Asbestos 101, Part One: What is Asbestos and Where Does it Come From?

[@sharong5936]

I'm a court reporter and I'm new to asbestos terminology. I hope to familiarize myself with all things asbestos before taking my first depo. Thank you for this content.

[@asbestosclaimslaw]

My pleasure, Sharon. Hope it helps.

[@KiwiCalamity]

Thanks so much for this informative video! I've been watching it at work when I have free time, since I'm training to be an Asbestos Analyst! It's really helping me learn the difference between the asbestos types.

[@asbestosclaimslaw]

Oh wow, so glad I could be of help. Best of luck with your training!

[@zachmiller9175]

Good luck with that field trip, I wouldn't want to be within 20 miles of an asbestos mine.

[@asbestosclaimslaw]

Wise

[@Aranimda]

Interesting history. You seem very knowledgeable.

[@asbestosclaimslaw]

Thank you so much.

[@bsanchez3563]

Woah neat, I had not realized or forgot that that is why brown asbestos is tittled Amosite.

[@AlexthunderGnum]

How much the industry produced rock wool (insulation material) different from asbestos in terms of potential harm?

[@asbestosclaimslaw]

Rock wool is typically safer for human health than asbestos. However, it's important to handle any insulation material, including rock wool, with care during installation to minimize the risk of irritation from dust or fibers. There is also some potential for asbestos contamination in old rock wool but it is quite rare. I wrote about this very subject on my blog if you'd like further info: www.asbestosclaims.law/asbestos-blog/does-rock-wool-insulation-contain-asbestos/?highlight=Rock%20wool%20 Or feel free to ask me additional questions here. Be well.

[@zhawkmoth3653]

In a lot of RPG games like Final Fantasy, enemies named salamanders are usually related to fire as well... that's cute.

[@asbestosclaimslaw]

Well look at that. We both learned something today. 😁

[@robinkary2134]

So would his ashes after cremation have enough fibers containing arsbestos to burn like the asbestos wicks?

[@asbestosclaimslaw]

A very unique question, I love it. Remember that asbestos fibers do not combust and are not flammable. What burns in the candle (or lamp) is a combustible fuel, like kerosene, oil, or wax. This fuel is drawn up through the wick by capillary action. Therefore, even if someone who had been exposed to asbestos was cremated, the asbestos fibers in their body would not burn. Instead, these fibers would remain intact and could be present in the cremated remains (ashes). However, the amount of asbestos fibers present in a person's body due to exposure would probably not be sufficient to create the effect similar to the asbestos wicks used historically in lamps or other fire-resistant materials. A very cool question nonetheless.

[@Ludgerrize]

Nobody left anything on the moon because nobody went to the moon please keep your evolution beliefs to yourself thank you

[@asbestosclaimslaw]

@@Ludgerrize bless your heart