Asbestos is the name given to a group of six different
fibrous minerals (amosite, chrysotile, crocidolite, and the fibrous varieties
of tremolite, actinolite, and anthophyllite) that occur naturally in the
environment. Asbestos minerals have separable long fibers that are strong and
flexible enough to be spun and woven and are heat resistant. Because of these
characteristics, asbestos has been used for a wide range of manufactured goods,
mostly in building materials (roofing shingles, ceiling and floor tiles, paper
products, and asbestos cement products), friction products (automobile clutch,
brake, and transmission parts), heat-resistant fabrics, packaging, gaskets, and
coatings. Some vermiculite or talc products may contain asbestos. To learn more
about Asbestos click here… Asbestos
If tiny asbestos fibers are released into the air, as
they are in the manufacturing process, they can be inhaled or swallowed,
leading to serious health problems. As many as 75% of mesothelioma cases can be
linked to exposure to asbestos at work. There is also some evidence that family
members and others living with asbestos workers have an increased risk of
developing mesothelioma, and possibly other asbestos-related diseases. This
risk may be the result of exposure to asbestos dust brought home on the
clothing and hair of asbestos workers. Cases of mesothelioma have also been
seen in people living close to asbestos mines Mesothelioma is a cancer of the
mesothelium, a protective membrane that lines most of the body's internal
organs. To learn more about Mesothelioma click here….Mesothelioma
This is what asbestos looks like if it was enlarged
for the human eye. It is crazy to think that these things are found in our everyday
lives. Yet the asbestos can present very dangerous health effects. Even death.
This is a picture of what Mesothelioma would look
like. This is one of the main dangers when coming into contact with asbestos.
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