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The hazards posed to human health by prolonged exposure to asbestos fibres have been well-documented and publicised over the past few decades and most people will know that asbestos exposure can cause a number of serious lung diseases such as asbestosis and mesothelioma. But perhaps what is less well-known is the extent to which we can still find asbestos on both industrial and residential buildings.

Below is a list of some of the most common uses of asbestos-containing products and whilst the production of such items is banned in most western countries, these product still exist in our buildings today....