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How To Reduce Your Risk Of Asbestos Inhalation

June 17, 2009 by Ann-Marie Waters · 2 Comments
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Although (crocidolite) blues asbestos and (amosite) brown asbestos (considered the 2 most deadliest asbestos) are no longer mined and used today – remnants from the billions of tonnes which were widely used for insulation and fire- retardant properties in millions of homes and work places still exists.
For instance – asbestos can still be found in [...]

Asbestos Hazardous Materials In Pre-1980 Houses

June 9, 2009 by Ann-Marie Waters · 4 Comments
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According to the ‘Health and Safety Executive’ (HSE) Approximately 750.000 homes and commercial buildings contain some asbestos if they were built prior to 1980. Asbestos – containing materials (ACM’s) become a health hazard when they are damaged or disturbed. They release asbestos fibres and dust into the air where they can be inhaled into the [...]