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Asbestos Pictures

Asbestos pictures can be a good way of learning what asbestos fibers look like. It is important to note that asbestos when mined is a mesh of fibers, which are then pulled apart and reformed into a new product. What becomes highly dangerous for individuals is the asbestos dust that is created during this manufacturing process. Although asbestos can be a highly usable product, it is often so dangerous to use because of the dust that many companies are unable to use it efficiently. The asbestos dust is able to easily enter into the lungs through the respiratory system, or travel throughout the system. When this occurs, the particles are so small they are unnoticeable to the naked eye.

Fast Facts

  • An English doctor made the first diagnosis of asbestosis, which is a form of asbestos related lung disease, in 1920.
  • A study conducted in the early 1920's in England revealed that as many as 25 percent of English asbestos workers had signs of related lung disease.

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Did You Know?

The automotive industry uses asbestos in vehicle brakeshoes and clutch pads. More than 5,000 products contain or have contained asbestos. Auto repair & brake repair mechanics can be at risk.

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