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>

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>

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Reviewed in November 2023
Very knowledgeable about asbestos and fast with testing and results
Asbestos Project Management, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2021
When reviewing a companies overall performance, I typically wait a few weeks to test the product, workmanship, reliability etc. I would recommend this company to anyone looking to have their bathroom remodeled. How refreshing to do business with a company that delivers on every promise made...
Five Star of Oak Brook
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Reviewed in February 2021
They were very professional. Great to work with. They were on time, they were very respectful, when they were done, everything was cleaned up thoroughly. They did the post testing as well. Results for the post testing surpassed expectations. One stop shop for mitigation system. We highly...
Assure Home Inspection
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Reviewed in April 2019
Joe @ MAS arrived on time, promptly fixed our kitchen faucet issue, had me test the work, did the paperwork and he disappeared. Thx HomeAdvisor and MAS Plumbing. 5?
MAS Plumbing, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2019
A mold test was done and came back negative.
Pur360
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Reviewed in September 2018
I am in the process of trying to buy a house that came back with really high mold counts. The sellers hired another company to come out with their "professional" tester and basically conducted a sniff test and a visual and claimed there was no mold present and we wasted our time and money. I...
Mold Pro Chicago
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Reviewed in July 2018
Hiring a cleaning company is no easy task. After having a disappointing experience with my initial cleaning using another company I was hesitant; as it turned out I was won over by the friendliness of James and Karina. Their willingness to accommodate and prompt communication was a terrific...
Whole House Clean Service
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Reviewed in May 2017
Great. It seemed to work well but not really a good test this year due to mild winter.
Silver Hammer Construction
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

It is not recommended to drill into asbestos siding because doing so can release hazardous asbestos fibers into the air. The safest way to handle asbestos-containing materials is to have a professional remove or encapsulate them.

If you think you’ve touched asbestos, do not put on a mask. This is important because you may take the asbestos fibers on your hands on trap them in the mask. Make your way to a sink and wash your hands thoroughly. Remove any clothes and seal them in a bag, then take a shower. Call your doctor and let them know you’ve been exposed to asbestos, and make sure you see them as soon as possible. The reason you keep the clothes is in case anyone wants to confirm the presence of asbestos.

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

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

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.

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