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If you think asbestos has been released in your home, what should you do?

If the release appears significant (for example, 4 or 5 square feet of sprayed-on ceiling material, or 1 to 2 feet of pipe insulation), close off the portion of the house, such as a bedroom or the basement, in which the problem has occurred, so that people will not be exposed.

Close off air ducts and vents, shut windows, and tape bottoms of doors to prevent drafts. Contact someone who is trained in asbestos problems, such as a local health authority or a qualified contractor.

You will probably want to have samples of dust or debris from floors, shelves, or window sills taken and analyzed by a laboratory. Air samples may also be needed to define the situation; if so, they must be taken and analyzed by a laboratory or a contractor who has the proper training and equipment, but the samples must be analyzed by a laboratory.

Ask for prices for this work before selecting a laboratory to do it. Analysis of material (bulk samples) and air samples will provide the information needed to decide what further measures may be required.

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see also:

Electrical Equipment Asbestos may exist in your home's electrical equipment
Electrical equipment in your house might pose asbestos dangers

asbestos floor coverings Certain products for floor coverings often contain asbestos materials
Learn more about the dangers of replacing asbestos floor coverings

Released in Your Home What to do if asbestos is released in your home
If you believe asbestos was released in your home, know what to do