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Mill Employees and Others Are Affected By Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos has been a hazard for far longer than most people know. Although it wasn’t widely used until the Industrial Revolution, it was first used around 2500 B.C. as a means to reinforce clay pots and utensils. It’s been utilized in a variety of goods since then, including tiles, insulation, crayons, and clothes. Since the…
Read MoreCompanies Have Been Concealing The Dangers of Asbestos for Decades
Asbestos-related diseases such as asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer continue to be the top causes of occupational sickness and mortality in the United States. Thousands of people who were exposed decades ago are now being diagnosed. The time between exposure to asbestos and illness development can span decades. Those exposed 20 or more years ago…
Read MoreAsbestos Containing Products That Don’t Require Warning Labels
Asbestos-containing materials are primarily used in construction and insulation, but they may also be found in many types of consumer goods. While intact, asbestos is not a hazard, but if disturbed, an individual could develop mesothelioma or lung cancer if repeatedly exposed to airborne asbestos fibers. Most Americans may think the federal government banned all…
Read MoreAre Asbestos Hazards Lurking in Places We Believe Are Safe?
Places that most Americans think of as safe may hold a hidden danger of asbestos exposure. Asbestos is a deadly mineral fiber that can only be positively identified with a particular type of microscope. Asbestos was added to various products to provide strength, heat insulation, and fire resistance. However, asbestos has been determined to cause…
Read MorePublic School Staff at Risk For Asbestos-Related Diseases
Asbestos fibers are microscopic needle-like crystals that can cause serious health problems. If inhaled, they can impede the normal functioning of the lungs and other soft-tissue organs. Since the body cannot break down asbestos, the fibers often work themselves deeper into tissue until the infected area becomes inflamed and scarring (fibrosis) occurs. While asbestos is…
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