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Workers, residents face health risks of asbestos violations

Workers, residents face health risks of asbestos violations

Working in certain jobs can put employees at risk of developing serious work-related illnesses. This can be especially true for workers who have been exposed to asbestos on the job. For decades, it has been known that the mineral can…

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Workers exposed to asbestos during renovation project

Workers exposed to asbestos during renovation project

Workers in any industry have the right to expect that they will be working in safe conditions and given access to protective equipment when appropriate. Job sites should not be places where a person’s life is needlessly in danger. But…

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Negligent asbestos removal companies put workers in danger

Negligent asbestos removal companies put workers in danger

Making money and generating a profit is generally the top priority for business owners. They want to find cost-effective solutions and save money where they can. However, some employers take this desire to make money to dangerous levels by engaging…

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Asbestos, other toxic chemicals contributed to ‘Fly Ash Flu’

Asbestos, other toxic chemicals contributed to ‘Fly Ash Flu’

The dangers of asbestos and the health risks of being exposed to the toxic fiber are well known. Unfortunately, people think that the risks of exposure are rare and isolated instances involving industrial workers from decades ago. But the reality…

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Company charged for asbestos violations

Company charged for asbestos violations

Despite the fact that people have known about how dangerous asbestos exposure is for decades, some negligent parties continue to put workers in danger by not properly warning and protecting them. Too many employers try to cut corners and costs…

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Were first responders exposed to asbestos in building collapse?

Were first responders exposed to asbestos in building collapse?

For decades, workers were exposed to asbestos on the job without their knowledge. Many times employers and business owners were aware that employees were being exposed to the toxic fiber, but no action was taken to protect them. In many…

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Exhibit dedicated to victims of asbestos exposure at plant

Exhibit dedicated to victims of asbestos exposure at plant

It can be very frustrating and stressful to get injured or sick at work. Not only can it affect a person’s ability to continue working, but certain conditions can end up taking a horrific toll on a person’s health. In…

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Workers exposed to asbestos during repair and maintenance projects

Workers exposed to asbestos during repair and maintenance projects

Many folks who work in construction understand that there are certain risks they may face on the job that people in other industries do not. They may work in uncomfortable environments or with powerful and dangerous equipment. However, with proper…

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Managers deny employees were exposed to asbestos in ceiling tiles

Managers deny employees were exposed to asbestos in ceiling tiles

For nearly as long as the dangers of asbestos have been known, employers have willfully and knowingly failed to protect employees who work with the toxic fiber. Diseases such as mesothelioma have been directly linked to asbestos. And in many…

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Electricians, carpenters file lawsuit after exposure to asbestos

Electricians, carpenters file lawsuit after exposure to asbestos

There are some jobs in which people work that put them in dangerous situations. One of these dangerous situations is exposure to toxic chemicals and fibers such asbestos. People who breathe in airborne asbestos can suffer devastating illnesses such as…

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