This season, you may have plans to travel, host or attend holiday parties or seek out ways to stay active during the winter months. Wherever you find yourself during the next few months, it is helpful to know that accidents like slip-and-falls can be more likely to...
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What happens when people suspect asbestos on site?
If you work or live in a building that you suspect contains asbestos, you may be worried about your safety. Unless you are the owner of the building, you may feel like there is nothing you can do to remedy the situation. However, reporting your concerns can trigger...
The tremendous toll of improper asbestos abatement training
If you handle asbestos in your job, you likely need to complete training and certification. These requirements ensure individuals know how to work with this toxic material as safely as possible. Unfortunately, some people who carry out these pieces of training fail to...
Heading out on a road trip? Tips for sharing the road with trucks
Millions of people will likely head out on road trips this summer. And this will mean millions of drivers will be sharing the roads with commercial trucks. While most of these encounters will be harmless, too many will end with catastrophic injuries after a trucking...
Negligent, reckless actions that lead to asbestos exposure
Asbestos was widely used for decades before the risks were known. Today, we know the dangers of breathing in asbestos fibers, but some parties continue to engage in negligent or reckless actions that put individuals at risk. What do these bad acts look like? The...
How your address can affect your risk of asbestos exposure
Mesothelioma patients often spent long periods of time working with contaminated products. A disproportionate number of people with mesothelioma worked in industries like auto repair, construction and the military because of their close and ongoing contact with...
3 dangerous misconceptions about asbestos
Despite the fact that we have long known about the dangers of asbestos, plenty of misconceptions persist today. And unfortunately, these misconceptions have the potential to put people in danger. Below, we explore three common mistaken beliefs about asbestos and why...
Settlements with EPA could close gaps in asbestos evaluation
For decades, we have known that asbestos fibers are harmful when people breathe them in. They can cause incredible damage by lodging in areas like the lungs, causing serious diseases, including cancer. So, if we know how dangerous asbestos is, why is it still taking...
Tips for hiring a safe asbestos abatement company
Countless buildings contain asbestos, and the owners of these buildings will need to decide how to deal with it. In some cases, leaving it undisturbed or covering it up will prevent toxic exposure. In other cases, hiring an abatement company is necessary. Before doing...
Improper asbestos disposal can result in toxic exposure
When people think about harmful asbestos exposure, they often believe that it is only something that people needed to worry about decades ago. After all, asbestos is no longer used in most products. However, you can also experience harmful health consequences when...