Have you ever wondered what asbestos is or why it is dangerous? Do you know how you might be exposed to it? Paragon, an asbestos abatement company, provides a basic understanding of this naturally occurring material to help you avoid accidental exposure and potentially dangerous consequences. What Is Asbestos? Asbestos is a commercial term that …
Although the dangers of asbestos have been widely discussed for over 50 years in the U.S., we also know that the mere presence of asbestos in a home or a building is not hazardous. Most areas include homes that may have asbestos present in the materials used to construct buildings. But most of the time, …
Although asbestos and asbestos containing products are highly regulated in the U.S., currently there is no widespread ban in place. Over 50 nations around the world have banned asbestos, yet other countries (China, India, Russia, and Brazil, for example) continue to expand its use. Clearly, the battle against asbestos exposure is ongoing. As a matter …
While most people have heard of asbestos and make a connection between it and serious health consequences of some kind, other questions about asbestos are often vague. While asbestos can be dangerous, there’s a piece of good news: according to Dr. Ken Takahashi, Director of the Asbestos Diseases Research Institute, asbestos-related disease is 100 percent …
If your home was built between 1930 and 1950, it’s likely that your insulation contains asbestos. But this is not necessarily a reason to panic! Rather, take the time to become informed about asbestos containing materials (ACM), where they might be located in your home, and what you can do about it. Remember, the mere …
Asbestos fibers have special characteristics that have been particularly attractive to industry. For example, its fibers are not affected by heat or chemicals, they do not conduct electricity, and pound for pound asbestos is stronger than steel. Because of these qualities, it was used to create over 3,000 products, many of which are found in …
The mere presence of asbestos in a home or a building is not hazardous. Most of the time asbestos poses very little risk to your health. As a matter of fact, asbestos is naturally present in the environment in very low concentrations and most people will never experience problems related to exposure. The danger is …
As experts in asbestos abatement, Paragon Environmental recognizes the dangers of asbestos. Exposure to asbestos on a regular basis increases the possibility of developing lung disease. The longer a person has been exposed to asbestos, the greater the risk that they will develop a serious health condition. Because airborne asbestos fibers can be easily inhaled, …
When asbestos containing materials (ACM) are disturbed or damaged, they become “friable.” This means that tiny fibers are released into the air, presenting significant health risks to building occupants and workers due to exposure or inhalation. Because of the serious and proven threat to human health, there are federal, state, and/or local regulations and guidelines …
As a naturally occurring, fire-resistant mineral, asbestos was once used extensively as insulation as well as to strengthen other materials. A component of more than 3,000 types of building materials, asbestos was first used in the early 1900s and is found in most construction, including residential, built from the early 1940s until 1978 when its …
