Asbestos in roof tiles at new $1.2 Billion Perth Children's Hospital

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ASBESTOS has been found in a roof panel at Perth’s new $1.2 billion children’s hospital, which will force the replacement of the entire eighth floor atrium roof and require workers to undergo testing for exposure.

The hospital is scheduled to officially open in October.

Asbestos is banned in Australia because of its links to cancer and other health risks.

WA Health Minister John Day said workers exposed to the substance called chrysotile will be tested.

http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/asbestos-found-in-new-12b-perth-childrens-hospital/news-story/2c391ab14fe220ebaeeee42b41cafa0a

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1. I suspected the tiles were imported from China before reading the article

Not surprised due to the lack of enforcing regulations there.

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2. Asbestos in tile on a roof is no threat at all

severe over-reaction here.

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3. I had an issue with asbestos once

I was trying to sell a house, and the home inspector found asbestos. So, I ended up doing a lot of research on it. First thing I learned is that the risk is a lot less for non smokers. It is the combination of fibers in the lungs, plus smoking, that creates the severe health hazard.

And being outdoors, in what I assume is a fairly stable 'tile' would certainly not be a great risk. But, it seems that they've got a zero asbestos policy.

Last few times I bought brake pads, they upsold me on 'non-metallic'...and somewhere in the conversation, I was told asbestos has basically been removed from brake pads in the US.

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4. They act like its radioactive and a danger at a distance.

Outrage before understanding. It's so trendy.