Hello C2022Green, 

If you are worried about having been exposed to asbestos, I think it is advisable to contact your local council and speak to an asbestos officer who should be able to advise you further and reassure you. Talk to your GP too and explain what you have done taking up the floor tiles which contained asbestos without PPE and your doctor will be able to tell you more about whether they think there were any risks involved in doing this. 

According to the Health and Safety Executive, short term exposure to asbestos will most likely have led to minimal exposure to fibres, and is very unlikely to have any long-term ill health effects. You can read more about this by clicking here. 

It's important to remember that most people have been exposed to low levels of asbestos, as it can be found in soil and air and yet few people become ill from it.

I hope this helps!

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator 

Hi luice, 

thank you for reply . I have been in contact with numerous asbestos experts and they have said the same thing that minimal low exposure isn't likely to cause any harm. However, I am an anxious person so it is still playing in my mind constantly. I hope in time this feeling will subside. 
 

kind regards 

That's reassuring that all these asbestos experts have said that minimal exposure isn't likely to cause any harm. I completely understand though that being anxious you can't stop thinking about it. Perhaps talking to your GP about it when you next have an appointment for example or just over the phone will give you complete peace of mind? Your doctor will be able to explain things from a purely medical point of view which may give you the reassurance you need at the moment. 

Lucie