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NAMAI Revives Educational Campaign on Asbestos Health Risks
According to the NAMAI Exposure to Asbestos carry serious health risks and homeowners should be vigilant about this. (Photo Credits)
The National Association of Mold and Asbestos Inspectors (NAMAI) has revived a nationwide educational campaign on Asbestos Health Risks. The informative campaign involved social media, traditional media channels, as well as usual public information channels in the communities where their members operate.
“You would think that at this day and age, everyone is aware of the dangers of Asbestos exposure, but no. Some of the information have already been drowned in the background, and are being forgotten. If not for the stringent measures by authorities, Asbestos-related diseases may still remain prevalent,” explains NAMAI Executive Director Mike Adams.
Adams says the problem is if the new generation of homeowners are not aware of the risks of Asbestos exposure then they may inadvertently work on a DIY home repair that subsequently exposes them to Asbestos fiber. “If they are living in an older home, and some of the structure are made with materials containing Asbestos then disturbing that structure should never be an option. They should seek professional help in abating that, and initially, they can ask for Asbestos inspection service.”
The NAMAI posts in their official social media channels Asbestos related information that are easy to understand by younger homeowners. Those who may not have been reached by the government’s stringent information campaign in the past decades. Moreover, they came up with comprehensive information on dealing with an Asbestos problem published in their website.
The United States Environment Protection Agency has guidelines on dealing with Asbestos. One of the aspects they discussed is what to do to protect one’s family from getting exposed to Asbestos fibers if in case Asbestos containing materials are found in their home. National Association of Mold Remediators and Inspectors
“Asbestos-containing materials may release fibers when they are disturbed, damaged, removed improperly, repaired, cut, torn, sanded, sawed, drilled or scraped. Keep an eye on asbestos-containing materials and visually check them over time for signs of wear or damage. If you suspect material contains asbestos, don't touch it. Look for signs of wear or damage such as tears, abrasions, or water damage. Damaged material may release asbestos fibers.”
Read more from the EPA official website here.
The NAMAI says, they will continue to spread information on Asbestos to ensure that everyone will stay safe from its harmful health effects. The World Health Organization is moving to encourage everyone to remain safe from Asbestos exposure and recommends procedures that will protect the public from inhaling harmful Asbestos fibers. Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization
“Elimination of asbestos-related diseases should take place through the following public health actions: (1) recognizing that the most efficient way to eliminate asbestos-related diseases is to stop the use of all types of asbestos; (2) replacing asbestos with safer substitutes and developing economic and technological mechanisms to stimulate its replacement; (3) taking measures to prevent exposure to asbestos in place and during asbestos removal (abatement), and; (4) improving early diagnosis, treatment, social and medical rehabilitation.”
The continuation of this list can be found in the official WHO online article here.
Asbestos exposure have serious health consequences, and the NAMAI strongly encourages homeowners to know more about Asbestos and how to avoid the risks that it carries.