Mesothelioma Prevention - Three Main Ways To Prevent Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma Prevention - Three Main Ways To Prevent Mesothelioma



The main way by which mesothelioma is prevented is by reducing and

limiting exposure to asbestos at home, at work and at public places.



1. Jobs that have high risk of exposure to asbestos include mining,

factory workers, insulation manufacturers, railroad and automotive

workers, ship builders, gas mask manufacturers, and construction

workers, particularly those involved with insulation. People that work

in any of these sites should always put on protective gowns, and they

fully adopt and abide by all the safety work procedures and practices

in their place of work.



2. Old houses might have asbestos containing insulation materials and

people living in them could also be at risk of exposure to asbestos. If

you live in an old house you might need to get a knowledgeable expert

to determine the level of asbestos in your home, so that you can know

if you are at risk from asbestos. Generally however asbestos in

buildings might not pose much danger if they are in good condition, it

is only when they are tampered with when you attempt to remove them

that they might actually be released into the air, so it is better you

live them alone.



If in any case you decide to remove asbestos from your home you must

get a qualified contractor to remove them for you to prevent

contamination of your home further. Never attempt to remove the

asbestos containing materials yourself.



3. Some commercial and public buildings especially come schools also

contain asbestos. These buildings could expose people to asbestos

especially if they are damaged and when they start deteriorating

gradually over time. Federal Laws require that schools and public

buildings should inspect their asbestos containing buildings regularly

and have a plan for managing them