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Programs that provide general information about asbestos as a substance, the areas in a home where it is typically found, associated safety hazards, testing procedures and suggestions for removal. Asbestos is a fibrous, incombustible form of magnesium and calcium silicate that is used in making insulating materials and which can cause lung disease with exposure.