Asbestos and Your Health

Asbestos exposure can lead to very serious health problems in many people. Those who have spent extensive time working in factories or mines where the mineral asbestos is located can develop diseases such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, and other chronic ailments. Watch this video to find out how asbestos exposure in San Francisco can affect you.

Factories and mines aren’t the only places that have asbestos in them. Many homes contain materials made with asbestos and, if these materials are damaged, you can find yourself facing potential asbestos exposure. The best way to avoid this is to have an asbestos test done in your home to see if you have asbestos anywhere. Find a company that can conduct a test and then remove any asbestos that is found in order to reduce the health risks associated with it.