i no asbestos is a #1 cause of cancer
2006-11-16 03:09:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Yes you are at risk, I would ask your neighbor if you could stick his head in the barrel, if he says no then ask him to move his barrel preferably to another state.
2006-11-16 03:44:46 · answer #1 · answered by LV 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the reasons why buildings were fitted with asbestos was for fireproofing. I find it surprising that your neighbor is able to burn the stuff...
Studies have shown that airborne asbestos can be quite dangerous, including being carcinogenic. Protect yourself first, put on filter mask, or even a cloth over your mouth. Then you need to deal with your neighbor, in which you have several options. Maybe he is unaware of the properties of asbestos and simply needs to be informed.
2006-11-16 03:22:31 · answer #2 · answered by borscht 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did the house actually burn, or are you concerned that it might? If the house did burn, and it had asbestos siding, you should start with your state's department of environmental quality (or similar department). You may have to do some calling and asking questions at several governmental offices. You should not have to take this on yourself. Hopefully, the state will do the required testing. I believe you do have reason for concern. Good luck. Bill (civil engineer and ex-environmental engineer)
2016-03-28 22:28:51 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say yes you are at risk, and that they should be taking appropriate asbestos abatement practices. Call your local health department and tell them the situation. It could be illegal. Are you sure the material has asbestos in it?
2006-11-16 03:17:52 · answer #4 · answered by designerista 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you are the fumes are very bad. You should call the city inspector, health department and call the cops because he is breakingthe law. Also tell them to send a HAZ MAT team to despose of the asbestos beofre it's too late.
2006-11-16 03:21:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you are at risk and you should report this to the police or whatever city agency handles this type complaint. Have you mentioned to him that this is dangerous or is he a neighbor that you can't talk with? Either way don't let him burn anymore as that is considered hazardous waste and needs to be properly disposed of.
2006-11-16 03:13:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I'd report them to the board of health or the fire department
2006-11-16 03:12:42 · answer #7 · answered by jim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, report it to environmental health immediately. That stuff has to be disoposed of properly...not just burnt!!!!
2006-11-16 03:13:12 · answer #8 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You betcha! You better call someone really quick & keep that window closed!
2006-11-16 03:18:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You gonna die! Call the cops, or just go tell him to stop.
2006-11-16 03:17:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋