Dangers Of Asbestos In Buildings

I just wanted to share a little info about the dangers of knocking old plaster off walls where asbestos is present; I encountered this on a recent project. Asbestos-related diseases kill more people than any other single work-related cause. All types of asbestos can be dangerous if disturbed. The danger arises when asbestos fibres become airborne. They form a very fine dust. Breathing asbestos dust can cause serious damage to the lungs and cause cancer.
If asbestos is present on any project it must be safely removed by a licensed contractor.