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.
How can I tell if I have been exposed to Asbestos? (3 Answers)
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Yes, 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 ...
Can you get malignant mesothelioma from other substances besides asbestos? (2 Answers)
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This is something you should really talk to your doctor about, but I did find you some information: Mesothelioma Causes According to Allaboutmalignantmesothelioma.com, over 50% of mesothelioma ...
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 Answer)
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There 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 ...
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Eight air samples were taken and showed no signs of asbestos
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Six of ten debris samples showed traces of asbestos
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Residents who had come into contact with debris were instructed to thoroughly wash themselves and throw out any contaminated clothing
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Long term health problems from possible asbestos exposure during the blast were deemed unlikely
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Prolonged exposure to asbestos can cause fatal lung disease
