Many Pennsylvania families have been devastated to learn that a member of their household has contracted a deadly disease in the workplace, school or elsewhere. Mesothelioma is a terminal affliction. If you are familiar with the term, you might be among the tens of...
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Terminal illness: Adjusting to the life changes it brings
When you heard your doctor say that tests and examination lead him or her to believe that you have a terminal illness, you might have felt like the earth dropped from underneath your feet. You might have sought medical attention because of certain symptoms you were...
Pennsylvania companies have to follow the rules
If you live or work in a building scheduled to undergo construction, demolition or renovation, your health might be at risk. This is especially true if you're located in an area such as Pittsburgh or another Pennsylvania region where the erection of many structures...
Did workplace asbestos exposure cause latent illness?
Many jobs involve high risks for injuries. For instance, if you're a fire fighter or law enforcement officer, you understand that you take a risk every time you report for duty. What about risks you might not be aware of, however? There are many workplaces in this...
Asbestos regulations that help keep you and your loved ones safe
Many Pittsburgh families, as well as those in surrounding Pennsylvania regions, are part of long lines of workers who have spent years of employment in steel mills, shipyards, on the railroad or in coal mines. The city is also rich with old buildings and beautiful...
Who is at risk for second-hand asbestos exposure?
When you go to work in a Pennsylvania factory, shipyard or railroad, you may be at risk for certain on-the-job injuries. In fact, most jobs include some type of personal injury risk; it's just that some are more dangerous than others. One of the greatest dangers in...
Hospice care: When is the right time to call?
Caring for a terminally ill loved one can be an emotionally challenging experience. You know that the time you have left with the person you love is quite limited, but you want to help him or her enjoy as high quality a life as possible in the time he or she has left....
Is your Pennsylvania job high-risk for asbestos exposure?
Where you work and how long you have been with a particular company may have a significant impact on your health -- especially if your job is physically demanding or dangerous, or is high-risk for hazards, such as exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is microscopic, but its...
Understanding the different types of asbestos and risks involved
You may have discussed asbestos on one or more occasions, especially in relation to the many factories, old buildings, railroads and shipyards in Pittsburgh. The dangers of asbestos are well known, and studies show there is no safe amount of exposure. This is why laws...
How does asbestos enter the body?
Whether you're a life-long Pittsburgher or a "transplant," as the colloquial term expresses it, if you work in certain areas of this city or surrounding Pennsylvania regions, you may be at risk for numerous adverse health conditions because of asbestos. It's...