Asbestos In Your Home --
Don't Give Your Kids Cancer!By: Anthony Gregory
What is Asbestos?
Asbestos is a mineral fibre that is known
for its heat resistance and strength. It is also very resistant to
acid. Asbestos can only positively be identified under a microscope,
however, asbestos in the home and workplace is very easy to
identify. As asbestos ages it starts to crumble and break, the
fibres which are deadly are then released into the air and breathed
in.
What Illnesses are caused by
Asbestos?
The tiny fibres that are released by the
asbestos penetrate deeply into the lungs and remain in the
individuals lungs for the rest of their lives. Constant or regular
exposure to high does of asbestos fibres can cause scarring of the
lung tissue and respiratory disease asbestosis. Exposures to low
amounts of asbestos are still highly dangerous and can cause lung
cancer. Direct contact with asbestos can also cause Mesothelioma a
form of cancer exclusively linked to asbestos exposure. Symptoms of
asbestos exposure usually take 20 40 years to develop and 100% of
cases are fatal. All types of asbestos cause cancer and all types of
asbestos cancers can kill. Children are especially prone to
developing cancer after exposure to asbestos.
What Products Contain
Asbestos?
- Floor Tiles
- Ceiling Tiles
- Sprayed on Textures Ceilings
- Wrapping For Pipes
- Boiler Insulation
- Fire Proofing Surfaces and
Similar
- Roof Tiles
- Roof Tar
- Heaters Gas & Electric
What To Do If You Suspect You Are In
Contact With Asbestos
Should you discover or suspect that you
have asbestos in any part of your home or business you need to make
a decision based on the amount of exposure and the condition of the
asbestos. The most important factor is the general condition of the
asbestos. If it is crumbling or broken it must be removed
immediately as it will be releasing deadly asbestos fibres into the
surrounding area. You must not remove the asbestos yourself. The
asbestos needs to be removed and disposed by a properly qualified
and protected individual. Call your local government office or
council immediately and seek advice on recognised companies that can
remove the asbestos safely.
If you are a home owner or a tenant you
must make arrangements immediately to have the asbestos encapsulated
or removed. You are liable for any person who develops cancer as a
result of exposure in your home.
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