Summary of NIOSH Study on Asbestos Contamination in the Home

Read the NIOSH study about the dangers of asbestos exposure in the home.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) within the Department of Health and Human Services. NIOSH is the federal Institute responsible for conducting research on contamination such as asbestos and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injuries and illnesses.

DISCLAIMER

Mention or implication of any company name or product does not constitute endorsement by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. NIOSH encourages the photocopying and distribution of all or part of this booklet to all those involved with hazardous substances.

DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 97-125

Courtesy of http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/pdfs/wkhmcn.pdf

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