Teacher’s Exposure Causes Asbestos Scare
Article Added June 16th, 2006 - Print This Story - Bookmark This Story
A teacher was diagnosed with asbestos exposure earlier this week at a Saugus school. Despite the concern, classes have gone ahead as usual, and a report will be issued by the end of May.
Lynnhurst School hosted the Department of Occupational Safety earlier this week after a teacher had confirmed that they were diagnosed with asbestos exposure. OSHA found nothing alarming in the building, aside from a few cracks in the floor and a remark that the areas should be washed and waxed more often. Asbestos had been detected in low, safe levels in 2003, but air testing had not been done since then. Air quality tests are scheduled for this week, while students finish up the school year.
Asbestos exposure can lead to an array of respiratory diseases, including asbestosis, emphysema and cancer. A particularly alarming form of lung cancer, mesothelioma often takes decades to manifest itself. Once a victim is aware that they are afflicted, mesothelioma is usually in an advanced stage and is normally unresponsive to treatment. Asbestos fibers are inhaled and then work into the lining of the lungs. This keeps the lining from absorbing oxygen, killing the affected tissue and slowly suffocating the victim. The exact type of affliction of the teacher was not announced.
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