Knowing the symptoms of an asbestos-related disease and how these conditions are diagnosed can be helpful if you believe you have been exposed to asbestos at some time in your life. While some treatments can help with asbestos-related conditions, it’s important to...
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Asbestos imports continue despite changing federal rules
Asbestos may be a naturally-occurring substance with a broad range of uses, but it is dangerous. Employers once had little idea about how deadly this mineral substance can be, but modern science has made major progress in this area. Asbestos is now a known human...
Although asbestos use is down women’s mesothelioma is up
The risk for mesothelioma often comes from someone's employment. Given that it takes decades for mesothelioma to develop, those currently coping with a diagnosis may have worked long before sex/gender parity in the workplace was common. Historically, many men have...
Is asbestos truly as bad as people make it seem?
Asbestos is a mineral-based fiber that was introduced in the late 1800s as home insulation. The asbestos insulation was used to reduce house fires. Asbestos was so convenient to use against fires that it was put in anything from homes, vehicles, kitchenware, clothes...
Do you have to pay for your own asbestos protective equipment?
In most jobs involving the known presence of asbestos, your employer must provide you with asbestos exposure protective equipment at no cost to you and other employees. Some of the high-risk occupations requiring asbestos protection include construction, auto repair,...
Can you minimize your asbestos exposure in high-risk occupations?
Louisiana jobs requiring employees to work with or near asbestos may pay well, but the trade-off involves the risk of an asbestos-related illness. Employers must ensure their staff knows how to handle this material with minimal exposure to asbestos particles. The...
Employer gone bankrupt? Your asbestos claim is still important
As someone who is now living with the symptoms of an asbestos-related disease, it’s important that you have an opportunity to seek the money that you deserve. While the company itself may no longer be able to be sued, you can likely build a case to seek money from an...
Asbestos risks are lower in children, but they still exist
Asbestos was commonly used in construction and manufacturing during the 70s and 80s. Now that the dangers of this substance are widely known, its use is heavily regulated and forbidden in many circumstances. The risk of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases...
Asbestos risks for vehicle mechanics
You loved cars as a kid growing up, which spurred you on to pursue a career as a vehicle mechanic. You obtained your qualifications and have now been working in the industry for decades. You get paid to do what you love and you work on a variety of cars, both new and...
Did your career take you on the path to asbestos-related illness?
Think back to your final years at school when you started thinking about what you wanted to do. Maybe you saw a careers advisor to help you weigh the pros and cons of particular job choices. It’s a sure bet they did not tell you that certain careers came with a much...