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Did we overreact in banning asbestos from everything? In many applications it seems well contained. Maybe we can use it if we're careful about its manufacture a
by FriedPickles 6y ago
Did we overreact in banning asbestos from everything? In many applications it seems well contained. Maybe we can use it if we're careful about its manufacture and disposal?
UPDATE: Apparently it's not outright banned in the US, but it is in many other countries. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asbestos#United_States https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asbestos#United_States
- dodobirdlord 6y agoIt’s dangerous in a way that’s hard to monitor. If asbestos consumer products were being used hazardously or disposed of improperly, it could go unnoticed for a long time and linger in the environment. Compare to something like lithium ion batteries, which are pretty dangerous if mishandled, but very obviously so and only for short periods of time.
- grawprog 6y agoIt's not just the danger in consumer products. Asbestos mining is incredibly dangerous and has led to serious health problems for thousands of people. https://mesowatch.com/asbestos-exposure/risk-industries/asbestos-mining/ https://mesowatch.com/asbestos-exposure/risk-industries/asbe... >Because of this enormous risk of death from asbestos exposure and general mining operations, many experts consider asbestos mining to be one of the most dangerous occupations in history.