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Does Your Job Come With An Elevated Risk For Asbestos Exposure?
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…
Friability Issues And Asbestos Injuries
Perhaps you work in a North Carolina shipyard or on a railroad. You might also be one of thousands of people who work as a heavy machinery or auto mechanic, or in the construction or agricultural industry. There’s plenty of…
Asbestos Exposure Is Not A Thing Of The Past
When many people in North Carolina hear stories of illnesses caused by exposure to asbestos, they think how fortunate they are that asbestos danger is well behind us. After all, very few industries in the U.S. include asbestos in their…
Why does asbestos exposure lead to cancer in some patients?
Asbestos exposure can lead to cancer in some patients. There is a direct link between exposure to these fibers and cancer of the mesothelium and other parts of the body, largely due to the scarring they cause. In 2018, a…
What items might you find that have asbestos?
Despite the common knowledge that asbestos is harmful and can lead to mesothelioma, it’s still found in many products that are used in this country. It’s imperative that everyone knows what products might contain it to stay safe. Ideally, individuals…
Do you know the reason why asbestos causes cancer?
For almost 50 years, asbestos has been known to cause cancer. More specifically, it has been known to cause a very rare form of cancer, mesothelioma. While the link between asbestos exposure and mesothelioma has been largely undisputed, scientists have…
Understanding the link between asbestos and mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a malignant tumor, a type of cancer that can originate in the lining of the lungs, abdomen or the heart. The only known cause of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a toxic mineral that has in…
The greatest asbestos risks in an old home
Before the 1980s, asbestos was often used in home-building materials. These include things like asbestos tile and insulation. Since it was tough and fire-resistant, it seemed like a terrific material — until it became clear that it could lead to…
Closed Carolina asbestos factory necessitates massive cleanup
Some businesses cause catastrophic environmental damage and then close their doors and file bankruptcy when their terrible business practices and the financial impact they’ve caused finally comes to light. That certainly seems to be the case for residents living on…
Asbestos: A hazard you may find in your own home
Asbestos has been used for many industrial and construction purposes in the last several decades. While people know that it’s dangerous and can lead to health problems, asbestos is still being used in the United States today. Whenever you buy…
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