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WHY IS ASBESTOS SO DANGEROUS?


Asbestos still kills around 5000 workers each year, this is  more than the number of people killed on the road. Around 20 tradesman die each week as a result of past exposure. However, asbestos is not just a problem of the past. It can be present today in any building built or refurbished before the year 2000.
When materials that contain asbestos are disturbed or damaged, fibres are released into the air. When these fibres are inhaled they can cause serious diseases. These diseases will not affect you immediately; they often take a long time to develop, but once diagnosed, it is often too late to do anything. This is why it is important that you protect yourself now.
Asbestos can cause the following fatal and serious diseases:


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Mesothelioma
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Mesothelioma is a cancer which affects the lining of the lungs (pleura) and the lining surrounding the lower digestive tract (peritoneum). It is almost exclusively related to asbestos exposure and by the time it is diagnosed, it is almost always fatal.
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Asbestos-related lung cancerAsbestos-related lung cancer is the same as (looks the same as) lung cancer caused by smoking and other causes. It is estimated that there is around one lung cancer for every mesothelioma death.
Note: It is also important to remember that people who smoke, and are also exposed to asbestos fibres, are at a much greater risk of developing lung cancer.

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Asbestosis
Asbestosis is a serious scarring condition of the lung that normally occurs after heavy exposure to asbestos over many years. This condition can cause progressive shortness of breath, and in severe cases can be fatal.

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Pleural thickening
Pleural thickening is generally a problem that happens after heavy asbestos exposure. The lining of the lung (pleura) thickens and swells. If this gets worse, the lung itself can be squeezed, and can cause shortness of breath and discomfort in the chest.

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  • Home
  • Services
    • Asbestos Management >
      • Asbestos Management Overview
      • Management Plans & Risk Assessments
      • Portfolio Management
      • Process & Compliance Audits
      • Bulk Sampling & Material Analysis
    • Asbestos Surveys, Identification & Re-inspections
    • Asbestos Training >
      • Asbestos Training
      • Asbestos Awareness
      • Licensed New Operative
      • Licensed Operative Refresher
      • Licensed New Supervisor
      • Licensed Supervisor Refresher
      • Licensed New Manager
      • Licensed Manager Refresher
      • HSE Licensed Scaffolder
      • Non-Licensed Works
      • Duty to Manage Asbestos
      • Appointed Person Asbestos
    • Health & Safety Management Software
  • Asbestos FAQS
    • What is Asbestos?
    • Am I at risk from asbestos?
    • Why is asbestos so dangerous?
    • Where can you find asbestos?
    • How do I manage asbestos in my non-domestic premises?
    • The building I work in contains asbestos, what is the risk?
    • What is the law concerning asbestos in domestic properties?
    • I think I may have asbestos in my house. What should I do?
    • I have just bought a property. Could it contain asbestos?
  • Contact