A Recent Question About Asbestos And Landlords
Someone recently asked a question pertaining to landlords that allow conditions of their buildings to become run down and almost unlivable. Is there asbestos in those buildings that could possibly affect those who live there. The answer is simple, yes, there could be asbestos in those buildings that affect everyone living in the buildings. That [...]
Chicago Beach Is Contaminated With Asbestos
Chicago’s beaches have been linked to asbestos contamination from the release of asbestos into Lake Michigan by John-Manville Asbestos Superfund. The asbestos contamination reaches as far south as Chicago’s Oak Street beach. This was reported back in May 2008. The EPA conducted a test back in 2002 and concluded that there are millions of asbestos [...]
Nurses And Doctors Exposed To Second Hand Asbestos
The medical profession is not protected from second hand exposure to asbestos. Workers that enter clinics and hospitals with their work clothes on can and do transmit asbestos fibers to medical personal. The medical professionals treat workers that are injured on the job and their clothes can contain asbestos fibers. Today, this is rarer since [...]
Asbestos Companies Had Knowledge About The Dangers Long Ago
Asbestos companies knew along time ago the risks of asbestos exposure and mesothelioma cancer. If they had adhered to the evidence found, people would not be suffering from mesothelioma cancer today. Asbestos companies knew the dangers of asbestos and how dangerous and harmful it was to anyone exposed to the airborne fibers. It appears that [...]
Why Are People Concerned About Asbestos In Buildings
Many people have this same way of thinking. Why are people concerned about asbestos in buildings? The truth is that building, any building that contains asbestos can cause a health risk. If the building has deteriorating conditions or is damaged in any way, the asbestos fibers can become airborne and be inhaled or swallowed by [...]
Asbestos Exposure And Asbestos Legal Advice
If you are exposed to asbestos, in other words, asbestos fibers, you need to have some asbestos legal advice so that you know what your rights are and what to do next. Many times, people who are exposed to asbestos do not know what to look for after they are exposed. Because mesothelioma cancer does [...]
How Many Schools Have Asbestos Within
Everyday you send your children to school. You are sending them to a safe environment or are you? Does the school that your child attends have asbestos within the walls? Asbestos removal is continuing in schools around the world. The asbestos abatement is being done to make schools safe for children to attend. What about [...]
Does Your Vinyl Floor Contain Asbestos
If you have a home that is older and has a vinyl floor that is as old as the house, you may have asbestos in your home. Asbestos abatement companies find more and more vinyl flooring that contains asbestos. The result is that the vinyl flooring needs to be removed by a professional that is [...]
Who Should Have An Asbestos Abatement Survey Done
Anyone that thinks that they have asbestos in their homes or in a building they own should have an asbestos survey done to find out for sure. Asbestos exposure during any remodeling project can lead to serious health conditions including mesothelioma cancer in the future. If the asbestos becomes airborne from remodeling or damage, it [...]
A New York Company Doing Asbestos Testing Without License
In Peekskill, New York, Earth Research Laboratories have been accused of doing asbestos testing without a license. On October 27, 2008, Dominic Perruccio, owner of the company was charged with a felony and faces four years in prison if he is convicted of fraud charges stemming from the operating without a license. He defrauded homeowners, [...]
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