCBs ". The main principle of the rule is the use of asbestos was banned in all things, which can lead to though a little risky substances, production or materials containing asbestos should only be used when other alternatives are not at risk of material can not be used.

Secondary prevention is done by medical personnel (doctors factories, medical units of work, public health institutes) in collaboration with the owners and workers. Prevention, among others, in the form of all workers exposed to asbestos should undergo regular inspections during the period of work particular, including the following does not work at this site again or resign from the job, limiting tobacco smoking,minimize and record job asbestos exposure, early detection, adequate treatment and rehabilitation of health changes associated with asbestos.