Asbestos Closes Police Station
Article Added January 31st, 2007 - Print This Story - Bookmark This Story
A police station in Massachusetts was closed down this week after a worker began removing ceiling tiles. The dust that was created raised concerns, as some thought the tiles may contain asbestos.
A simple handyman job has caused a police station in Massachusetts to close down this week. A worker was replacing ceiling tiles in the station, which created a small amount of dust. Employees were concerned that the tiles, and the resulting dust, may contain asbestos and the repairs were halted. Air quality tests have been ordered, and employees will not be allowed to return to the station until the results are reviewed. Officials are calling the closing a preemptive move, since it is not yet known if the tiles contain the potentially deadly substance.
Asbestos is a normally safe material, used often in insulation and fire retardant materials. When asbestos is old, it can break apart when handled, causing particles to become airborne. The particles can be inhaled, leading to many different forms of respiratory illnesses. One of the most common diseases is a form of lung cancer called mesothelioma, which results from the particles becoming lodged in the lining of the lungs. No employees had complained of breathing problems, though mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases can take years to manifest.
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