EPA Advances Efforts to Address Asbestos Risks with Comprehensive Evaluation of Legacy Uses The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken a significant step toward reducing the dangers posed by asbestos with the release of its final Risk Evaluation for Asbestos. This evaluation delves into the risks associated with legacy uses and the disposal of asbestos, […]
Northeastern PA Schools Receive $4 Million in Grants for Asbestos Abatement
Northeastern PA Schools Receive $4 Million in Grants for Asbestos Abatement Schools across Northeastern Pennsylvania are taking significant steps to safeguard the health and well-being of students and staff, thanks to nearly $4 million in environmental repair grants awarded by the state. These funds, part of a broader statewide initiative, will help districts address critical […]
Understanding the Ongoing Threat of Asbestos Exposure in the Workplace
Understanding the Ongoing Threat of Asbestos Exposure in the Workplace Asbestos is a well-documented health hazard regulated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Despite a significant reduction in its use, asbestos remains dangerous and is in many residential and commercial environments, posing serious health risks. […]
EPA Intervenes in Ohio & West Virginia Schools to Address Asbestos and Lead Paint Hazards
EPA Intervenes in Ohio & West Virginia Schools to Address Asbestos and Lead Paint Hazards The recent intervention by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at three Ohio schools managed by Accel Schools Ohio LLC—Youngstown Academy of Excellence, Niles Preparatory Academy, and STEAM Academy of Warren—highlights critical environmental hazards that pose significant health risks to […]
Asbestos Exposure Concern Closes Philadelphia Schools
Frankford High School and Mitchell Elementary School have temporarily closed their buildings to address the issue of flaking asbestos in plaster walls and ceilings. District officials and building principals have communicated to parents that both schools will remain closed for the remainder of the school year and possibly into the summer. These closures have raised […]
Pittsburgh Asbestos History
Pittsburgh Asbestos History Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has a long history of industrialization and manufacturing, which has put many individuals in the area at risk of asbestos exposure. Asbestos was widely used in building materials and other products until the 1980s because of its durability, insulation properties, and fire resistance. However, asbestos fibers can be inhaled or […]
Asbestos in the State of Pennsylvania
Asbestos in the State of Pennsylvania Throughout much of the 20th century, asbestos was a popular building material due to its heat resistance, high-tensile strength, and affordability. As the dangers of asbestos became known, its use declined. The carcinogen was even banned for a short period of time in the late 1980s. However, its widespread […]
Asbestos Duct Wrap
Asbestos Duct Wrap Asbestos was a popular building material in which its unique fibrous structure made it ideal for insulation and fireproofing. Most buildings and homes built before the 1980s contain asbestos insulation in the walls and attic. HVAC system ductwork, registers, and pipe systems may have been wrapped with asbestos duct wrap. It was not […]
Women and Mesothelioma
Women and Mesothelioma Asbestos exposure is the only cause of mesothelioma. This mineral was widely used in construction, shipbuilding, and automobiles. Anyone who worked in an asbestos-containing industry may have been exposed and later diagnosed with mesothelioma. Throughout history, there are several ways women have been exposed to asbestos: Direct exposure at work: Women who […]
How Can Children and Teens Be Exposed to Asbestos?
How Can Children and Teens Be Exposed to Asbestos? Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses are frequently associated with the older adults. Asbestos-related illnesses affect older males at a higher rate than other classes of people. Children and teens, on the other hand, might be exposed to asbestos in a variety of ways. Exposure at School […]