An asbestos-free Pacific: a regional strategy and action plan 2011
Waste Management and Pollution Control
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Haynes, David ... [et al.]
2011
The term asbestos is used to describe a group of naturally occurring minerals composed of long, thin fibres and fibre bundles. The mineral has high tensile strength, good insulating properties and is a fire retardant. However, medical information has indicated that inhalation of asbestos fibres may result in serious health issues including cancers in humans