Asbestos Testing- Search For The Devil

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Article Title: Asbestos Testing- Search For The Devil

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Asbestos Testing – Why?

Asbestos testing seeks to detect the presence of asbestos in

any given material. When any asbestos containing material is

disturbed, it releases very thin invisible fibers that may

remain suspended in the air for many hours, and have a

causative association with a plethora of disease manifestations

involving the epithelial lining of human visceral cavities,

including the deadly mesothelioma. Much asbestos containing

material is being unearthed nowadays due to intense remodeling

and renovation of old structures, dating back to days when

asbestos was extensively used in construction.

Asbestos Testing- When?

EPA's Sample List of Suspect Asbestos-Containing Materials Exit

Ecology lists the possible candidates for asbestos testing. When

in doubt, err on the side of caution. Any surfacing agent or

thermal insulation material used in buildings constructed

earlier than 1980 is presumed as containing asbestos (WISHA

Interim Interpretive Memorandum #99-1-C, January 19, 1999),

until proved otherwise by laboratory analysis.

Asbestos Sampling

Precautions

Before collection:

- By either specialized laboratory personnel or under guidance.

During collection:

- Minimize dispersal of fibers

- Avoid heating/cooling draughts

- Minimize the handling time and amount

- Spray the sample with fine water and/or detergent droplets

- Use a sharp knife to cut neatly through the whole depth

- Place a plastic spread below the collection area

- Minimize exposure to self/those in the vicinity

- Handle the sample alone

- Wear gloves and mask

- Drop neatly into an appropriate container

After collection:

- Minimize dispersal

- Proper sealing of the container

- Patching of the sampled area

- Proper disposal of the plastic spread

- Cleaning of the area

- Label the sample meticulously

Asbestos Testing

Asbestos testing is carried out by a certified laboratory using

polarized light microscopy (PLM) as per the EPA recommendations.

Asbestos Testing- Results and Interpretation

This form of asbestos testing is qualitative as well as

quantitative .The results are given as the percentage (1 to

100) and type of asbestos (chrysotile or white asbestos,

Amosite or brown asbestos, and Crocidolite or blue asbestos).

About The Author: Kirsten Hawkins is a asbestos and

mesothelioma specialist from Nashville, TN. Visit

http://www.asbestosblog.org/ for information on asbestos

reform, mesothelioma lawsuit news, and more.

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