asbestos

It has long been established that asbestos is a harmful substance. Exposure to the product can result in a person contracting mesothelioma, a severe form of cancer. Despite restrictions being placed on its usage, asbestos is not completely banned in the U.S. As a...

Few workplace risks receive as much media attention as asbestos. Asbestos is a naturally-occurring mineral substance that humans have used for multiple purposes for centuries. However, in recent decades, medical research has shown that asbestos can be quite dangerous...

Nearly 70 countries have total asbestos bans in place when it comes to what products can be made and sold to consumers -- but the United States isn’t among them. A bipartisan bill called the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now (ARBAN) Act of 2021, also known as H.R. 1603,...

As a worker who does a job in a hands-on industry like construction or fabrication, you probably understand that there is some degree of risk that comes from the work you do. You may recognize that the risk inherent in your line of work is why you make a competitive...

If you work around asbestos, you may know that the main thing you need to avoid is inhaling these particles. They can become trapped within your lungs and other tissue, which can lead to all sorts of long-term health complications, some of which are fatal.  One...

Many of the U.S.'s major cities are located near a body of water, including Seattle, Vancouver, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. One commonality that each of these cities shares is maritime traffic along their harbors or ports.  There are countless...

It’s common for people to think of natural products as healthy and safe, while they consider chemicals and other man-made elements to carry a greater level of risk. To avoid the development of cancer later in life, for instance, people will use only natural products. ...

Many industries use asbestos because of its heat-resistant and fire-retardant properties. For instance, the automobile industry uses it on high friction components such as brakes and clutches. They even used it in fire blankets. However, that does not mean that...

Asbestos is a naturally occurring fiber that individuals in various professions, including auto mechanics, shipbuilders and contractors, may inevitably come across on the job. The only way to know if the white powdery substance they encounter is indeed asbestos is to...

People who are exposed to asbestos are at risk of developing mesothelioma, even decades after the exposure. The seriousness of this condition and the cost of care means that victims will face many challenges as they navigate life with this disease. Victims might opt...