Asbestos in Fuses

Question

We have recently had asbestos survey reports return with presumed asbestos as the fuse cartridge. With the reasoning being that some fuses contain asbestos as part of the cartridge filling. 
 I&lsquo;m aware of flash guards and asbestos rope, but I can&rsquo;t find any guidance for the fuse cartridges being asbestos? 
 granted some of the old fuses may have had cross contamination from old flash guards. But I&rsquo;m concerned with the presumption aspect of the report, and what confusion it may cause going forward.

Tom Kawala · Accepted Answer

Blanket ban on asbestos and popular demonising makes no sense at all. It is not like Mercury metal. There's number of crystalline forms and 'behaviours', and obviously, exposure to many of these fibers is creating health risk. Thoroughly tested. With limited use of safe forms or safe handling, it is optimal material in many niche applications.

Tom Kawala · Answer

The map shows in dark colour the countries where asbestos ban is in place. It does not mean there is no awareness and limits to its use anywhere else.

Asbestos in Fuses

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