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 are workers’ rights when it comes to asbestos exposure?
Asbestos, a type material made up of minerals, was once a popular form of insulation. Workers in various industries, such as the construction industry, shipyard industry and automotive industry often came in contact with asbestos. However, it has been well document...
Asbestos may be in your building products
Before 1980, asbestos was commonly found in building products used in the construction of commercial and residential structures because of its versatility and cost. Construction workers engaged in altering or demolishing these structures and the original workers are...
Falsified asbestos air tests lead to indictment for monitor
Asbestos used to be a household product as well as a household word. Now, it is more of a household term for a slow and silent danger. Physicians around the world seem to have agreed that asbestos is dangerous to people when the solid pieces become airborne fibers and...
Supreme Court ruling draws a line around asbestos lawsuits
We are lucky that asbestos does not show up as much as it used to in industrial applications, insulation and other places. But it is still around, and the effects linger for people who spent a chunk of their careers dealing with the substance. Now, Baton Rouge has...
Asbestos poses health risks but has still not been banned
There are few substances that have caused more damage to health and public trust in the United States than asbestos. Louisiana has taken the brunt of asbestos' effects, with shipyard workers and industrial insulators often developing mesothelioma or other grave...
Many American occupations expose workers to asbestos
Awareness can go a very long way in protecting Americans from life-threatening diseases and illnesses. Despite this, there are many occupations in our nation that expose workers to illness-causing materials or substances such as asbestos. While it could be argued that...
Talcum powder maker recalls lot due to asbestos
Concerns about asbestos exposure were centered around exposure in the workplace for most of the 20th century. The substance has been used in homes and kitchens, but it is generally considered unsafe when the solid tiles or tools begin to send dust into the air to...