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1 .asbestosis as it relates to asbestos exposure?
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2 A Yes.
3 Q And in your opinion, would asbestosis be a
4 form of harm to the human respiratory system?
5 A Yes.
6 Q In your opinion,with reasonable scientific
7 certainty, would it be accurate to say that asbestos
8 or a product that contained asbestos would be
9 nontoxic?
10 A No. It is not an accurate statement, in my
11 opinion.
12 Q Is it a misleadingstatement, in your
13 opinion, Doctor?
14 A I think it is, and certainly in a way most
15 people, including most hygienists view the word toxic,
16 yes, it is misleading.
17 Q Now, has there been means and methods -- in
18 the field of industrial hygiene, has there been means
19 and methods of regulating exposure to toxic substances
20 for individuals?
21 A Controlling exposures?