Exposure to asbestos can increase the risk of developing:
- Lung cancer.
- Asbestosis, which causes permanent lung damage.
- Mesothelioma, a rare cancer of the chest and stomach lining.
- Cancer of the gastrointestinal tract, kidney and throat (larynx or oropharynx).
- Scarring of the lung lining.
Who is the duty holder asbestos?
Who has the duty? The dutyholder is the owner of the non-domestic premises or the person or organisation that has clear responsibility for the maintenance or repair of non-domestic premises, for example through an explicit agreement such as a tenancy agreement or contract.
Is asbestosis curable?
There’s no cure for asbestosis once it has developed, as it’s not possible to reverse the damage to the lungs. But some treatments can help, such as: pulmonary rehabilitation – a programme of exercises and education to help manage your symptoms.
