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ASBESTOS: WHAT IS THIS STUFF? Six months ago, my husband and I purchased a small piece of property in Manhattan, Kansas to start our own computer repair business. The property was in desperate need of remodeling, but we needed to keep expenses to a minimium in order to make any profit. We had two other employees besides ourselves at this time, but as business started to pick up, we had to hire five more technicians …

…has been used in many products for a long period of time within the United States and elsewhere. Consequently, asbestos containing fibers may be found in man-made materials nearly anywhere in the world. Most people have been exposed to asbestos at least once in their lifetime, but the risk of disease is greatest for those workers who work around asbestos containing material. Dealing with asbestos responsibly can save lives and prevent debilitating diseases. THE END