What You Should Know

Naturally Occurring Asbestos in California

English Cdc-pdf[PDF – 247 KB]| Español Cdc-pdf[PDF – 171 KB]

Asbestos and Health: Frequently Asked Questions

English Cdc-pdf[PDF – 141 KB] | Español [PDF – 291 KB]
This fact sheet covers

  • Asbestos — general information
  • Asbestos exposure
  • Health effects of asbestos exposure
  • Tests to diagnose asbestos-related disease
  • Treatment of asbestos-related disease
  • Reducing your exposure to asbestos
  • How to get more information

Limiting Environmental Exposure to Asbestos in Areas with Naturally Occurring Asbestos

English Cdc-pdf[PDF – 120 KB] | Español Cdc-pdf[PDF – 228 KB]
This fact sheet answers the following questions:

  • What is asbestos?
  • How could asbestos exposure make you sick?
  • What can you do to reduce your exposure to asbestos?
  • Where can you get more information?

Limiting Naturally Occurring Asbestos Exposure in Workers

English Cdc-pdf[PDF – 167 KB]
This fact sheet answers the following questions

  • How can you find out if a problem exists in your work area?
  • How can you be exposed to asbestos?
  • What can you do to reduce potential asbestos exposure?
  • How can asbestos make you sick?
  • Where can you get more information?
Page last reviewed: July 17, 2015 (archived document)