Episode 12: Asbestos – Where Was It Used and Where Is It Found Today?

In this episode Linda Apthorpe, Consultant Occupational Hygienist and University Lecturer continues her discussion with host Mark Reggers as they navigate their way through the topic of asbestos and why it needs to be taken so seriously. 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.