Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: asbestos

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

Aaron Voos of the Medicine Bow-Routte National Forest Ranger District in Laramie said this forest “used to be called the asbestos forest because it wouldn’t burn.

Source: https://k2radio.com/ixp/245/p/smokey-bears-birthday-wyoming-celebrates-with-minimal-fire/

Abatement has to take place for asbestos before the building can be torn down.

Source: https://wvmetronews.com/2023/10/03/former-ohio-valley-medical-center-being-torn-down-this-week/

About 2,000 students in B.C. got an early start to spring break after concerns over asbestos shut down one of the largest schools in the province.

Source: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/asbestos-worries-shut-down-b-c-high-school-days-before-march-break-1.6308806

After an environmental firm from North Canton came in to inspect the building, they found asbestos and heavy water damage.

Source: https://harrisonnewsherald.com/2023/02/27/the-memory-will-carry-on/

“Although the use of asbestos was banned in the UK in 1999, a significant amount of it remains in thousands of buildings across the UK.”

Source: https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/23341145.asbestos-230-plus-district-public-buildings-study-shows/?ref=rss

"Any council tenant who thinks there may be asbestos in their home and is concerned about its condition should contact us as soon as possible, so we can arrange an inspection."

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/11703172/christobel-grant-cancer-asbestos-west-lothian-council-payout/

Any repairs which are carried out to the concrete could disturb any asbestos contained within, leading to increased risks for teachers and children.

Source: https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/business/crisis-in-our-schools-risks-from-asbestos-are-now-even-greater-warns-leading-expert-4282202

As per the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), asbestos is the leading cause of work-related deaths in the UK.

Source: https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/23333274.buildings-risk-asbestos-threatens-teachers-nhs-staff-patients/?ref=rss

Britain now has among the highest mesothelioma rates in the world, according to the country's leading charity, with the use of asbestos in building widespread during the post war era.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11981241/Dozens-British-women-battling-cancer-squaring-sue-make-firms.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Buildings in the UK that were made before 2000 may have asbestos in their walls, ceilings, roof panels and sheet metals.

Source: https://londonlovesbusiness.com/the-importance-of-professional-asbestos-removal/

But first, the company has to recycle old metal and clean up asbestos, dilute hardened petroleum stuck to equipment, stop benzene flow into the Schuylkill River and remove contaminated soil.

Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/02/21/suncor-commerce-city-refinery-closure-benefits-costs/

Construction inflation plus associated costs for surveys and asbestos removal prior to any works could see this figure eventually exceed £34m and the figures do not include longer term priorities, councillors heard.

Source: https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/all-bells-whistles-response-calderdale-28189675

Don’t compromise on safety when it comes to asbestos removal – choose JS Removals for a secure and reliable solution.

Source: http://almanian.org/js-removals-your-trusted-partner-for-safe-asbestos-removal/

“Due to the clear and well-established health risks, employers and owners of workplaces are required under health and safety laws to conduct surveys of their premises to identify, label, remove or effectively manage asbestos.

Source: https://www.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk/news/23786877.jewson-fined-400k-asbestos-safety-middlesbrough/?ref=rss

Enquiries are to be made following reports of asbestos being buried at a cemetery in Shirebrook.

Source: https://www.chad.co.uk/news/people/concerns-raised-over-asbestos-reportedly-buried-at-shirebrook-cemetery-4131819

For example, when the FDA - which found asbestos in nine out of 52 products in 2019 - tested 100 more products in 2021 and 2022, it found it in none of them.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12524989/Your-makeup-killing-like-killing-City-high-flyer-mother-two-Hannah-diagnosed-incurable-cancer-blames-cosmetics-enjoyed-childhood.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

However a licensed and accredited asbestos removalist was only engaged in November.

Source: https://www.goulburnpost.com.au/story/8042943/council-prepares-for-battle-stations-over-orphanage-demolition-deadline/?src=rss

In an unusual move, KLF in turn hired Alliance as a subcontractor for asbestos removal and remediation services.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-james-bracken-federal-investigations-20231112-thkj42rxyrgzlahjfilxv3tfna-story.html