Consultation desk about asbestos

Asbestos, also known as asbestos, is a natural mineral fiber. It is mainly used as a construction material, and its usage forms include sprayed asbestos and asbestos molded plates.
One thing to watch out for indoors is asbestos sprayed on walls and ceilings. Sprayed asbestos tends to scatter during dismantling and aging.
Since the asbestos molding plate is fixed with cement, etc., it is unlikely to be dispersed into the atmosphere unless it is cut, etc., and there is no concern about health problems.
Although the asbestos material itself is not toxic, it is said that inhaling asbestos fibers scattered during building demolition and renovation can cause health problems.
Consultation desk about asbestos is as follows.

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

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Minamitama Public Health Center Telephone 042-371-7661

Detailed information on asbestos can be found on the website of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare or the website of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Environment.