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Weekly Safety Meeting – Safety with Asbestos

Weekly Safety Meeting – Safety with Asbestos

‘Asbestos’ is the name given to a group of a naturally-occurring minerals used for fireproofing and many other applications. It is mined from rock in the form of a fiber that can be spun or woven into fabric and other products Asbestos is used in many products because of their...

Safety Tip of the Week – Safety with Asbestos

Safety Tip of the Week – Safety with Asbestos

Asbestos is used in many products because of its high tensile strength, flexibility, and resistance to chemical and thermal breakdown. Asbestos is used in insulation, fireproofing materials, automotive brakes, cement and wallboard materials, floor tiles and roofing material. Exposure: Disturbing asbestos materials may generate airborne asbestos fibers. Asbestos is only...

Safety Tip of the Week – Asbestos in Construction

Safety Tip of the Week – Asbestos in Construction

Asbestos in Construction Asbestos is used in many products because of its high tensile strength, flexibility, and resistance to chemical and thermal breakdown. Asbestos is used in insulation, fireproofing materials, automotive brakes, cement and wallboard materials, floor tiles, and roofing material. Exposure: Disturbing asbestos materials may generate airborne asbestos fibers. Asbestos...

Weekly Safety Meeting – Asbestos in Construction

Weekly Safety Meeting – Asbestos in Construction

Asbestos in Construction ‘Asbestos’ is the name given to a group of a naturally-occurring minerals used for fireproofing and many other applications. These minerals are mined from rock in the form of a fiber that can be spun or woven into fabric and other products. Its many qualities led to...