Cancer-causing asbestos exposure can be anywhere — even NBC News
Illness caused by asbestos has long been linked to jobs in construction, refineries and shipyards. But if ever you thought mesothelioma or asbestos cancer was confined to such work, think again. Even journalists who toil for NBC News have been found to be at risk.
This week, the staff at NBC News’ Washington, D.C. headquarters learned their building has asbestos contamination. NBC management has moved to eliminate the contaminated elements, which include baseboards with glue that contains asbestos.
In a memo to staffers, NBC indicated this was “not the form of asbestos that usually become (sic) airborne and breathable.” It also explained imminent procedures for safely removing the questionable materials.
Reportedly, the contaminated area includes an interview room where NBC had conducted thousands of interviews over many years. That means not only NBC staffers but also visitors may have been exposed to asbestos there.
The lesson here is that no area can be considered safe from asbestos contamination just because it’s not an area traditionally associated with asbestos exposure. Anyone who suffers mesothelioma or other lung cancer may have been afflicted by asbestos exposure.
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