Asbestos worry

[[ ]]Hello I’m wondering if someone can help me I’m worried about a few broken ceiling tiles think at my work which was river island clothing. I’m wondering if someone can help me identify if they are asbestos and am I in danger I only worked there breifly as I have another job in the total week I went in this room twice to get bags out of a cage that is in the upstairs disabled toilet and these were there propped up the side. Can anyone help thanks 

  • Hello Dingle197

    If you are unsure if you were exposed to asbestos it may be advisable to contact your local council and speak to an asbestos officer who should be able to advise you further. 

    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 unlikley to have any long-term ill health effects. 

    It's important to remember that most epople 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. 

    Hope this helps, 
     

    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator

  • Ok thank you for getting back to me. Yes it was very very minimal as I only worked there for a week going in there twice and a third in that time to take a picture briefly. Puts my mind at ease thank you