Not all natural substances are safe and healthy to be around. Some of them can be deadly carcinogens that cause horrible health problems in those exposed to them. One of these carcinogens is asbestos, a mineral found throughout the United States, Canada, and other countries. Asbestos is the umbrella term for six fibrous silicate materials. […]
The Dangers of Encountering Asbestos as a Firefighter
According to the International Association of Firefighters, cancer is the leading cause of death of firemen. This makes sense because they are exposed to countless carcinogenic chemicals on a regular basis, including asbestos. Asbestos is a problem because it is present in older homes, and when these homes catch on fire, firefighters expose themselves to […]
EPA Proposes New Rules For Asbestos; Anti-Asbestos Advocates Concerned
In June 2016, former President Obama signed the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act as an amendment to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), and since then, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been moving forward in naming asbestos – as well as nine other chemicals – as toxic substances that will […]
Home Construction and Asbestos
A large wave of people are tackling do it yourself (DIY) projects inside their homes and are encountering asbestos during this process. In the past, asbestos was used in many different products throughout the home, but now that asbestos is a known carcinogen, it is not in home products anymore. In older houses asbestos can […]
Asbestos Mining Caused Illness in Neighboring Towns
Since asbestos is a naturally occurring material, it is extracted from the earth through mining. When it was more widely used, multiple mines were open throughout the United States (U.S.) and Canada to harvest and prepare it for companies, but the known dangers have caused the mines to shut down. To mine asbestos, mining companies […]
Asbestos Use in the Navy During World War II
Asbestos Use in the Navy During World War II Asbestos – known as the “miracle mineral” because of its heat resistant properties and insulating abilities – was a popular building material throughout much of the 20th century. Asbestos use was particularly popular in shipyards and could be found in materials such as gaskets, valves, cements, […]
Neville Island Residents Concerned About Asbestos After Recent Demolition Local Coke Plant
Neville Island Residents Concerned About Asbestos After Recent Demolition Local Coke Plant The Shenango Coke Works plant on Neville Island, which has been owned by DTE Energy (DTE) since 2008, demolished two smoke stacks and a concrete coal storage bunker by imploding them on May 8, 2018. It has already been closed and nonoperational since January 2016 […]
Statute of Limitations: When Can you File Your Asbestos Lawsuit?
Lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis are serious life-threatening illnesses caused by asbestos exposure. Those suffering from these illnesses may be entitled to compensation for their injury. This is because many that were exposed to asbestos were either unaware they were being exposed, or unaware of the dangers of the fibrous “miracle mineral” that was a […]
Asbestos Related Deaths Reportedly Double Previous Estimations In the United States
Since the dangers of asbestos exposure began to come to light over 40 years ago, regulations have been implemented to ban asbestos in most household products and to severely limit asbestos exposure in the workplace. Asbestos is a known carcinogen that causes lung cancer, asbestosis, mesothelioma, and other life-threatening diseases, and these regulations not only aime to reduce […]
Johnson & Johnson Will Appeal $117 Million Verdict in Mesothelioma Case
For the past few years, health giant Johnson & Johnson has been involved with over 6,000 lawsuits claiming its talc products – Shower to Shower and baby powder – can cause of ovarian cancer. Earlier this year, Johnson & Johnson was faced with another lawsuit regarding their talc-based products being linked to mesothelioma – a […]