The negligent acts of some people continue to endanger the safety and lives of others. Take, for instance, the recent case involving two asbestos abatement employees who failed to properly train workers, exposing them and the public to asbestos exposure. In May, a...
While at work, employees have the right to a reasonable expectation of safety while they are doing their jobs. Even in high-risk occupations, there are steps employers can take that will help their employees stay as safe as possible. When there are known dangers that...
When you consider the potential risks you face in your place of work, you may think about the factors that could contribute to an accident and possible injury. You may not give much thought to the unseen hazards that have the potential to negatively impact your...
Popcorn ceilings fell out of favor, but they were commonplace in buildings built or renovated from the 1950s to the 1980s. Also known as stucco or acoustic, builders especially liked these textured ceilings that hid imperfections and offered a certain level of fire...
The years you toiled in your job in construction made you proud, despite the toll it has taken on your body. However, now, late in your career, you discover that another threat – one that you had little knowledge about – confronts you. During those construction jobs,...
Your health is one of the most valuable and precious gifts you have, and you know how important it is to take care of yourself. This means remaining vigilant of signs and symptoms that may indicate you have an underlying health condition. In some cases, seemingly...
Like many others, you may not consider the impact of exposure to certain types of substances until they begin to have a negative impact on your health. In cases involving exposure to asbestos, the implications can be very serious, having a long-term impact on your...
Many people in North Carolina, South Carolina and beyond are at risk for serious illness but are not aware of it. In the workplace, your employer is obligated to provide information, proper training and available equipment to keep you and your coworkers safe,...
Have you ever seen a slab of drywall that has gotten wet, then dried again? You may have noticed that it became easy to crumble after water damage. This condition is known as friability. Drywall that is in an undisturbed state is typically considered a non-friable...
Simple home renovation projects rarely turn out to be simple. If your home improvement plans uncovered the existence of asbestos in your walls, ceiling, floors or other areas, your project might have come to a screeching halt while you evaluated what to do next....
