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Common Asbestos Locations
Posted 22/08/2011 by Admin
Building materials containing asbestos were used extensively up until the mid-1980's, but all homes built before the year 2000 may contain asbestos. Common applications of asbestos containing materials included:
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Asbestos: The hidden health hazard in millions of homes
Posted 15/08/2011 by Admin
Your home has a 50% chance of harbouring asbestos, which could be lethal if disturbed.
While this may sound alarming, asbestos is likely to be dangerous only if it is released into the air and you breathe it in. Then you could be at long-term risk of developing lung cancer, asbestosis or mesothelioma (a cancer that forms in the lining of the chest or abdomen). Experts say that there should be little or no risk if the asbestos is enclosed and left undisturbed but it must be regularly checked for signs of deterioration.
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