Monthly Archives: April 2014
Asbestosis 101: What is it and what causes it?
Many people who have heard of asbestos are likely aware that it is dangerous and can cause serious health problems for the people exposed to it. Most commonly, people are more familiar with lung cancer and mesothelioma. While it is…
Shifting blame, avoiding responsibility for asbestos violations
There are many employers and property owners who will do whatever they can to cut their costs. They may work with substandard materials or fail to take appropriate action to improve working or living conditions to keep people safe. Often,…
Asbestos-containing products found in courthouse
North Carolina residents may be interested to learn that the renovation of the 156-year-old Davidson County Courthouse in Lexington, North Carolina, once again emphasizes the continuing hazard posed by the presence of asbestos-containing products in older buildings. The hazard is…
How much is too much when it comes to asbestos exposure?
While it has long been known that exposure to asbestos can be deadly, no one has been able to confirm the exact level at which exposure becomes harmful. Should it be measured in duration of exposure or concentration? Is it…
Prisoners used to clean up asbestos
Making the decision to put people in a position of being exposed to asbestos could be a life or death choice. Unfortunately, too many people make this decision lightly and without truly understanding that they may be putting people’s lives…
Demolition company violated Clean Air Act, put workers in danger
Employees of a demolition company may be understandably concerned about their health after it was confirmed that they were put in serious danger on the job. Reports indicate that they were exposed to asbestos after their employer sent them to…
GM engineer lied about defective switch in deposition testimony
A Congressional committee investigating General Motors’ recall of 2.6 million cars released documents showing that a GM engineer apparently lied under oath when he testified that he was unaware of design changes in an allegedly defective ignition switch. The committee…
Well-known actor passes away from mesothelioma
When we go to see movies, many of us appreciate a good action film that has us on the edge of our seats. However, if we knew that the actors in movies or on TV were repeatedly put in danger…
More tenants express concern over asbestos removal
In recent posts, we have discussed tenants of rental properties who have been affected by asbestos in their buildings. Sadly, these cases continue to come up because too many property owners continue to fall short when it comes to their…
National Asbestos Awareness Week fills first week in April
In January 2014, the US Senate passed a resolution establishing the first week in April as “National Asbestos Awareness Week.” The week was established at the urging of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) to disseminate information about the mining…
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