What Is Asbestos

This chapter defines asbestos, describes its effects on health, and indicates where it can be found. It also describes what property owners should do if they find asbestos, where it can be tested, and how to manage asbestos problems. In addition, this chapter provides a list of dos and don'ts for homeowners and identifies what professionals can do to manage the problem. Finally, this chapter provides sources of regulations regarding the handling of asbestos.