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[20 Apr 2010 | View Comments | 1 views]

The presence of asbestos in commercial architecture and construction – especially considering its harmful impact on humans – is often of significant concern to many modern construction and commercial cleaning companies. It is an inevitable consequence of rapid urban development and a remnant of construction efforts from decades ago. State and federal health officials consider all types of asbestos to be potentially hazardous. Soil and rock-disturbing activities, such as digging, grading, construction, vehicle traffic, or recreational activities, can result in suspension of tiny asbestos fibers in air. When these fibers …

Asbestos »

[18 Mar 2009 | View Comments | 18 views]

Asbestos is a naturally occurring silicate mineral known to have toxic properties. It was once used on a very large scale for ceilings, wall tiles, insulation and auto breaks. It was widely used in cement in the construction industries as it was resistant to heat, was durable, flexible and had good tensile strength. But asbestos is a very hazardous and potentially a fatal substance.

The use of asbestos in industries lead to dangerous diseases caused due to the inhalation of asbestos particles. Many workers working in the industries were unaware of …