To further George's excellent information, having been exposed myself I've done quite a bit of research on the subject. - Microscopic fiber length seems to be a factor. There is a narrow range of fiber length that results in health problems, others not so. How can you tell if your asbestos is of the dangerous length? You can't so to err on the side of safety all asbestos is considered dangerous.
- Of the friends from my boatbuilding days that have passed from Mesothelioma, smoking was a common and perhaps aggravating factor.
- There is a gestation period from exposure to the onset of symptoms, around 20 years. Once symptomatic, it progresses rapidly. One friend fought it for a couple of years, another was gone in 6 months.
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Neil
1977 Catalina 30
San Pedro, California
prior boats 1987 Westsail 32, 1970 Catalina 22
Had my hands in a few others
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