Blog: Asbestos
- Leave the vintage ornaments alone: They may have asbestos
Nov 29, 2022
The Cottagecore and Grannycore aesthetic has become increasingly popular in recent years. For some, the look is all about nostalgia for simpler times. For others, it’s more about embracing a sustainable lifestyle that doesn’t care about every new thing on the market. As part of these trends, people have been actively searching for vintage holiday decorations that suit their overall decor – but this is one situation where it really is better to say “out...Read More - Working with asbestos requires a lifetime of medical awareness
Sep 29, 2022
Some workplace risks are immediate and obvious. If you accidentally sever an electrical supply line, you could electrocute or burn yourself. If you are nearby when a tool or machine malfunctions, you might suffer a major injury as a result. However, some of the deadliest workplace risk factors will cause no immediate health consequences. You will have no idea of the harm your job has caused until years later when a doctor diagnoses you with...Read More - Asbestos: still in use at chlorine factories
Sep 28, 2022
Most people in Pennsylvania are already well aware of the dangers that asbestos poses to human beings. The general understanding is that you’re usually safe from the toxic effects as long as the asbestos isn’t drilled or screwed into or otherwise disturbed. But asbestos is still legally used in chlor-alkali plants, and this still has the potential to adversely affect the people who work in them and live near them. What makes asbestos dangerous? It’s...Read More - What is asbestosis?
Sep 9, 2022
Asbestos occurs naturally in mineral deposits all around the world, and humans have long used this natural substance as a fire retardant and form of insulation. There are mines that extract asbestos for use in different commercial applications and then send the raw asbestos to manufacturing facilities making items ranging from brake pads to water treatment chemicals. Although the federal government has begun talking about a ban on asbestos imports, there are still thousands of...Read More - Asbestos exposure in the home can be deadly
Aug 15, 2022
People who are in the market for a home likely have a long list of things that they want their new home to have. One that should be on that list but that you might not have added is that the home is asbestos-free. You may think that an inspection will unearth asbestos in the home, but inspectors don’t routinely look for it any longer. You’d have to hire an asbestos inspector to find out...Read More - What kinds of compensation are there for asbestos-related deaths?
Aug 15, 2022
As the family member of someone who has died because of exposure to asbestos, it is important that you and your loved ones understand what benefits and supports may be available for you. Family members may be able to collect compensation for items such as funeral bills or final medical expenses. You may also be able to seek out compensation for the exposure that has left your family without financial support or to compensate your...Read More - Can exposure to asbestos lead to COPD?
Jul 28, 2022
Older buildings that contain asbestos can put Pennsylvania and West Virginia residents and workers at risk of serious lung illnesses. Among them is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. If you were diagnosed, it’s important to know the relationship between asbestos and your condition. What is COPD? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease that involves chronic bronchitis and emphysema. People with the condition have trouble breathing and symptoms like wheezing, shortness of breath, chest...Read More - Secondary exposure to asbestos can be equally deadly
Jul 28, 2022
You do not need first-hand exposure to asbestos to suffer the harmful effects. You can still be at risk of developing asbestos-related complications from secondary exposure. Therefore, if you’ve worked in an asbestos-intensive industry such as construction or shipbuilding, your close family members may have unknowingly been exposed to the toxic substance. How does this happen? Asbestos is composed of fine and light fibers that separate easily. Therefore, if you come in close contact with...Read More - Do masks help with asbestos?
Jun 28, 2022
You know that asbestos is dangerous when it is inhaled. It’s made up of very tiny particles that can get stuck in your lungs or other tissues. These are what lead to mesothelioma, a dangerous type of cancer, and other asbestos-related diseases. As a result, you may think that the best way to stay safe is simply to wear a mask when you’re on the job. But is that mask actually going to protect you...Read More - An asbestos case may involve strict liability or negligence
Jun 14, 2022
Asbestos exposure is dangerous, and a diagnosis with an asbestos-related medical issue will likely mean expensive medical care and disruption to your life. If you develop an illness caused by asbestos, like mesothelioma, your entire family may need to make changes after your diagnosis. Individuals who develop mesothelioma or similar asbestos-related illnesses may want to seek financial compensation from a company that expose them to abestos. Typically, they will need to either claim negligence or...Read More