Package cushioning is used to help protect fragile items during shipment. It is common for a transport package to be dropped, kicked, and impacted: These events may produce potentially damaging shocks. Transportation vibration from conveyors, trucks, railroads, or aircraft can also damage some items.
Background Information. Asbestos is a non-conducting, non-combustible, fibrous mineral, which was first used in the 1880s to. produce a variety of commercial and industrial products. By the end of the 20th century, most asbestos use. ceased after health concerns became associated with the material.
Intact and undamaged asbestos-. cement pipe is considered non-friable. Asbestos-cement pipe that it is broken, chipped, crushed or being. cut is regulated as asbestos-containing material and is treated the same as friable asbestos under the law.