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There is no doubt that the greatest risk for exposure to asbestos comes from professions that work with the material. It is a different story today, where working with asbestos is regulated and controlled, but in the past this was not the case. People worked with asbestos covering many industries, as the dangers of the substance were not known.
Given the way now know that it can take up 40 years for symptoms to present from asbestos exposure, it means it is still relevant today. If you previously worked in an industry that caused you to come into direct contact with asbestos, such as mining or building, then you need to be extra vigilant about the symptoms developing.
Thankfully today asbestos has been banned from use, so the only industry that has direct contact is that of asbestos specialists dealing with testing, analysis and removal. However, as all the necessary precautions are taken, this is not a dangerous industry.
There is still a lack of understanding surrounding asbestos, and this leads to risk factors. For example, if you discover asbestos in your property, you might assume that the safest way to deal with it would be to simply remove it as soon as possible. But this can actually put you at an enormous risk of dangerous exposure. This article provides more helpful information on asbestos removal, and how to deal with it safely.
As previously discussed, asbestos is only a danger to you when it is able to become airborne. This occurs when the material is moved or disturbed. So if you attempt to move asbestos without proper training or an understanding of the dangers you can inadvertently expose yourself to it.
If you do find that you have asbestos anywhere on your property then you should get in contact with removals specialists as soon as possible. They will be able to advise as to whether you need to have the asbestos removed or if it is actually fine to stay where it is.
Doing some DIY around the house might seem completely innocent, but if you have asbestos in your property this can actually become very dangerous. For example, you might wish to add new roof tiles to your garden shed and want to spend a weekend getting it sorted.
However, you might not be aware that asbestos is often contained in the tiles of older garden shed rooves. This means you can be exposed if you carelessly remove these tiles. Additionally, asbestos can be contained in ceiling coatings such as Artex – so attempting to remove this may expose you to asbestos.
Before you carry out any kind of DIY you need to ensure that you are completely confident that you will not be disturbing any asbestos during the process.
We have established earlier that there are no industries in which workers are expected to deal directly with asbestos without experience and training, however, it is also important to note that you can be at risk if you work anywhere that asbestos is in the vicinity. So this could be any job where you expected to be near asbestos-containing materials – this could be anyone from plumbers and electricians to carpenters and mechanics.
While asbestos is safe in the majority of cases if it is undisturbed, it is worth noting that the material can deteriorate over time which can lead to fibres being released into the atmosphere. This is why it is essential to check whether asbestos is present on any job you carry out and to take appropriate precautions.
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