Asbestos FAQs

• What is asbestos and what is it used for?
  Asbestos is a group of fibrous, naturally occurring minerals found in soil and rock that can be separated and spun into long threads. The three most common types of … more
• Is asbestos hazardous to your health? Can it cause diseases?
  The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), and the EPA have determined that asbestos is in fact a human carcinogen, and that breathing high levels of … more
• Who is most likely to be at risk?
  Nearly everyone is exposed to asbestos at some point during their life.  Drinking water may contain asbestos from natural sources, or from … more
• Has the federal government made regulations to decrease asbestos exposure?
  Yes.  In 1989, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned all new uses of asbestos; however, uses established prior to 1989 are still permitted.  … more
• Can I file an asbestos-related lawsuit?
  Although the EPA has made regulations to promote protection from asbestos, and organizations such as the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) … more

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