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Expertise
I can answer any questions about asbestos. This means asbestos in building materials and in other applications. It still exists in building and particularly in older plumbing and heating systems.
Experience in the area
Experience in the area. I worked in the asbestos testing and monitoring industry for 9 years. I ran and managed an asbestos testing lab. Asbestos is a fire-resistant fiber that comes in different forms.
What do you like about this subject?
Asbestos 8is an absolutely beautiful fiber when seen under a micrscope using the right settings.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
Help educate others about the material.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
The fact that it is a beautiful fiber and still has usefullness and applications when used properly.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
It causes disease in some people depending on their level of inhalation and or ingestion.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark | 09/23/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Lori | 08/17/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very helpful and very quick to respond ..... |
| Simon | 06/03/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for beeing so patient with me ..... |
| JJ | 05/31/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Anjee | 04/07/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you!!!! I will check out osha ..... |
Recent Answers from Jane Cunningham
2009-11-17 vermiculite:
Please do not be panicky or frantic about this. (You are getting a survey? I wonder what type of survey.) For certain, all vermiculite does NOT contain asbestos. I have tested it and found asbestos sometimes
2009-09-23 asbestos risk - ceiling light:
Well this is an easy one for me to answer. First - It is impossible to identify asbestos by the human eye. Asbestos is a fiber and can be found in so many types of building materials. If you saw white
2009-08-17 exposure:
Lori, Asbestos has been around us for a long, long time. Asbestos is still found in car brake linings. 12 years ago is a long time and this is not worth worrying over. It would have been best to
2009-08-17 exposure:
Lori, I replied to your questions using your second submittal, and I'm glad you liked my responses. I appreciate your evaluation of my reply! But All Experts wants me to reply to your first submittal
2009-07-31 Asbestos in the basement:
No, I'm sorry but for some reason I did not get the first question. Those percentages are very low. The adhesive is nothing to worry about if it was still like a tar or is gooey. Many floor tiles
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