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Updated date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 19:43

Can a one time exposure to asbestos be harmful?

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No amount of asbestos exposure is considered safe, and people should always take precaution to avoid inhaling toxic dust. However, most asbestos-related diseases arise only after many years of regular exposure. An extremely intense short-term exposure also heightens the risk of disease later in life.

Is asbestos removal covered by insurance?

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Asbestos is usually not covered under homeowners insurance, even if you have HO-3/open perils coverage, because almost all home insurance policies have an exclusion for pollution. ... Covering asbestos removal would likely require insurance companies to substantially increase homeowners insurance rates.

Is it better to remove asbestos or leave it?

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Generally, asbestos-containing material that is in good condition and will not be disturbed (by remodeling, for example) will not release asbestos fibers. Asbestos-containing materials may release fibers when they are disturbed, damaged, removed improperly, repaired, cut, torn, sanded, sawed, drilled or scraped.

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