Asbestos

Asbestos remains a global concern. Just ask our neighbor to the north. A recent study by a Canadian government group disclosed that asbestos exposure represented the leading cause of workplace deaths in the western province of Saskatchewan last year. Roughly 30% of all work-related fatalities were attributed to some type of exposure to this hazardous [...]

The risks of asbestos are well known. When a person inhales the dust particles, the fibers inflict damage to the lungs, often causing various diseases, including mesothelioma. Scientists, government, and industry have known about these hazards for a long time, but moves to lessen or completely halt asbestos use are hampered by companies who’d rather [...]

Either through an at-risk occupation such as mining, heavy industry, construction, or pipe fitting, or from handling consumer products including hairdryers, curling irons, or kitchen appliances, exposure to asbestos is a common hazard. While the most frequent method of asbestos exposure involves breathing in the tiny fibrous minerals, inhalation does not present the only danger. [...]

ERROR Johnson & Johnson is a popular company with a market share that any business would envy. But, their reputation for quality products diminished following Reuters publishing an investigation of J&J being well aware of asbestos in their talc products, including baby powder, for many decades. Countless lawsuits detailed the tragic effects of J&J’s negligence [...]

Schools are supposed to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children. However, one school recently closed after maintenance discovered deadly amounts of asbestos.  The University of Montana recently closed one of its buildings that has been used as a preschool attended by around 50 students each year. According to a recent article, many parents [...]

If you are a current or retired construction worker, you are at risk for serious asbestos-related diseases, like mesothelioma. Because so many construction materials were made with asbestos fibers, many workers have been exposed to the substance for prolonged periods of time. Whether you constructed new homes and buildings in the 1950s or work on [...]

Firefighters Exposed to Asbestos During Warehouse BlazeOn Behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Nov 11, 2021 | Occupational Asbestos Exposure | Individuals in numerous occupations are at risk for devastating asbestos exposure. Firefighters and other first responders must rush into dangerous situations that often hide unforeseen hazards. Unfortunately, one of these risks is exposure to [...]

If you or someone you love works as a plumber, you might be surprised to learn that you are at high risk for asbestos exposure on the job. Plumbers are often exposed to asbestos during construction or home improvement-related operations. Plumbers can come into contact with a number of asbestos-containing materials while on the job, [...]

Asbestos is a naturally-occurring, fibrous mineral that was once and still is used in some consumer products due to its strength and heat-resistant qualities. In fact, the National Cancer Institute states that up to 5,000 consumer products contained asbestos since it was first patented for manufacturing and construction use in 1828. In the late 1800s, [...]

Asbestos is a naturally-occurring fibrous mineral that was once used in thousands of products. Although consumers did not realize how dangerous it could be, the companies did know, and we today now know the horrible diseases it can cause, including mesothelioma, lung cancer, colon cancer, kidney cancer, other cancers, and asbestosis. Exposure to asbestos can [...]