Yes
it is. However,
the concern is
being
continually
reduced due to
ongoing
mitigation.
Asbestos
poisoning
became an issue
in the 1960s
when workers in
some industries
developed
cancer from
asbestos in the
air they were
breathing. As a
result,
production of
asbestos was
banned in 1973,
as was its
installation
after 1978.
Asbestos
Containing
Material (ACM)
can still be
found in homes,
mostly in
attics and
walls. Building
materials,
appliances and
systems such as
ovens, ranges,
dishwashers,
floor and
ceiling tiles,
boilers,
furnaces, etc.
made between
approximately
1910 to1970
often contain
asbestos.
The
main concern
with ACM is its
condition. If
its fibers can
become
airborne, it
should be
mitigated.
Mitigation
involves either
removal or
encapsulation.
Removal is
usually
preferred and
its cost is not
much more.
The
type and
presence of ACM
can only be
determined by
analysis under
a microscope. A
professional
tester or
mitigator can
assess your
situation.
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