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Robert Tilton · 07-31-2002, 06:12 AM

Yep its about that time again; yea that time when kids go to School soon and very soon!

Amen.

To get everybody ready for school, I'd like today to talk about a subject that's near and dear to our hearts:

Asbestos.

What is asbestos?

Asbestos is the name for a group of naturally occurring silicate minerals that can be separated into fibers. The fibers are strong, durable, and resistant to heat and fire. They are also long, thin and flexible, so that they can even be woven into cloth.

Because of these qualities, asbestos has been used in thousands of consumer, industrial, maritime, automotive, scientific and building products. During the twentieth century, some 30 million tons of asbestos were used in industrial sites, homes, schools, shipyards and commercial buildings in the United States.

There are several types of asbestos fibers, of which three have been used for commercial applications: (1) Chrysotile, or white asbestos, comes mainly from Canada, and has been very widely used in the US. It is white-gray in color and found in serpentine rock. (2) Amosite, or brown asbestos, comes from southern Africa. (3) Crocidolite, or blue asbestos, comes from southern Africa and Australia.

Amosite and crocidolite are called amphiboles. This term refers to the nature of their geologic formation.

Other asbestos fibers that have not been used commercially are tremolite, actinolite and anthophyllite, although they are sometimes contaminants in asbestos-containing products. It should be noted that there are non-fibrous, or non-asbestiform, variants of tremolite, anthophylite and actinolite, which do not have the adverse health consequences that result from exposure to commercial forms of asbestos.

What are asbestos-containing products?

What is common to many asbestos-containing products is that they were (are) used to contain heat (i.e. thermal insulation.) It is impossible to list all of the products that have, at one time or another, contained asbestos.

Some of the more common asbestos-containing products are pipe-covering, insulating cement, insulating block, asbestos cloth, gaskets, packing materials, thermal seals, refractory and boiler insulation materials, transite board, asbestos cement pipe, fireproofing spray, joint compound, vinyl floor tile, ceiling tile, mastics, adhesives, coatings, acoustical textures, duct insulation for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, roofing products, insulated electrical wire and panels, and brake and clutch assemblies.

Some of these products contained a very high proportion of asbestos, while others contained small amounts.

Why is asbestos still a problem?

Asbestos is still a problem because a great deal of it has been used in the United States and elsewhere, because many asbestos-containing products remain in buildings, ships, industrial facilities and other environments where the fibers can become airborne, and because of the serious human health hazards of inhaling asbestos fibers.

Amen.

Titania · 07-31-2002, 09:12 AM

wow...that was really...whats the word....insightful?

A couple years ago they redid my old middle school and tore up the floorboards in the one wing. It was kind of freakish because there were all these warnings about Asbestos on the floors surface.
There was the seventh, eighh and ninth grade classes....drawing w/ chalk on "dusty" looking floors....

explains a lot doesnt it

Polniaczek033 · 07-31-2002, 10:04 AM

I wanna go back to school badly! Today is the 31st! We go back to school in ezacly 28 dayz! YAYAYAYAYAYAYAY! Just becuz my summa sux

ks · 07-31-2002, 11:21 AM

13 days and crying...

ks

Mr. Shy Guy · 07-31-2002, 12:01 PM

I HATE SCHOOL! I really, really, don't want to go back.

TibbyTibby2 · 07-31-2002, 12:06 PM

Well im ready, i guess. Im Excited about starting High School! But I did spend over half my summer in summer school so ... yeah.

Montana Ponine · 07-31-2002, 12:09 PM

I'm not ready to go back yet... the summer went by so fast!!!! But I just hope I have good electives this year.....

Mr. Shy Guy · 07-31-2002, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TibbyTibby2
Im Excited about starting High School!

Never say that again.

AllIWantIsYourClutch · 07-31-2002, 12:16 PM

I cant waiiiit! Gawd! I am soo bored! 20 more days!

Blonde Hoochie Mama · 07-31-2002, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Robert Tilton
Yep its about that time again; yea that time when kids go to School soon and very soon!

Amen.

To get everybody ready for school, I'd like today to talk about a subject that's near and dear to our hearts:

Asbestos.

What is asbestos?

Asbestos is the name for a group of naturally occurring silicate minerals that can be separated into fibers. The fibers are strong, durable, and resistant to heat and fire. They are also long, thin and flexible, so that they can even be woven into cloth.

Because of these qualities, asbestos has been used in thousands of consumer, industrial, maritime, automotive, scientific and building products. During the twentieth century, some 30 million tons of asbestos were used in industrial sites, homes, schools, shipyards and commercial buildings in the United States.

There are several types of asbestos fibers, of which three have been used for commercial applications: (1) Chrysotile, or white asbestos, comes mainly from Canada, and has been very widely used in the US. It is white-gray in color and found in serpentine rock. (2) Amosite, or brown asbestos, comes from southern Africa. (3) Crocidolite, or blue asbestos, comes from southern Africa and Australia.

Amosite and crocidolite are called amphiboles. This term refers to the nature of their geologic formation.

Other asbestos fibers that have not been used commercially are tremolite, actinolite and anthophyllite, although they are sometimes contaminants in asbestos-containing products. It should be noted that there are non-fibrous, or non-asbestiform, variants of tremolite, anthophylite and actinolite, which do not have the adverse health consequences that result from exposure to commercial forms of asbestos.

What are asbestos-containing products?

What is common to many asbestos-containing products is that they were (are) used to contain heat (i.e. thermal insulation.) It is impossible to list all of the products that have, at one time or another, contained asbestos.

Some of the more common asbestos-containing products are pipe-covering, insulating cement, insulating block, asbestos cloth, gaskets, packing materials, thermal seals, refractory and boiler insulation materials, transite board, asbestos cement pipe, fireproofing spray, joint compound, vinyl floor tile, ceiling tile, mastics, adhesives, coatings, acoustical textures, duct insulation for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, roofing products, insulated electrical wire and panels, and brake and clutch assemblies.

Some of these products contained a very high proportion of asbestos, while others contained small amounts.

Why is asbestos still a problem?

Asbestos is still a problem because a great deal of it has been used in the United States and elsewhere, because many asbestos-containing products remain in buildings, ships, industrial facilities and other environments where the fibers can become airborne, and because of the serious human health hazards of inhaling asbestos fibers.

Amen.

That made no damn freakin sence what so ever!

Warm & Fuzzy · 07-31-2002, 01:24 PM

I start High School in September, but I'm not excited at all...

Mr. Shy Guy · 07-31-2002, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jo's the bomb
I start High School in September, but I'm not excited at all...

You shouldn't be.

Hollow · 07-31-2002, 02:13 PM

I start in 12 days. Im lookin forward to bein an 8th grader tho....i get to boss around the 7th graders, get a ditch day, go on a trip, its gonna be fuuun

Warm & Fuzzy · 07-31-2002, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gregorio

You shouldn't be.

LOL, Greg...I take it you didn't like HS, eh?

Ewan's My Man · 07-31-2002, 02:43 PM

*pulls out a chain saw* I hate skool

07-31-2002, 06:12 AM	#1
Robert Tilton Man of Barnes Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 29, 2001 Location: North Carolina Posts: 437	Back To School Yep its about that time again; yea that time when kids go to School soon and very soon! Amen. To get everybody ready for school, I'd like today to talk about a subject that's near and dear to our hearts: Asbestos. What is asbestos? Asbestos is the name for a group of naturally occurring silicate minerals that can be separated into fibers. The fibers are strong, durable, and resistant to heat and fire. They are also long, thin and flexible, so that they can even be woven into cloth. Because of these qualities, asbestos has been used in thousands of consumer, industrial, maritime, automotive, scientific and building products. During the twentieth century, some 30 million tons of asbestos were used in industrial sites, homes, schools, shipyards and commercial buildings in the United States. There are several types of asbestos fibers, of which three have been used for commercial applications: (1) Chrysotile, or white asbestos, comes mainly from Canada, and has been very widely used in the US. It is white-gray in color and found in serpentine rock. (2) Amosite, or brown asbestos, comes from southern Africa. (3) Crocidolite, or blue asbestos, comes from southern Africa and Australia. Amosite and crocidolite are called amphiboles. This term refers to the nature of their geologic formation. Other asbestos fibers that have not been used commercially are tremolite, actinolite and anthophyllite, although they are sometimes contaminants in asbestos-containing products. It should be noted that there are non-fibrous, or non-asbestiform, variants of tremolite, anthophylite and actinolite, which do not have the adverse health consequences that result from exposure to commercial forms of asbestos. What are asbestos-containing products? What is common to many asbestos-containing products is that they were (are) used to contain heat (i.e. thermal insulation.) It is impossible to list all of the products that have, at one time or another, contained asbestos. Some of the more common asbestos-containing products are pipe-covering, insulating cement, insulating block, asbestos cloth, gaskets, packing materials, thermal seals, refractory and boiler insulation materials, transite board, asbestos cement pipe, fireproofing spray, joint compound, vinyl floor tile, ceiling tile, mastics, adhesives, coatings, acoustical textures, duct insulation for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, roofing products, insulated electrical wire and panels, and brake and clutch assemblies. Some of these products contained a very high proportion of asbestos, while others contained small amounts. Why is asbestos still a problem? Asbestos is still a problem because a great deal of it has been used in the United States and elsewhere, because many asbestos-containing products remain in buildings, ships, industrial facilities and other environments where the fibers can become airborne, and because of the serious human health hazards of inhaling asbestos fibers. Amen.
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07-31-2002, 09:12 AM	#2
Titania a part of that Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 04, 2000 Posts: 3,694	wow...that was really...whats the word....insightful? A couple years ago they redid my old middle school and tore up the floorboards in the one wing. It was kind of freakish because there were all these warnings about Asbestos on the floors surface. There was the seventh, eighh and ninth grade classes....drawing w/ chalk on "dusty" looking floors.... explains a lot doesnt it
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07-31-2002, 10:04 AM	#3
Polniaczek033 believe. Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Location: edinboro. Posts: 4,634	I wanna go back to school badly! Today is the 31st! We go back to school in ezacly 28 dayz! YAYAYAYAYAYAYAY! Just becuz my summa sux
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07-31-2002, 11:21 AM	#4
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07-31-2002, 12:01 PM	#5
Mr. Shy Guy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Oct 30, 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 7,871	I HATE SCHOOL! I really, really, don't want to go back.
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07-31-2002, 12:06 PM	#6
TibbyTibby2 I heart rock stars! Senior Member Join Date: May 24, 2002 Location: Painting the town your favorite color... Posts: 1,325	Well im ready, i guess. Im Excited about starting High School! But I did spend over half my summer in summer school so ... yeah.
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07-31-2002, 12:09 PM	#7
Montana Ponine Tragically Beautiful Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 18, 2001 Location: Sondheimville Posts: 4,529	I'm not ready to go back yet... the summer went by so fast!!!! But I just hope I have good electives this year.....

07-31-2002, 12:16 PM	#9
AllIWantIsYourClutch peaceout. Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 02, 2001 Location: Illinois. Posts: 53,424	I cant waiiiit! Gawd! I am soo bored! 20 more days!

07-31-2002, 01:24 PM	#11
Warm & Fuzzy Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 02, 2001 Posts: 10,254	I start High School in September, but I'm not excited at all...
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07-31-2002, 02:13 PM	#13
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	I start in 12 days. Im lookin forward to bein an 8th grader tho....i get to boss around the 7th graders, get a ditch day, go on a trip, its gonna be fuuun

07-31-2002, 02:43 PM	#15
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