Asbestos Testing in Your Home Homebuyers frequently inquire about indoor air quality, and for good reason—the majority of Americans spend at least one-third of each day in their homes, so it is important to know if breathing the air could cause potential health issues. Uncertainty exists surrounding things like mold, formaldehyde, dogs, rats, and other […]
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 […]
Asbestos and Latest EPA Regulations in the United States
Asbestos and Latest EPA Regulations in the United States Is the U.S. Banning Asbestos? Did you know the United States government hasn’t banned the use of asbestos? Asbestos has been linked to one of the most aggressive cancers today. An estimated 90,000 people die from asbestos every year worldwide. So why is asbestos still being […]
OSHA and Toxic Exposures in the Workplace
OSHA and Toxic Exposures in the Workplace Workers in the United States are exposed to hazardous chemicals and toxins daily. These hazards, if not handled safely, can cause health problems ranging from minor irritations, allergies, and illnesses to severe neurological damage, cancer, and even death. All employees have the right to work in a safe […]
Johnson & Johnson Shareholders Vote to Continue Selling Asbestos Contaminated Baby Powder
Johnson & Johnson Shareholders Vote to Continue Selling Asbestos Contaminated Baby Powder Shareholders rejected a proposal asking Johnson & Johnson to stop selling its talc-based baby powder. The proposal needed a majority vote but failed to receive one at the company’s annual meeting of stockholders. Ending sales of the product was one of 14 issues […]
Asbestos Found In West Virginia University Area
Asbestos Found In West Virginia University Area According to the U.S. Geological Survey, West Virginia does not have any natural deposits of asbestos. Numerous industries such as coal mining, steel, glass manufacturing, and power plants exposed residents and workers to asbestos until the late 1970s when asbestos was declared a hazardous substance. Recent allegations of […]
Why Are Many Asbestos Millboard and Paper Products Banned or Restricted?
Why Are Many Asbestos Millboard and Paper Products Banned or Restricted? Throughout much of the 20th century, many companies added asbestos to commercial and consumer products because of its valuable qualities. It is a fireproofing agent because it does not conduct heat and is fire-resistant. It is a fibrous material that is easy to work […]
Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month 2022
Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month 2022 April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month. Esophageal cancer is cancer of the esophagus, which is the muscular tube that connects the throat and stomach. The esophagus has multiple layers including the mucosa, submucosa, muscularis propria, and the adventitia. The mucosa can be broken further down into the epithelium (innermost layer), […]
Asbestos Trusts for Mesothelioma Patients
Asbestos Trusts for Mesothelioma Patients In the 19760s, researchers in medicine and science definitively linked asbestos to cancer known as mesothelioma. By the 1980s, worldwide deaths from asbestos were growing at a large rate, and many countries restricted, phased out, or banned the use and manufacturing of asbestos. The United States remains one of the […]
Tremolite Asbestos Exposure
Tremolite Asbestos Exposure Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring metamorphic minerals: chrysotile, tremolite, actinolite, amosite, crocidolite, and anthophyllite. Many ancient cultures valued asbestos for its many properties, such as absorbency, resistance to heat and fire, durability, and strength. Little did they know that all types of asbestos, such as tremolite, were and still are […]