Asbestos Litigation: What Took So Long? Suspicions of asbestos fibers being tied to pulmonary problems date back thousands of years, when a first century Greek geographer mentioned a lung sickness in his slaves who worked weaving asbestos fibers into cloth. Centuries passed, and it wasn’t until 1906 that the first asbestos related death was officially […]
Railroad Workers: Do You Know Your Rights?
Railroad Workers: Do You Know Your Rights? The development of railroads during the Industrial Revolution played an important part in the growth and expansion of the United States, which at that time, was a relatively young country. Arguably, one of the most important inventions was the steam engine, which powered locomotives that revolutionized transportation and […]
Regulatory Accountability Act: Extinguishing Hopes of Banning Asbestos
Regulatory Accountability Act: Extinguishing Hopes of Banning Asbestos Last year, President Barack Obama signed into law a long awaited bill that places stronger regulations on toxic chemicals but unfortunately, a recent piece of legislation that has already swept through the House could tear it all down and undermine the work of The Clean Air Act, […]
Improper Asbestos Removal Reported at Westinghouse
Improper Asbestos Removal Reported at Westinghouse Westinghouse Electric Company, later renamed Westinghouse Electric Corporation was founded in 1886 by George Westinghouse. It soon became one of the largest and most successful electric companies in the United States, rivaling Thomas Edison’s electric company (later known as General Electric). Two of the largest factories under the Westinghouse […]
Asbestos Exposure Linked To Doll Manufacturers
Asbestos Exposure Linked To Doll Manufacturers The first uses of asbestos date back thousands of years, but it wasn’t until the 20th century that its use became rampant not only because of its versatility, but also because of the mineral’s unique characteristics; it’s durable, heat resistant, and abundant. Occupational exposure to this carcinogen is one of […]
Asbestos Trust Money is Already Waiting
Asbestos Trust Money is Already Waiting For decades, the carcinogenic qualities of asbestos have affected hard working individuals who worked in industrial, chemical, electrical, and other trade settings. Airborne asbestos fibers are easily inhaled and can lead to many asbestos-related illnesses such as lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma. The long latency period between asbestos exposure […]
From Shipyards to Floor Tiles, Asbestos in the Home
From Shipyards to Floor Tiles, Asbestos in the Home Asbestos was a popular building material that dates back thousands of years, but it was not extensively mined until the 19th and 20th centuries, when its versatility became useful throughout the Industrial Revolution and World War II. Its heat resistant qualities and tensile strength meant that asbestos-containing products […]
New Law Proposed to Protect Nursing Home Residents
New Law Proposed to Protect Nursing Home Residents After the death of a nursing home resident last year in Erie County, a new law has been proposed in hopes to insure the safety and health of nursing home residents and prevent injury and death across the country. “Ruthie’s Law,” is named in honor victim Ruth […]
Redevelopment of Carrie Furnaces; Asbestos Still Hidden
Redevelopment of Carrie Furnaces; Asbestos Still Hidden Located between Rankin and Swissvale, the Carrie Furnace was a blast furnace built in 1881 that during its peak produced 1,000 to 1,250 tons of iron per day. Forty years after their two remaining blast furnaces operated, the site is getting ready to be redeveloped – a plan […]
Asbestosis Can Lead to Lung Cancer or Mesothelioma
Asbestosis Can Lead to Lung Cancer or Mesothelioma Asbestosis, while not a cancerous condition, is serious and potentially life-threatening chronic disease that is caused by breathing in asbestos fibers. A person who has been diagnosed with asbestosis has a much higher chance of developing lung cancer or pleural mesothelioma, a fatal cancer affecting the lining […]