How long has Asbestos been used in the construction industry?

Q. How long has Asbestos been used in the construction industry?

A. In Britain, since the 1950s through to the 1980s. Some forms of Asbestos, (Amosite & Crocidolite) were banned from being used in 1985, and finally, (Chrysotile – apart from a small number of specialised uses) in 1999.

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