asbestos

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...

Of all the places that you might look for signs that you're getting sick, your fingernails or toenails might not be very high up on the list. However, if you have spent much of your career working with asbestos, your fingernails or toenails could give you an early...

Working as a mechanic can be a rewarding and potentially lucrative career. Those with specialized skills who have been in the industry for decades may be able to charge a premium if they service classic cars or help people maintain their luxury vehicles. Regardless of...

When you think of asbestos, you may think of a damaging material that is rarely used in homes or properties today. However, there are many uses for asbestos, which is why it’s still used more than you may have thought. There are workers who are more likely to come...

Many people are exposed to asbestos without their knowledge. Others, however, learn about exposure shortly after it happens. If you find yourself in this position, it’s critical that you take every step you can to protect your health. The first thing you should do is...

People often conflate the word natural with safety. However, many of the most dangerous substances on the planet are naturally occurring. Many potent poisons come from plants, and even minerals in the ground can be toxic or produce dangerous levels of radiation....

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...