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HHS asbestos information fact sheet, September 2001

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Public health information document explaining what asbestos is, its properties, and health effects from exposure, issued September 16, 2001.

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NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

3001.09.16: (Fact Sheet) Asbestos http://www.hhs.gOv/news/press/2001pres/20010916a.html

Workers involved in demolition and removal of the debris from these disasters, should wear respiratory protection (a NIOSH-approved respirator such as an N-95 or more protective respirator). It is essential that when these respirators are used, they are properly fit on the worker. Workers 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 fi-esh 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 1-800-35NIOSH or http://www.cdc.gov/niosh on the web.

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Note: All HHS press releases, fact sheets and and other press materials are available at http://www.hhs.gov/news. HHS Home | Topics 1 What's New | For Kids | FAQs Disclaimers 1 Privacy Notice | FOIA | Accessibility i Site Info | Contact Us Last revised: September 16,2001

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