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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Q: How long does asbestos testing take?

• <div><p>Asbestos testing takes place in two stages&mdash;collection and lab testing. Collection can take less than 20 minutes if a professional manages to get a direct sample. If air samples are required, then the pro will set up a testing device and return to collect it. In both cases, the sample is sent to a lab and results are confirmed or denied usually within one to two days. </p></div>

Q: How can you tell if old flooring has asbestos?

• <div><p>You can tell if old flooring has asbestos if thick black flooring adhesive is underneath the tiles. However, homeowners should not cut into linoleum floors to look for this adhesive. Instead, hiring a specialist to test the floors is the only safe way to determine if old flooring has asbestos.</p></div>

Q: Does all cloth wiring contain asbestos?

• <div><p>Asbestos was commonly used in cloth wiring, but not all types of cloth wiring contain it. The age, condition, and appearance of the wiring can provide clues as to whether asbestos is present or not, but the only way to know for sure if the wiring has asbestos is to have it tested.</p></div>

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Troy, serviceman did an excellent job. Efficient as well as explains any concerns as well as maintence performed on both of units. We have been using Sinclair A/C for several years and have been very satisfied. Last year we had to replace one of our units and was very competitive on the...
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Reviewed in October 2024
Jaren was awesome, did a thorough pest treatment control treatment, and answered all our questions.
Bulwark Exterminating-Mesa
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Reviewed in July 2024
Good. I was happy he could come the same day I called. I told him what I needed testing done for. Mouse fecal contamination. I told him I had been sick and had moved out of my house and I needed to know if it was safe to return. I had been out for a month and had purchased a air purifier. When...
Healthy Homes Arizona, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2024
George was so great to work with! The room came out beautifully and he was very efficient. I would definitely hire again!
Ring Tail Painting
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Reviewed in February 2021
I had called for both my dishwasher and dryer to be repaired. The technician was very responsive to my questions, showed up when scheduled, and completed both repairs efficiently. He also heard a clicking noise in the dishwasher when he did the completed test run and found an additional problem...
Appliance Equation
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Reviewed in August 2020
Great work done in a timely manor. Very clean.
Dreamstyle Remodeling of Phoenix
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Reviewed in May 2020
"Michael" showed up on the day I called him, which was very wonderful as the following day we set an all time record for high heat in April in Arizona. So this was "above and beyond" service. He explained each part of the repair so I had confidence in his knowledge and ability, and he had the...
True North Air Conditioning, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2014
He was very thorough, very good. He showed up on time, did what he needed to and he was very punctual. In the fact when I called him, he made an appointment the next day and we were an old community and he made it up to take care of everything. Their price is very fair.
Global Prevention Services
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Reviewed in January 2014
Very good company to with thanks bill
Bill Richards Electric, LLC
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Asbestos testing takes place in two stages—collection and lab testing. Collection can take less than 20 minutes if a professional manages to get a direct sample. If air samples are required, then the pro will set up a testing device and return to collect it. In both cases, the sample is sent to a lab and results are confirmed or denied usually within one to two days.

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

You can tell if old flooring has asbestos if thick black flooring adhesive is underneath the tiles. However, homeowners should not cut into linoleum floors to look for this adhesive. Instead, hiring a specialist to test the floors is the only safe way to determine if old flooring has asbestos.

Asbestos was commonly used in cloth wiring, but not all types of cloth wiring contain it. The age, condition, and appearance of the wiring can provide clues as to whether asbestos is present or not, but the only way to know for sure if the wiring has asbestos is to have it tested.

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