Ohio Asbestos Information   

Asbestos is another material that can affect the air you breathe. Asbestos can be found in many home, industrial and other settings (ex. schools). The health effects of asbestos exposure are known and being exposed can cause irreversible damage. Asbestos can be found in many products such as insulation, floor tiles, acoustical ceiling tiles, joint compounds used in plaster board finishes and many others. If you suspect asbestos in your home and would like further information on what it is and what to do about it you can visit one of the sites listed below.

If you would like a list of some of the products/materials which may contain asbestos, click here.  Below is a graphic illustrating asbestos exposure. Click on image to enlarge.

Health Effects of Asbestos

The most dangerous asbestos fibers are too small to be visible. After they are inhaled, they can remain and accumulate in the lungs. Asbestos can cause lung cancer, mesothelioma (a cancer of the chest and abdominal linings), and asbestosis (irreversible lung scarring that can be fatal). Symptoms of these diseases do not show up until many years after exposure began. Most people with asbestos-related diseases were exposed to elevated concentrations on the job; some developed disease from exposure to clothing and equipment brought home from job sites.

General Asbestos Information

Asbestos Reform Bill:  The U.S. Senate failed to limit debate on the White House backed bill (Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act) which was designed to replace the current litigation-based system for compensating victims with a national trust fund. For more information on Senate Bill 2290, go to http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d108:SN02290:@@@L&summ2=m&.

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