Asbestos is in the process of being removed at the Dobbs Ferry High School in Dobbs Ferry, New York. The school district is spending approximately $23,000 to remove the dangerous substance in the high school’s auditorium. The removal is necessary due to the fact that asbestos-containing materials located in the auditorium have recently become damaged.

Asbestos was used in a wide range of building materials during the early to mid twentieth century before its dangerous nature was realized. During the 1970’s use of the substance began to become regulated upon the creation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Damaged asbestos may cause fibers to be released into the air which could result in exposure to the harmful substance. Asbestos exposure has been known to lead to the development of a number of asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer. Because these diseases typically have a significantly long latency period treatment options for the diagnosed are very limited.

The asbestos at the Dobbs Ferry High School was discovered during the annual inspection which was conducted last month. Throughout the rest of winter recess the materials will be removed by Asbestos Corp. of America.

According to school officials the project should be completed by Tuesday December 30th in plenty of time for the student’s return to classes next week. No faculty or students were reported to have been exposed to asbestos.

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