* stop smoking * stop working in a coal mine * stop using asbestos
Asbestos was not an intentional component in vermiculite, it was a contaminant in the material as taken from the ground. The only way to "quit using" it was to stop using vermiculite fro those sources.
Non-asbestos brake pads were introduced in the 1990s. At first they were not suitable for use in heavy-duty vehicles. As a result, asbestos brake pads were not suddenly eliminated, but slowly phased out.
Canada began phasing out the use of asbestos in the late 1970s, with significant regulatory changes occurring in the 1980s. In Ontario, the use of asbestos in construction and manufacturing was effectively banned by 2000. Although some uses continued in specific applications for a time, the overall trend led to a complete ban on asbestos products in Canada by 2018.
BMW phased out the use of asbestos in its brake components in the late 1980s, with most models transitioning to asbestos-free materials by the early 1990s. This change was part of a broader industry movement to eliminate asbestos due to health concerns associated with its use. As a result, BMW's commitment to safety and environmental standards led to the adoption of alternative materials for brake systems.
The use of asbestos in homes began to decline in the late 1970s due to health concerns associated with exposure to asbestos fibers. In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned most asbestos-containing materials in 1989, although this ban was later overturned in 1991. By the 1990s, many manufacturers had voluntarily ceased the use of asbestos in residential construction. However, some homes built before the late 1990s may still contain asbestos materials.
Asbestos use in construction significantly decreased in the 1980s and was largely banned in the late 1990s due to its links to serious health issues like lung cancer and mesothelioma. Today, there are strict regulations in place to control and monitor any remaining asbestos-containing materials in buildings.
In 1985 the last uses of asbestos were finally banned, however, most applications of it stopped in 1970.
Stop smoking (if you smoke), and avoid exposure to chemicals and asbestos.
Stop using tobacco products, stop smoking anything, stay away from places high in air pollutants, check your living and work quarters for radon and have asbestos safely removed, eat healthy and exercise.
Hardie Henderson played in 2 games at short stop for the Baltimore Orioles in 1883, starting in none of them. He made 2 putouts, had 2 assists, and committed no errors, equivalent to 0 errors per game (estimate based on total games played in). He had no double plays.
Lou Hardie played in just one game at short stop for the Boston Beaneaters in 1890 and did not start. He made one putout, had no assists, and committed one error, equivalent to 1 errors per game (estimate based on total games played in). He had no double plays.