Asbestos Inspection May Be Important For Your Safety And Security

By sonoran • January 2nd, 2009

Phoenix Asbestos Inspection Important for Healthy Home

If you live in Phoenix and are a potential home-buyer or are remodeling a home built prior to 1980, you may be at risk for asbestos exposure. The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry stated that a large industry in Arizona is still present because of mines operated by Asbestos Mines, a division of Arizona Asbestos Inc.

Now seeking to redefine the way asbestos is handled, the Asbestos Institute is stationed in Phoenix and is one of the largest training facilities for asbestos abatement in the world. Those involved in real-estate should be aware that asbestos exposure can cause health concerns for you and your family.

Used in many building applications throughout the 20th century, asbestos was a hot commodity due to its qualities as being heat and fire resistant. The inhalation of asbestos fibers causes a severe lung-ailment known as mesothelioma. With many at-risk occupations such as construction and factory sites, Arizona ranked 28th in the United States from asbestos-related deaths in the past 23 years. Mesothelioma treatment is limited to a handful of options and patients who contract the disease are given poor prognosis.

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality is committed to protecting the public from asbestos-containing materials by educating and assisting with asbestos removal, transport and disposal. The removal of hazardous substances must be performed by professional abatement contractors who are trained in these matters. Eco-friendly options must be considered when the removal is complete.

The use of recycled building materials as forms of insulation completely replaces the need for asbestos. These alternatives include cotton fiber, cellulose and lcynene. Studies show that these materials can reduce energy costs in the home by up to 35 percent each year. Turning your home asbestos-free is essential for living in a safe environment for you and your family.

 

 

 

 

 

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By Andy Y on March 30th, 2009 at 13:28

There is obviously a lot more to figure out about this issue, but you made some really good points. I will definitely be checking here more often. Thank you.

 

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