Asbestos Exposure
Researchers say that asbestos exposure is responsible for 70% to 80% of all cases of mesothelioma, a malignant cancer that attacks the pleura and other cell linings of the body’s serous cavities....
View ArticleAsbestos in Homes
For centuries, asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral, has been seen as the ideal construction material. Since the Industrial Revolution, it has been used in many building. In fact, the Environmental...
View ArticleAsbestos in Schools
While it might be dangerous, asbestos was also useful. Asbestos is strong, durable, lightweight, fireproof and resistant to heat, salt water, corrosion, electrical conductivity and a host of other...
View ArticleAsbestos Cancer
They say hindsight is 20/20. That’s likely the case for asbestos. If, 50 years ago, we knew about the dangers of asbestos, fewer people today would be at risk for asbestos cancer. Unfortunately, it...
View ArticleChemical Plants
Many chemical plants require workers to wear sturdy and durable materials when working under hazardous conditions. Their equipment must sustain high temperatures and voltages and be highly resistant to...
View ArticleOil Refineries
Asbestos, a mineral used extensively throughout the 20th century as an insulating and fireproofing component in building materials and consumer products, has been recognized as a dangerous carcinogen....
View ArticleOccupational Asbestos Exposure
In 1989, attempts were made to halt the use of asbestos in the United States due to the alarming health issues arising from occupational asbestos exposure. Until that point, asbestos, a fire-resistant...
View ArticleAsbestos in Power Plants
Power-generating facilities are one of the leading workplaces where fire and heat are potential hazards. Because of this, large number of the machinery, tools, protective gear and even the buildings...
View ArticleAsbestos in Metal Works
In the metalworking industry, asbestos was prevalent in many of the tools due to its high heat- and flame-resistant qualities. The clothing and safety equipment also contained asbestos. It made the job...
View ArticleMesothelioma affects thousands of people
The internal organs of our bodies are lined with a membrane that serves as a protective layer. This layer is called the mesothelium, and the type of cancer that affects it is called mesothelioma. It is...
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