What is Asbestos? How is it a health problem?
Title: What is Asbestos? How is it a health problem?
Category: /Society & Culture/Geography
Details: Words: 582 | Pages: 2 (approximately 235 words/page)
What is Asbestos? How is it a health problem?
Category: /Society & Culture/Geography
Details: Words: 582 | Pages: 2 (approximately 235 words/page)
Asbestos is the name for a group of naturally occurring silicate minerals that can be separated
into fibers. The fibers are strong, durable, and resistant to heat and fire. They are also long, thin
and flexible. Asbestos fibers can be molded or woven into various fabrics. Because it is
nonflammable and a poor heat conductor, asbestos has been widely used to make fireproof
products such as safety clothing for fire fighters and insulation products such
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that needs to be, air filters (in area buildings) will be cleaned, we're not going to let
anybody into a building that isn't safe."
Asbestos is still a problem because a great deal of it has been used in the United States
and elsewhere, because many asbestos-containing products remain in buildings, ships, industrial
facilities and other environments where the fibers can become airborne, and because of the
serious human health hazards of inhaling asbestos fibers.