Mar 26, 2025 · If your house was contaminated with asbestos, you're at risk of developing mesothelioma. Learn how to manage in-home asbestos to minimize your risk and stay safe.

A fact sheet about asbestos, the health hazards of asbestos exposure (including mesothelioma), and who's at risk for an asbestos-related disease. Also presented are resources for …

Asbestos fibers — even low exposure to them — are a health risk and can cause lung damage, including cancer. When residences containing asbestos are renovated or torn down, or when …

Mar 4, 2025 · The risk to individuals who have a one-time exposure to asbestos is generally lower compared to long-term or repeated exposure. Does washing clothes get rid of asbestos? The …

The risk of lung cancer and mesothelioma increases with the number of fibers inhaled. The risk of lung cancer from inhaling asbestos fibers is also greater if you smoke.

Sep 25, 2025 · Natural disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, floods and tornadoes can damage asbestos-containing materials and lead to asbestos exposure among first responders, cleanup …

Aug 12, 2025 · The professionals who clean soot, creosote, and other debris from chimneys and flues are at risk of asbestos exposure from old transite. Chimney sweeps should be trained to …

Mar 16, 2025 · When it comes to asbestos, one important rule prevails: do not attempt to vacuum asbestos or clean it yourself. The risks posed can have severe consequences for your health …

Jun 19, 2025 · Asbestos in Old Homes: Health Risks, Exposure Prevention and Safe Handling There’s no safe way to find, handle, repair or remove asbestos yourself — it’s always a job for …

Jun 9, 2025 · Asbestos, once widely used in construction for its fire-resistant properties, is now recognized as a hazardous material that poses serious health risks when disturbed. Whether …