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Asbestos Should Be Allowed In Schools

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Asbestos exposure in schools has forced local governments in the United Kingdom to pay millions to staff and students affected by the mineral known to cause mesothelioma cancer.
New figures released by BBC News after Freedom of Information Requests show 32 councils have settled claims topping £10 million with former teachers, students and staff concerning the presence of asbestos in schools.
Asbestos, a group of silicate minerals, was used as an insulative building material in the United Kingdom before it was completely ban in 1999. When left unaltered, it presents no health risk, but if disturbed, particles can become airborne and potentially be inhaled. For example, falling ceiling tiles that contain asbestos in a classroom could expose

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