Asbestos Dangers From A Single Exposure

Asbestos exposure, and how it develops into diseases like mesothelioma and other lung cancers, is a complex phenomenon. When it occurs because there is asbestos in water, for example, the amount of damage depends on the amount consumed and the period of exposure as well. When it comes to inhaled asbestos fibres, however, that isn’t necessarily the case. A single or short-term asbestos exposure can carry a risk to your health.

Single Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos exposure can occur in one single occasion or over a short period of time. It may occur for a variety of reasons.

• Renovations, especially DIY projects, that disturb or damage existing materials – even a small area of damage can send hundreds of asbestos fibres into the air;
• Damage from floods or fire;
• Installation of home theatre or alarm systems.

What Happens During Asbestos Removal Procedures?
The news is peppered with stories, both local and from far flung locations, of people concerned when they are required to work, attend school or live in a building while asbestos removal or asbestos remediation procedures are taking place.

What should you be concerned with?

• Primarily, that you have contracted a reputable and certified asbestos removal company!

Concern is justified if the right procedures aren’t being followed to the letter, and that’s where a reputable company like GreenStream Environmental comes into the picture. The possibility for asbestos exposure during a removal job does exist. It depends on the circumstances, and how they are handled.

• The issue is, can the area be completely contained? Or, will there be some leakage into the surrounding area – and how far and how much?
• It gets complicated, clearly, and that’s why, if people are to remain, periodic air quality testing is often called for to ensure public safety.

An area may appear to be completely contained and removed from the area that is in use, however, HVAC systems can potentially send airborne asbestos fibres into any corner of a building.

You Can Count On GreenStream
When our certified and experienced asbestos removal and asbestos remediation technicians go to work, we make sure that the area is safe. We will take the time to explain any precautions and procedures that need to happen to ensure your safety, and that of our employees – not to say your neighbours, who can also be affected once asbestos dust from renovations and debris is in the air.

Let our experience help keep your family safe. In the Toronto area contact Environmental at (416) 818-9414. Contact us for a quote today.

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