Revitalizing Steel Mills to Create Clean Energy Components Driving around Michigan you can see remnants of the once booming steel town it once was. While there is still evidence of the massive steel presence in Michigan, Michigan has become a massive medical and technology hub with less focus on manufacturing. The problem now is that […]
How is Mesothelioma Diagnosed?
How is Mesothelioma Diagnosed? Signs and symptoms of mesothelioma mimic several other types of diseases, so diagnosing this deadly cancer can be challenging. Mesothelioma is a rare cancer in the thin layer of tissue that covers most of your internal organs. It most often occurs in the lung or abdominal tissue. Signs and Symptoms Pleural […]
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 […]
Are Asbestos Hazards Lurking in Places We Believe Are Safe?
Are 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, […]
Are Jewelers at Risk for Asbestos Exposure?
Are Jewelers at Risk for Asbestos Exposure? Before 1980, generations of jewelers were exposed to asbestos. Many trades used asbestos in processes that required heat or soldering. Asbestos is fire-resistant and chemical resistant. Raw asbestos fibers were blended into fire-resistant molds and materials and sewn into tradesmens’ gloves and protective gear. When the deadly nature […]
Johnson & Johnson Could Put All Talc Liabilities into a Separate Company
Johnson & Johnson Could Put All Talc Liabilities into a Separate Company Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is looking to put all its liability from its baby powder litigation into a new business to then file for bankruptcy protection. This would allow lower payments for cases that do not settle beforehand. There is a chance that […]
Public School Staff at Risk For Asbestos-Related Diseases
Public 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 […]
COPD is Not Caused by Asbestos
COPD is Not Caused by Asbestos As early as the 1920s, companies that used asbestos in their manufacturing operations or building processes were aware that their employees were being diagnosed with high rates of lung disease. However, to keep from admitting any liability, they insisted that the employee’s lung disease was caused by cigarette smoking. […]
Government Roles in Asbestos Regulation
Government Roles in Asbestos Regulation Despite the deadly effects of asbestos use on people and the environment, asbestos has not been banned in the United States. Numerous attempts have been made by government agencies to regulate asbestos use by making it harder to obtain, restricting imports, and regulating handling and removal. Since mining operations stopped […]
Current Industries And Occupations With The Highest Incidence Of Mesothelioma
Current Industries And Occupations With The Highest Incidence Of Mesothelioma Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that is almost indestructible with properties that make it resistant to heat, chemicals, and breakdown. Asbestos fibers were often combined with other materials for thousands of industrial, maritime, automotive, and building products. Specific industries and occupations are associated with heavy […]