Facts Introduction to Asbestos and Asbestosis
1. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral Which has been used for thousands of years! Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that has been used for thousands of years! The Greeks and Romans were the first to realize its potential and use it for example as insulation and heat and flame retardant. The Greeks and Romans were the first to realize their potential and use, for example, heat insulation and flame retardant. They also realized it was potentially harmful as they noticed that the slaves who mined it often died as a result of Inhaling the dust. He also realized it was potentially harmful as they realized that the slaves who mined often died from inhalation of dust.
2. The asbestos mineral is mined from the earth. The asbestos mineral is extracted from the earth. South Africa has many such mines, some of which are open! South Africa has many mines, some of which are now open! Many miners have developed asbestos disease as a result. Many miners have developed asbestos disease as a result.
3. The asbestos mineral in its natural state is harmless. The asbestos mineral in its natural state is safe.