1 International Conference on the Global Status of Women and Girls Christopher Newport Universityâs College of Arts and Humanities will present a âGlobal Status of Women and Girlsâ conference, March 3-5, 2016. International Conference on the Global Status of Women and Girls Christopher Newport Universityâs College of Arts and Humanities will present a âGlobal Status of Women and Girlsâ conference, March 3-5, 2016.
Quick Answer. Printing on the reverse side of linoleum tiles often provides a homeowner with information regarding whether the linoleum contains asbestos. Scraps of unused linoleum may contain this same information. About.com warns that flooring with manufacture dates from 1952 to 1986 likely contains asbestos. When trying to remove existing flooring, inspect the reverse of the tiles, as floor removal may release asbestos.
Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous material that was a popular building material from the 1950s to 1990s. It was used extensively because it is an insulator, has good fire protection properties, has tensile strength, and is resistant to chemical erosion. Unfortunately, itâs hard to know if youâre working with asbestos because it is often mixed with other materials. However, if you work in a building built before 1990, it's likely that at least some parts of the building will contain asbestos.