People who are working or has an experience in construction industry must have heard about asbestos and its possible dangers.
But, although there are many who are aware of this, not all have the real knowledge why. It is very important that people will know what asbestos can do and why it should be avoided.
To help you understand why and how asbestos can be dangerous for you, below are some essential details you should not neglect. With this information, you can even protect your loved ones.
Before we begin on how it can badly affect people, it is good to learn first what is asbestos.
Asbestos is made from minerals. However, its texture is relatively fluffy. With its natural properties, people in the 1990s are using this as a good insulation material.
When construction companies have heard of it, they used the material in the different projects they had. Companies had made huge profits by using the material.
Additionally, they have discovered that mixing the said material with other commonly used material to build buildings such as plastic, paper and concrete will make it even more strong. Doing this allows them to have stronger, better and more effective material.
Asbestos come in different type in multiple strands which have the same uses and side effects. In US, the law recognize six types of them.
The question now is, why is asbestos dangerous? Asbestos contains tiny and invisible fibers that make it dangerous to people. As these fibers travel though air, they cannot be tasted, touched and smelled. So, as they can travel easily through air, a person may inhale it without even realizing it.
The side effects of asbestos can’t be felt right away, but it will take several years like 40-50. So, not having in contact with the material for several years isn’t a guarantee that you are already safe.
With the dangers it can give to your health, it is very important that you hire professional services to remove asbestos contamination in your building.
Asbestos can harm your lungs. When they start to accumulate, it can also start to block airways and even some parts of your lungs that carries and transmits air to the different parts of your body. A person affected can feel difficulty in breathing.
The related condition that comes from asbestos inhalation are asbestosis, pleuritis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
You have now a clear understanding on what asbestos can do you to your health. So if you don’t want to have health issues related to asbestos inhalation, better stay away from it.