Asbestos Health Hazards

What is the definition of septage?

Sludge produced on individual onsite wastewater disposal systems

Which of the following is included in the definition of sewerage?

Pipelines, ditches, channels, or conduits

What does sewage exclude?

Waste from vessels and offshore structures

What serious health conditions can result from the inhalation of asbestos fibers?

Asbestosis and cancer Signup and view all the answers

Where does asbestos exposure most often occur?

In the workplace Signup and view all the answers

What are the continued risks of asbestos exposure to the general public?

Mesothelioma cancer Signup and view all the answers

Which respiratory symptom is not associated with asbestos exposure?

Runny nose Signup and view all the answers

What is a known effect of asbestos exposure on the lungs?

Respiratory complications Signup and view all the answers

What is a main use of ozone depleting substances?

Refrigeration and air conditioning Signup and view all the answers

What are polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) primarily composed of?

Carbon and chlorine atoms Signup and view all the answers

How can people be exposed to cyanides?

Breathing cyanide gas in a poorly ventilated space Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic odor associated with some cyanide compounds?

Bitter almondlike Signup and view all the answers

Historically, where has hydrogen cyanide been used?

As a chemical weapon Signup and view all the answers

What chemicals can generate cyanides?

Cyanogens Signup and view all the answers

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