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Ley 1968 de 2019

Este texto identifica la ley y su objeto: prohibir el uso de asbesto en el territorio nacional y establecer garantías de protección a la salud de los colombianos.

Jurisdiction
Colombia
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
Ley 1968 de 2019
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
es
Updated
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administrative sanctions asbesto asbestos asbestos exploitation asbestos exposure asbestos substitution atención en salud business strengthening commission functions cumplimiento regulatorio decommissioning exámenes médicos hazardous substances health and safety institutional cessation investigación científica labor transition licensing monitoreo occupational health permit restrictions product regulation public health reconversion +8 more

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About this statute

Este texto identifica la ley y su objeto: prohibir el uso de asbesto en el territorio nacional y establecer garantías de protección a la salud de los colombianos. This provision states that the law’s purpose is to protect workers and all inhabitants of the national territory from health risks caused by asbestos exposure. This article bans exploiting, producing, selling, importing, distributing, or exporting asbestos and asbestos-made products in the national territory from 1 January 2021. El Gobierno nacional debe formular en 5 años una política pública para sustituir el asbesto instalado; además, varias autoridades deben expedir medidas coordinadas para reducir su uso y proteger a los trabajadores. No new concessions, licenses, permits, or extensions may be granted for asbestos exploration or exploitation in the national territory, and existing authorized activities must begin decommissioning and abandonment by the stated deadline.

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