danger of asbestos

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danger
noun
uk
/ˈdeɪn.dʒər/us
/ˈdeɪn.dʒɚ/
the possibility of harm or death ...
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asbestos
noun[U]
uk
/æsˈbes.tɒs/us
/æsˈbes.tɑːs/
a soft, greyish-white material that does not burn, used especially in the past in buildings, clothing, etc. as a protection against fire and as a form of insulation (= a way of stopping heat ...
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The dangers of asbestos are now well recognised, and extensive legislation prevents much exposure today.
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I was in another place with him for many years and the persistence with which he drew attention to thedangerofasbestosis something that we all remember.
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The potentialdangerofasbestosmaterials used in buildings has been recognised for some time, and the problem of dealing with asbestos has been extensively investigated.
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The changes downplayed thedangerofasbestosdust.
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There is not anydangerofasbestos.
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What action is he taking to give publicity to the potential dangers of asbestos?
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None of us was aware of the dangers of asbestos.
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The dangers of asbestos dust have been known for a very long time.
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It is no good arguing that the dangers of asbestos dust have become known only recently.
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The dangers of asbestos dust have been known for a considerable period.
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They have great expertise and provide a mechanism with which to try to educate workers about the dangers of asbestos.
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Few people are unaware of the dangers of asbestos if used incorrectly or with inadequate safety standards.
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There has been a lot of emotive talk about the dangers of asbestos.
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Most of us are now well aware of the dangers of asbestos and the asbestosis which it causes if taken in any quantity.
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The secrecy with which the health dangers of asbestos have been concealed from the public has been stripped away over recent weeks.
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I pay tribute to the tremendous work she has done in exposing the dangers of asbestos.
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He has seen documents relating to the 1930s which warned shipbuilding employers about the dangers of asbestos.
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These directives come at a time when public awareness of the dangers of asbestos is acute.
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Clear, attractive, one-page leaflets should be distributed on the dangers of asbestos, chemical safety and noise.
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I shall concentrate my comments on the dangers of asbestos.
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Their use has become more widespread with the increasing awareness of the dangers of asbestos.
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