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.
Asphalt or cement roofing and siding that contain asbestos, when intact and in good condition, are generally considered nonfriable and are not hazardous. Nonfriable means they cannot be broken up by hand pressure. Paper-like vapor barriers can present more of a hazard, since they are considered friable.