المملكة: Urgent – 180 days to approve the national strategy to ban asbestos
held Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, the first meeting of the national committee to prepare a comprehensive strategy to ban Cabinet of MinistersNo. “615” stipulates the formation of a permanent committee to follow up on the ban of this substance.
In-depth scientific studies
This strategic step comes based on in-depth scientific studies that warned of the dire consequences of its continued use in any facility.
The meeting witnessed detailed presentations on the uses of “asbestos” and its devastating effects on humans, including a comprehensive review of international agreements and procedures. Preventive measures taken globally.
The attendees discussed the timeline for banning this substance internationally, with the aim of benefiting from those experiences in building an integrated and effective national framework.
Strategic Plan
The members of the committee focused clearly on defining the scope of work for the strategic plan, to develop accurate indicators to measure performance and evaluate the current legislative gaps to build strict implementation mechanisms.
The Ministry confirmed that the plan will include clear tasks for each participating government agency, with a specific timetable to ensure implementation. Effective and rapid, without delay.
The committee is scheduled to submit its comprehensive strategic plan within a maximum period of 180 days, taking into account previous challenges and the measures taken to ban and dismantle the substance.
Proposed solutions
The committee will later follow up on the commitment of all parties, and issue an annual report documenting the achievements and proposed solutions to overcome any implementation obstacles that may arise.
This national movement highlights unprecedented integration with the participation of A group of sovereign and service ministries, including health, finance, trade, industry, and transportation, in addition to specialized bodies such as zakat, food, and medicine.
This broad government cooperation, which includes more than 16 national agencies and centers, reflects the great interest in protecting society from this imminent health threat.
Serious diseases
“Asbestos” is a mineral fiber that was used extensively in construction and industry in the past for its resistance to heat, before it was proven. Scientific studies have closely linked it to serious diseases such as lung fibrosis and chest cancers.
The competent authorities have warned that dealing with old buildings containing this substance requires the application of very precise technical measures to protect individuals and the surrounding environment from its volatilization.
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