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....
Like many North Carolina residents, you or one of your family members may have served in the U.S. Navy or other branches of the armed forces. Depending on what your duties were, you may have been exposed to asbestos on the job. Asbestos exposure can result in...
If you or a loved one works on or around ships in the Carolinas, across the country or internationally, you may feel grateful that regulations prevent the use of materials containing asbestos on ships. You may be like many who hope the terrifying prospect of...
When you are at work, you may not be thinking about the possible unseen risks you could be facing in your North Carolina workplace or encountering while doing your job. Exposure to certain material, like asbestos, could elevate your risk for serious illnesses. You may...
