Who is at most risk for an asbestos-related disease?
Exposure to asbestos can cause cancer and other severe lung diseases. However, despite the high risks of asbestos, many workers still handle it to carry out their work duties in the United States. The...
View ArticleThe potential link between 9/11 first responders and cancer
Every year, various media outlets commemorate the September 11 terrorist attacks. They often look back at past events related to the attacks, but also the continuing impact on surviving family members...
View ArticleBusinessman convicted of illegally dumping asbestos
A Chico, California, businessman found out the hard way that the improper disposal of asbestos can be costly. Meanwhile, his neighbors face uncertainty as to whether their lives were endangered by...
View ArticleWhat should I do if I suspect exposure to asbestos?
The news startled you and everyone else where you worked. Evidence exists of asbestos exposure in the workplace. Inhaling its particles which may lead to serious health complications. Now that you...
View ArticleThe many different diseases that asbestos exposure can cause
Nowadays, most people are aware of the deadly effect of asbestos exposure. Breathing in asbestos fibers is the cause of death of far too many Americans. Perhaps the most well-known asbestos-related...
View ArticleHidden dangers continue in educational institutions
Awareness of the deadly dangers of asbestos has been in the public consciousness since the 1980s. Once considered miraculous, the potentially fatal fibers have killed countless victims unknowingly...
View ArticleA turning point in the battle to ban asbestos?
The battle to protect US citizens from asbestos has been lengthy, with 40,000 Americans losing their lives annually due to exposure. Numerous settlements have been reached but with little impact in...
View ArticleShould people fear asbestos exposure through groundwater?
For centuries, numerous industries have relied on the naturally heat-resistant and fire-resistant properties of asbestos. As the carcinogenic properties associated with ingestion or inhalation of the...
View ArticleAsbestos in Schools
In the not-too-distant past, asbestos seemed like a miraculous and harmless substance. It was relatively inexpensive and could be used in everything from tires to insulation. It is no surprise that...
View ArticleThe holiday season brings asbestos exposure to an Iowa school
The return of students to school represented a welcome respite for parents forced into distance learning, with many moms and dads balancing work with their children’s education. However, if parents in...
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