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Asbestos Awareness

Asbestos was once (0) CONSIDERED a miracle material. It was cheap, strong and resistant to heat, so it was widely used in buildings, ships and even household products. For decades, many people had no (1) .......... that breathing in asbestos fibres could be extremely harmful. The problem is that the fibres are so tiny that they can (2) .......... deep into the lungs. Over time, this may lead to serious illnesses, which often do not (3) .......... up until many years after exposure. Because of this delay, some workers only discovered the risk long after they had (4) .......... jobs. Today, asbestos is banned or strictly controlled in many countries, but it can still be found in older properties. If you are planning to renovate, it is essential to (5) .......... out whether asbestos is present before you start. The safest approach is to (6) .......... on trained professionals, rather than trying to remove it yourself. In short, asbestos is not something to panic about, but it is something to take (7) .......... . A careful inspection and the right advice can (8) .......... a great deal of trouble later on.