There is no doubt that asbestos is exceptionally bad for your health, but here are four terrible asbestos facts that everyone should know!
4 Asbestos Facts Everyone Needs to Know!
1. 30 million pounds of asbestos are still used each year in the United States.
While the use of asbestos is banned in the United States in certain materials, did you know that the use of asbestos is not prohibited completely? This means that many of the materials manufactured today can still contain asbestos despite the EPA and FDA knowing the dangers of this toxic material! Unfortunately, this leads to our next fact…
2. 10,000 Americans will die this year of asbestos-related diseases.
The presence of asbestos in the home and workplace lead to asbestos exposure in family members and employees alike. As asbestos-containing products become weathered and aged, the potential for harmful exposure only increases. The only way to stop Americans from becoming ill from asbestos exposure is to outlaw asbestos use. Since this isn’t a priority for the U.S. government at this time, it’s up to us to stop using asbestos-containing materials and have any that are already present professionally removed.
3. The number one cause of occupational cancer in the United States is asbestos.
Don’t think that you’re at risk for asbestos exposure because your home is built with asbestos-free materials? Don’t be so quick to believe it. Many industrial buildings and warehouses are built with asbestos-containing materials too so while you may be safe at home, it doesn’t mean that you’re safe when you head to work every day! If you suspect asbestos-contamination in your workplace have a professional asbestos removal company come in to assess the potential dangers to your employees ASAP.
4. Asbestos is still mined and used because it’s cheap even though the dangers are known.
Even though asbestos is not mined in the U.S. the U.S. still imports asbestos and asbestos-containing products because they are cheap to use and durable for construction. Although the country is aware of the dangers of asbestos exposure, the lives lost are considered “minimal” when compared to the inconvenience of banning asbestos use completely.
Do You Have a Problem with Asbestos?
Do you have a problem with asbestos and need help with asbestos removal in Ohio and Pennsylvania? If so, give us a call here at SafeAir! You can reach us at 440-639-1191 and we’ll get you set up with an appointment right away!
