Thanks much bimr for the links.
It would be an improvement if asbestos fibers required the same labeling as mineral wool fibers.
I'm concerned that the asbestos regulations will be tightened again. Regulatory changes that include asbestos were proposed in the 2014 budget, but I don't know...
We have a commercial building to renovate and we want to avoid new building materials that contain asbestos by owner request.
An independent asbestos inspector said he recently found asbestos in new insulation from Canada and new floor tiles from Mexico.
When you buy building materials there...
American "un"civil engineer: "I believe you have made your point, whatever it is."
German scientist: "I'm well aware of the risks of Asbestos but I didn't know that it is still used and allowed in the US?? Also thought that it was banned in the 80s.."
WoodyPE: Who do you think I'd hire to...
What leads you to think that new construction materials contain asbestos?
Independent asbestos inspectors lead me to believe that. Apparently I'm on the wrong forum because the Civil/Environmental group is clueless on this issue.
"woodype
if you wish to outlaw asbestos on your projects than...
@ chicopee said: "substitute material are inferior in quality, durability and performance."
WooyPE says: There must be something wrong with the binder-matrix because the material properties for asbestos are inferior to the commonly available substitutes. Please compare:
Ultimate Tensile...
@ chicopee said: "Too much as been made about asbestos. It is a great product for many technical applications and substitute material are inferior in quality, durability and performance. Health problems is the result of undue diligence by those who have worked with this material. After all if we...
World Bank Group Report
2.3. Increasing Use of Asbestos Fiber
There is evidence that, after a decline in the 1990s, the use of asbestos fiber is increasing
globally. A recent study [16] shows that a 59% increase in metric tons was consumed in 12
countries from 2000 to 2004.
16 R. Virta, US...
@ greenone said: What new materials are you finding asbestos in?
New insulation coming from Canada. New floor tiles coming from Mexico.
@ greenone said: Is this in the US?
Yes, End-use buyers are purchasing and installing these materials today. They are unaware.
"Yes mesothelioma caused by asbestos is bad. However, mesothelioma (or, more precisely, malignant mesothelioma) is a rare form of cancer."
Lung Cancer is not the same as mesothelioma, and it is also caused by asbestos.
@ bmir well done my friend. Bless you.
Maybe we can hold on to this thread just a little longer.
Mineral wool is a good replacement in high temperature applications.
I have a star and other rewards for you:
OSHA Data for silicate fiber exposure
OSHA warning label requirements for...
@ CVG,
My apologies for sounding obnoxious to you or anyone else.
What can I say about asbestos prevention according to the Tipsters?
I'll be gone before it matters anyway, but I'd like to help the grand kids.
Maybe someday they'll understand what went wrong.
I recommend deleting the...
"An engineer has to have the ability to put risks in perspective."
And somebody did a terrible job of assessing the risk. A doctor that makes a fatal mistake on one out of every 500 patients is not a good doctor. Looking at the mortality data (again), it's ok for one out of 500 employees to die...
I called an asbestos testing and remediation company today and asked them about testing new materials. The inspector said he has seen asbestos in Canadian manufactured insulation that you can buy today. According to him, China and Russia are "suspected" to be manufacturing and selling new...
School officials decry asbestos rules
December 26, 2007
"Maryland schools officials say they could be forced to test every new tile, pipe or wall put into school buildings for asbestos, under new guidance on Environmental Protection Agency regulations."
"After the Maryland Department of the...
