Since September 2008, when the work construction at the department of communication center started, workers from the police department are sacred by the possible exposure to asbestos, as a result of materials containing asbestos disturbated, when working.
They are now aware and concerned about the risk of developing asbestos mesothelioma cancer, which is a type of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.
Taking contact with asbestos materials and products they expose their health and lives to malignant mesothelioma cancer.
Asbestos is a natural mineral, with good proprieties (fire and corrosion resistance, strength and durability) mainly used in constructions, for different elements like: shingles, concrete, fireproofing, vinyl floor tiles and more.
Asbestos is a natural mineral very useful but very dangerous if disturbed or damaged. The work construction at the police department in Fresno, California, was stopped because continuing could be devastating for workers health. They have sealed the work area and they are waiting for an environmental inspection of the communication center site to see the possible danger, to check how much asbestos contamination has extended.
Like we said asbestos exposure can be fatal. When disturbed, asbestos fibers are released from the material and inhalation or swallowing these asbestos fibers can cause asbestosis and malignant mesothelioma cancer. Asbestos fibers are extremely toxic and they first affect the lung and after it continue with all internal organs of the body.
It is for sure that workers have been exposed to asbestos, so they were advised to seek medical attention, to do the routine exams, even do they do not manifest asbestos & mesothelioma symptoms right away the exposure. Mesothelioma is manifesting slow and in the first stage it can take 10 up to 40 years to show principal symptoms.
Legal issues are vital in this process. Only an asbestos contractor or somebody certified in asbestos removal can do the asbestos abatements. Specialized personnel and California lawyer will be contacted to end this situation properly so the construction can be ended in short time.