How dangerous is 3% asbestos in vinyl flooring?

Aug 22, 2004 21 Replies

Sometimes the truth is not in the middle. That shows that those with money can buy, or postpone, justice.

One has to make the difference on whether thar risk is accepted knowingly, or whether is imposed without our consent. An example of the first would be if one were to take up rock climbing; on of the second would be car manufacturers that sold cars (or trucks) with a known safety defect, but without disclosing it to the buyers.

Do you expect that drugs will be tested for safety? Or you accept the risk that the next time you need to take a medication you might die? Do you expect your food be safe? Geo

Thanks for all your answers. As I said, the contractor already began removal of the vinyl floor when i arrived there. It was so old that it could not be taken out in chunks, it was chipped away in small 2"x2" pieces. Afterward, he vacuumed the debris! What an idiot!! All that does is spread the asbestos fibers even more because the fibers go right thru the bag! Now i have to damp mop the entire place in order to remove and possible asbestos. Remember it is only 3% asbestos from a vinyl floor so it cant be that harmful.

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