The lecture notes (PowerPoint presentation - 1.3 MB)
A summary article on the health effects of the asbestos minerals:
Mossman BT, Bignon J, Corn M, Seaton A, Gee JBL (1990) Asbestos: Scientific Developments and Implications for Public Policy. Science 247: 294-301.
For information from the Canadian Asbestos industry see: http://www.asbestos-institute.ca/
Canadian Health information: http://www.hwc.ca/dataehd/English/IYH/asbestos.htm
Japanese citizens' network for wiping out asbestos: http://www1.meshnet.or.jp/~asbestos/report/asb_fre.htm