Asbestos Cement Sheeting.

I have worked in many lofts of domestic properties and other high level locations in buildings where dust may accumulate. In the lofts of older houses, say Victorian terraced town  houses the dust is worrying. The dust may not be asbestos but may be organic or inorganic. On many occasions I have been working in a dark loft space running cables, perhaps with just a torch or there is a narrow shaft of bright sunlight shining through a broken roof tile or slate, and when I moved the fibreglass thermal insulation, millions of tiny particles are moved into the air, and these can be clearly seen suspended in the air and illuminated in the shaft of light.  These tiny particles may be dead insect parts, glass fibre particles, dead leaves' parts, soot from old coal fire burning, particles from car brake pads/shoes, industrial pollution, or general "dust". I do not think that it is good to breath that stuff in. A dust mask is a good idea at least. When I was younger I did not use a dust mask as I found them uncomfortable and made my face sweaty, which held more dust. But now I can see the benefit.


Regarding fibreglass,there may be immediate reaction to exposure, resulting in irritation to the eyes, nose and throat, while prolonged contact with the skin can lead to dermatitis. The long-term effects of the inhalation of fibreglass dust particles include breathing difficulties, asthma and decreased lung function.


Z.

I have worked in many lofts of domestic properties and other high level locations in buildings where dust may accumulate. In the lofts of older houses, say Victorian terraced town  houses the dust is worrying. The dust may not be asbestos but may be organic or inorganic. On many occasions I have been working in a dark loft space running cables, perhaps with just a torch or there is a narrow shaft of bright sunlight shining through a broken roof tile or slate, and when I moved the fibreglass thermal insulation, millions of tiny particles are moved into the air, and these can be clearly seen suspended in the air and illuminated in the shaft of light.  These tiny particles may be dead insect parts, glass fibre particles, dead leaves' parts, soot from old coal fire burning, particles from car brake pads/shoes, industrial pollution, or general "dust". I do not think that it is good to breath that stuff in. A dust mask is a good idea at least. When I was younger I did not use a dust mask as I found them uncomfortable and made my face sweaty, which held more dust. But now I can see the benefit.


Regarding fibreglass,there may be immediate reaction to exposure, resulting in irritation to the eyes, nose and throat, while prolonged contact with the skin can lead to dermatitis. The long-term effects of the inhalation of fibreglass dust particles include breathing difficulties, asthma and decreased lung function.


Z.