Environmental
Asbestos in older buildings becomes a health hazard primarily when it is:
AIntact and undisturbed (friable condition)
BDisturbed or damaged and fibers become airborne (friable condition)✓ Correct
CExposed to moisture
DPainted over with latex paint
Explanation
Asbestos is most hazardous when it is friable — damaged or disturbed so that fibers can become airborne and inhaled. Intact, undisturbed asbestos-containing materials generally do not pose an immediate health risk but should be monitored.
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