Asbestos Problem

[philjohn]

you can get a asbestos mask from a lot of hardware retailers, (they are the ones with a blue circle on the cartridge)

you'll also want to wear disposable overalls though as any fibers trapped on your clothing will be released when you take your clothes off inside the house.

 

[johnerz]

You made the right decision, its not worth the risk (unless you are over 55 then you don't have the time left to be worried about it)

 

[Paradiso]

yeah dont take any chances, but you wont know about the affects for about 20-40 years anyway, although I believe you can be tested if you suspect you inhaled some (biopsy?). My dad died from Asbestos (mesothelioma) dust inhalation 2 years ago, the investigation led to inhalation from about 40 years previous. He's never worked with it but his dad used to come home from the dockyards covered in it and shook his overalls off at home, in those days they knew nothing about the problems it caused. Believe me its an horrific way to die and to watch someone die.