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What is asbestos

Asbestos is a term that refers to six naturally occurring silicate minerals. The compositions of all six minerals are long, thin and fibrous. Each and every fiber is again composed with microscopic fibrils. These fibrils can be released into the air by many processes. Abrasion is most common among them.
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January 8, 2022
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What is asbestos and how does it cause cancer

Asbestos refers to a term used for six naturally occurring silicate minerals. The composition of all kinds of asbestos are long and thin fibrous crystals. Some asbestos have very thin fibers so that it can be woven. If the asbestos gets disturbed it can release very small micro particles in the air that can be very dangerous for our health.
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January 8, 2022
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Exposure to asbestos - health risks

Asbestos is an accumulation of six naturally occurring silicate minerals. The composition of the minerals are long, thin, soft, flexible and fibrous. The long fibers contain many microscopic fibrils that can be released into the air by abrasion or erosion. Asbestos has very high heat resistance and it is an excellent electrical insulator, so for many years it was used commercially.
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January 8, 2022
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The different type of asbestos to watch out for

Asbestos is a term used for six different types of naturally occurring silicate minerals. The base constitution of asbestos is usually fibrous crystals that are long and thin in nature, and the fibrous contains many microscopic fibrils. The main reason for the huge popularity of asbestos is its high level of heat resistance and its excellent electric insulator properties. During the 1960s to 1980s, asbestos was the most common material for building materials. However, the health and safety hazards associated with asbestos are well known, leading to its prohibition in many countries. Prolonged exposure to asbestos can lead to various lung conditions such as asbestosis and cancer.
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January 8, 2022
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Asbestos and the risk of cancer

Every form of asbestos is considered highly risky and unsafe. Different types of asbestos can cause different types of health issues. The result of several studies showed that the chrysotile group is more harmful than an amphibole group when it comes to boost cancer risk. Here are some factors which will help you to determine how exposure to asbestos can affect you as an individual.
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January 8, 2022
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How to safely remove asbestos from a building

If your house or workplace and buildings in your neighborhood was build before 1980, then there are huge chances of finding Asbestos in your home or workplace. Usually, during the 1980s Asbestos was very common when it comes to building houses because of its fire resistance nature. Most of the time there are no issues if your house contains any form of asbestos. If a material which contains asbestos damaged during the renovation or any sort of repairs only then you need to worry. Cause when a material containing asbestos gets disturbed, it releases tiny fibers in the air which can cause dangerous health issues even cancer.
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January 8, 2022
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Solid waste levy price hike has knock-on effect

As part if the 2019.20 Budget, the State Government has caused shock all-round with a dramatic increase on the Solid Waste Levy. The price per tonne of disposing of waste to landfill has been raised by 40%.
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June 19, 2021
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Adelaide skips could save you time and money

Wherever you own a business or home in Adelaide, there’s one thing all Adelaideans have in common…they create waste. Waste just can’t be completely avoided, no matter how much recycling we do and that’s why Adelaide skips are often in high demand.Moving house, updating decor and in some cases, just running a business can all create excess waste. Waste has to go somewhere right? We can only store it for so long before it becomes an eyesore or a hazard.To book a skip bin through us, simply fill in our easy-to-use online order form and we’ll do the rest!
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June 19, 2021
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Skip bin hire adelaide - what you need to know

Skip bin hire Adelaide is something which every householder or business owner will need to do eventually. Whether you’re moving house or undergoing renovations, a skip bin is vital in order to manage things effectively.Clear-up jobs and landscaping will also necessitate a skip bin because when it comes to ditching your refuse, sometimes a dump-run just won’t cut it! Dump runs are notoriously irritating aren’t they? Not only do you have to load and re-load multiple trailers, you also have to pay for the privilege of getting rid of your rubbish.When you utilise skip bin hire Adelaide, you cut out most of the work and save yourself hours of valuable time.
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June 19, 2021
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Darren
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