Terminal at JFK Has Asbestos
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A terminal at the famous JFK International Airport has been out of use for years due to its size. Renovation plans have been put forward for the terminal, but due to asbestos work has not proceeded.
An old terminal at JFK was going to receive a few upgrades, but plans were put aside when it was discovered the port contained asbestos. The old TWS terminal was designed by Eero Saarinen (who also designed the St. Louis Gateway Arch) and is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places, further hindering work on the building. Since asbestos is present in the piping and ceiling tiles, major abatement would have to be completed before any renovations could take place. The abatement can be destructive to the building and its design, resulting in the halt to renovation plans.
Abatement, or the removal of asbestos, has to be carried out by licensed professionals in order to minimize health risks to the public. Abatement often calls for knocking out walls and the constant hosing down of area being cleaned, which can cause water damage to surrounding areas. If improperly handled, asbestos can become airborne and may be breathed into the lungs. If this happens, many different respiratory illnesses can result, including emphysema, asbestosis and a form of cancer called mesothelioma.
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