Asbestos Consultation Desk

Asbestos is a natural mineral fiber also known as seki-men or ishi-wata. It is mainly used as a construction material, and its forms include sprayed asbestos and asbestos molded boards.
The asbestos sprayed on walls and ceilings indoors requires caution. Sprayed asbestos tends to disperse easily during demolition or as it deteriorates over time.
Asbestos molded boards are fixed with cement and other materials, so unless they are cut or damaged, the possibility of asbestos fibers dispersing into the air is low, and there is no concern for health hazards.
Asbestos material itself is not toxic, but inhaling asbestos fibers dispersed during building demolition or renovation is considered a cause of health hazards.
The consultation desk for asbestos is as follows.

General Environmental Matters

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City Hall Living Environment Division Environmental Conservation Section
Caution: Prior notification is required for the demolition or renovation of buildings containing asbestos. For more details, please contact the Living Environment Division.

Health Impact Information

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Minami-Tama Health Center Phone 042-371-7661

For detailed information about asbestos, please visit the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare website or the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Environment website.

• Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Asbestos Information Website(External Link)
• Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Environment Asbestos Information Website(External Link)