Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH): Prevention and detection of asbestos-related diseases, 1987–2005

Between 1987 and 1992, the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH) initiated and implemented the Asbestos Program that aimed at reducing asbestos-related risks. It was a cooperative effort between government authorities, labor market organizations, and health care and labor protection personnel.During the Program and its follow-up since 1993 several preventive actions were taken, and considerable new legislation and official instructions...