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Tonga Radio Ad: Asbestos management part 1-7

SPREP Publications, Waste Management and Pollution Control

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The following radio spots in Tonga address the proper and safe way to address potential asbestos containing materials in the home, school and workplace, recommend the elimination of the purchase/acquisition by local stores of asbestos containing materials and discuss the efforts to ban asbestos importation into to Tonga. These radios spots are aimed at raising awareness in a fun and memorable way and encourage listeners to understand and properly handle these materials in their environment. These radio spots are part of a broader effort to promote awareness on both issues in Tonga.

Asbestos management progress in Tonga

SPREP Publications, Waste Management and Pollution Control

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PacWastePlus assisted the Government of Tonga to improve asbestos management through both abatement activities and the development and adoption of an Asbestos management Code of Practice. This video summarises activities completed.

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Asbestos Removal and Management - Addressing Legacy ACM in Tonga

SPREP Publications, Waste Management and Pollution Control

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Asbestos Contaminated Materials are prevalent in Tonga. Studies done in 2014 and 2015 documented asbestos containing materials in many public and private buildings. These buildings pose a risk to human health due to the potential for release of asbestos fibres.Asbestos Contaminated Materials are prevalent in Tonga. Studies done in 2014 and 2015 documented asbestos containing materials in many public and private buildings. These buildings pose a risk to human health due to the potential for release of asbestos fibres.

Asbestos Management Brief: Tonga

SPREP Publications, Waste Management and Pollution Control

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As a Party, Tonga is obliged to enact national regulations to bring the conventions into the national regulatory framework. It is these national laws and regulations that then provide the implementing mechanisms to manage asbestos and ensure compliance with the conventions.

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