I'm a bit anxious about a situation that happened when my husband was digging in our backyard. He uncovered an asbestos cement sheet and accidentally broke it into small pieces. Our 3-year-old son was outside at the time, and the windows of our house were open. I realize there's no going back, but I'm looking for information on how risky this might be for us. What level of danger should I be concerned about?
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From what I know, there are typically only a few asbestos fibers in outdoor air, so your family should be okay from that one incident. Just make sure to keep an eye on your surroundings and stay cautious.
Honestly, if it was just a one-time exposure outdoors, you and your son are likely fine. Asbestos needs prolonged exposure to really pose a risk. Just make sure your husband takes safety precautions in the future, and avoid having your kid around any construction stuff for the time being.
Asbestos isn't as dangerous with just a brief exposure outdoors. Think of it like how one bad sunburn isn't a big issue, but repeated exposure can be harmful. I'd still recommend having a testing service check your yard for safety. Better safe than sorry, right?