Asbestos Abatement Can Help Prevent Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer Finding asbestos in the home can be quite scary because it can cause mesothelioma, lung, throat, esophageal, and colorectal cancers. Once encountering asbestos, it is easy to disturb the hazardous material and inhale dangerous asbestos fibers. One way to prevent asbestos from being a danger to […]
Asbestos in Drinking Water
Asbestos in Drinking Water Asbestos is limited to 7 million fibers per liter (Mfl) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. According to the EPA those who drink water with higher than that amount over extended periods may face an increased risk for benign intestinal polyps. Another recent study has shown asbestos in drinking water could […]
Asbestos in Vinyl Products
Asbestos in Vinyl Products If your home was constructed before 1980, you could have a vinyl floor in the kitchen, bath, or hallway that contains asbestos. Homes built between the 1920s and 1950s frequently had vinyl wallpaper with asbestos. Flooring and wall covering manufacturers frequently added asbestos to tiles, wallpaper sheet backing, and adhesives to […]
Chrysotile Asbestos Exposure
Chrysotile Asbestos Exposure The most common kind of asbestos used is chrysotile asbestos. When viewed under a microscope, one can see how chrysotile asbestos fibers wrap around themselves in a spiral, which is why this type of asbestos is also known as serpentine or curly asbestos. Chrysotile Products Chrysotile, as well as its rough form, […]
Asbestos Exposure Concerns in 2022
Asbestos Exposure Concerns in 2022 Asbestos is one of the most dangerous toxic substances in the world. Asbestos is a recognized health hazard, and its use is now highly regulated by both OSHA and EPA. Asbestos fibers inhaled or swallowed never leave the body because they are too strong to be broken down. Asbestos use […]
Asbestos and Lead Removal Bill Clears Senate Environment and Energy Committee
Asbestos and Lead Removal Bill Clears Senate Environment and Energy Committee On June 15, 2021, the Senate Environment and Energy Committee approved a bill to assist homeowners in removing lead and asbestos from their homes. “For the health of residents, it is crucial to mitigate the risks of lead and asbestos in the home, but […]
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Asbestos Removal?
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Asbestos Removal? There is nothing more concerning for a homeowner than discovering asbestos in their home. For almost 50 years, asbestos was a common substance used in homebuilding, whether it was in floor tile, insulation, wallboard, or pipes. If you live in a house built between the 1930s and the early […]
Renovating Homes and Commercial Properties Increases Asbestos Exposure Risk
Renovating Homes and Commercial Properties Increases Asbestos Exposure Risk When people learn that their home may contain asbestos, they are often terrified. Lung cancer and mesothelioma have been related to asbestos exposure, notably in construction workers and manufacturers who were frequently exposed to it on the job. Every day, most Americans spend at least one-third […]
Companies Have Been Concealing The Dangers of Asbestos for Decades
Companies 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 […]
Asbestos Containing Products That Don’t Require Warning Labels
Asbestos 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 […]