Asbestos
Asbestos is a mineral that has been utilized in thousands of products, but exposure to the toxin can cause mesothelioma and other diseases
Asbestos
Asbestos is a mineral that has been utilized in thousands of products, but exposure to the toxin can cause mesothelioma and other diseases.what you can learn from this application?1. What is Asbestos?2. Asbestos and Mesothelioma3. Asbestos-Related Diseases4. Common Places to Find Asbestos5. Common Asbestos Products6. How to Identify Asbestos7. The Six Types of Asbestos8. Asbestos Exposure9. How Asbestos Exposure Occurs10. Handling Asbestos11. Tips for Finding an Asbestos Abatement Team12. Supplemental Resources13. Asbestos LegislationKey Points1. Asbestos is a natural mineral used in many types of products because of its properties.2. Asbestos exposure is the only known cause of mesothelioma.3. Although it is a known carcinogen, asbestos is not banned in about 70% of the world.4. Exposure occurs from job sites, the military, asbestos products or secondhand.Asbestos-Related Diseases1. Asbestosis2. Lung cancer3. Pleural effusion4. Pleural plaques5. Pleural thickening6. Other cancersCommon Asbestos Products1. Construction Products2. Automotive Parts3. Electrical Materials4. Protective and Fireproofing Materials5. Military Uses6. Consumer ProductsTypes of Asbestos1. Chrysotile2. Amosite3. Tremolite4. Crocidolite5. Anthophyllite6. ActinoliteWhat is Asbestos?Asbestos is a natural mineral that has been mined and used for centuries because of its durability, heat and chemical resistance. Long considered a “miracle” mineral, asbestos has been utilized in thousands of products, in everything from insulation and other construction materials to car brakes and hair dryers. At the height of its use, asbestos could be found in over 3,000 consumer products.Over time, however, researchers realized that when asbestos materials are disturbed or damaged, asbestos fibers can be released into the air and cause dangerous exposure. When people accidentally inhale or ingest the microscopic fibers, the mineral can eventually lead to serious health problems, like mesothelioma and asbestosis.