Millions of American workers in manufacturing plants and mills have been exposed to asbestos over several decades. Textile workers were among those who regularly swallowed or inhaled the toxic substance. A new study by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and...
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Inadequate decontamination can put asbestos workers at risk
Asbestos was once commonly used in all sorts of products and buildings. However, with government acknowledgment of the risks asbestos carried for the workers exposed to it came increasingly strict restrictions on worker exposure. According to the Occupational Safety...
Secondary exposure to asbestos and the risk of cancer
Asbestos was once widely used in this country, especially in manufacturing, steel mills and other types of industrial settings. Over the years, a lot of blue collar workers have contracted mesothelioma and other medical conditions associated with asbestos exposure on...
Can you taste asbestos?
Those who suspect they may have to work around asbestos -- such as a renovation company that is tearing tile out of an old bathroom -- often look for ways to identifying it. They want to know what the fibers look like, how they were used in certain products, what...
Early reminder: The ghosts of holidays past may include asbestos
If you’re like a lot of other folks, you start digging out the holiday decorations early so that they can go up the first day of November -- just as soon as the Halloween decor is down. There’s only about six short weeks to get ready, so we’re taking this time to...
Auto mechanics and the risk of asbestos exposure
When people hear the phrase “asbestos exposure” they commonly think of heavy industry, mining or construction. Unfortunately, countless individuals in numerous occupations run the risk of deadly exposure. Due to the heat-resistant and fire-resistant properties of the...
Court upholds talc-related ovarian cancer verdict
There was good and bad news earlier this month for people affected by asbestos in talcum. A Missouri court of appeal upheld a verdict made against Johnson & Johnson in 2018 but slashed damages awarded from $4.69 billion to $2.2 billion. The original case was...
Asbestos in classic cars
Classic car shows ramp up as summer rolls around. The vintage vehicles are favorites of many, with the hobby of restoration bringing nostalgia and joy. However, enthusiasts may be at risk because of the materials used in past car construction. Asbestos, a dangerous...
Spotting early warning signs of mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is incredibly dangerous and has killed thousands of individuals. After decades of asbestos use, we are still seeing new and severe cases every day. Mesothelioma is a fast-spreading cancer with a high death rate. Many will not recover. Those who do often...
Mesothelioma: risks and symptoms
The primary way of getting mesothelioma is through the inhalation of asbestos fibers, which are tiny fibers that once inhaled, make their way into the abdomen and lungs. In the long term, these fibers can damage the body and develop mesothelioma cancer. It is...
