Are Elevator Workers at Risk for Asbestos Exposure?
Even today, elevator workers are at risk for asbestos exposure. Besides elevator mechanics, elevator construction workers may be exposed to asbestos dust when refurbishing an older building. Asbestos, a naturally occurring material, was used widely in various building materials from the 1930s to the 1970s. The mineral was popular because of its ability to withstand […]
Take-Home Asbestos Exposure in Women
Women account for around one in four mesothelioma diagnoses in the United States each year. Women often develop mesothelioma from non-occupational exposure or from inhaling particles from their spouse’s work clothes or tools. Schedule Your Free Consultation Speaking to a Mesothelioma Lawyer or Asbestos Attorney If you believe your mesothelioma diagnosis resulted from exposure to […]
Asbestos in Cement Pipes
Asbestos cement pipes were frequently used in the past for water allocation, potable drinking water, storm drains, industrial processes, and sewer drains. They were commonly called Transite pipes. Transite was once a brand name for asbestos cement patented and made by Johns Manville. Due to the popularity of the product, it became a household term […]
Asbestos Exposure in Roofing Felts
To understand how you can get exposed to asbestos through roofing felts, it helps to know the function of roofing felts and how they’re used. At one time, asbestos was used in the manufacturing of roofing felts because it helped guard against water damage and was excellent at providing a fireproof shield. Therefore, asbestos was […]
Asbestos Abatement in Homes During Renovation Season
Although asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral once prized for its insulating and heat-resistant properties, it has become a major public health concern in recent decades. The fibrous material can release microscopic particles into the air when disturbed. These particles are responsible for life-threatening respiratory diseases such as lung cancer and mesothelioma. If you inhale […]
Asbestos in Schools
The United States of America Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stated in the 1980s that asbestos exposure was a possible problem in schools. From EPA research findings, the EPA found that about 15 million students and 1.4 million teachers had the potential of being exposed to asbestos fibers in almost 35,000 schools nationwide. However, the problem […]
Talc Cases
Johnson & Johnson (J&J), a company you’ve probably known since you were quite young, is facing over 57,000 lawsuits. Claimants state that J&J’s talc-based baby powder causes cancer. Specifically, many women claim it gave them ovarian cancer, while others believe it led to mesothelioma (a type of lung cancer). Schedule Your Free Consultation Looking at […]
Asbestos’s Deadly Toll – McLean County Museum Opens New Exhibit
By MICHAEL G. MATEJKA Willard Tipsord was a father, foster parent, husband, grandfather, and for over 30 years, a member of Carpenters Local 63 in McLean County, Illinois. As a young newlywed, he went to work at Bloomington’s United Asbestos & Rubber Company (UNARCO) plant to provide for his family. On May 1, 1989, at […]
EPA Ban
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken a major step toward ensuring public health on March 28, 2024. Through the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), they issued a final rule designed to protect people against chrysotile asbestos. This historic regulation marks an important milestone in the fight against asbestos-related diseases and environmental hazards. […]
Asbestos Exposure to Power Plant Workers
Power plant workers have always been the backbone of industrialization, ensuring our homes and offices are powered. This has been achieved at great personal sacrifice for a large number of employees who were exposed to asbestos over a long period. Asbestos attorneys can help current or former power plant workers diagnosed with diseases related to […]