Facts about asbestos

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-1980

Abstract

An estimated 8 to 11 million U. S. workers have been exposed to asbestos over the past 35 years, and one study claims that 17 percent of all cancer deaths in this country in the next several decades will be linked to exposure to asbestos. Despite the continuing discussion, certain facts about asbestos are indisputable. Some types of asbestos are more common than others; the substance has definite characteristics and uses, causes certain health problems, and can and should be controlled in the industrial plant. This article discusses various aspects of the material, including characteristics, effects of exposure, regulations governing allowable asbestos emissions and exposure, contamination, control, and disposal of asbestos-containing wastes.

Identifier

0018861980 (Scopus)

Publication Title

Plant Engineering Barrington Illinois

ISSN

0032082X

First Page

121

Last Page

123

Issue

2

Volume

34

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