Asbestos Exposure, Tips To Protect YourselfINDEX...HOME Good Sites There are several ways a person can help to lower their chances of coming into contact with asbestos, a material that is linked to mesothelioma cancer. By observing these simple precautions, those who believe they come into regular contact with asbestos can safeguard their health. First, the best way to prevent asbestos exposure is to become familiar with how to recognize asbestos. If you plan on buying products for you home, you should be aware that some floor adhesives, gaskets, floor tiles, textured paints, and fire-proof gloves contain asbestos. Before buying, ask if the product you are considering contains asbestos materials. Some products may not be available in an asbestos-free formulation. If this is the case, make certain you buy the best quality product available. Lower quality or damaged asbestos-containing products can emit dust or debris that may send asbestos particles into the air. Higher quality products offer the safest avenue if you must use asbestos-related products. Always try to dispose of asbestos dust before returning to your home. If you work with products that contain asbestos fibers that may embed in your clothing, a good means of eliminating asbestos fibers in your home is to change clothes after leaving work. Bag clothes in a plastic bag and empty them into the washer in the absence of other laundry items. Also, do not hesitate in taking a bath or shower upon returning from your work site. Asbestos fibers can be carried away from work sites on exposed skin and hair. Finally, if you believe asbestos dust to be on floors, refrain from sweeping them up with a broom. Disturbing the fibers can send them airborne, which can lead to inhalation of the dust. Use a vacuum to clean up dust where fibers will become trapped in a filter or bag. |