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Removed zonolite insulation from a attic using a shop vac without knowing it could contain asbestos. i was wearing a half face respirator. am i at high risk of developing a asbestos related disease from this one time event ?

Q: removed zonolite insulation from a attic using a shop vac without knowing it could contain asbestos. i was wearing a half face respirator. am i at high risk of developing a asbestos related disease from this one time event ?

: Not with just one time exposure when wearing a half face respirator. You are safe, enjoy the winter holidays.

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Not with just one time exposure when wearing a half face respirator. You are safe, enjoy the winter holidays.

Answered 12/28/2021

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A member asked:

Removed zonolite insulation from a attic using a shop vac without knowing it could contain asbestos. i was wearing a half face respirator. am i at high risk of developing a asbestos related disease from this one time event ?

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