Asbestos is a naturally occurring and
fibrous material. It is largely fire resistant and is resistant to many other
hazards and this made it a very popular building material especially at the
beginning of the 20th century through until the turn of the 21st
century. It was discovered early in the century, however, that some deaths were
related to exposure to the material. Despite this knowledge it wasn’t until
1985 when the more dangerous forms of asbestos were outlawed in the UK. Since
then, people that have developed diseases like mesothelioma
have been able to submit an asbestos
claim to seek compensation from their former employers.
Asbestos Related Illnesses
If you worked with asbestos and have been
diagnosed with an illness that may be linked to this exposure then you should
consult with a specialist solicitor. Even if the company that you worked for at
the time no longer exists you can still make a claim and with the appropriate
supporting evidence, your asbestos claim should prove a successful one.
Where Asbestos Was Used
Everything from construction materials to
roofing shingles and even brake lining and clutch pads dating back prior to
1981 could potentially contain asbestos still. It is the responsibility of the
owner of old buildings to manage the asbestos risk by identifying and labeling
asbestos and then, if necessary, paying to have it removed professionally and
carefully.
Why Asbestos Was Used
Asbestos is easily sawn, broken, or damaged
and this is when it releases the fibers that can get caught in the lungs and
cause lacerations to various internal organs. When used in construction, it was
sawn and otherwise worked with which means that the people working with it were
often exposed to the material when it was in its most dangerous form. If you
believe you worked with asbestos and have been diagnosed with an illness like
mesothelioma then you should file an asbestos claim with your former employer.
Visit www.mesotheliomamatters.com for
more information on how best to proceed with an asbestos claim.
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6 comments:
Really scary stuff. We had to test our popcorn ceiling before removing it because that's always a possibility. Thankfully, none was found.
my ex husband used to work in this an it is dangerous,,he would have to change clothes before he came into the house,an we still had pieces on needle like glass all over the house
I'm glad I've never been exposed to this. Scary stuff, indeed.
glad to see a description of abestos. Very dangerous stuff.
Thank you for a description of this, it is dangerous :)
most places with asbestos have been renovated to remove it because of its harmful effects, but there are some older places that still have it. u should find out if your home or office has it and get it removed if it does.
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