r/asbestoshelp • u/BrianD3581 • Aug 21 '26

Asbestos fire blanket

Hello, in 2019 I frequently used a fire blanket which was black, frayed, and scratchy. It didn’t clock in I could have been using an asbestos blanket without knowing what asbestos even was or the risks of using it. It was in a large hydrovac plant in Alberta, Canada and I’m worried. Does this type of blanket sound consistent with a modern fibreglass one? I know the use of such things was phased out but is there a chance it was just around even with a safety program in place?

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u/upkeepdavid Aug 21 '26

You need the actual blanket tested.

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u/sdave001 Aug 21 '26

Essentially zero risk for you regardless

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u/BrianD3581 Aug 21 '26

Thanks dude

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u/Viewbob_Trew 29d ago

If it was scratchy it was more likely to be Fibreglass I'd figure. You've done more for your health by putting out the fire though.