http://peoplesright.org Information and News about asbestos Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:49:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_13" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Picture of asbetos"][/caption] Exposure to asbestos is a major health concern. In order to safeguard the public, it is necessary to recognize where one is likely to find asbestos, identify its presence, and if the material has been compromised, arrange for safe removal or repair. Naturally occurring asbestos, ... http://peoplesright.org/2009/06/what-does-asbestos-look-like/ Asbestos is the name for thin fibers produced during the processing of the mineral serpentine. The threads are strong and resistant to heat. Longer asbestos fibers could be spun into threads and then woven with other materials, such as cotton, to create fire-resistant fabrics. Shorter asbestos fibers were once used ... http://peoplesright.org/2009/06/the-history-of-asbestos/