Environmental

What is 'friable' asbestos?

AAsbestos that has been safely encapsulated
BAsbestos that can be crumbled by hand pressure and releases fibers into the air, posing a health hazard✓ Correct
CNon-hazardous asbestos found only in soil
DAsbestos that has been tested and certified safe

Explanation

Friable asbestos is material that contains more than 1% asbestos and can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure, releasing fibers into the air. Airborne asbestos fibers cause serious respiratory diseases.

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