2. Protecting a Family From a Home with Asbestos
There are two ways in which families can be at risk. Workers with occupations that may be related to asbestos exposure can bring home particles and put their families at risk, while homes built before the 1970s can have asbestos-containing materials. These may never constitute a risk, but it’s common for homeowners to make renovations and disturb asbestos. Therefore, one of the most important rules is to consult a professional and have samples sent to a certified lab to be analyzed.
To protect a home from asbestos exposure, The Mesothelioma Center recommends people to ask their home inspector or real estate agent if there is asbestos in the home, don’t perform DIY renovations on an older home, leave alone any asbestos that might be found at home, regularly check known asbestos products in the home for signs of wear, call an abatement specialist in the case of an asbestos product that is worn or has become damaged, keep people away from all areas that may contain asbestos, and never attempt to remove asbestos without help from a professional.
