Asbestos Flashcards
1
Q
What is asbestos
A
a Group of naturally occuring silicate minerals that are widley distrbuted in rocks around the world.
2
Q
When Asbestos was banned
A
Dec 2003
3
Q
give 4 examples of asbestos being used
A
Gaskets, Cement Products, lagging, sprayable insulation
4
Q
4 Asbestos Related Diseases
A
Asbestosis, mesothilioma, lung cancer, Plureal changes/ plaqs
5
Q
How to protect yourself in relation to asbestos
A
Respiratory Protective equipmetnt BA and P2 mask + watering down the fibres as they are airborne specific Decon procedure
6
Q
DDD acronym
A
Dose, Diameter, Durability
