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...
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If your loved one worked with asbestos, you could get sick too
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...
Asbestos and high-risk occupations
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...
Why should you be concerned about exposure to asbestos?
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...
Study claims no amount of asbestos exposure is safe
People in Louisiana who work in occupations where they face a high risk of exposure to asbestos may wonder how much exposure it takes to develop mesothelioma. One study claims that any amount of exposure can lead to the fatal illness. Is there any safe amount of...
How does asbestos enter the body?
There are many different materials and chemicals that are used in various different industries in Louisiana. These chemicals and materials can be very effective at achieving their goals, but some of them can be very hazardous for the humans who work with them every...
What is asbestosis?
Asbestos is a dangerous substance that can seriously harm the tissues of the body. In some victims, asbestos can cause cancer and subject individuals to pain and significant suffering. Louisiana residents who are exposed to asbestos may also develop another serious...
What illnesses can I get from asbestos exposure?
Asbestos exposure can result in several different illnesses victims who believe they may have been exposed to the dangerous material should be familiar with. Victims and their families should also be aware of the legal options available that may protect them if they...
Workers exposed to asbestos
While asbestos is not as common as it once was in American life, it is not completely banned. The substance is still used in some industries, where workers are exposed to it. For much of the twentieth century, asbestos was used in a wide variety of products. Made from...
Asbestos is still killing thousands of Americans every year
Scientists have known for decades that asbestos can cause deadly lung diseases, and the substance has been mostly banned in the United States since 1989. So, why are people still coming down with asbestosis, mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases? There are...