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pat_k

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7. They likely exposed people for miles around.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Thu Oct 30, 2025, 04:14 PM

Oct 30

Gemini summary (take with whatever grains of salt you would for any AI summary)

During a demolition with no asbestos abatement, airborne asbestos fibers can travel several miles and expose anyone in the vicinity, potentially for days. The exact distance varies depending on several factors, including weather conditions, air circulation, and the amount of material disturbed. There is no safe level of asbestos exposure, and the risk of developing a related disease increases with higher concentration and longer exposure.

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Critics question whether White House, contractors 'cut corners' on asbestos safety in East Wing demolition [View all] BumRushDaShow Oct 30 OP

We don't need no stinking safety measures! Pas-de-Calais Oct 30 #1

It's obvious they did NOT do anything to mitigate asbestos polution of the air in the area Attilatheblond Oct 30 #2

"Move fast and break things" maxsolomon Oct 30 #3

Of course these asshole cut Corners LetMyPeopleVote Oct 30 #4

This president insists asbestos abatement is a scam. He didn't just cut corners, he bulldozed them. Eugene Oct 30 #5

Hope Rebl2 Oct 30 #6

They likely exposed people for miles around. pat_k Oct 30 #7

I am sure RFK Jr will come out with a statement... sheshe2 Oct 30 #8

This is what you do if bluestarone Oct 30 #9

they did have one puny hose wetting down things a little IbogaProject Oct 30 #10

The Magic 8 ball knows: tanyev Oct 30 #11

I was a demolition contractor angryxyouth Oct 30 #12

What you describe is what was done in my federal building back during Obama's "ARRA"-funded renovations BumRushDaShow Oct 31 #16

Someone should find that worker fast Diraven Oct 30 #13

I hope that Orange Donny got a great big ol' lung full of that dust. Marie Marie Oct 30 #14

I recall being warned about HUGE, punitive... BurnDoubt Oct 30 #15

There's doubt? Ray Bruns Oct 31 #17

Rest assured Asbestos WAS involved... ProudMNDemocrat Oct 31 #18

The risk of asbestos in Gaza's rubble womanofthehills Oct 31 #19

If they didn't I hope Krasnov got a deep breath of it Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Oct 31 #20