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December 28, 2010
We’ve all heard about asbestos for years. As early as 1866 asbestos was incorporated in hundreds and by the early 20th century in thousands of different products. Insulation, fire retardant coatings, concrete, bricks, pipes, fireproof drywall, flooring, roofing, and lawn furniture to name just a few. During World War II 4.3 million shipyard workers were exposed to some asbestos. Fourteen of every thousand shipyard workers died an asbestos related death. That’s over half of a million people who died before their time.
In the 70’s court documents proved that the asbestos industry has known since the 30’s that asbestos was dangerous and had concealed this information from the public.
In 1990 the United States banned the use of new products containing asbestos. That meant that any existing products could still be sold and used.
Over time, as it became clear that exposure to asbestos was detrimental to a persons health, new laws and regulations were passed in many countries. Production of products containing asbestos was limited as well as protecting workers from exposure to asbestos. New companies were created that specialized in asbestos abatement (removal).
Given just these few facts about asbestos why would anyone, particularly parents, not want to have their house surveyed for asbestos? Interestingly enough, businesses have to have asbestos surveys completed but it’s not required by law for homes. Trained, certified companies are just a call away. Or better yet, they’re as close as your connection to the internet. What could be better than finding an experienced company and having them conduct a survey of your house? What about going to one site, submitting your information just once, and get up to 6 quotes back from 6 different companies? I don’t think it could be any easier. Fill out this asbestos survey form like we did when we were looking for a professional company to survey a house we were hoping to purchase. You’ll feel better knowing that you did everything you could to keep your family safe and healthy.
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asbestos and mesotelioma..
I just know lately... they fit each other. In my home tome I saw alot people using asbestos as roof of their house bacause its cheaper than other roofing material...
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