Does Your Workplace Have Asbestos?
Asbestos fibres are dangerous to health if inhaled. The three main diseases associated with exposure to asbestos are asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. Asbestos refers to fibrous silicate minerals that occur naturally in the environment. The three main types are chrysotile, crocidolite and amosite. Asbestos was a common component of manufacturing, industrial and construction projects…