Assertion: asbestos's material | /r/HasProperty | damaged
Facets:
value: than
type: DEGREE
value: slightly
type: DEGREE
value: so severely
type: MANNER
value: significantly
type: DEGREE
value: particularly
type: DEGREE
value: extensively
type: DEGREE
value: during fires
type: TEMPORAL
value: severely
type: DEGREE
Source sentences:
text: Removal of these materials is not usually necessary unless the material is severely damaged or will be disturbed by a building demolition or renovation project.
text: If asbestos-containing material is more than slightly damaged or if you are going to make changes in your home that might disturb it, repair or removal by a trained and accredited asbestos professional is needed.
text: Asbestos-containing materials that aren’t damaged or disturbed are not likely to pose a health risk.
text: If these materials are disturbed or damaged in any way—such as when renovating or demolishing a building—asbestos fibers can be released into the air and breathed in.
text: Only material that is damaged or will be disturbed should be sampled.
text: Also, removal may be called for if asbestos-containing material is damaged extensively and cannot be otherwise repaired.
text: Asbestos is only dangerous when materials are damaged or old and considered “friable” (meaning materials could be crumbled by hand).
text: It's when materials containing asbestos are damaged that there's a danger of asbestos fibers being released into the air and inhaled.
text: For example, firefighters may be exposed to asbestos fibers when asbestos-containing materials are damaged during fires.
text: Only material that is damaged or will be disturbed should be sampled.
text: If asbestos-containing materials are damaged, disturbed, or deteriorate over time, there is a health risk because the microscopic fibers can be inhaled into the lungs.
text: Only material that is damaged or will be disturbed should be sampled.
text: Only material that is damaged or will be disturbed should be sampled.
text: However, hazards are presented when materials are damaged or crumbled, old homes are remodeled, renovated or demolishes and asbestos fibers are released into the air.
text: Instead of removal, an effective in-place management program minimizes any fiber releases, particularly when the materials are not significantly damaged and are not likely to be disturbed.
text: EPA continued: Other floor tile removal methods are available that do not result in the material being so severely damaged.
text: When asbestos-containing material is disturbed or damaged it releases tiny fibers into the air that are too small to be filtered by a dust mask.
text: But if material containing asbestos is damaged, it can release a fine dust that contains asbestos fibres.
text: When asbestos-containing materials deteriorate or are damaged, asbestos fibers are released into the air.
text: If asbestos-containing materials are damaged, disturbed, or deteriorate over time, there is a health risk because the microscopic fibers can be inhaled into the lungs.
text: Only material that is damaged or will be disturbed should be sampled.
text: Before performing any type of renovation or demolition work, it’s important to hire a professional to take samples of materials that may be damaged or broken while the work is being done.
text: A professional is needed to remove or repair asbestos-containing materials that are damaged or will be disturbed during a home improvement project.
text: If materials are soft or crumbly or otherwise damaged, sealing is not appropriate.
text: It is important to keep in mind that exposure can occur anytime asbestos-containing materials are damaged or disturbed.
text: If the material is damaged or worn, a professional may suggest either asbestos abatement or encapsulating the product with a coating meant to prevent fibers from becoming airborne.
text: However, if the material is damaged or disturbed it may release fibres into the air which may be dangerous to your health if inhaled.
text: If a material is damaged and you suspect it may contain asbestos, limit access to the area.
text: The University's policy is management in-place, meaning asbestos is only handled or removed when necessary, before renovations, demolitions, when the material could be disturbed or is damaged.
text: If materials are soft or crumbly or otherwise damaged, sealing is not appropriate.
text: Asbestos is made up of microscopic bundles of fibers that may become airborne when asbestos- containing materials are damaged or disturbed.
text: If the asbestos-containing material is more than slightly damaged or could be disturbed, there are two types of actions that can be taken by trained and accredited asbestos professionals: repair and removal.