Mesothelioma-causing asbestos removed from Nat’l’ Guard armory
Jackson, Missouri – January 24, 2010
In Jackson, Missouri, a $500,000 armory renovation is wrapping up. Removal of asbestos was a key component of this project, with small amounts of the carcinogenic material being removed from beneath floor tiles in the training room.
The removal of this material reduces the risk of servicemen and women being exposed to airborne asbestos particles, which can be lethal if accidentally inhaled or ingested. Asbestos exposure can lead to mesothelioma later in life. This incurable cancer takes decades to develop, but can kill within months of being diagnosed. Most often, the cancer affects the lungs, although the heart and abdominal cavity can also be affected.
The Missouri National Guard’s Jackson armory project will wrap up by the end of the month. Improvements go beyond asbestos removal, and include an improved kitchen, new offices, and updates to both the heating and air conditioning. “In general terms, the impact during the time the project is going on is significant,” said Bruce Domazlicky, director of Southeast Missouri State University’s Center for Economic Research. “It’s especially good news now, since construction of new homes has fallen off. Projects like this one can be really beneficial.”
“We’re really going to be pleased with this when it’s done,” added Sgt. 1st Class Byron Wilkerson. “It really needed upgrading. It’s going to have a more modern look, which is good for the Guard Soldiers who work and drill here. But it also leaves a good impression with the public — whether it’s a potential recruit stopping by to check us out or just the general public.”
[Via-Mesothelioma.com]
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