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The automotive industry was once a primary source of asbestos in this country. Vehicles manufactured since 1970 don’t have asbestos in the components, but any that were made prior to them may contain this hazardous substance. This means that classic car collectors and...
By now, it’s pretty clear that asbestos is bad for you. There’s literally no “safe” level of exposure to the material, which is why its use was largely eliminated from commercial products in the United States and strictly regulated where it can still be used. It may...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...