Mesothelioma and Asbestos

Asbestos removal began at Elizabeth City State University (ESCU) in North Carolina in February. Uncluttered Air Environmental was hired as the contractor for the job. The asbestos removal is expected to be finished at the G.R. Little Theatre as well as two wings of the G.R. Little Library by mid-April. The project was undertaken to make likely the installation of energy-saving equipment, including recent lighting fixtures as well as a recent HVAC unit.

For much of the final century, asbestos was commonly used in building materials because of its usefulness in fireproofing as well as insulation. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), asbestos fibers can become airborne when asbestos-containing materials are damaged or disturbed by demolition, repairs, or remodeling projects. Inhaling asbestos fibers can result in humorless health examination problems similar lung cancer as well as mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer.

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