Keywords: Airborne fibres, asbestos-containing material, mesothelioma, environmental exposure, occupational exposure, chrysotile, crocidolite, amosite,

Asbestos in buildings - the risks

Robin Howie | Feature | HSW
01.08.2005

The Health and Safety Commission, in 2002, estimated that 4.4 million buildings still contain asbestos and commented: "So long as it is in good condition and remains undisturbed asbestos does no harm ..." Given that for chrysotile, the least potent of the main types of asbestos for caus ...

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