asbestos

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...

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...

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...

Most people in Louisiana know that asbestos is a dangerous compound to be exposed to and that, in the past few decades as the danger has become more apparent, this compound is used far less than it previously was in many situations. However, what some people don’t...