Asbestos exposure can be avoided in the home by first assuring that possible asbestos containing building materials are in good condition. Damaged materials are likely to release harmful asbestos fibers into the air. If a family member works around asbestos containing materials either at a place of employment or at home, asbestos fibers should be isolated from the home and family. The worker should bathe and launder clothes carefully to avoid contaminating the home environment. Toxic substances used in farm and cottage industries should be properly stored and disposed of. Family members should avoid visiting the workplace and should be educated to the potential harm from asbestos exposure.
At the workplace measures can be taken to prevent asbestos from being carried outside the work environment. Workers should change clothes before going home and should leave the asbestos-soiled clothing at work to be laundered by employers. Street clothes should be stored in areas isolated from asbestos materials to prevent contamination. Workers should shower before leaving work to remove any asbestos particles on the body. No toxic substances or contaminated items should be taken from the workplace.
The information provided in this site is general in nature and constitutes neither legal nor medical advice. If you are concerned that you or someone you know is at risk of an asbestos-related disease, please consult your physician and an attorney experienced in asbestos litigation cases.
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