Old School is Asbestos Threat
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An old Illinois school was undergoing repair when it was found that the building contained asbestos. The EPA is fining the owner of the building until all openings are sealed against the hazardous material.
The EPA has sealed the site of a closed school in Decatur, Illinois after asbestos was found in the building. Roach School was being renovated in order to bring the old building back up to code, but the EPA stepped in and sealed the site off after the workers there stumbled on some of the hazardous material. The property management company is being fined daily until the roof is repaired, since the hole poses a health concern. The property management hired a lawyer, who is trying to get the fine lifted while abatement is carried out.
Asbestos was used in many old buildings as a form of insulation; the material was banned in the 1980s after health problems were linked to the item. Asbestos is not normally a health concern unless it is disturbed and breaks into airborne particles. The particles can result in respiratory problems if it is breathed in. Emphysema and mesothelioma, a form of deadly lung cancer, have been linked to asbestos exposure. The Illinois EPA said that at this time, there is no immediate danger to the public.Article Added December 8th, 2006 - Print This Story - Bookmark This Story
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