Activity

Asbestos inspection is a method used to check for asbestos in homes and offices. This needs to be done regularly to avoid health hazards, since asbestos can cause serious illness or even cancer when inhaled in the lungs.

Asbestos was often used as a building material from the 1950’s until the early 1980’s because it was excellent for insulation and fire-resistant. It is durable against chemical attacks and high temperatures. This means that all buildings that were built before 2000 may contain asbestos. This type of construction material is quite safe when it is in good condition. However when asbestos breaks down due to wear and tear, then the fibers float in the air, which gets inhaled by individuals in the building or in the specific area.

How

Radon Detection NY To Our Health?

More than 4000 people die each year from asbestos. This is the reason why most buildings today have a regular asbestos inspection. When one inhales the fibers containing asbestos, one becomes exposed to numerous illnesses and diseases caused by asbestos inhalation. Breathing in high doses of asbestos can cause asbestos-related diseases. However the symptoms won’t be seen immediately but only come out after long years of exposure to the said building material.

Four Diseases Caused by Asbestos

• Mesothelioma

• Lung Cancer

• Asbestosis

• Diffuse Pleural Thickening

Asbestos when inhaled gets trapped in the lungs and stay there for a long period of time. As years pass, the fibers may accumulate, eventually causing scarring and tissue inflammation, affecting breathing and eventually leading to serious health issues.

Due to the hazardous effects of asbestos in the lungs, the U.S. Department of Health has regarded it as a human carcinogen – a substance that causes cancer. That is why asbestos inspection should be done regularly to ensure good health.

More often than not, we tend to ignore the wear and tear of our ceilings, walls, floors and a lot more. These may contain asbestos that can damage our lungs when exposed to wear and tear. The tiny particles of asbestos float on the air and once these are inhaled can cause serious lung diseases.