Asbestos

Hi guys I hope you can help. I was doing some work on a building that involved drilling 40 or more holes in a soffit. The soffit was blue and shiny and brittle, when I tapped it I thought it looked and sounded like slate. After I finished drilling and mostly being under the fall of dust I noticed a piece the size of my hand had broken off. I picked the piece of blue soffit up and turned it over and saw it was only painted blue on the one side and the backside and inside of it looks very much like asbestos, in fact I am quite certain it likely is asbestos. I'm positive I inhaled a lot over a couple of hours period. Should I be really worried. 

  • Hi Rob1985,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat.

    It is unlikely that this will have had an impact as usually the risks are there for people who have had exposure over a much longer time.

    However if you're still worried and would like to speak to someone about this, our nurses may be able to offer further advice. You can reach them on 0808 800 4040 - Monday-Friday, 9-5.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator