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  1. Apr 25, 2024 · Overview. Asbestos is a general name given to several naturally occurring fibrous minerals that have crystallised to form fibres. Asbestos fibres do not dissolve in water or evaporate, they are...

  2. Aug 27, 2024 · By the mid-19th century, asbestos was being used extensively in factories, power plants, and residential buildings. The material’s versatility and apparent durability led to its incorporation in thousands of products, from ceiling tiles to brake linings.

  3. A timeline of where asbestos started back in 1828 to where it ended in 2018 along with all the relevant moments in the history of asbestos in between.

  4. The history of asbestos in the UK dates back to the late 1870s when the use of the material started, mainly on ships, steam engines and in power generating plants. By early 1900s the dangers of asbestos started becoming known – yet it wasn’t until 1999 when all types of asbestos were banned in the UK.

  5. May 23, 2023 · Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was extensively used in the UK from the 1930s to the 1980s. It was widely used in construction, insulation, and fireproofing. The material was seen as a miracle product because of its remarkable heat-resistant and insulating properties.

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  6. History of Asbestos. 1906. Dr Montague Murray gives evidence to the Departmental Committee on Industrial Diseases of the death of a man from an asbestos related condition. 1924. The first reported medical case of an asbestos related death due to asbestosis. Nellie Kershaw from Rochdale had worked at Turner Brothers Asbestos as a rover spinner. 1928

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  8. The history of asbestos in the UK dates back to the late 1870s when the use of the material started, mainly on ships, steam engines and in power generating plants. However It is believed that as early as 4000 B.C, asbestos was used for wicks in lamps and candles.

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