How many commercial products contain asbestos fibers? - Answer 3600.
The majority of information about asbestos diseases is derived from examining
workers in which industry? - ANSWER World War II shipbuilding and the
asbestos industry in the United States and England
Which property of asbestos inspired the Greeks to give it the name asbestos? -
ANSWER It's fireproof.
What is an ACM? - ANSWER Asbestos-containing material.
What is a macrophage? - Answer: big cells that attach foreign particles.
Why is asbestos so cheap to use? - ANSWER Asbestos requires relatively
modest refinement before being used in manufacturing.
Who is the largest supplier of asbestos to the United States? ANSWER Canada
How long does it take for asbestos fibres to break down in the environment? -
ANSWER They last a very long time and are nearly unbreakable.
What should you do if you see ACM that is destroyed or disturbed
? Contact your supervisor.
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