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     • Asbestos is a group of mineral fibres with widespread current and historical commercial uses, but which can cause deaths and serious ill-health in workers and other people who are exposed to these fibres (more than 200 000 deaths globally every year, along with a substantial burden of ill health).
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     Asbestos - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Is asbestos toxic to humans?

   • The major route of exposure is through inhalation and to a lesser extent ingestion. In general asbestos is not considered acutely toxic. Acute high-level exposure may cause pleural disorders, mesothelioma or lung cancer after a long latency period.

   Asbestos: toxicological overview - GOV.UK

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   Why is asbestos a dangerous hazard?

   • This is due to the time it takes for the body to develop symptoms after exposure to asbestos (latency). Exposure to asbestos can cause four main diseases: Diffuse pleural thickening (a thickening of the membrane surrounding the lungs which can restrict lung expansion leading to breathlessness.)

   Asbestos - FAQs - HSE

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   Is asbestos a carcinogen?

   • In general asbestos is not considered acutely toxic. Acute high-level exposure may cause pleural disorders, mesothelioma or lung cancer after a long latency period. Chronic low level inhalation exposure may cause pleural disorders, mesothelioma, or lung cancer; chronic high dose exposure may cause asbestosis. Asbestos is a category 1 carcinogen.

   Asbestos: toxicological overview - GOV.UK

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   What if I have health concerns about asbestos exposure?

   • If you have any health concerns regarding exposure to asbestos seek guidance from your GP or contact NHS 111. Asbestos may be present in any house or building built before the year 2000 as it was widely used in a variety of building materials. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) does not recommend the DIY removal of asbestos without advice.

   Asbestos: general information - GOV.UK

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   Are asbestos fibres harmful to health?

   • However, there is no evidence the ingestion of asbestos fibres is hazardous to health. Those involved in demolition work, asbestos abatement, building repair and maintenance may be exposed to higher levels of asbestos as disturbing such materials releases fibres into the air.

   Asbestos: general information - GOV.UK

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   How dangerous is asbestos if a building is damaged?

   • There are serious risks to your health if asbestos is disturbed or damaged and harmful fibres are released into the air. This guide will help you: We have videos for workers to help you keep yourself and others safe from asbestos. There is separate advice for workers in buildings containing asbestos.

   A worker's guide to asbestos safety - HSE

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3. www.gov.uk › government › publicationsAsbestos: general information - GOV.UK

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   Apr 25, 2024 · All forms of asbestos fibres are hazardous as they can induce cancer following inhalation exposure, but amphibole forms of asbestos (including blue and brown) are more hazardous to health than...

4. www.hse.gov.uk › asbestos › dangerousWhy is asbestos dangerous? - HSE

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   Why is asbestos dangerous? Asbestos still kills around 5000 workers each year, this is more than the number of people killed on the road. Around 20 tradesman die each week as a result of past...

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6. www.gov.uk › government › publicationsAsbestos: toxicological overview - GOV.UK

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   Apr 25, 2024 · In general asbestos is not considered acutely toxic. Acute high-level exposure may cause pleural disorders, mesothelioma or lung cancer after a long latency period. Health effects of...

7. theconversation.com › how-asbestos-exposureHow asbestos exposure continues to be a dire health risk – 25 ...

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   Oct 25, 2024 · Published: October 25, 2024 5:14am EDT. Asbestos may have been banned from use in the UK since 1999 but the hazardous material continues to pose a serious danger to the population. Low levels of ...

8. www.hse.gov.uk › asbestos › workersA worker's guide to asbestos safety - HSE

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   There are serious risks to your health if asbestos is disturbed or damaged and harmful fibres are released into the air. This guide will help you: understand where asbestos-containing materials...

9. www.hse.gov.uk › asbestos › faqAsbestos - FAQs - HSE

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   Exposure to asbestos can cause four main diseases: Mesothelioma (a cancer of the lining of the lungs; it is always fatal and is almost exclusively caused by exposure to asbestos)...

10. www.cancer.gov › asbestos › asbestos-fact-sheetAsbestos Exposure and Cancer Risk Fact Sheet - NCI

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    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.