Approx. what proportion of workers exposed to asbestos fibers suffer from asbstos
related lung problems? How much exposre is needed to get asbestos related lung
cancer?
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Approx. 5-15% of asbestos related lung problems are lung cancer. Workers
only need a few weeks fo exposure to get cancer early as 20 years.
, How likely is someone exposed to asbestos fibers to get mesothelioma? Is asbestos
the likely cluprit for getting mesothelioma?
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Out a million workers, only 7-40 will get mesothelioma but the ones who
get it will likely die within one year of being diagnosed. Approx. 85% of
mesothelioma suffers will have had exposure to asbestos.
How does enclosure protect workers? Give an example of poorly used enclosure.
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A barrier or enclosure is errected to prevent access. Acceptable materials
include drywall, plywood, brick, sheet metal, etc..
A suspended ceiling is too easily accessed so would nt be considered an
acceptable enclosure
Describe amphibole fibers and the five types that were available
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Amphibile fibers are straight and have a chainlike structure. The five are:
Crocidolite
Amosite
Anthophylite
Tremolite
Actinolite
related lung problems? How much exposre is needed to get asbestos related lung
cancer?
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Approx. 5-15% of asbestos related lung problems are lung cancer. Workers
only need a few weeks fo exposure to get cancer early as 20 years.
, How likely is someone exposed to asbestos fibers to get mesothelioma? Is asbestos
the likely cluprit for getting mesothelioma?
Give this one a try later!
Out a million workers, only 7-40 will get mesothelioma but the ones who
get it will likely die within one year of being diagnosed. Approx. 85% of
mesothelioma suffers will have had exposure to asbestos.
How does enclosure protect workers? Give an example of poorly used enclosure.
Give this one a try later!
A barrier or enclosure is errected to prevent access. Acceptable materials
include drywall, plywood, brick, sheet metal, etc..
A suspended ceiling is too easily accessed so would nt be considered an
acceptable enclosure
Describe amphibole fibers and the five types that were available
Give this one a try later!
Amphibile fibers are straight and have a chainlike structure. The five are:
Crocidolite
Amosite
Anthophylite
Tremolite
Actinolite
