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One type of asbestos (chrysotile) can cause a type of lung cancer (mesothelioma) and most types of asbestos cause a lung disease called asbestosis (a type of silicosis), when small airborne fibers of the asbestos are inhaled.
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Is asbestos found in stucco ceilings?
is asbestos found in all stucco ceilings and what would be the health hazards
What does asbestos hazards emergency response act require?
The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) requires that the education agencies inspect school for asbestos and share their findings with the parents of their students.
Name some occupational health hazards?
asbestos cutting fluids welding fumes
What is the cost of asbestos sheet?
That will depend on size and thickness of the sheet. MANY of the asbestos products have been removed from the market, or are strictly regulated due to the health hazards of asbestos. There are other fireproof materials available.
Can asbestos kill a fly?
The toxicology of asbestos develops over a long time, much more time than would be required for many other hazards to a fly to kill it. So, for practical purposes, asbestos will not kill a fly.
What are hazards in Silicon?
Silicon, itself is non-toxic but there are some silicates which are respiratory hazards. Asbestos, for example causes asbestosis while miners, stonemasons and other who are exposed to siliceous dust risk silicosis.
Testing for Asbestos?
One of the most significant health hazards facing all homeowners is asbestos. If asbestos is in a home, it could become airborne, which could be devastating to someone's health over the long-term. While you can normally complete a basic visual asbestos test in your home, if you are worried that your home could have asbestos, it would be best to call a professional to complete either a PLM or TEM analysis. Both of these will find even the most miniscule forms of asbestos in your home.
When can you get asbestos?
You might be able to buy a sample of asbestos from a shop that caters to people interested in minerals. However, because of the hazards associated with asbestos, it is not widely available in native form unless encapsulated in plastic. More generally, asbestos is or was mined in South Africa, Quebec, Russia, and parts of the US, among other locations. Mostly, it is mined in Russia and South Africa these days.
Between what years was asbestos used?
Asbestos has been used since ancient times. It found its greatest industrial uses beginning in the early 20th century, through about 1960. After 1960, the number of applications for asbestos declined as concerns about its health hazards began to slowly make their way through the scientific, medical and user community. In the early 21st century, asbestos is still used in some countries for a limited number of applications, but agitation for a complete ban continues.
What are example of industrial hazards?
Industrial hazards are hazards which occur when one strives for commercial gain in quick time. There are many classifications that can be used to group industrial hazards. I will just give a few examples of these hazards 1. chemical hazards: solids such as heavy metals i.e lead and asbestos, liquids such as acids and gases such benzene and sulphur (IV) oxide 2. Mechanical hazards such as unguarded machines 3. Biological hazards such as bacteria, insects and viruses 4. Physical hazards such as radiation, magnetic fields, pressure 5. Ergonomic hazards such as the improper setup of a workstation 6. Psychological hazards such as stress and violence 7. Safety hazards such as slipping, improper machine guarding and equipment malfunctions 8. Technological hazards such as industrial pollution, nuclear radiation, toxic wastes and dam failures 9. Environmental hazards 10. Electrical hazards 11. Fire hazards I have tried as much to give the knowledge I know so if any has additional information they can add to the above
Who in Tacoma, WA can I get to test my PopCorn celing for Asbestos?
Northwest Abatement Services, Inc. (located in Tacoma, WA) does testing and removal of environmental hazards like asbestos and lead. Their phone number is (253) 588-0440. For a free estimate, you can fill out a form on their website. The URL is http://www.nwabatement.com/estimates.html
What element is fire resistant it's material no longer used due to its carcinogenicity?
Asbestos (particularly blue asbestos)
