Research Concludes that Children are More Vulnerable to Asbestos Exposure
People usually associate diseases related to asbestos exposure with older patients. These individuals may have come in contact with the mineral because of their jobs, or because they lived in a home in which asbestos-containing products were degraded. However, there’s some research that says it’s possible they were exposed to asbestos as schoolchildren in the […]
Read MoreAsbestos Exposure on Farms?
People who live or work in major cities are probably familiar with the hype that surrounds demolition projects. Although destruction is the immediate goal, it cannot be approached haphazardly. A wide perimeter has to be secured to protect nearby buildings and people. Explosives have to be placed strategically to keep the damage self-contained. But before […]
Read MoreAsbestos Exposure from HVAC Systems is not Always Clear-Cut
For almost 100 years, scientists have been aware of the link between asbestos exposure and several deadly respiratory diseases. The widespread use of the mineral in construction during the 20th century has left asbestos-containing materials in many older private homes and commercial buildings. However, awareness of what products may be tainted – ceiling tiles, shingles, […]
Read MoreScientists Rejuvenate Immune System to Attack Mesothelioma
One of the dangers of asbestos-related diseases, such as malignant mesothelioma, is that you may not know you’re sick until you develop symptoms. This process can take between 20 and 50 years, and by the time you notice problems, most treatment options are limited to palliative care. The long latency periods of these diseases mean […]
Read MoreIllinois Museum Honors Workers Who Died from Asbestos Exposure
All over the world, survivors of asbestos exposure often feel anger toward the irresponsible parties whose actions caused them to develop deadly diseases. It’s never a good idea to hold these feelings inside. If you want to share your story with the public, you can find a way. In Illinois, the residents of McLean County […]
Read MoreFirefighters’ Risk of Asbestos Exposure
Whenever people think of jobs associated with the dangers of asbestos exposure, positions in construction, automotive repair or work on shipyards often come to mind. But what about firefighters’ risk of asbestos exposure? Unfortunately, these emergency response workers can be very vulnerable to asbestos on the job. As if it weren’t enough that they have […]
Read MoreNew Hampshire Voices Win Over Asbestos Exposure Threat
Despite more than 70 years of research linking asbestos exposure to the development of several potentially deadly diseases, certain industry stakeholders just don’t understand how justifiably fearful and angry consumers become when talking about the material. That’s why, every now and then, it makes me happy and proud to come across a story of everyday […]
Read MoreJury Awards $27.3 Million in California Household Asbestos Lawsuit
On June 5, 2013, an Oakland jury completed its award to plaintiffs Rose-Marie and Martin Grigg of a total of $27,342,500 in compensation stemming from Mrs. Grigg’s asbestos-caused mesothelioma. Mrs. Grigg, now 82, was exposed to asbestos in the course of shaking out and washing her husband’s work clothing. Mrs. Grigg’s then husband was an […]
Read MoreKeeping Asbestos Abatement Honest
I was disturbed to read a story in the Chicago Tribune about an Illinois school district that got in trouble with the law for keeping inaccurate records on asbestos abatement. These incidents may have needlessly put students and faculty at risk of deadly diseases such as malignant mesothelioma. One teacher is looking for answers In […]
Read MoreBuilding Demolition Could Put Locals at Risk of Asbestos Exposure
Building demolition can stir a lot of different emotions. If the building to be torn down was a beloved space, such as a movie theater, you, as a spectator, may feel grief. If the space is the future home of a business filled with promise, you may be filled with anticipation. However, if the companies […]
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