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Asbestos Exposure

What should a person do if they believe they have been exposed to asbestos?

If a person believes that he/she may have been exposed to asbestos and is concerned about his/her health as a result he/she should:

• immediately attend his/her general practitioner and request a full medical assessment including chest x-rays, lung function testing, referral to an expert respiratory specialist if required
• retain and place in safe keeping, relevant documents including:
• employment records
• taxation group certificates
• letters of commendation or service
• invoices and receipts
• brochures or product information documentation
• photographs depicting the asbestos product used or handled by him/her
• seek specialist legal advice.