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The Impact Of Asbestos Fibres

Asbestos is a naturally occurring form of fibrous silicate minerals. Unlike other minerals, asbestos is made up of fibres, not particles. It has many favourable properties, including heat resistance, high tensile strength and insulation. It occurs in many different natural forms and is generally cheap to mine and refine. Asbestos has been used throughout human history across a range of industries. However, at the start of the 20th Century, it became clear asbestos fibres were a dangerous mineral capable of [...]

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Types Of Asbestos

Asbestos is a term encompassing multiple types of minerals which belong to the serpentine and amphibole families. According to the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) there are various types of asbestos.  The AHERA classifies the asbestiform varieties of the following minerals as asbestos: Bonded asbestos We use the term “bonded asbestos” to refer to asbestos that’s been integrated into other materials. Asbestos is commonly found in various types of cement sheeting, tiles and pipes and these are the first places we check for when you [...]

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Health Problems Caused By Asbestos

Asbestos has been proven to cause a wide range of health problems. Although the effects often take decades to manifest, breathing in asbestos fibres has killed hundreds of thousands of people and will kill many more. Health Problems Due To Asbestos Exposure The three major problems asbestos inhalation causes are malignant mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis. Malignant mesothelioma is a cancer of the outer lung or abdominal cavity. Inhaled asbestos fibres settle deep in the lung and damage cells over a long [...]

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The Harm of Asbestos Materials

Asbestos is a natural mineral, the serpentine group or amphibole, fibrous structure and has excellent technical characteristics. For this reason, until recently, asbestos materials have been widely used all over the world. Materials That May Contain Asbestos For example, in Poland, asbestos has become one of the cheapest and most popular raw materials for the production of building materials. It was used in the manufacture of roofing and cladding materials in the form of corrugated sheets, smooth panels and tiles, covering [...]

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Nightmare for Asbestos Restorers in Melbourne

If you are a restorer in Melbourne, or even if you are just doing work on your home – pray you do not come across traces of asbestos. However, it should no longer be too much of a worry because there are plenty of professional asbestos removal companies, like Asbestos Removal in Melbourne, who can remove your asbestos safely and for a great price.  Taking on asbestos removal, if you do not know what you are doing, is dangerous, [...]

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DIY Renovation Asbestos Dangers

There has been a rise in DIY renovations due to the popularity of shows like The Block. However, doctors are warning people about DIY renovation asbestos dangers. The risks of DIY renovations can potentially lead to a fresh wave of asbestos-related deaths. Tens of thousands of homes may still be riddled with the deadly fibres. We advise you to not proceed with DIY and home renovations until you have sought professional asbestos testing and disposal services by Asbestos Removal Professionals to minimise [...]

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Testing Building Materials For Asbestos

It is important to test for the presence of asbestos in building materials before any repairs or improvements in building construction, that were built before 1980. What Building Materials Contain Asbestos? Asbestos is highly toxic and has been widely used in a large number of building materials such as ceiling tiles, flooring, insulation, cement and different kinds of glues. It has been shown that asbestos may cause various types of cancer. Hence, repairs should be performed using the proper equipment to avoid [...]

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