Hailed as the ‘miracle mineral’, asbestos was used extensively for decades in construction material, commercial products, automotive parts and more due to its durability, flexibility, exceptional tensile strength, resistance to heat/ chemicals and sound absorbent properties. Today, asbestos is dubbed a hazardous material that jeopardises health.
Though well maintained and tightly bound asbestos is harmless,
inhalation of toxic fibres from deteriorating or fraying asbestos can cause
lethal diseases. Fortunately, the mineral is no longer mined, processed or commercially
used in developed countries like the UK, but it’s still present in old
buildings and homes. To help avert exposure to the toxins, it’s important to
understand the various types of asbestos, the health-related risks and the need
for asbestos disposal bags for
their safe removal.
Read more about How Different Types of Asbestos can Harm your Health
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