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The safe removal of asbestos in the workplace
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…
Popcorn ceilings often contain asbestos
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…
Steps to take if you think you have been exposed to asbestos
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…
Don’t ignore these early signs of lung cancer
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…
Asbestos exposure and its impact on your health
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…
Things To Know About Asbestos Removal
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…
Friable materials carry greater asbestos risks
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…
Finding asbestos during home renovations
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…
North Carolina Navy Members At Risk For Mesothelioma
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…
Ships still carrying deadly asbestos
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…
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