Protect yourself from exposure to asbestos.
Prior to the 1980s builders commonly installed asbestos tiles in dropped ceilings in both homes and businesses. Asbestos is naturally fireproof and as a good insulator against heat and cold. It was often in many types of building materials and fixtures. Unfortunately, exposure to asbestos is an extreme health hazard and it has been linked to serious lung diseases such as asbestosis and mesothelioma.
Instructions
1. Cut lengths of plastic sheeting to the width of all entrances to the room that contains the asbestos ceiling tiles. Tape the sheeting up so that you will contain any loose asbestos fibers in the room.
2. Seal the ends of your sleeves and pant cuffs with the tape. Put on protective masks, gloves and goggles.
3. Open the garbage bags and place them near where you will be working. Wet the tiles in the area where you are working to prevent asbestos fibers floating into the air. Drop each tile into the garbage bag as you remove it.
4. Seal the garbage bag after you have removed all asbestos tiles and contact local authorities regarding the disposal of the tiles.
5. Remove clothing and shoes and wash them thoroughly or dispose of them. Avoid walking through your home in the clothing and shoes you were wearing.
6. Replace the asbestos with a wood plank, stucco or plaster ceiling. Some homeowners opt to cover asbestos tiles with sheetrock.
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