Most asbestos-related diseases arise only after many years of regular exposure.
An extremely intense short-term exposure also heightens the risk of disease later in life.

Search for "asbestos inspection" online to find a licensed expert in your area. It is not always possible to tell whether a material contains asbestos simply by looking at it.

It is best for this to be done at an accredited laboratory.

Short-term asbestos exposure involves incidents that last less than a few days.
• Asbestos exposure is cumulative, so short-term exposures can add up
• Disasters may cause extreme asbestos-exposure events

Asbestos exposure happens when someone inhales or swallows asbestos dust. When asbestos-related diseases develop, it is usually because microscopic mineral fibers have accumulated in a person’s lung tissue or a membrane lining in the body.

No amount of asbestos exposure is considered safe, and people should always take precaution to avoid inhaling toxic dust.
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