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?