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Naturally Occurring Asbestos in California
English [PDF – 247 KB]| Español [PDF – 172 KB]
Asbestos and Health: Frequently Asked Questions
English [PDF – 136 KB] | Español [PDF – 247 KB]
This fact sheet covers
- Asbestos — general information
- Asbestos exposure
- Health effects of asbestos exposure
- Tests to diagnose asbestos-related disease
- Treatment of asbestos-related disease
- Reducing your exposure to asbestos
- How to get more information
Limiting Environmental Exposure to Asbestos in Areas with Naturally Occurring Asbestos
English [PDF – 121 KB] | Español [PDF – 189 KB]
This fact sheet answers the following questions:
- What is asbestos?
- How could asbestos exposure make you sick?
- What can you do to reduce your exposure to asbestos?
- Where can you get more information?
Limiting Naturally Occurring Asbestos Exposure in Workers
English [PDF – 98 KB]
This fact sheet answers the following questions
- How can you find out if a problem exists in your work area?
- How can you be exposed to asbestos?
- What can you do to reduce potential asbestos exposure?
- How can asbestos make you sick?
- Where can you get more information?
- Page last reviewed: July 17, 2015
- Page last updated: August 12, 2010
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