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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Oh and the conclusion you asked for?

"Virtually all cases of mesothelioma are linked with asbestos exposure."
https://www.uah.edu/images/administrative/facilities/oehs/asbestos_awareness_secured.pdf

That means that if there is even a single case of mesothelioma, and the asbestos was reported but not remediated, or if this was reported to the BOE or CO and they took no action; I would save those emails.[/quote]

Was there a case of mesothelioma? [/quote]

Correct.  That is what you need to examine.  I find the supposition that 60+ year old pipe wrap in a school is 'never disturbed' and 'never deteriorates' very disturbing; especially if there have been 18 cancer incidents at the one school.  That in itself would lead one to investigate the source / root cause.  Either (a) an incident of asbestos-related cancer, or (b) if the description earlier was accurate and the 60-year+ old asbestos was fryable (e.g. has dust, can be crumbled, etc.) then it would need to be removed.  The EPA guidance for non-removal applies more towards asbestos that was embedded into other materials (ex. floor tiles) or for homeowners who didn't have as much of it in their homes.  I would think pipe wrapping or ceiling tiles at a busy school are prone to more churn and deterioration than your average home.

Also, I don't think it's possible to isolate ceiling tiles at a school.  The entire ceiling, airducts, etc. would need to be sealed off, which is not possible (e.g. fire hazard, cuts off air flow, etc.).

I would hope that MCPS attorney's are not so stupid as to advise their leadership not to remediate if there are related cancer incidents or they found fryable material?  That would be professionally unethical and  irresponsible, since they are not scientists and could not themselves certify the buildings are safe.  I would think that opens up the attorney's to personal liability as well?  I don't know the MD process, but if the buildings are tested annually, there should be some inspection record from (I believe) a certified asbestos abatement company on file with MCPS?  Does anyone have a link for when the last time the building was inspected?[/quote]

So there are no known cases? [/quote]

Yes, there are none but please don't let that stop the wacky conspiracy theories.[/quote]

We have more serious concerns like the teachers who actively had cancer in the spring of 2021 but were given a form letter denial of ADA accommodations because MCPS was too lazy or disorganized to look case by case at requests.[/quote]

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