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Many
products commonly found in older homes and buildings contain asbestos fibers.
But just because you live in an older home or work in an older building doesn't
mean you have to test for the presence of asbestos.
The rule of thumb is: If ceilings, floors,
walls and pipes - all things that are known in older buildings to have asbestos
in them - are in good condition, the best thing to do is leave them alone. The
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says asbestos fibers are fine as long as
they are encased in the product.
When a product is damaged or deteriorated,
fibers can become airborne. That’s a problem. Breathing in the released fibers
is hazardous. A human body cannot get rid of the fibers, and they remain in the
lungs, putting you at risk of developing lung cancer, asbestosis or
mesothelioma.
The EPA recommends you hire a licensed
asbestos inspector to take a sample of any suspicious material. Avoid touching
or coming in contact with the product because additional damage may release
more asbestos fibers into the air, further increasing your risk of exposure.
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