National Asbestos Awareness Week: April 1 – April 7, 2017 On March 29, 2017 the U.S. Senate passed S. Res.98; a resolution designating the first week of April as “National Asbestos Awareness Week” in an attempt to warn and educate the public about asbestos exposure and its deadly health effects. Despite it being a known carcinogen […]
Redevelopment of Carrie Furnaces; Asbestos Still Hidden
Redevelopment of Carrie Furnaces; Asbestos Still Hidden Located between Rankin and Swissvale, the Carrie Furnace was a blast furnace built in 1881 that during its peak produced 1,000 to 1,250 tons of iron per day. Forty years after their two remaining blast furnaces operated, the site is getting ready to be redeveloped – a plan […]
The SAIAC Asbestos Cartel Controlled Much More Than Just Profits
The SAIAC Asbestos Cartel Controlled Much More Than Just Profits The use of asbestos throughout the world came to prominence in the 20th century and since then has not only cost thousands of individuals their lives, but has had a significant impact on the environment. The known dangers of asbestos such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, and […]
Despite Asbestos Regulations, CDC Reports Increase in Mesothelioma
Despite Asbestos Regulations, CDC Reports Increase in Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is specifically caused by asbestos exposure. The cancer affects the lining surrounding various organs and cavities within the body called the mesothelium. Asbestos fibers, which are nearly invisible, sharp, and easily inhaled, become embedded in this soft tissue. The body […]
Asbestos-contaminated Dental Tape Linked to Mesothelioma in Dentists
Asbestos-contaminated Dental Tape Linked to Mesothelioma in Dentists Occupational asbestos exposure is one of the biggest factors in those suffering from asbestos-related illnesses such as lung cancer and mesothelioma. Steelworkers, chemical plant workers, tradesmen, and even those who worked in shipyards were most likely exposed to asbestos due to the nature of their work. Much […]
Call Your State Senators to Oppose the Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Act
Call Your State Senators to Oppose the Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Act A new bill was approved by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee that could damage the asbestos claims process and prevent victims of asbestos-related diseases from ever seeing any sort of monetary compensation before they pass. The legislation is “H.R. 906” and is referred […]
Asbestos and Wheeling-Pitt Steel Corporation
Asbestos and Wheeling-Pitt Steel Corporation Wheeling Steel Corporation (Wheeling) was founded June 21, 1920 by combining three separate companies: LaBelle Iron Works, Whitaker-Glessner Company, and Wheeling Steel & Iron Company. Throughout the 1920s, Wheeling expanded, acquiring new properties and modernizing their current facilities and by 1956, Wheeling stretched for 30 miles along the Ohio River […]
Asbestos in Shipyards
Asbestos in Shipyards Shipyard workers have a high rate of asbestos exposure and ultimately asbestos-related illnesses when compared to other tradesmen, steelworkers, and chemical plant workers. This is because asbestos use among shipyards and throughout the navy was seen as a critical part to the industry. In an industry where fires are detrimental, the heat […]
Asbestos – A Better Understanding of the Carcinogen
Asbestos – A Better Understanding of the Carcinogen There are six different types of asbestos that occur naturally throughout the world. Asbestos is actually the generic name given and is not a mineralogical definition. A mineral product that is flexible, possesses high tensile strength, is heat resistant, resistant to chemical degradation, and can be woven […]
The Effects of Secondhand Exposure
The Effects of Secondhand Exposure The carcinogenic qualities of asbestos have affected hard working individuals who worked in industrial, chemical, electrical, and other trade settings for decades. Airborne asbestos fibers, once inhaled, can lead to many asbestos-related illnesses such as lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma. What many may not know is the increase in secondhand […]