Throughout the last half-century, thousands upon thousands of individuals have been exposed to asbestos materials. The exposure may have happened in any number of places, from your place of employment to less obvious places, like your home. You may have been exposed at a young age or perhaps later in life. Regardless of the circumstances, … Read more
Oil refinery mesothelioma risk for workers – No doubt you’ve passed them as you’ve driven down the highway. You know, those sprawling industrial complexes lined with numerous tanks, smoke stacks, and miles of pipeline; plants that take crude oil and process them into useful products like gasoline, kerosene, or heating oil. You’ve probably turned up … Read more
If you’ve ever been dealt a serious blow of any sort, whether that issue is connected with you personally or with a friend or member of your family, you probably recognize how difficult it is to carry on without it having some effect on your life. Perhaps you find it difficult to work or to … Read more
Buying a piece of commercial or industrial property can be an exciting proposition for those starting or growing a business. It’s a time for new ventures and – hopefully – growing profits. But often, there are many risks that come with such a transaction, especially if you’re purchasing a property where the last owners/tenants may … Read more
Most Americans don’t think twice about their daily routines and what they might be exposed to during their everyday tasks. Little thought is given to stepping outside to go to work or school or to entering that place of employment or education. We rarely given a second thought to drinking that glass of tap water … Read more
Asbestos in homes – If you’ve been home shopping lately and are considering older homes that need an update, you’ve probably seen your share of popcorn ceilings. After all, in the late 1960s and through the 1970s, they were all the rage. Everyone wanted one of these cool ceilings, which gave rooms a mod look … Read more
U.S. Schools Get a D in Asbestos Exposure If you were a kid growing up in the 50s, 60s, or even 70s, your school may have been one of thousands that was built during an era when we weren’t quite as concerned about the environment – and the effect of certain products on that environment … Read more
Men (and later, women) have been working on the railroad since the early years of the 19th century. Railways in the United States were used first for transporting goods and then for carrying people from place to place, opening the country to exploration and allowing it to grow in leaps and bounds to what it … Read more
A non-profit environmental group reported earlier this month that scientists have discovered the presence of asbestos in children’s toys manufactured in China and on the market in the United States. It was a report that alarmed many parents and one that has them searching through toy boxes and craft bins to avoid encounters with the toxic mineral.
To many who’ve been touched by asbestos in some way or another, we tend to think of it as an invention of the 20th century; a new-fangled material that has caused plenty of damage. But that’s far from the truth… History of Asbestos Use A naturally-occurring mineral that is found in many parts of the … Read more