If you work in an area in which you are tearing down old buildings or restoring them, you should know how you protect yourself from exposure to asbestos. When buildings between the 1950's and 1980's were built, the builders used asbestos because it was thought to be a great agent having long-lasting attributes and anti-fire benefits. By the 1970's when cases of mesothelioma began to be diagnosed in people who had worked in areas containing asbestos people began to express serious concern about the dangers of asbestos exposure.
Today, you may not work with new materials that contain asbestos, but if you are involved in working with old buildings or old plumbing, you risk being exposed to asbestos. A fact about asbestos that you should know is that if a building built in the 1950's and is full of asbestos remains undisturbed, meaning that no major remodeling(such as tearing down walls or ceilings) is performed, the home may be safe. On the other hand, once the restoration begins, asbestos fibers disperse and created a safety hazard.
Asbestos is particularly dangerous when it is moved, so if you are involved in restoring old homes and buildings, you are at risk and need to take precautionary measures. This includes the correct gloves, clothing to protect your skin, eyewear and breathing masks. The less you expose your skin or lungs to the disrupted asbestos, the less your chances are of suffering from asbestos-related side effects.
If you work in an area having asbestos and your employer is not providing you with the correct protective gear, you need to report this immediately. This is for your safety and your co-workers' safety. Many people are involved in the demolition of old buildings, but many of these are infested with asbestos.
As crews begin to clean and remove the debris from fallen buildings containing asbestos, the asbestos can be toxic to those who are removing the pieces. This is why it is vital, if you work in the field, that you are provided with the proper gear to protect you so that you are not exposed. Miners that work in talc mines also have a higher risk of exposure to asbestos and, therefore, a higher rate of being diagnosed with mesothelioma.
Final Thoughts
When working in areas where there is a risk of possible asbestos contamination, it can seem like a hassle to wear protective gear, but think about the alternatives. Many people today are living with cancer, heart disease and respiratory illnesses that have been linked to their exposure to asbestos.
If you have already been exposed and were not wearing the proper gear, you need to have yourself regularly screened for various diseases linked to asbestos. Catching these diseases early can help your quality of life and help you live a longer and healthier life.
If you have been exposed to asbestos you may want to consider a mesothelioma lawsuit for damages.
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