Asbestos

asbestos

Asbestos is used in heating insulation, pipe wrap, floor tiles, slate siding, slate shingles, and ceiling tiles. Asbestos can be harmful when it is damaged and fibers enter the air. Breathing air that contains asbestos fibers over several years can increase your risk of lung cancer.

Tips on Asbestos:

  • If you think you may have asbestos in your home, contact a certified asbestos inspector to find out what actions are needed.
  • Don’t try to remove asbestos by yourself. Only trained professionals should do this work.
  • Call the Wisconsin Occupational Health Asbestos/Lead Training and Certification Unit at (608) 261-6876 for more information.
  • If asbestos is present and in good condition, it may be best to manage it without removal.

Regulations are in place to monitor the removal of asbestos.  If you think you have asbestos material and are looking to remove it from its current location, please follow the links listed below for the correct information.