Asbestos Facts
Asbestos Facts
What you need to know about Asbestos
- Asbestos is a name for several commonly occurring fibrous minerals
- It was mined and used for insulating purposes
- The bundles of fiber become airborne when disturbed or damaged, leading to particles being inhaled
- Used for: acoustic insulation, fire proofing, brake pads, gaskets, transmission parts, fire blankets, stage curtains, pipe insulation, brake blocks, heat shields on cabooses, and other every day items
- There are six different mineral types known as asbestos
- It is estimated that 3,000 commercially prepared products include asbestos
- Inhaled asbestos particles cannot be expelled by the body
- Most people are exposed to asbestos will not be effected unless they are exposed in large amounts, such as during the course of their employment
- Shipyard, railroad, and World Trade Center workers have been some of the most devastated groups in terms of asbestos exposure
Other Websites with Asbestos Information
- http://www.maacenter.org/asbestos/
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asbestos
- http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/
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