p>Major building improvements have occurred at Redding Elementary School in Redding, Connecticut. Crews have worked both inside and outside of the elementary school.

One of the major projects occurring at the elementary school this summer is asbestos abatement. The school’s flooring is being replaced, which contains asbestos. The asbestos is in the glue holding the tiles to the floor, which will be removed from the cafeteria, computer lab, enrichment room, main hallways, main office, exercise room and staff lounge.

Asbestos was also discovered beneath the ramps leading to several of the school’s classrooms, reports The Redding Pilot. All the asbestos will be removed by the end of summer, and by the start of the school year.

Asbestos is a highly toxic material, found in many older buildings. When the material isn’t encapsulated, and is disturbed, the particles can easily become airborne–posing a serious health risk to those exposed. Such exposure has been known to cause several diseases, including mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a rare asbestos cancer, known to form from the mesothelium.

Although the disease lacks a care, clinics suggest patients undergo mesothelioma treatmentin order to improve their deteriorating condition. Such treatment most often involves chemotherapy and radiation.

Five bathrooms in the elementary school’s oldest section will be upgraded. The brick exterior of the building will also be repainted.

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