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- Asbestos - Wikipedia
Asbestos ( æsˈbɛstəs, æz -, - tɒs ass-BES-təs, az-, -toss) [1] is a group of naturally occurring, toxic, carcinogenic and fibrous silicate minerals
- Trumps EPA plans to reconsider Biden-era asbestos ban. Heres what . . .
Former President Joe Biden's administration banned "ongoing uses" of the last form of asbestos permitted in the United States
- What is asbestos? Definition, risks of exposure, and more
Asbestos is a naturally occurring material that is present in soil and rocks Exposure to asbestos may lead to lung diseases and other health conditions
- Learn About Asbestos - US EPA
Provides a general overview of regulatory and chemical dimensions of asbestos Introduces the health effects, definition, and location of asbestos
- Asbestos - California Department of Public Health
Asbestos is a material naturally resistant to fires and therefore used in a variety of products to make them more fireproof Asbestos is a health hazard, and the greatest exposure risk comes from inhaling asbestos fibers
- Cal OSHA | Asbestos Information
Asbestos is still present in many structures and is still used in some industrial processes and commercially available products However some asbestos-containing products and materials have been banned Information on banned asbestos materials can be found at the website of the U S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Asbestos - World Health Organization (WHO)
Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring mineral fibres It has widespread current or historical commercial uses because of its material properties (strong, heat resistant) There are six main forms of asbestos, and the main form in current use is chrysotile (white asbestos)
- Health Effects of Asbestos | Asbestos and Your Health | ATSDR
Asbestos is a dangerous substance and should be avoided People who have contact with asbestos are at risk of developing health problems Learn more about the dangerous health effects asbestos can cause Disturbing asbestos minerals or other asbestos-containing materials can release tiny asbestos fibers, too small to see, into the air
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