When Is Asbestos Harmful
Dangers of asbsetos under a vegetable patch?
The wonderful previous owner of our house seems to have disposed of several sheets of absestos in parts of the garden. While we’d disposed of great swathes of it at the local tip, there’s still chunks of it under the ground. We’ve planted up this area with flowers and foliage, but I’m desperate for an area for a big rhubarb, but am not sure if asbestos will be absorbed into the stalks and/or is harmful if eaten rather than breathed in.
Obviously I’m not going to risk it if there’s ANY doubt, but can’t find anything relevant when Googling.
Any definite information gratefully received
I have an asbestos roof on a garden shed that I want to demolish, so I’ve been looking into this recently. As far as I can determine, harm is only caused by asbestos if you are repeatedly subjected to inhaling it.
A garden landscaper friend of mine suggested burying it under my new patio.
I think you would probably be ok, but I can understand why you would be worried. I don’t think you will find anyone that will catagorically say it is safe, but I would expect that it probably is, considering you wont be inhaling it.
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April 27th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
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May 9th, 2010 at 4:04 am
It is a cancer that shows up usually in the lining of the lungs and adjacent tissues {mesothelium}; the main culprit is previous, prolonged or repeated exposure to asbestos. Just type the word "mesothelioma" in your search engine of choice; it’s quick, it’s easy and anyone who knows how to read, write and use a search engine can do it.
May 15th, 2010 at 2:05 am
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