Episode 11: Asbestos – What Is It and What Can It Do to You?

In this episode host Mark Reggers discusses the subject matter of asbestos with guest Linda Apthorpe. Linda is a Consultant Occupational Hygienist and Lecturer at the University of Wollongong. Asbestos is an umbrella term for a group of fibrous silicate minerals found abundantly in nature. In the past, it was widely used in commercial applications and construction because its length and strength make it very heat resistant, great at insulating surfaces and easy to weave within other materials and products. Repeated and long-term exposure to asbestos has been directly linked to lung cancer, mesothelioma and other pulmonary issues. There is no safe level of exposure to asbestos fibres, it's critical that you learn about the dangers of asbestos, where it can be found and how to manage it safely.