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- Eight air samples were taken and showed no signs of asbestos
- Six of ten debris samples showed traces of asbestos
- Residents who had come into contact with debris were instructed to thoroughly wash themselves and throw out any contaminated clothing
- Long term health problems from possible asbestos exposure during the blast were deemed unlikely
- Several of New York's older steam pipes are insulated with asbestos
- Prolonged exposure to asbestos can cause fatal lung disease
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Following a steam pipe explosion in New York on July 16, 2007, there were concerns that asbestos had contaminated the air in the surrounding area. Preliminary tests showed traces of asbestos in the explosion debris and dust, but not the surrounding air.
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Asbestos Risk After NY Explosion Questions
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Why is there no risk of explosion when connecting a negative jumper cable to negative terminal wheras in a dead battery there is a risk? 1 AnswerThere is equal risk with either connection, it depends on which one you connect last. As the last connection is made, there will likely be some sparks which co... read more -
Any one from Connecticut here? Are you safe after the power plant explosion there? 2 AnswersI am two towns away and though I am safe, this hits close to home, some of my friends lost friends. My thoughts are with them. read more -
How can I tell if I have been exposed to Asbestos? 2 AnswersYes, there are 2 common ways physicians check for asbestos exposure. 1. X-rays - The most common test used to determine if you have been exposed to asbestos is... read more -
Can you get malignant mesothelioma from other substances besides asbestos? 1 AnswerThis is something you should really talk to your doctor about, but I did find you some information: Mesothelioma Causes According to Allaboutmalignantmesoth... read more
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