Sure, asbestos was commonly used in the past, but it’s largely been prohibited for most home uses since the late 1970s. Why, then, would there be any reason to worry about the health consequences of asbestos exposure today for those working in construction? Simply...
Any kind of lung disease, whether it’s related to asbestos exposure or something else, can prove seriously limiting under the best of conditions. When the weather starts to get colder, however, your breathing problems may suddenly worsen. You can’t do anything about...
Quite a few people understand that exposure to asbestos can be incredibly dangerous for workers and their family members. What might confuse people is that asbestos, unlike many other carcinogens, can take a long time to produce negative medical impacts for workers....
Companies have historically used asbestosis for dozens of commercial applications. Asbestos is a fire retardant and an excellent insulator. It has served purposes in everything from vehicle brakes and navy ships to insulation. That means workers across a broad range...
Just a few decades ago, there were significantly fewer workplace protections in place for those who had to work with dangerous substances, such as asbestos. For example, workers exposed to asbestos may not have had any protective equipment or access to shower...
Shipbuilding requires hundreds of workers, especially when it comes to large vessels like Navy ships and cruise ships. If you worked as a shipfitter or builder, you may have been regularly exposed to asbestos in your job. Although there are currently many...
Maybe you have reason to believe that you’re suffering from mesothelioma. Or maybe you have no idea of what’s going on with your body, but you’re sure that something is wrong. Regardless of the circumstances, it’s critical that you seek medical attention. An...
There are many ways you could come into contact with asbestos, ranging from renovation materials to household products. However, most people who develop an illness related to asbestos exposure are those who were employed in a high-risk industry. If you know you’ve...
If you have ever browsed Instagram, you will have come across posts of lithe young women in yoga poses on a far-flung beach, branded water bottle carefully placed beside them, telling you to live life as if it were your last day. If you are diagnosed with...
If you are young, you might assume you are less likely to get mesothelioma than your parents or grandparents. The statistics show that most people diagnosed are aged 60 or over, and deaths from mesothelioma increase with age. The Centers for Disease Control and...