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Living With Asbestos - Essential Information for Future Generations

Learn why asbestos is dangerous, where it's used, and its effects. Find out what to do if you encounter asbestos in buildings. Protect yourself and others by understanding the risks and taking necessary precautions.

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Living With Asbestos - Essential Information for Future Generations

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  1. Living With AsbestosBy a

  2. Future generations will need this information to avoid exposures that lead to illness Don't mess with asbestos ( Grades 6-12) Part 2 (Grades 9-12) Part 3 (Grades 9-12)

  3. Used in buildings, for example: Why use Asbestos? DANGER ASBESTOS • Boilers • Ceiling tiles • Fire doors • Natural mineral • Soffit boards • Textured coatings • Cement sheeting • Resistant to heat, electricity and chemical damage • Sprayed coatings • Asbestos cement boiler flue • Boards around • windows, fireplaces, • radiators etc. • Gaskets and sealants • on pipe joints click now

  4. DANGER ASBESTOS • 294 people die from asbestos exposure • every day world-wide • That’s more people than are killed in road accidents • You can’t see it, taste it or smell it • You won’t know you have been • exposed to it click now

  5. How does asbestos effect us? DANGER ASBESTOS asbestos • Youth are ingreater danger • YouTube Video click now click now

  6. DANGER ASBESTOS • Any building or home could contain asbestos click now

  7. DANGER ASBESTOS • You • Anyone working on homes • Car repairs on breaks or clutches • Trades people • Firemen and first responders • Volunteers • Pets click now

  8. What should I do? DANGER ASBESTOS • Everyone likely to come across asbestos must have asbestos awareness training (it is the law for workers-EPA/OSHA) • Collect a sample of the material for testing prior to creating dust • Keep materials wet with soapy water • Protect your lungs and keep kids and animals out click now

  9. DANGER ASBESTOS • It’s very dangerous, especially to young people • It can be found in almost any building • If in doubt, stop work and check (sample) • Don’t put yourself at risk • We can live with asbestos if we respect it and understand its use • Asbestos: Still legal and in use -- Reuters Investigates End

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