Asbestos FAQs

• Q: What Is Asbestos And What Is It Used For?
  A: 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
• Q: What should I do if I've been exposed to asbestos? What if I don't feel sick?
  A: If you've been exposed to asbestos it is important to  tell your doctor ! Even if you don’t feel sick, the fact is that people usually don’t show … More
• Q: Is asbestos hazardous to your health?
  A: 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
• Q: How does asbestos enter the environment and get inhaled?
  A: When people inhale air, it always contains small particles. These particles have to be filtered out because the lungs need to remain sterile. The nose and the bronchi … More
• Q: Who Is Most Likely To Be At Risk?
  A: Nearly everyone is exposed to asbestos at some point during their life.  Drinking water may contain asbestos from natural sources, or from … More
• Q: Are products continaing asbestos illegal?
  A: Many , but not all, asbestos products have been banned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Consumer Safety Product Commission, including: … More
• Q: Has the federal government established laws or regulations to decrease asbestos exposure?
  A: 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
• Q: What should I do if I've been exposed?
  A: If you believe you may have been exposed to asbestos, even for a very short period of time, it is important to see a physician immediately for a chest x-ray and lung … More
• Q: Who can file an asbestos-related lawsuit?
  A: 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
• Q: What happens when someone inhales asbestos fibers?
  A: Asbestos fibers are harmful to humans if inhaled. When a person breathes in the small fibers, they remain in the lungs and cause scar tissue to form on the walls of … More