asbestosAsbestos has been talked about as a valued commodity for centuries. Today, most discussions about asbestos are negative. This naturally occurring mineral was used for a variety of purposes on a global scale and many countries have felt its hazardous effects in one way or another.
Some countries still mine asbestos and incorporate it into products, but most have implemented bans or strict uses of the toxic substance. Asbestos exposure has been linked to a number of often fatal conditions and people continue to be diagnosed because of the long latency period associated with asbestos-related symptoms.
Asbestos 101
The following questions are some of the most frequently asked when it comes to asbestos:... read more