Asbestos Consultation Desk

Asbestos is a natural mineral fiber also known as chrysotile. It is primarily used as a construction material, with forms including sprayed asbestos and asbestos molded boards.
What you need to be cautious about indoors is the sprayed asbestos on walls and ceilings. Sprayed asbestos can easily become airborne during demolition or as it deteriorates over time.
Asbestos molded boards are fixed with materials like cement, so unless they are cut or disturbed, the likelihood of fibers becoming airborne is low, and there is no concern for health hazards.
Asbestos materials themselves are not toxic, but inhaling asbestos fibers that become airborne during building demolition or renovation is considered a health risk.
The consultation desk for asbestos-related inquiries is as follows.

General Environmental Matters

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City Hall Living Environment Division Environmental Conservation Section
Note: Prior Notification is required for the demolition or renovation of buildings containing asbestos. For more details, please contact the Living Environment Division.

Health Impact Information

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Minami-Tama Health Center Phone 042-371-7661

For detailed information about asbestos, please visit the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare website or the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Environment website.

• Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Asbestos Information Website(External Link)
• Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Environment Asbestos Information Website(External Link)