Prohibition Against Use of Asbestos in Lining the Connecting Ducts of Air-Conditioning Units
Letter of Instructions No. 1279, issued on November 25, 1982, addresses the health risks associated with asbestos, particularly its carcinogenic properties when inhaled. It mandates that all establishments installing air-conditioning units must refrain from using asbestos in the ductwork. Additionally, it requires a thorough inspection of buildings with existing air-conditioning systems to identify and remove any asbestos materials. The Minister of Health and the Director-General of the National Science and Technology Authority are tasked with identifying safe alternatives to replace asbestos.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Letter of Instructions No. 1279
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Letters of Instructions
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
November 25, 1982
LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 1279
| TO | : | The Minister of Human Settlements |
| The Minister of Public Works and Highways | ||
| The Minister of Trade and Industry | ||
| The Minister of Health | ||
| The Minister of Local Government | ||
| The Director-General, National Science and | ||
| Technology Authority | ||
| The Administrator, General Services | ||
| Administration |
Over the past several months there has been increasing concern over indications from medical and scientific research that some relationship exists between cancer and sustained physical contact of the human body with asbestos. The evidence that has become available so far shows, for instance, that asbestos fiber inhaled and deposited in the lungs is definitely carcinogenic.
In view of such positive danger to the population, I hereby order that all establishments and enterprises installing airconditioning units shall refrain, or be prevented, from using asbestos to line the connecting ducts for such airconditioning units.
I also order that all buildings in which airconditioning units have been installed be immediately and thoroughly inspected to find out if asbestos fiber has been used as described above. In every case where asbestos is so used, the asbestos pipe and fiber shall be removed and replaced with other materials.
The Minister of Health and the Director General of the National Science and Technology Authority are hereby further ordered to determine the proper materials that could be safely used to serve in place of asbestos fiber for the same purpose stated above. cd
Cite This Law
Prohibition Against Use of Asbestos in Lining the Connecting Ducts of Air-Conditioning Units, Letter of Instructions No. 1279, Nov 25, 1982 (Philippines)
Prohibition Against Use of Asbestos in Lining the Connecting Ducts of Air-Conditioning Units, Letter of Instructions No. 1279 (Phil. 1982)
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