Asbestos in a 1977 MC8?

[Oregonconversion]

Just want to make sure that there is none in MCI buses.

[John316]

None that I know of. You could call tech support, they would know.

God bless,

John

[Tenor]

Perhaps in brake lining, if they are OLD shoes.  Watch out for brake dust.  Never good to breathe anyway.

Glenn

[buswarrior]

Fiberglass insulation in the walls/ceiling.

Some tar/asphalt type stuff, if it has asbestos, and I doubt it, it won't be able to get airborne, so it looks like we're ok.

Good question to ask though!!!

Navy/army/airforce veterans, be sure you have checked about your rights to support for asbestos exposure. Ships, tanks, airplanes, barracks, and God only knows what else, were full of the stuff.

The Admiralty in Britain had documented concerns in a report as early as 1945 for the effects of asbestos on sailors. Of course, they did nothing about asbestos for at least 25 years after that. Tanks, airplanes, ships, they all had asbestos put in them through the 40's, 50's and 60's.

My father swam in the stuff during the 50's in the RN, no masks, no nothing, had clouds in his lung x-rays since the early 60's, and is suffering from diminished lung capacity now. He is one of the lucky ones, many of his shipmates are long dead from lung related issues.

There is relief available, get in touch with your veteran affairs people and get registered so help is available when the time comes.

You did your bit for your country, your country will do it's bit for you.

happy coaching!
buswarrior



 

[viento1]

Carefull, I have the brochure for the MC5 and it claims that there are asbestos blankets on all the walls...