Reply to thread

Message

<blockquote data-quote="Allen" data-source="post: 319673" data-attributes="member: 389">Rowdie nailed it.&nbsp; And yes, you are allowed to remove it yourself on a private dwelling. Come to think of it, the floor tiles weren't even the problem at UND. It was the adhesive that contained asbestos (at least, in our building).I remember chuckling about it being damn near impossible to get an airborne fiber of asbestos from the adhesive and yet they had to go full on OSHA/EPA abatement because it's a public building.&nbsp; At the same time, if 20% of the insulators got lung cancer, I'd think that was a little high and indicative of this stuff is for real when it comes to lung damage.&nbsp; We are endlessly inundated with those Sokolove commercials for a reason.- - - Updated - - -Note:&nbsp; I believe OSHA's lifetime exposure limit is 1 fiber for a reason.&nbsp; Anyone that's stood for anytime at a busy intersection has most likely already exceeded that limit.&nbsp; Or, done a brake job on vehicles back in the 80s.Note 2:&nbsp; If I remember correctly, the real problem with asbestos isn't its chemical composition as it's very inert.&nbsp; It's a mineral and its crystal structure is that of a barbed arrowhead (laymen's terms). If inhaled it gets stuck in the lung, just like a barbed arrowhead or hook, and slowly moves through the lungs causing scarring that is the real problem.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Allen, post: 319673, member: 389"] Rowdie nailed it. And yes, you are allowed to remove it yourself on a private dwelling. Come to think of it, the floor tiles weren't even the problem at UND. It was the adhesive that contained asbestos (at least, in our building). I remember chuckling about it being damn near impossible to get an airborne fiber of asbestos from the adhesive and yet they had to go full on OSHA/EPA abatement because it's a public building. At the same time, if 20% of the insulators got lung cancer, I'd think that was a little high and indicative of this stuff is for real when it comes to lung damage. We are endlessly inundated with those Sokolove commercials for a reason. [COLOR="silver"][SIZE=1]- - - Updated - - -[/SIZE][/COLOR] Note: I believe OSHA's lifetime exposure limit is 1 fiber for a reason. Anyone that's stood for anytime at a busy intersection has most likely already exceeded that limit. Or, done a brake job on vehicles back in the 80s. Note 2: If I remember correctly, the real problem with asbestos isn't its chemical composition as it's very inert. It's a mineral and its crystal structure is that of a barbed arrowhead (laymen's terms). If inhaled it gets stuck in the lung, just like a barbed arrowhead or hook, and slowly moves through the lungs causing scarring that is the real problem. [/QUOTE]

Verification

What is the most common fish caught on this site?

Reply to thread

Recent Posts

Friends of NDA