All forms of asbestos may be hazardous to your health is not handled properly.
Anything items covered with asbestos material are dangerous. But when the items covered with asbestos -- tiles, ductwork, edging, joint connectors on ductwork-- become cracked, the asbestos dust is especially dangerous. Or, when contractors demolish or renovate a building containing asbestos, it will get in the air.
I am renovating a building for work. We were told there is asbestos in it. Is removing the asbestos dangerous?
There is no such thing as "non-fibrous" asbestos. Part of the definition of asbestos is that it forms fibers.
Items with greater than 1 percent of asbestos minerals are considered to contain asbestos.
Yes any exposure to asbestos can be dangerous if adequate precautions are not taken.
When they are damaged or disturbed
It is agreed world wide that asbestos is dangerous. The World Health Organisation released figures in 2006 that identified over 4000 deaths in that year relating to asbestos in the UK, 180000 world wide.
Asbestos fibers are a known carcinogen. It is highly dangerous.
Asbestos is really dangerous if inhaled as dust, and can cause serious lung damage.
Asbestos found in fibro is very dangerous and needs to be handled by a professional if found. It can cause respiratory problems as well as some cancers.
HSE stands for Health, Safety, and Enviroment. It is not a form of asbestos, and is more of a department that gives information about various safety concerns, such as asbestos.
THE SUBSTANCE IS CALLED ASBESTOS