ASBESTOS....should my hubby knock down shed full of asbestos??

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Mark M	I am not sure where you are from but in Australia and The UK it is illegal to knock down and dispose of structures known to contain asbestos. You will need to employ a company specialised in the safe removal of the shed. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

tahunajcw	Sure, go ahead and let him do it! Just make sure your life insurance is paid up! In a few years you'll get to pick out a new husband and you and he can travel on all the insurance money you'll be getting! Or, you could just call a professional asbestos removal company if you want to keep the current husband. Good Luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Pinky Lee	Don't do it. One March 9, 2005 my Dad died of Asbestosis. He was exposed to it during his employment. Once it is in your lungs you do not get rid of it. I cant even begin to tell you how horrible it is to watch someone you love not able to breath even while on a respirator. And if you think that its just a small amount of exposure, dont be fooled. THIS STUFF KILLS!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Dr Frank	No way! it is important that this is done by one of the firms that specialise in asbestos removal. They will have the appropriate protective clothing. There are plenty to be found in the Yellow Pages. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Just me!	No he should not even get near asbestos unless he has the proper predictive garments to cover his body and with breathing, it get into the lungs and cause cancer and other problems. Click on the link below and read all the problems it causes. http://www.webmd.com/search/search_results/default.aspx?query=asbestos&x=41&y=10 here are some from that link... Search Results: We found 31 results for asbestos [Definition] Environmental Illness - Toxins in Our Environment Indoor air pollutionIndoor air pollution can affect you at home, work, or even places you visit. It is a common source of...cleaner that uses less toxic chemicals. Asbestos Asbestos is an insulating... WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise Asbestos Linked to Throat Cancer A government expert panel on Tuesday added cancer of the larynx to the list of ailments directly linked to asbestos exposure but... WebMD Health News Blood Test May Spot Asbestos-Linked Cancer A blood test could help screen for pleural mesothelioma, an asbestos-related cancer, a new study shows. WebMD Medical News Environmental Illness - Toxins in Our Environment Indoor air pollutionIndoor air pollution can affect you at home, work, or even places you visit. It is a common source of...cleaner that uses less toxic chemicals. Asbestos Asbestos is an insulating... WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise Lung Cancer Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both women and men in the United States and... WebMD Medical Reference from eMedicineHealth Mesothelioma: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI PDQ] - General Information About Malignant Mesothelioma Malignant mesothelioma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lining of the chest or abdomen.Malignant...of the pleura. Being exposed to asbestos can affect the risk of developing... WebMD Public Information from the National Cancer Institute Lung cancer: Prevention - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ] - Evidence of Benefit Smoking CessationThe most important risk factor for lung cancer (as well as for many other cancers) is tobacco use.[1, 2, 3]...13] These carcinogens include asbestos, radon, tar and soot (source of... WebMD Public Information from the National Cancer Institute Unusual cancers of childhood: Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ] - Thoracic Cancers Thoracic cancers include breast cancer, bronchial adenomas, bronchial carcinoid tumors, pleuropulmonary blastoma, esophageal...been associated with exposure to asbestos, which was used as building... WebMD Public Information from the National Cancer Institute Mesothelioma Important It is possible that the main title of the report Mesothelioma is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms...result from exposure to asbestos. Symptoms of mesothelioma... WebMD Medical Reference from the National Organization of Rare Disorders Environmental Illness - Overview What is an environmental illness?Chemicals, fumes, pollution, allergens, and other health hazards are common in our environment,...to cause lung cancer. Exposure to asbestos, a common insulating... WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise Chest X-ray A chest X - ray is a picture of the chest that shows your heart, lungs, airway, blood vessels, and lymph nodes. A chest X - ray...such as people who work with asbestos, may need regular... WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise Hope this help! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

im an er	AS LONG AS HE WEARS PROTECTIVE COVERALLS N GLOVES N FACEMARK AND CONTACTS A COMPANY THAT DISPOSES IT UNDER LICIENCE HE BE OK,LOCAL WASTE SITES DO NOT TAKE ASBESTOS. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

pinkkitten	What do you think!!!! contact your local council and they will tell you who to contact........ Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Foxy Chick	I think the only fire his brother will be seeing is at the crematorium (not the bar b q). As if you ask someone to do that. Is he too tight to pay for a professional? Does his life mean that little? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lou	its illegal to do it yourself as you have to have registered professionals to do it and dispose of it correctly,tell them this as it is very dangerous not just for them but others around the area also,hope this is of help to you Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

flippant	no he mustn't you must use a specialist company that deal with asbestos, and take it away safely Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mummy B	No definitley not. Asbestos is now illegal and to have it removed you have to , by law, get professionals to do it because it has to be disposed of in a ceratin way. Call in the professionals. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

LISA H	Because of the serious health risk it would be best to pay for a professional team to do the job and for them to take it away and disposing of it. Make sure that they are a reputable company that doen't fly tip though. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

babyblues_752001	Nope - call in the experts. They are fully trained to treat and dispose of it....don't touch the stuff...nasty... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Emily Hobhouse	NO. My son is a trained asbestos removal person and he has to wear special fitted face masks, etc etc. Teh danger comes from the fibres from the asbestos as it is broken up - you can live with it in its finished state with no harm, but when the fibres are broken, they enter your lungs. Call in the professionals. You'll need a surveyor. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

trevathecleva	I am sure you know that absestos can cause cancer (carcenogen/mesothelioma {spelling srry}). So if he doesn't value his life or lungs than sure. That is a very dangerous job! there are teams of people that remove asbestos professionally. It can be very expensive. So do you like your husband??? trev- Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mevlana	you need to have the proper gear and knowledge to do this without risking lung problems down the way years later...special cover clothes and a specific air mask filter made for that Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Peachy Girl	He should get a professional in to remove it most importantly because of both their health but mainly because asbestos is so dangerous that if they are caught just throwing it away they will most definitely be fined but could also be charged for endangering other people lives Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Tom S	jesus no. its really dangerous without breathing apparatus and a full protective suit. I think it is also illegal to do it without professional help in most places. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

eagledreams	Absolutely not.......report to the authorities and they should have asystem in place to come and deal with it for you......the people doing the job would have special protective clothing etc.......don't let him do it Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lolly	Do not touch this shed. Call the council and they will send some one around to access the health implications. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

MAdFool	No - brother shouldn't be a cheapskate - get someone who knows what they're doing. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

xhehehexx	You need a professional to do that its highly dangerous it can kill plus it needs to get disposed of properly Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

tootytoon	no dont get a pro in well dangorous Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jack S	Are you kidding? Neither of them should do it. That stuff is extremely dangerous. His brother needs to call in a professional team that knows how to safely dispose of the place. I don't care how well protected your husband thinks he is, he isn't trained in asbestos removal procedure. If I were you, I'd pull the "I'm your wife and I forbid you" card. Trust me, you'd be doing him a favor. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

rusty	i would go and stick his brothers hesd in the shed..never mind..that stuff..is poison to the lungs.. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

starrwoode	no he should not do it, i think they actually have to have a hasmat rated company do it or they will get charged with environmental hazzards. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

k²	It is ILLEGAL to knowingly remove and dispose of asbestos. Get specialists to do it. It's not worth the risk to your health. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Silke	I wouldn't do it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Nj	You need professionals to deal with this, it can be extremely dangerous! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kaypee	NO No No... It is illegal. You need to be registered to knock it down and you have to dispose of the asbestos at an approved site. Big fines for those that don't nver mind the health hazard to everyone in the surrounding area. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Day Sleeper	DON'T DO IT!!! That would send asbestos buy the load into the air for him to inhale. He should tell his brother to contact a contractor to remove it properly or he could be seriously risking his health. It seems to me that his brother knows better than to do something like this. I would tell him to thank his brother and yea he will do it just after his brother loads a 45mm, looks down the barrel, and pulls the trigger to see if the gun works. Brilliant! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No