BEM3201 Unit VI Cynthia Lawrence.docx BEM 3201 Unit VI Assessment BEM 3201-201-5B21

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BEM3201 Unit VI Cynthia Lawrence.docx BEM 3201 Unit VI Assessment BEM 3201-201-5B21-S1 Asbestos Articles These articles of asbestos explains that asbestos mineral is a naturally occurring sil... icate mineral made up of fibrous crystals. Asbestos is fire resistant and heat resistant, with excellent insulation properties. Asbestos exposure can be deadly as it is a serious carcinogen. An exposure can be linked to both lung cancer and the disease called mesothelioma. When breathed into the lungs it simply stays and can cause serious issues such as cancer or asbestosis. Asbestos has caused over 12,000 to 15,000 deaths a year. The mineral is not as dangerous as a crystal yet when it becomes airborne it can be dangerous to the breath in. Today approximately 60 countries have banned asbestos use. However, India and China still use asbestos in several different products. The most common areas that asbestos can be found is in mining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [Show More]

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