Operations at Rockhill Quarry have been temporarily stopped due to community concerns about asbestos dust. The quarry, which first began operation in 1976, is located in East Rockhill Township, Pennsylvania. In December 2018, regulators determined that the rock at the...
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Lawsuit blames contaminated Revlon products for a woman’s cancer
Revlon Inc., a popular cosmetics company, is being sued by a couple from Maryland. The couple alleges that contaminated ingredients in some Revlon products caused the wife to develop mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is an aggressive type of cancer that usually occurs...
10 steps construction workers can take to minimize asbestos risks
Asbestos is a natural mineral fiber that is known for its strength, heat resistance and insulative properties. These qualities make asbestos a useful component of numerous building materials, including insulation, ceiling tiles, flooring felt and others. However, when...
Do you know what is in your cosmetics?
You use cosmetics to appear more attractive—to highlight your eyes, brighten your lips or conceal minor blemishes. But would you still use them if you learned they could put you at risk for cancer or other diseases? Due to the lax regulation of U.S. cosmetics, many of...
City engineer accuses San Diego of ignoring asbestos warnings
A civil engineer in San Diego is one of two people who filed a whistleblower complaint against the city. He claims that the city ignored his warnings about asbestos contamination and fire hazards in a city-owned high rise. He also claims that the city jeopardized the...
Mesothelioma: A survivor’s story
No one wants to receive a cancer diagnosis, especially when that cancer has no known cure. But if you or a loved one have been handed a mesothelioma diagnosis, you want to make the most of the time you have left. Who knows? You might even have more time than you...
What is the difference between asbestosis and mesothelioma?
If you know you have past asbestos exposure, you may be concerned about your risk of developing an asbestos-related disease. Asbestosis and mesothelioma are two of the most well-known illnesses that can be caused by asbestos. However, people often confuse them or...