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Is anyone allowed to use asbestos?
use of asbestos in pretty much everything has been banned for many years now, and in the uk, you need training, and a licence to remove it from buildings.
What is the group name of asbestos?
Chrysotile asbestos (White) is a Serpentine, Amosite (Grunerite) (Brown asbestos, and Crocidolite (Blue) are Amphiboles
Was there ever any asbestos used in putty?
I have identified asbestos in both Putty and rubberised sealants
How can you tell the difference between asbestos roofing or other roofing?
Check the roof for asbestos marking or the packing that it came in. If you are still trying to figure out if there is asbestos, call the manufacturer and they can give you details.
How to Know If Your Home Has Asbestos Insulation?
Asbestos is now banned in most new products in the United States. Though it's excellent as an insulation material, disturbing asbestos fiber is hazardous and may lead to damage to the lungs which can result in diseases like asbestosis or even lung cancers like mesothelioma. If the homeowner isn't sure that they have asbestos insulation, they should call a professional or the consumer Product Safety Commission. Asbestos is not a risk to health when it's not disturbed, but if it's flaking and releasing fibers into the air, the homeowner will need to have it removed by an asbestos abatement professional.
Can I remove asbestos from my garage myself?
It is recommended that you DO NOT remove asbestos yourself. Asbestos is poisonous and if not removed correctly you could do yourself much harm. Call a professional!
If you breathe in asbestos can it kill you or can it harm you in any way?
Asbestos fibers are a known carcinogen. It is highly dangerous.
Greatest harm of friable asbestos?
The greatest harm that friable asbestos can inflict is , if it becomes airborne and is inhaled, it may produce mesothelioma or lung cancer. Either of these diseases can be fatal.
How much asbestos are in the streets?
Ttreets are not made of any asbestos.
How much gelatin does it take to harm you?
1
Can touching fiberglass insulation cause you harm?
It makes you itch. I've worked with it hundereds of times, but as far as I know it hasn't caused me any serious harm. However, did you know that fiberglass replaced asbestos for insulating purposes? Working with asbestos can cause asbestosis or lung cancer.
How much asbestos does a material have to have to be considered an Asbestos Carrying Material?
In US regulations asbestos-containing material is a material that has more than one percent (1 %) asbestos by weight.
What is asbestos poisoning?
"Asbestos poisoning" is not a term that is used when discussing asbestos. It implies an adverse effect occurring soon after exposure to too much asbestos but that is not what happens. The adverse effects of asbestos exposures occur only many years after asbestos exposure began.
If you take steriods for just one year will it do much harm?
steroids can do alot of harm to ya balls and
Is there really asbestos in insulation?
Currently it is illegal to add insulation to a home with more than a very small percentage of asbestos. Exposure to these small quantities of asbestos typically do not cause harm and are considered to be safe. Older homes may have asbestos insulation that needs to be removed as these older forms of insulation do present certain health risks.
How much does it cost to remove asbestos?
Not sure , depending on how much to be removed. Very expensive. containment and disposal of the asbestos need to happen.
How much does asbestos tile cost?
Asbestos tile is no longer manufactured in the United States. Asbestos tile contains asbestos, which was found to cause cancer if inhaled. Vinyl or ceramic tile is the better alternative.
