Asbestos remains present in some consumer products despite UK bans; healthcare professionals should maintain vigilance for occupational and environmental exposure histories, particularly in older patients or those handling imported goods
Clinicians should counsel patients on asbestos hazards in legacy products and advise safe handling practices, particularly regarding renovation work and second-hand purchases that may contain asbestos-containing materials
Source Standfirst
Joint Statement from OPSS, UKHSA and HSE.
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