Definitions

Below some definitions for some commonly used terms associated with asbestos and it’s use.
Amosite – commonly known as brown asbestos, it is more dangerous than white asbestos, but not as bad as blue.
Bituminize – to treat with bitumen.
Calorifier – a form of water heater or boiler.
Caulking – is a term used to describe different process [...]

The History of Asbestos – A Chronology

When you read through this chronology of what we know about the history of asbestos, it’s very hard to believe that James Hardie and our government didn’t know. So why didn’t they stop it?
First Century AD: Roman historian Pliny notes that slaves weaving asbestos cloth sicken and die. Describes the use of respirators made from [...]

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