Keeping Children Safe from Asbestos – Asbestos Abatement Vancouver

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Children can be exposed to asbestos through toys, makeup and even through their school if it hasn't been tested. At BC Green, our asbestos abatement Vancouver services help you identify asbestos and eliminate it safely for the health of your family. The Nature of Asbestos First and foremost, in order to develop mesothelioma, a type of lung cancer caused by asbestos, one must be exposed to asbestos on a regular basis for years. Where is Asbestos Found? Besides schools, older homes or residential strata buildings, asbestos can be found in many items ranging from old tape to Christmas decorations. In recent times, children's makeup kits were found to be contaminated with asbestos. A lot of the time (especially in low quality, cheap children's makeup kits, it can be contaminated with asbestos. If you have concerns about your child's school, the products or toys they play with or your own home being contaminated with asbestos, get in touch with us.