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Asbestos in the home would likely be the result of two sources. Persons who work with asbestos containing products can bring asbestos into the home. Also, the house itself may have been built using asbestos containing products. Asbestos and asbestos containing products are only a reason for concern if those products break down and become airborne. As long as the asbestos is sealed in some way, it cannot enter the body. Therefore, the danger arises when the asbestos containing material becomes degraded or is disturbed in some way. Ceiling and floor tiles can flake or break into small pieces. Insulation on pipes can begin to peel. Also these products can become dangerous when they are being removed during renovation or demolition. Asbestosis particles can be so small a person is unaware of their presence. If you are renovating and must move suspicious material precautions should be take, especially if extensive work is needed. A company trained in asbestos removal should remove and dispose of these hazardous materials.
Contact your local health department for more information about who to contact with further questions and assistance.
Asbestos can be brought into the home when workers inadvertently carrying hazardous materials such as asbestos home from work on their clothes, skin, hair, tools, and in their vehicles. As a result, families of these workers have been exposed to asbestos and have developed various health problems, including mesothelioma.
