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  • Hideakikarate@sh.itjust.works
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    20 days ago

    Used to work in a hospital pathology department. A dilute version of formaldehyde called formalin was used to preserve and “fix” the tissue for processing. Had no idea it was that bad for you. Good thing I now work in a factory that uses asbestos insulation in the furnaces.

    • empireOfLove2@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      20 days ago

      Thing is, if left in a stable state, asbestos is totally fine and a great engineering material. It is only ever a hazard if mechanical work is done to it that creates dust and loose fibers that you could inhale.