Ever exposed to asbestos?

[VaultedTreehouse]

They are doing construction at my school and the air quality has been horrible. I've gone from never having a breathing problem in my life, to constantly wheezing. I'm pretty freaked out about it.

 

[TTinCO]

See a doctor.....it's bad shit & you don't want it in your lungs. If you're worried, it's worth checking.

 

[Dante]

yikes man..go have it checked out

 

[Revere14]

I think there is only one strain of asbestos that is harmful. You're probably fine.

Revere14

 

[soccerbob]

Sue the school district. They'll settle out of court and you'll have an instant bankroll. We can have Oldfriend come back and he can hustle you at least a 20% bonus. Then just bet Anthony's 50 star locks and you'll be a millionaire in no time.

 

[RobFunk]

i agree.. .were talking scalp type bankroll here

 

[ChuckSims]

U.S. laws are very stringent on abestos. Any construction would have to be sealed off and workers would be wearing masks.

 

[Angelle]

skip school until it is fixed

 

[VaultedTreehouse]

This week the shit hit the fan. I went to my doctor who put me on 2 inhalers due to construction debris/dust of unknown origin. I am the 4th teacher out of 5 in this portion of the building who have needed inhalers and never had asmtha in the past. It's kind of scary. I have filed for workman's comp and taught in the auditorium the past 2 days. I don't really know what to do at this point. Legal action is very possible in a situation like this.

 

[volhound]

sue everybody

 

[volhound]

i hope you get healthy soon

 

[TIGER]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> sue everybody
i hope you get healthy soon <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
SO you can sue everybody!!!!

 

[XTC242]

Before ending up as a bookie I worked as an industrial hygienist, basically overseeing the type of project they are doing at your school, making sure the workers followed all government protocols. I would not sweet the asbestos too much. What you’re probably being exposed to is airborne dust and or mold spores. With asbestos you’re not going to have the type of problems you’re experiencing this soon. If I were you I would contact an independent environmental lab and have them run airborne asbestos mold/fungi tests. These should not cost you more then $200 and if positive, will provide you conclusive proof for your legal action.
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/asbestos/asbestos_effects.html

 

[VaultedTreehouse]

XTC,
Thanks and I realized that when I spoke to my doctors. Still, I really hope that whatever my reaction has been to the construction dust and mold won't be long term.