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Can you? Yes- asbestos was and IS used in hundreds of different products- from electrical insulation, thermal insulation, drywall joint compound, surface texturing materials (popcorn ceilings) floor tile, siding, caulking, concrete pipe, etc. It was also used in brake pads and shoes on vehicles, and clutch plates.
It may be a skin irritant, but its greater hazard is when it is friable (pronounce as FRY- A-BULL) That means it is in a state that it can produce an airborne dust that you can inhale. This is extremely hazardous.
What else can I help you with?
What happens if you come in contact with asbestos?
If you come into contact with asbestos by touching it with your hand, likely nothing will happen, especially if you wash shortly afterward. If your contact involves the breathing in of asbestos fibers, and if you do this routinely over many days and years, you may eventually develop asbestosis or lung cancer. After a very long time, it is possible that you may develop mesothelioma. But there is no certainty that any one person will get these diseases. The chance of getting one or more increases as the amount of contact, intensity of contact, duration of contact and frequency of contact increases. A single short term contact with low levels of airborne exposure will almost certainly have no measurable impact.
What company do you contact to remove asbestos?
An Asbestos Abatement Contractor. Check epa.gov there may be a listing??? EPA is sanctioning/governing body concerning asbestos.
Why do some people want to remove all asbestos from buildings?
If asbestos is compromised it can become air borne and cause severe air quality problems, which can cause a sick building. This can affect people that have been in contact with the asbestos and can cause long term health issues!
What is the asbestos exposure?
Asbestos exposure is when a person has been around or worked with materials that contact asbestos in it's raw form that can cause serious health issues.
What are some solutions to keep construction sites clean from asbestos?
You should aim to find out when the building was constructed and then you can decide if it contains asbestos depending on when it was constructed and then you should get into contact with ARCA which lets you contact contractors that provide complete asbestos removal.
Is there an a company that can come to my building and provide an assessment of possible dangers from asbestos insulation.?
Plumbers and electricians are individuals who come in contact with this material in most matters since they do work that is in proximity to where asbestos is located. They can quickly distinguish if the material is asbestos. The best way to test for asbestos is to collect a sample of fire proof material and send it to the lab. There are at home kits which you can also purchase but it is highly recommended to have such a task done by a professional who knows all the precautions of handling this material.
Who can test my house for asbestos?
If you're wanting someone to come test for asbestos, I would suggest going to www.epa.gov/asbestos/. There they tell you everything you need to know about asbestos and where you can locate a laboratory to test for it.
Asbestos Removal?
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I think I was exposed to asbestos at work, should I contact my regular lawyer first or focus on asbestos attorneys?
Contact your regular attorney first. He should be a lawyer you can trust, and if he can't help you, will refer you to an attorney who can.
Who can I contact about asbestos class action?
You can go at Legal Bugle and see all the asbestos class actions that they are open, now about attorneys to contact with, here is one, Steven M. Cooper, you can call him at 301-637-8083.
How do people and things come in contact?
movement
What does asbestos look like in walls and how can it be identified?
Asbestos in walls can appear as a fibrous material that is white or gray in color. It can be identified through a professional inspection or testing of samples taken from the walls. If you suspect asbestos in your walls, it is important to contact a certified asbestos professional for proper identification and removal.
