Why is Asbestos Containing Material of Concern?
Asbestos containing material is of concern because asbestos fibers cause cancer and other lung diseases when fibers which are inhaled are not later exhaled from the lungs. In the 1950’s and 60’s, it was recognize that children of workers who were employed in asbestos plants could also contract asbestos-related lung diseases. For most residential uses, asbestos containing material were banned from further manufacture in 1978. How Do You Tell If It Is A Problem? Any building material which was manufactured before 1978 can potentially contain asbestos. Common asbestos containing materials include vinyl asbestos tiles, ceiling tiles, piping insulation, and sprayed-on insulation. Sprayed-on insulation is usually found on steel or concrete surfaces. An asbestos containing material (ACM) inspection is conducted, to see if there are any asbestos containing materials are present and to rate the condition of the materials. Asbestos containing materials in poor condition, and those that will be d
