• IninewCrow@lemmy.ca
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    22 hours ago

    I had to reinsulate my attic a few years ago and I found about five different types of insulation up there (I have an old house) … I had to do a bunch of research on this stuff and figure out what I had … thankfully I was ok but I found this in my search online

      • Olhonestjim@lemmy.world
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        58 minutes ago

        To make people believe it was safe. They knew it wasn’t, so they manipulated public opinion with marketing stunts.

        “Of course it’s safe! Look how safe it is! It’s fun for the whole family! What do you think we are, monsters?”

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      19 hours ago

      Oh my god. Blue asbestos is the worst kind, or best if mesothelioma is your thing. Every single one of the people in that picture died from pulmonary issues.

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      21 hours ago

      My grandparents old farm had an asbestos carpet under their current carpet. I’m very very happy I was around to spot that, and for having audited a lot of abatement companies.

      It also had asbestos roofing, but at least we weren’t about to rip that up by hand

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        14 hours ago

        The first time I learnt about my asbestos I was about 12 and my mum was going off at my dad about it. This was after we just took a load of roofing off an old shed without masks or gloves.

        Thinking of it. He also give me fucking tinnitus when I was like 22. Really should have fucking learnt my lesson by then :(