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- Asbestos - Wikipedia
Inhalation of asbestos fibres can lead to various dangerous lung conditions, including mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer As a result of these health effects, asbestos is considered a serious health and safety hazard [3]
- Asbestos - US EPA
The EPA asbestos web site contains general information on asbestos sources, exposure and health effects, what to do if you suspect asbestos, training, and laws and regulations
- Asbestos Exposure and Cancer Risk Fact Sheet - NCI
A fact sheet about asbestos, the health hazards of asbestos exposure (including mesothelioma), and who's at risk for an asbestos-related disease Also presented are resources for information related to asbestos exposure and programs to help exposed individuals
- Asbestos - World Health Organization (WHO)
Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring mineral fibres It has widespread current or historical commercial uses because of its material properties (strong, heat resistant) There are six main forms of asbestos, and the main form in current use is chrysotile (white asbestos)
- What Is Asbestos and Where Does it Come From?
What Is Asbestos? Asbestos is a natural mineral that is resistant to heat and corrosion It was widely used in insulation, automotive parts like brake pads, and building materials like roof and floor tiles Breathing in or swallowing asbestos can lead to trapped fibers in the body
- What is asbestos? Definition, risks of exposure, and more
Asbestos is a naturally occurring material that is present in soil and rocks Exposure to asbestos may lead to lung diseases and other health conditions
- Asbestos - California Department of Public Health
This factsheet provides information to people who are trying to determine whether there is asbestos-containing material in their home or workplace, and what they might do if there is It reviews health concerns about asbestos exposures, plus options and resources to address these concerns
- Asbestos and Asbestos Containing Material | Riverside County Waste . . .
The companies listed below are approved by regulatory agencies for the acceptance of non-friable and friable asbestos This information is subject to change without notification
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