We would like to replace an awful, graying, aged linoleum floor that is in the public hallway of our brownstone. Problem is, it is probably from the 60’s and we’re thinking it must have asbestos. How ...
Although you say you have a linoleum floor, that term is often used to describe any sheet or non-ceramic tile flooring. If it is, in fact genuine linoleum, the care requirements will be different from ...
I’m starting a renovation and the asbestos inspector will be coming soon. I have no pipe insulation of any sort, but am worried about asbestos in the linoleum and possibly in the old (1950s/60s) ...
Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Work to replace asbestos-backed lino flooring in 18 school buildings will cost the State Government $2.3 million by the middle of the ...
Asbestos or asbestus[1] (/ æsˈbɛstəs, æz -, - tɒs / ass-BES-təs, az-, -toss) [2] is a group of naturally occurring, fibrous silicate minerals, used for thousands of years to create flexible objects that resist fire, such as fireproof fabrics, but are now known to be toxic and carcinogenic. There are six types, all of which are composed of long and thin fibrous crystals, with each ...
A fact sheet about asbestos, the health hazards of asbestos exposure (including mesothelioma), and who's at risk for an asbestos-related disease. Also presented are resources for information related to asbestos exposure and programs to help exposed individuals.
The EPA asbestos web site contains general information on asbestos sources, exposure and health effects, what to do if you suspect asbestos, training, and laws and regulations.