ASBESTOS REMOVAL DANGERS

Prior to recent asbestos regulations, industrial workers and homeowners endured the serious health dangers associated with asbestos removal activities

According to federal asbestos laws, asbestos removal dangers call for the involvement of a licensed asbestos abatement contractor. Federal, state and local laws require that homeowners consult with eligible abatement companies, because improper asbestos removal can actually increase the health risks to you and your family.

The dangers involving asbestos in New York power plants and other work environments are now widely known, and so are the achievements of the asbestos-litigation law firm of Weitz & Luxenberg. For mesothelioma legal support and a free consultation after a medical diagnosis, please use the communication form at left.

August 4, 2010 – Asbestos exposure occurs when workers or homeowners accidentally inhale airborne asbestos fibers while working with, or removing, asbestos-tainted building materials during construction or renovation projects.

When asbestos materials are in good condition, asbestos health dangers are low. But if the materials are old, broken, sanded or physically damaged, asbestos removal dangers increase because toxic fibers can dislodge from certain building products and be released into the air where they pose a health threat to anyone in the vicinity.

When asbestos fibers are breathed in, they may get trapped in the lungs and remain there for a long time. Over time, these fibers can accumulate and cause scarring and inflammation, which can affect breathing and lead to serious problems.

Government health agencies discourage home owners from even making minor home repairs themselves, since improper handling of asbestos materials can create a hazard where none existed.

Asbestos has been classified as a substance that causes cancer by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer. The EPA oversees asbestos material mitigation law.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says removing asbestos from one’s home should be a homeowner’s last resort because the very act of asbestos removal poses the greatest dangers for asbestos exposure and the subsequent development of fatal asbestos-related diseases such as asbestosis and mesothelioma.

Licensed asbestos abatement contractors are trained in identifying asbestos and recommending the safest procedures for containing or removing the suspected material, and computing the asbestos removal cost.

Weitz & Luxenberg – Asbestos-injury law firm

Thousands of retired workers and homeowners diagnosed with asbestos diseases like mesothelioma and asbestosis have filed asbestos claims against employers that failed to provide safety equipment and product manufacturers who neglected to warn consumers.

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, we urge you to contact an asbestos cancer attorney at Weitz & Luxenberg for a free appraisal of your case and your eligibility to receive compensation.