In September 1974, the building had to be closed because of asbestos particles falling from the ceiling.

(No, asbestos particles are too small to see.)

Most people who develop mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles.

Above all, don't sand the tiles or the backing, and don't scrape them off in thin layers; this might scatter asbestos particles into the air.

Landrigan addressed the issue of asbestos particles found in the air:

His proposed compromise: Equip buildings with air monitors that indicate the presence of asbestos particles - or any pollutants.

He pulled his T-shirt up over his mouth to keep from choking on the dense cloud of asbestos particles and pulverized glass.

The proposal reduces the limit value for the number of asbestos particles to which workers may be exposed.

Should I wrap the insulation with tape to prevent asbestos particles from escaping?

In May, state inspectors detected airborne asbestos particles in the deteriorating station.