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Download full textAlderson, Karen L., Comp. – 1992
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral found in several forms and because of its temperature-resisting properties, flexibility, and strength, it was widely used in the construction industry, automobile industry, and textile industry. Asbestos becomes dangerous when it crumbles and breaks releasing fibers that can cause asbestosis and certain…
Descriptors: Asbestos, Cancer, Ceilings, Construction Materials
