If you’re planning to purchase an older home, it’s important to understand the potential health hazards that may be present, such as asbestos. Asbestos was commonly used in building materials until the 1970s when its health risks were discovered. Inhaling asbestos...
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How can construction workers stay safer around asbestos?
Asbestos was widely used in the construction industry throughout much of the 20th century. Despite its benefits, it has a dark side. Prolonged asbestos exposure can lead to serious health conditions, including mesothelioma, which is a rare form of cancer. Although its...
What are asbestos trust funds?
Asbestos, a group of minerals used for their heat resistance, flexibility and insulating properties, was widely utilized in numerous industries before its harmful health impacts were recognized. Long-term exposure to asbestos fibers can lead to several serious...
What are the earliest signs of asbestos exposure?
Every occupation has its share of risks and hazards. But not all occupation-related hazards are created equal. Exposure to asbestos, for instance, can turn your life upside down. Asbestos is a highly toxic mineral that causes mesothelioma – an incurable form of...
Can I sue my employer for asbestos exposure?
Not many things are as devastating as learning that you have been exposed to asbestos, a group of naturally occurring minerals that causes mesothelioma. Unfortunately, certain groups of workers are at a greater risk of asbestos exposure while in the course of the...
The prevalence of asbestos in ships
If you notice signs of mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, you’ll need to work out where it came from. If a scroll back through your job history includes time working with ships, that could be a good place to start. Ships used to use a lot of asbestos...
How to protect yourself from asbestos when remodeling
Many old homes were made with asbestos. Asbestos was once a commonly used material used for home insulation. The asbestos insulation often helped reduce fires because of its heat resistance. Unfortunately, asbestos is also a very dangerous mineral. People who are...
What to do if you’re exposed to asbestos
Asbestos is an extremely dangerous material that, if exposed, could create medical complications in victims years into the future. Because asbestos was once used in everyday products and building materials, exposure is probably more common than you realize. What...
Congress to reconsider banning asbestos from the U.S.
Asbestos has caused thousands of cases of mesothelioma and other deadly diseases. Still, the United States has not banned the substance even though dozens of other nations have. Banning asbestos has come under scrutiny and debate over the past few decades to no avail....
How fingers and toes may change in response to asbestos illnesses
Professionals who have been exposed to asbestos on the job and their close family members may eventually develop a host of different and potentially very serious medical issues. Multiple types of cancer, including lung cancer and mesothelioma, have a strong...