Is fiberglass harmful? After the uses and maufactoring of fiberglass were discovered, a short while later, it was found that fiberglass had harmful effects on the lungs. Those exposed are mainly workes involved in insulation and building construction as well as maintenance work. Their bodies and lungs are exposed to the airborne fibers from the fiberglass and also the different chemicals needed when using fiberglass. "Glass is a fairly inert product. Except for being cut by something like a broken window pane there is generally little about glass to make it harmful to the body. Fiberglass is simply glass that is in the shape of thin threads. Because of their small diameter, fibers of glass are very flexible. However, they can still be broken, and like a broken window, they are capable of cutting the body, although the cuts will be very small." ( http://www.hhinst.com/Artfiberglass.html) (www.betterinsulation.com/Timeline.htm) Direct Contact: -airborne fiberglass dust exposure or materials can cause -irritation to skin, eyes, nose or throat -permanent damage to lungs or airway -irritation to airway which results in coughing and excess mucus making causing bronchitis HOME (www.betterinsulation.com/Timeline.htm) |
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