asbestos

Whether you worked for a company that manufactured housing insulation or you helped install it in or remove it from buildings, you may have had workplace exposure to asbestos years ago. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that most people know has fire...

The dangers of asbestos are well-documented. This natural fiber was once used for a host of products and in many industries because of the fire-retardant and insulating properties. Once the dangers were discovered, asbestos abatement became a priority. Unfortunately,...

Chest pain can be tied to many different disorders and diseases. It is perhaps the most well-known symptom of a heart attack, and many people who are experiencing chest pain assume it is from a heart attack. However, it could also be indigestion, acid reflux, stress...

Asbestos, though now largely banned, was used for many years in insulation, tiles and many other applications. At first, its resistance to fire and general durability made it seem like a very useful product, but the rise of asbestos-related diseases made it clear that...

Back in the 1970s, asbestos was a common component of all sorts of household goods and building materials. The homes of that era were literally full of asbestos-containing products. By now, almost everybody recognizes the health dangers posed by asbestos exposure. The...

If you used to work for a company that later disclosed that it exposed its workers to asbestos, you may be in a position to make a claim. If you develop an asbestos-related illness, you may be concerned that you won’t be able to claim, though, because the company is...

Many cases of asbestos-related lung disease could and should have been avoided by the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Safety standards have been in place for many years. Yet, some companies choose to ignore them to the detriment of their...

It’s long been recognized that some occupations carry a higher risk than others for asbestos exposure and the diseases that develop as a result. Construction workers, carpenters, shipyard workers, factory workers and others have all been exposed in the past to...

The year 2020 presented many challenges for patient care, and doctors and hospitals have done their best to keep up. Unfortunately, that has often meant deferring routine screening tests for patients who are asymptomatic of disease. Thus, non-urgent care wound up...

Asbestos causes cancer in some people, and that’s a fact that is widely accepted. Despite that, there are still times when asbestos is used in America. The Environmental Protection Agency has air toxics regulations that apply to people who will be working on a...