Sometimes, regardless of how much, or how little research and development has gone into a material; If the money makes sense, sometimes the products still hit the market. If the material is a new concept or has never been used for building materials before, then the creators, including the general public might not know the full extent of the safety risks until some decades later. Asbestos contains some very hazardous qualities and, if broken during handling can cause life changing illnesses.
Why was Asbestos so widely used?
Sad but true, when Asbestos was passed by the relevant governing bodies and standards at the time, they may have had no idea of its potential, life threatening possibilities. It was probably more exciting to learn that asbestos could be used for a multitude of building product purposes and, was really cost effective.
Either the technology wasn’t as advanced enough to determine the hazards or, the cost savings were so appealing that research and development might have taken a back seat. Unfortunately, being a back seat driver wasn’t enough, as such today, you will need services like asbestos removal in Central Coast to ensure safe removal of suspect materials.
Hazardous and toxic to people’s health.
As time has passed, a large number of people, that were exposed to asbestos fibre particles have been subject to some extremely dangerous health complications, some of these conditions have been fatal, others have left skilled trades people unable to work the, illnesses include things like;
- Mesothelioma
- Lung cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Asbestosis
- COPD
- Pleural plaques
- Pleural thickening
- Pleural effusion
- Atelectasis
- Pleural plaques
- Pleural thickening
- Pleural effusion
- Atelectasis
Some further research into the consequences of these conditions will provide you with the official findings of how serious some of them are. We all know how dangerous cancer is so that should be enough of an indication that asbestos is not something to mess with.
Where there is a problem, there is a solution
If you are in the process of considering some renovation or, you work for a company that requires you to work in conditions that may see you surrounded by asbestos containing materials then you should really get in touch with a specialist removals and treatment team.
Equipment designed specifically for the task of Asbestos removal will be used by professionals that have been expertly trained to the highest of standards for the sole task of helping you and your family stay safe.