Exporting an Epidemic: The Asbestos Industry Goes Global

[Brunochavesj]

Very good video, congratulations to ICIJ

[1rootle]

@Brunochavesj

I would like to know if the asbestos in the roof pose any hazard to human, if so how?

[Brunochavesj]

@1rootle It does, I so a video explanning why it is a threat. If this roof were to be reformed or altered, any hit that could form dust from this material could be inhalled by people/workers near, making this exposure a very dangerous one. I know that in the USA asbestos was widely used in constructions, but not anymore due to its risks.

I know this because my father is an architect...Although, I'm not a specialist, I'm pretty certain on what I'm asserting due to research

[Brunochavesj]

@1rootle When asbestos dust is inhaled, its micro fibers are sharp and cut and many times attach themselves to the lungs. While attached to the lungs the wound is a difficult one to heal and in a very long time this can form cause permanent damage to them.

Check it out:

[1rootle]

@Brunochavesj

yea I understand when cutting or worked/alter the roof could spill the fiber but how could root that stood idle could do harm or rather the mechanic that could make the asbestos fiber break break free from the surface of the roof.