Fact sheet explaining what asbestos is and the health risks associated with long-term exposure to high concentrations of fibers.
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NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
* 2001.09.16: (Fact Sheet) Asbestos Page 2 of2
should wear the respirator while working inside established work zones. The respirators are not required outside of the established work zones. Additionally, there are measures that the workers within the zone can take to reduce the dust released. For example, a limited dampening of settled dust with a fine water mist can markedly reduce the amount of dust that is raised by activity. Workers should also remove dusty clothing while wearing respiratory protection and then shower completely and change into fresh clothing before going home to avoid carrying the dust into their cars or homes.
fVhere can a person get more information on asbestos?
For more information on asbestos and your health please call 1-888-42ATSDR or visit the Web site at http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov. For occupational health information call 1-800-35N1OSH or http://www.cdc.gov/niosh on the web.
Note: All HHS press releases, fact sheets and and other press materials are available at http;//www.hhs.gov/news. HHS Home [ Topics j What’s New [ For Kids 1 FAQs Disclaimers [ Privacy Notice | I-OIA | .Accessibility | Site Info J Contact Us Last revised: September 16,2001
http://www.hhs.gOv/news/press/2001 pres/20010916a.html 9/28/01
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