Asbestos Exposure Among Navy, Air Force, and Army Veterans From naval ships, to aircraft carriers, to army barracks, asbestos use remained the popular building material for nearly 50 years in the military, which resulted in asbestos exposure among thousands upon thousands of military personnel. Its widespread use in this industry, coupled with the long latency […]
Asbestos Imports Double in 2016; EPA Moves Forward with Potential Ban
Asbestos Imports Double in 2016; EPA Moves Forward with Potential Ban In 2002, that last asbestos mine in the United States closed and since then all asbestos in the country today has had to be imported. Contrary to popular belief, asbestos is not banned in the U.S., but is heavily regulated. Shipments must be carefully moved so […]
Naturally Occurring Asbestos, A Non-Occupational Threat
Naturally Occurring Asbestos, A Non-Occupational Threat While mesothelioma is largely an occupational disease, some cases can be attributed to exposure from the environment – after all, asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral. Asbestos can be found naturally throughout the United States, but some parts of the country contain more of these tiny carcinogenic fibers than others. While […]
The Almono Property
The Almono Property Once a key part in Pittsburgh’s role as the nation’s iron and steel-making capital, the property of LTV Steel, formerly known as J&L Steel in Hazelwood, may now have the chance to be a part of a new endeavor – the location of Amazon’s second headquarters. Now known as the Almono, a […]
Asbestos Exposure After A Natural Disaster
Asbestos Exposure After A Natural Disaster Asbestos was a popular building material with widespread use throughout much the of mid-20thcentury. It found its way into millions of homes and by 1980, floor tiles, pipe insulation, block insulation, roofing, ceiling tile, taping compounds, cement, and plasters all contained the deadly carcinogen. Today, the Environmental Protection Agency […]
Mesothelioma Awareness Day 2017
Mesothelioma Awareness Day 2017 Mesothelioma Awareness Day, which takes place on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, aims to educate and inform society about the deadly cancer caused by asbestos exposure, and how funding is a critical component in mesothelioma research. Mesothelioma Awareness Day was established in 2004 by the Meso Foundation and eventually became National Mesothelioma […]
Asbestos Particles Invisible to the Naked Eye Exposed Through Light
Asbestos Particles Invisible to the Naked Eye Exposed Through Light Even though there is no safe level of asbestos exposure, the more a person is exposed to asbestos, the more likely he or she will develop an asbestos-related condition. Part of this is because there is such a long latency period between asbestos exposure and […]
The Asbestos Manufacturing Capital of the World – Ambler, Pennsylvania
The Asbestos Manufacturing Capital of the World – Ambler, Pennsylvania Asbestos manufacturing in Ambler, Pennsylvania dates back to the 1880s, when entrepreneurs Richard Mattison and Henry Keasbey relocated their asbestos manufacturing company, K&M, to the area. Drawn by the steady supply of spring water, limestone, and the recent railroad development, the pair thought Ambler would […]
How To Handle Asbestos In Your Home
How To Handle Asbestos In Your Home Asbestos was a popular building material used throughout much of the 20th century and as a result, many homes today built before 1980 may contain the carcinogen. Household building materials such as roofing, siding, insulation, and flooring commonly contained asbestos and continues to pose a threat to families even […]
Asbestos Fibers Just As Deadly Regardless of Size
Asbestos Fibers Just As Deadly Regardless of Size Recognized as one of the six types of asbestos, tremolite is considered to be one of the more deadly forms of asbestos due to its long, sharp, needle-like fibers that are easily inhaled and embedded in the soft tissue of the lungs and surrounding organs. Tremolite is […]