We have put the garage attic down. the builders came and put it just down without thinking the dust we may breeth. Husband says i'm panicing, because it will stay outside there for days and nights until is taken away. Should I worry that people will go and come around it, including myself - the fact that asbestos attic is on the floor, open with no cover? Should I go and drive the other builders crazy because they did not cover it? Or am i worrying too much...?
2007-03-27 07:07:05 · 11 answers · asked by Spark S 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Worrying way too much. Asbestos diseases come with years and years of breathing the dust.
2007-03-27 07:10:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would certainly be contacting the Labour and Health Departments.
Many years ago I worked in a railway workshop, that had to be vacuumed down from top to bottom
There were very strict guidelines for those of us working on the job, and the disposal of the vacuumed waste
2007-03-27 07:50:12 · answer #2 · answered by Murray H 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you or your husband should call OSHA, they know more about this. And if they builders didn't do their jobs correctly with dealing with hazardous material, they can be in big trouble with OSHA and they can be fined big time. My husband and I know someone who works for OSHA and he has told us many stories that were not good. He is one of the investigators and does a good job too.
So do yourself, family, and your neighborhood a favor, call OSHA in the government pages as soon as possible.
2007-03-27 07:18:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you are SURE it is asbestos, you should have had an environmental firm take it out... If you THINK it is asbestos, you should have talked to the contractor before hiring them..
2007-03-27 07:11:41 · answer #4 · answered by Its me!!! :) 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
asbestos is only dangerous if it is friable (airborne). Keep it wetted down with the garden hose. Keep it wet then put it in black plastic bags. Call EPA for help.
2007-03-27 07:13:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Call your town or city to find out what their regulations are. It could be illegal to leave hazardous materials outside like that.
2007-03-27 07:11:32 · answer #6 · answered by Violet Pearl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If its outside then keep it wet .Hose it down or something but make sure you have a mask on and make your hubby that thinks that its not dangerous do it.
2007-03-27 07:17:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are right to be concerned. Every city has a building permit department. Call them right away with your questions.
2007-03-27 07:14:10 · answer #8 · answered by Wise Advice 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
worrying just a little too much. If they didn't cover it, it should be fine
2007-03-27 07:12:02 · answer #9 · answered by Babe 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if it has asbestos, then they should have covered it. You are not wrong.
2007-03-27 07:10:35 · answer #10 · answered by lilmama 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋