What does asbestos do to humans?

• <div><p>When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.</p></div>

How do I report exposure to asbestos?

• <div><p>According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:</p><ul><li><p>Asbestos subject matter experts in your state </p></li><li><p>EPA regional office</p></li><li><p>Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone</p></li><li><p>EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Reviewed in March 2025
Exceptionally knowledgeable. Ed did everything he said he would do. I bought a house with a pool and it was in horrible condition. He got the pump working and took the pool from green to blue. Highly recommended calling him for any pool work.
Better Pools and Patios
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Reviewed in June 2024
Ed actually came to my house and analyzed the situationâ ¦ He came prepared with the correct chemical to rectify the situationâ ¦
K & E Pools
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Reviewed in January 2024
Great company! On time and got it done! I will definitely be a repeat customer!
Dc home solutions
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Reviewed in September 2023
Came at time agreed to. Had every thing needed to complete the two torsion spring replacement, completed tested and left, all within a 30 minute time. Cost matched estimate given over the phone. I highly recommend this company for any garage door work you need.
Above All Garage Doors, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
I explained in detail the house cleaning project, and suggested sending 3-4 people along with an English speaking crew leader. Only two people arrived and neither spoke good English. They constantly had to call a relative in the company for me to relay instructions-very frustrating and time...
Navas Housekeeping
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Reviewed in July 2023
I spoke to them at 3:45 about a clogged kitchen sink, not what I think of as a plumbing emergency. They were here in 30 minutes. They were so nice, they quoted me a price for my clogged sink. It was a really bad clogged, they had to go down stairs to the clean outs. It was much more than a...
Zoom Drain Alabama
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Reviewed in November 2022
My time working with this company was seamless from start to finish. The show room is stunning with so many options on display making it easy to make a confident decision. Kevin took his time in explaining the various products and options to ensure I would be satisfied with my choices....
HCR Cabinets & Countertops
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Reviewed in January 2022
I was very satisfied and I’m a tough consumer. Mr Merchant came the very day I submitted the request with Angie. That was on Friday. The tile guys came on the following Monday. They we’re here three and a half days and worked diligently! They picked up when they left each night and when they...
Merchant Development, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2018
Free estimate and very transparent about all repairs and testing.
Covenant Heating and Cooling
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Reviewed in September 2013
They ran tests to see where the fluid leaks were coming from and replaced defective part. <br />
The Garage
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

While asbestos can’t be directly absorbed through the skin—the fibers are too big—skin contact can still produce symptoms. Contact dermatitis can flare up in sensitive individuals but in most cases, the danger from asbestos comes from inhaling the fibers, or dust, that is produced when asbestos is disturbed. If you touch asbestos by accident, immediately wash yourself and your clothes.

Through air sampling devices and surface swabs in key areas of concern.

When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:

Asbestos subject matter experts in your state
EPA regional office
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone
EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax

The microscopic asbestos fibers do not cause eye irritation, throat irritation, or lung irritation. If you are inhaling fibers, you will not know it. This lack of immediate symptoms is one of the reasons why asbestos is so dangerous. You cannot know for certain if you are inhaling fibers, which is why you must wear safety gear if you could have any chance of an exposure while working.

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