Asbestos is a hazardous substance that was widely used in construction materials up until the 1980s. While asbestos is no longer used in new construction, many older buildings still contain asbestos materials that can pose serious health risks to anyone who comes into contact with them.

Asbestos fibers can become airborne when asbestos-containing materials are disturbed or damaged, and when inhaled, can cause serious health problems such as lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis. As such, it is imperative that asbestos-containing materials are properly disposed of to prevent the release of harmful fibers into the environment.