Asbestos Collection (page 2)

North America, Canada, Quebec, Centre-du-Quebec, Asbestos. Asbestos mine

Warning, Fragile roof sign on farm building, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, England, March

Asbestos warning sign

Asbestos protection
MODEL RELEASED. Asbestos protection. Worker wearing protective clothing, a face mask and safety goggles

Rock Types C017 / 3474
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia entitled fossils showing illustrations of different rock types including; asbestos, basalt, cross stones, crystal, geode, pyrite, rock, selenite, siderite, talc

Asbestos fibres, light micrograph
Light micrograph with Normarski Differential Contrast (DIC) illumination of asbestos fibres. Asbestos has been used in the building industry for many years as a result of its heat resistance

Mesothelioma lung cancer, CT scan
Mesothelioma lung cancer. Computed tomography (CT) scan of the lungs of a 69 year old patient with mesothelioma, a type of lung cancer

Mesothelioma lung cancer, X-ray C017 / 7776
Mesothelioma lung cancer, X-ray of the chest of a 84 year old male patient with advanced mesothelioma, a type of lung cancer

Benjamin Franklins asbestos purse. This purse, made from tremolite asbestos, was brought to the UK by 19-year-old future US statesman and scientist Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) in 1724

American protective asbestos suit, WW2
A protective asbestos suit used by the American Army, Air Force and Fire Service (side view), 8 September 1944

Tiger s-eye and Hawk s-eye
Formed when blue crocidolite asbestos is replaced by quartz. Hawk s-eye retains the original colour while tiger s-eye contains a residue of iron oxide

Asbestos
Geometric asbestos crystals. Asbestos is a dangerous, fibrous amphibole mineral

Plate 4a from Histoire naturelle? (1789)
Plate 4a Mineralogie, [unfinished] from Histoire naturelle: ou, Exposition des morceaux, les mieux choisis pour servir? (1789) by by Swebach Desfontaines

Asbestos purse
Benjamin Franklins Asbestos purse. A crudely plaited purse made from tremolite asbestos. From the Hans Sloane collection. Asbestos is formed of microscopically fibrous crystals

Close up of burnt straw after a farm barn fire

Straw fire in farm yard barn probably coursed by a sugar beat harvesters being parked to closed to the stacked straw bales

The remains of burnt straw bales after a Farm barn fire with bits of asbestos roofing mixed with the straw

The remains of a burnt out sugar beat harvester

LCC-LFB - A lowered theatre safety curtain
A safety curtain is a fire safety precaution used in large proscenium arch theatres. It is usually a heavy fibreglass or iron curtain located immediately behind the proscenium arch

Cyprus poster
Empire Marketing Board 1927-1933 poster, Cyprus camel train carrying trade goods Date: 1927-1933

Workers removing agricultural building roofing sheets containing asbestos, sheets put into skip and covered with plastic sheeting for transport to landfill site, Yorkshire, England, january

Light micrograph of asbestos fibres in lung tissue

Oxy-acetylene cutting

Asbestos monitoring
MODEL RELEASED. Asbestos monitoring. Worker setting up equipment to monitor asbestos contamination from asbestos removal work in a different part of the building

Asbestos removal
MODEL RELEASED. Asbestos removal. Worker in protective clothing setting up equipment prior to removing asbestos from a building

Fibres of blue asbestos
False colour scanning electron micrograph of fibres of blue asbestos, or crocidolite. All asbestos varieties are silicates (amphibole minerals), the most common being crocidolite

false col SEM of amosite fibres
False-colour scanning electron micrograph of fibres of amosite, a type of asbestos. All asbestos varieties are silicates (amphibole minerals), the most common being crocidolite

Shock absorbers in action
An artistic photograph of a train suspension system in action, absorbing the shock of the wheel on a rail when in motion. A photograph used in an advertisement for Rocksil rock wool - used

Heat-resistant asbestos
A photograph taken for a commercial client, demonstrating the heat-resisting properties of Asbestos, long before the modern dangers of the material were recognised. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

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Asbestos, a once widely used material, has left an indelible mark on various aspects of our history. From the mixing of treated asbestos fibers using a Heath Robinson machine to the invention of a patent double action grinder for asbestos by Heath Robinson himself, its presence was undeniable. Different types were discovered and utilized across the globe. Crysotile asbestos, found in abundance, became popular due to its heat-resistant properties. Tremolite asbestos from France also made its way into numerous industries. The Asbestos Mines at Pano Amiantos in Cyprus served as a significant source for this mineral during its peak usage. The extraction process involved meticulous labor and advanced machinery. Oxy-acetylene welding techniques often employed asbestos materials due to their ability to withstand high temperatures and provide insulation against heat transfer. However, with time came awareness about the health hazards associated with exposure to these fibrous minerals. A false-colored scanning electron microscope image revealed crocidolite fibers - one type of deadly blue asbestos - magnifying concerns surrounding safety precautions. Promotional advertisements played their part in promoting products containing or utilizing asbestos. Turner's Asbestos Cement Advertisement showcased the durability and versatility of their cement products infused with this mineral. Elo Asbestos Panels Advertisement emphasized fire resistance as a key selling point. Eternit Asbestos-Cement Roofing Material Factory stood tall in Barranquilla during the 1940s, producing roofing materials that incorporated this controversial substance into their composition. Beyond its industrial applications, minerals like kyanite coexisted alongside asbestos crystals within geological formations worldwide – showcasing nature's diverse offerings while reminding us of potential dangers lurking beneath Earth's surface. During World War II, protective suits made from American-produced asbestos provided defense against hazardous conditions faced by soldiers on various fronts – highlighting both innovation and risks associated with wartime technologies. While we now understand the detrimental effects caused by prolonged exposure to airborne particles released from disturbed asbestos, it is crucial to reflect on its historical significance and the lessons learned.