asbestos

Example Sentences

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"We should have a similar campaign with tanning bed usage. The World Health Organization has deemed tanning beds to be the same level of carcinogen as smoking and asbestos. It's a class one carcinogen."

From Science Daily

The family of a man who died from cancer caused by asbestos exposure can claim damages from his former employer Scottish Power, the Supreme Court has ruled.

From BBC

Hazardous materials such as asbestos, broken fittings and other non-recyclable items are disposed of separately.

From The Wall Street Journal

Insurance companies frequently refuse to pay industrial hygienists to test for dangerous contaminants such as lead and asbestos, or refuse to pay to have them safely removed when they’re found.

From Los Angeles Times

A recall for the products, which were found to have traces of asbestos in some samples, was issued by Kmart and Target on Saturday.

From BBC