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Asbestos Removal Professional
Fri 10 Jul 2009 - 11:37
Asbestos Removal Professional
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Ian_O'Malley]Ian O'Malley
Asbestos is one of the scariest and frightening things that we can ever find in our homes. Asbestos is a mineral which is made up of millions of very tiny fibres. The problem with these fibres is that they are so small they can easily become airborne.
If the fibres are inhaled then they can cause many health complaints, many of which are ultimately fatal. If anyone is exposed to a high amount of asbestos fibres in the air then there is a much bigger risk that this person will develop cancer or other related conditions. Asbestos is seen as a very dangerous substance, and although there have been no safe thresholds identified, it is very important to avoid all contact with it.
Diseases caused by asbestos
Some of the most common diseases that are caused by asbestos exposure can include things like:
Lung Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Colon Cancer
Mesothelioma
Asbestosis
Mesothelioma is an extremely rare type of cancer that only seems to affect people that have been exposed to asbestos. It is almost always fatal.
Asbestosis is where the fibres from the asbestos have cause scarring to the lungs, making them much less efficient.
Sometimes if asbestos is not disturbed then it will cause no harm to you or your family. However if you do have asbestos then it is important to get it seen to as quickly as possible.
When dealing with asbestos it is very important that you do not disturb the asbestos at all, make sure you don't cut, crush, drill, sand or saw anything that contains asbestos.
If you have asbestos floors then do not try to sand it down to a certain level. If there is any dust that might contain asbestos fibres then do not sweep or vacuum it up. You should also never dispose of asbestos waste with normal rubbish.
Hiring a professional
If you have any asbestos anywhere in your home, or suspect that you might then it's important to hire a professional. Although asbestos in good condition poses very little concern, if it is left to deteriorate and become dust then this will be potentially fatal. Asbestos was a very popular material for insulating homes right up until the mid 1980's, which means a large proportion of homes potentially have asbestos. Asbestos was used for a number of different things, including insulation, floor tiles, and in various other building materials.
Removing this yourself would mean that you are exposing yourself to risks, you do not have the relevant training or the necessary safety equipment which will mean more of the asbestos will get broken up, which ultimately means you will breathe more of the asbestos in making it more likely you will suffer from health problems.
One of the companies that you might like to consider hiring is A1 Asbestos Removal , you can learn more about these services offered by this company on their website which can be found at http://www.a1asbestos.com.au. They offer asbestos removal services throughout Australia, including asbestos removal Queensland and asbestos removal Brisbane.
Ian O'Malley is an ardent environmental activist and uses his free time to write on the environment and other related topics. With the advent of the internet he has found a new medium to express his thoughts and inform the people about the issues facing our environment. http://www.a1asbestos.com.au
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