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How Dangerous Is Asbestos?
How Dangerous Is Asbestos?Just the mention of the word "Asbestos" is enough to strike fear into most people, such is the scale of the scare-mongering by international governments and insurance companies.Whilst there is every reason to treat asbestos with ......

Identifying Asbestos
How do you know if you have asbestos in your property? There are thousands of products that contain asbestos and these are referred to as being "asbestos containing materials" - and they come in all shapes and sizes. Asbestos has been used since the......

Asbestos Risks - Fact or Fiction?
Over the past several years the media has lavished a lot of attention on asbestos. Consequently a lot of people who live in the United States believe that asbestos can be a significant cause of various diseases including cancer. And many believe that any ......

Asbestos Risk
WHAT IS ASBESTOS? Asbestos is a natural mineral with unusual qualities. It is strong enough to resist high temperatures, chemical attack and wear. A poor conductor, it insulates well against heat and electricity. Asbestos crystals become long, flexibl......

WSIB: The importance of knowing your rights if you have an asbestos-related disease
Asbestos-related diseases are increasing in the United States and in some other countries, because asbestos workers were exposed to this mineral, which is the main risk factor for developing the disease. The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) hel......