The Dangers From Asbestos

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By: Joseph Amainte

Asbestos is composed of fibers that can cause life threatening illness, such as mesothelioma (a cancer), among others. Many companies are being proactive and having asbestos removed before it can harm someone. It can live safely behind walls or ceilings, but as soon as any fibers escape, people may inhale them and become ill. It only takes a tiny amount ingested into the lungs. Unfortunately, the symptoms may not be visible for as long as 40 years, so it’s difficult to prevent getting sick from an unknown source.

Exposure to asbestos usually occurs in work or even homes, but another source of exposure is occurs when people live near places such as shipyards, steel mills, power plants, refineries, and so on -- all places where asbestos is used. Asbestos fibers become loose and contaminate the nearby residential areas. Other industries the use asbestos include maritime, construction, automotive repair (specifically brakes and clutches), roofing, and railroads.

Asbestos isn’t just found in business and industry. Before the 1970s, asbestos was used to insulate schools and residences. Some estimates put asbestos use prior to those years at 30 million tons in the US alone.

Now that you’ve seen this alarming news, how can you ensure that you’re safe? For one thing, not all houses built before 1970 used any asbestos. Secondly, the chief places where people are exposed to asbestos are industrial sites. Not only that, but more people that were exposed did not get sick as opposed to those who did.

If you have any fear at all that you may have asbestos in your home, call the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). They will tell you how to find qualified technicians to come and examine your house. In the case that asbestos is found, they will help you get rid of it. The EPA will also have you get a separate risk assessment to confirm or dispute their finding.

If you plan on building a home always check the materials used carefully to see if they are labeled free of asbestos. Until you verify that each product is safe, contact the product manufacturer to find out exactly what is contained in each product.

If you are buying a home from a private seller, by law, they are required to disclose any known hazards to you, which would include asbestos. Apartment complexes built prior to 1970 commonly have materials that include asbestos. Keep in mind that while it might be a scary thought of living where asbestos exists, remember, until the product with the asbestos breaks down or opens, the asbestos is not a health risk.

As of 1995, OSHA issued standards that require testing, maintenance, and disclosure of asbestos for the workplace. Rental property also falls under this ruling, meaning that property owners are required to disclose the presence of any existing asbestos to potential renters. Armed with that information, you can quickly decide whether to live there or look for other rental properly.

Article Source: http://health-diet-alternativemedicine-info.co.uk/health_articles

Joseph Amiante provides a range of resources at his web site: Asbestos Pain, where you will find information that will help you on many asbestos related issues. Why not take a look: www.asbestospain.com

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