Asbestos Do you know your responsibiities?
What is Asbestos? A fibrous, crystalline mineral, asbestos has been used in construction projects since the late 1800s. Relatively strong and resistant to fire, asbestos seemed to be the perfect insulation material for buildings where it was often mixed with cement for additional strength. The flexible applications of asbestos meant that it was used extensively …Read the Full Post
What Should Schools Be Doing About Asbestos?
As the schools prepare for the children to return after the long summer holiday (do I hear a cry of relief from the parents?) I thought it worthwhile to raise a subject that I have touched upon in the past, but this time to focus on the issue specifically from the point of view of …Read the Full Post
Electricians and Concerns for Asbestos Exposure
The risk of asbestos exposure should be a concern for all industrial workers, especially for those who work as electricians. Because asbestos was widely used in thousands of products – including construction materials that electricians use – all necessary safety precautions should be taken. Asbestos is a toxic mineral that naturally occurs in certain environmental …Read the Full Post