Conduct more comprehensive researches and develop an appropriate roadmap

Conduct more comprehensive researches and develop an appropriate roadmap

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(Dai bieu Nhan dan) – The majority of Deputies of the National Assembly, experts and specialists participating the Think-tank “The use of chrysotile in Vietnam – Some scientific and practical issues” held yesterday in Hanoi agreed that it is crucial to conduct more comprehensive researches on the impact of chrysotile on human health and build an appropriate roadmap for technology transition.
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Think-tank “The use of – Some scientific and practical issues”
The 8th Meeting of Conference of the Parties of the Rotterdam Convention and the inclusion of chrysotile in Annex III

The 8th Meeting of Conference of the Parties of the Rotterdam Convention and the inclusion of chrysotile in Annex III

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The eighth meeting of Conference of the Parties of the Rotterdam Convention was held in Geveva, Switzerland from 23rd April to 5th May 2017 with the participation of 157 official parties of the Convention, parties on probation and international organizations, and non-governmental organizations such as WHO, ROCA, IndustriALL Global Union and International Chrysotile Association.
Misconcept and Misuse of IARC "Classification of carcinogic substances": The case of asbestos
Learning from abroad technology to protect the workers’ health.

Learning from abroad technology to protect the workers’ health.

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Tien Phong: Many fibro cement factory in Vietnam are trying tirelessly in improving the technology in order to ensure a safe occupational environment for the workers. Many new technologies developed by national engineers, learning from developed countries, have smashed the rumors that the production and use of chrysotile fibro cement roofsheet (or AC roofsheet) cause cancer.
The production process of AC roof sheets

The production process of AC roof sheets

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Having many beneficial properties, white asbestos continues to be the number one choice for many industries. 99.9% of asbestos mining production in the world today is the white asbestos fibers of which 97% is used in the fibro cement sheet production industries, 2% is used to produce anti-friction products and 1% is for the textile industry. The rest is often used for different purposes.
AC manufacturing industry employees wish to keep their jobs

AC manufacturing industry employees wish to keep their jobs

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Under the closed-loop production system, both junior and senior workers claimed to be completely healthy and free of disease. Also, due to affordable price and high economic efficiency of AC roof sheets, they hoped to keep their jobs until their retirements.
The need for final conclusion and recommendation on chrysotile issues
The roofs of affection

The roofs of affection

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In the late afternoon of 9 April 2016, a tornado together with a heavy hailstorm caused severe damage for many households in Tuong Duong and Ky Son districts, Nghe An province.
Three new classrooms are expected to be ready in the near future.

Three new classrooms are expected to be ready in the near future.

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(Dan tri) Interviewed by a journalist of Dan tri, Mr Vu Minh Chau, General Director of Limited Liability Company of Investment and Construction Tuyen Bac, revealed that three classrooms in Son Luong commune, Yen Bai province is almost completed.
Strict regulations on using chrysotile in construction

Strict regulations on using chrysotile in construction

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Construction News) – Since 25 June, Decree No 24a/2016/ND-CP issued on 5 April 2016 by the Government on Management of Building Materials (referred to as ND 24a) replacing the previous Decree (Decree No 124/2007/ND-CP on 31 July 2017) will be enforced. Mr Le Van Toi – The Chief of the Building Materials Department – shared with Construction News about some updates of the new Decree.
Inside an AC roofsheet factory

Inside an AC roofsheet factory

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AC roof sheet producers continuously invest in innovative technology in order to improve occupational safety and environmental protection.
Donating AC roof sheets to people affected by the tornado and storm in Nghe An province
Stop using chrysotile by 2030 at the latest

Stop using chrysotile by 2030 at the latest

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MT&DS – Responding to the question of Mrs. Bui Thi An – the representative of Hanoi in National Assembly – on evaluation and control the impacts of chrysotile on human health on 19 September 2014, Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai revealed that the ministries was considering the possibility of shortening the roadmap to stop using chrysotile by 2020 or 2030 at the lastest.
Supporting residents in Yen Bai highland during severe cold weather

Supporting residents in Yen Bai highland during severe cold weather

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During the last cold wave, many people in Xa Ho commune, Tram Tau district, Yen Bai province suffered from heavy damage in terms of crops, houses, and farm animals. Empathizing with the losses, Vietnam National Roof Sheet Association (VNRA) and An Phuc Company have donated 4500 square meters of roof sheets to local people.