naturally occurring asbestos (NOA)
Naturally occurring asbestos is asbestos found in nature in various minerals, such as chrysotile, crocidolite, amosite, anthophyllite, tremolite, actinolite, and serpentinite.
naturally occurring asbestos (NOA)
Naturally occurring asbestos is asbestos found in nature in various minerals, such as chrysotile, crocidolite, amosite, anthophyllite, tremolite, actinolite, and serpentinite.
Additional Information
Undisturbed, these minerals may have little to no impact on the environment and human health. However, weathering, mining, real estate development, and construction may emit asbestos fibers into the atmosphere, exposing the workforce and communities to unknown respiratory hazards.
