During Global Asbestos Awareness Week (1-7 April 2023), the Institution is reminding people that asbestos exists in many millions of buildings worldwide and, when not managed properly, poses a severe threat to people’s health.
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Considering asbestos exposure symptoms take years to manifest, detecting Asbestos symptoms and determining asbestos exposure may be challenging and a time-consuming process. For instance, the majority of cases relating to lung cancer and asbestosis may not manifest until 15 years after the initial exposure, while mesothelioma symptoms may not manifest for 30 years.
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Six distinct minerals from two mineral families, serpentine and amphibole, are regarded as Asbestos. All types of Asbestos are very poisonous, and exposure can cause the onset of several fatal conditions including mesothelioma. While performing building work, you may encounter one of three primary forms of Asbestos:
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