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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Unmatched Plumbing was at my house in 90 minutes. The service was complete in 75 minutes. Fair pricing, quick service, and friendly technician. I will call these folks again. I would say the technician was clean, fast, knowledgeable, and informative... the workmanship was good...
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Reviewed in October 2024
great job the ladies went over and beyond they are the best in the west by test
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Clay came to my home and installed my chandelier very quickly and was professional throughout.
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Very responsive and thorough. I have to be honest, I was a little hesitant hiring since I couldnâ t find info about them on the internet. But I also like giving a new small business an opportunity to prove themselves. I chose wisely! You canâ t go wrong using this company. I now have a new...
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Fantastic Mr. Betzing was prompt, the work was completed on time with highest quality.
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My walk in tub manufacturer is not satisfactory especially for the amount of $$ for the unit. There was a problemduriing the install and it has been recurring. Now I have water damage to my hardwood floor in that bathroom. Frank Scofield came to my home, he was pleasant and very...
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Gopal has done a substantial amount of work for me, and all of it was excellent in every respect, and it was timely. All the work involved 19th Century art objects that required disassembly & reassembly and very careful handling. The work was pure perfection and has stood the test of time with...
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When I contacted Jonah I told him that I needed him to give me a cost estimate for my home sprinkler system repairs. I confirmed the visit would be free. He told me not to worry he was an expert and his visit would be free if I hired him to do my lawn. We both laughed. As I saw him making a...
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Bernie here is your "A". I hope my "C" didn't ruin your reputation. The C was for your offer - not your skills. I know times are tough at $32.50 / hour. You are so generous for not charging the fair contractor rate of $75.00 per hour. <br /> <br /> The $27.00 per hour can be found at Google or...
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Knob and tube wiring is an older type of electrical wiring that's no longer used and generally not considered safe. However, some homes still have it, or may have a knob and tube wiring system that was incorrectly modified or rigged to work with a modern electrical system. Knob and tube wiring may contain asbestos insulation, but the only way to know is to have the material professionally tested.

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.

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.

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

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.

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