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What is friable asbestos?
Friable asbestos is material that contains asbestos fibers and that can be crumbled into dust in the hand without the use of tools.
What is the connection between an air ejector and asbestos?
There is no connection between an air ejector and asbestos, unless asbestos dust is present for some reason. Then the working of an air ejector might be one way in which the asbestos dust can become airborn and available for people to inhale.
Does a dust mask protect against asbestos?
Generally, No. I, personally, have never seen one and am relatively certain that no dust mask protects users against asbestos. When you purchase a dust mask, on the box will tell you what types of particles the mask will protect you from. Most boxes will specifically state that the masks Do NOT protect against asbestos. Those that handle asbestos use specially designed respirators.
Why should you hire a professional for asbestos removal?
A single dust particle from Asbestos can cause cancer in the lungs, not hiring a professional to remove the asbestos can have a serious health hazard to you and your family.
Can asbestos scar the lungs?
Yes - inhalation of asbestos dust can cause scarring of the lungs known as asbestosis. Please see the related link below for examples of how inhalation of dust can cause respiratory problems.
Has asbestos ever been associated with sinus cancer?
The primary risk factors for sinus cancer are tobacco consumption and the heavy use of alcohol. Other risk factors include occupational exposure to airborne: * Dust from woods and textiles * Nickel dust * chromium dust * asbestos * alcohol fumes * glue fumes * solvents used in furniture and shoe production However, wood dust, nickel dust and chrome dust seem to be stronger risk factors than is airborne asbestos.
Is the moon made of asbestos?
No, the moon is not made of asbestos. The moon is primarily composed of rock and dust, with elements such as oxygen, silicon, magnesium, and iron. Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that is not found on the moon.
What has the author J H Pielert written?
J. H Pielert has written: 'Guidelines for assessment and abatement of asbestos-containing materials in buildings' -- subject(s): Asbestos dust, Asbestos in building, Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Asbestos in building
What are the main sources of exposure leading to asbestos poisoning?
Asbestos exposure typically occurs through inhalation of asbestos fibers present in the air from sources such as workplace environments with asbestos-containing materials, living in older buildings with deteriorating asbestos insulation, or from natural deposits of asbestos in the environment. Additionally, exposure may also occur through contact with asbestos-containing products or materials during activities like construction, renovation, or repair work.
When can tiles with asbestos in them become especially dangerous?
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.
Does all linoleum contain asbestos?
No. Asbestos was used in SOME floor coverings. Lino was basically a mix of linseed oil and filler materials, such as cork dust.
What environmental conditions may cause damage to the alveolar sacs?
Coal dust, silica dust, and asbestos, which may lead to pulmonary fibrosis
