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The Top Five Asbestos Facts You Should Know

 1. Asbestos exposure can cause cancer and other potentially fatal illnesses. Due to exposure to and inhalation of asbestos fiber particles in the air, asbestos can cause potentially fatal illnesses. When asbestos-containing materials or items are disturbed in some way, such as during construction or demolition, these particles are released into the air of the home or workplace. Many common goods, such as insulation, floor and ceiling tiles, some types of drywall, and other products used in the construction of businesses and homes, can contain asbestos. Workers in facilities where asbestos is refined and stored, factories where asbestos is fabricated into goods, or workplaces where asbestos-containing products were commonly used, such as heating and cooling, are more likely to be exposed to asbestos. 2. How Asbestos exposure can be avoided in the workplace. - People who work in the renovation and remodeling industries are more likely to be exposed to asbestos. Until starting work a...

Asbestos-Related Illnesses Information

 Several lawsuits alleging asbestos-related health problems have been brought in the last ten years, with many litigants claiming negligence on the part of their former employers, who were aware of the hazardous atmosphere of asbestos but chose to disregard it for profit. In the past, many people suspected that many of these were done to make money. Nonetheless, the truth appears to show that most asbestos-related litigants are battling to live longer lives despite being confronted with severe health issues and high long-term healthcare costs. One of the problems of asbestos-related diseases is that their associated symptoms may not make known themselves until 20 to 30 years long after their initial exposure. Asbestos is an undisputed flame retardant, and it has unquestionably helped to reduce the number of fires in businesses such as oil refineries, power plants, paper mills, manufacturing plants, and even schools throughout the years. Pipes, boilers, tanks, heat exchangers, furna...

Scopus Asbestos Compliance

  Scopus Asbestos fully understand the complexities of Asbestos Management across all sectors and environments. Regardless of the size or complexity of a projects, we treat all clients with the highest integrity and aim to deliver to the highest compliance standards. Our aim is to educate clients towards a reduction in the 5500 annual Asbestos death statistics whilst providing a positive working experience along the way. To know more visit us now at  https://www.scopus-asbestos.co.uk/