Overview of Asbestos and its Management

Whether we like it or not asbestos is a part of our everyday life. When It comes to the homes we live in and offices we work at there may be a chance that asbestos has been there. Widely used in the 20th century for many of its uses, asbestos you can say has become the staple mineral for the U.S. and various other countries.

In this webinar we will briefly discuss the history of asbestos. Common uses for asbestos in building/industrial material. Asbestos related laws and regulations.

Topics Include:

• What is Asbestos?
• Asbestos Mineralogy
• Asbestos Related Laws
• Minerals that May Contain Asbestos, and Where it’s Commonly Mined.
• Health Effects of Asbestos
• Sampling Technique Overview

Original Airdate:  Thursday, August 4, 2022
 
Length:  60 minutes 

Presenter: Tracy Garcia - Eurofins Built Environment Testing