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- Pennsylvania to spend $75 million to fix asbestos in schools
Jun 17, 2025
Parents and students alike tend to think that school should be a safe space, at least physically. While schools can’t always prevent all forms of trauma and bullying, they can offer reasonably safe buildings and nutritious meals. In recent years, many school districts have invested heavily in modernized safety systems for lockdown scenarios. These projects focus on controlling the flow of pedestrian traffic into a school building and creating barriers for the protection of students...Read More - New laws could limit mesothelioma litigation and compensation
Apr 5, 2025
Mesothelioma is one of the deadliest forms of cancer. It starts in the lining of the organs and then eventually metastasizes or spreads to other parts of the body. Mesothelioma is notorious for growing slowly. People often don’t get diagnosed until decades after their exposure to asbestos. Workers who have previously handled asbestos, their family members and even members of the general public may eventually need to take legal action. The law allows those with...Read More - Washington U-Haul facility fined $231,000 fine for mesothelioma endangerment
Mar 4, 2025
In February 2025, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) fined U-Haul $231,000 for exposing workers to asbestos at a Spokane facility. The fine was issued because U-Haul failed to follow safety protocols when knowingly putting their employees at risk. The issue began in 2019 when U-Haul bought a former K-Mart building and started renovating without testing for asbestos. The building, which is nearly 60 years old, had vinyl floor tiles containing asbestos...Read More - Hidden Dangers Of Returning Home After A House Fire
Feb 13, 2025
Wildfires in Los Angeles leave destruction in their wake, but the dangers don’t end when the flames die down. First responders and returning residents face serious health risks from airborne toxins like asbestos. Breathing in these hazardous particles can lead to long-term health problems, making safety precautions essential. Asbestos Exposure In House Fires Many older buildings contain asbestos, a once-common material in construction. When fires destroy these structures, asbestos fibers become airborne. Firefighters working in...Read More - Talc-Based Products May Soon Be Tested for Asbestos
Jan 21, 2025
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed a rule to test talc-based products for asbestos. This is set to apply to cosmetics, but will also apply to a host of other products. This move is part of an effort to help improve the safety of products that contain talc because those products may have unintended asbestos in them. The rule, which was published in December 2024, is meant to help protect consumers from health...Read More - Workers Fired for Reporting Unsafe Asbestos Disposal File Lawsuit
Jan 14, 2025
Asbestos is a known human carcinogen. Researchers know that it causes mesothelioma and lung cancer, as well as certain other cancers. Asbestos removal and remediation are important for public safety. Before the cancer risks of asbestos were well-known, businesses used asbestos for many different purposes. It is present in many buildings and also in many landfills. Unfortunately, remediation can be expensive and time-consuming. Some businesses and government authorities may try to cut corners regarding asbestos...Read More - The risk of secondhand asbestos exposure
Jan 13, 2025
When people think of asbestos-related diseases, they often imagine workers who dealt with the material directly. However, the danger doesn’t stop at the job site. Family members of these workers can also face serious health risks from secondhand asbestos exposure. What is secondhand asbestos exposure? Secondhand asbestos exposure happens when workers unknowingly bring tiny asbestos fibers home on their clothes, hair, or skin. Jobs like construction, shipbuilding, or factory work often involved asbestos-containing materials. Once...Read More - Pericardial mesothelioma is rare and deadly
Dec 11, 2024
Pericardial mesothelioma develops aggressively in the pericardium, the thin sac surrounding the heart, and accounts for less than 1% of all mesothelioma cases. Exposure to asbestos, a group of minerals once widely used for their heat-resistant properties, primarily causes this rare cancer. Symptoms of pericardial mesothelioma Symptoms often mimic other heart conditions, complicating diagnosis. Common symptoms include persistent chest pain, difficulty breathing during physical activity, unusual fatigue, irregular or rapid heartbeats, and a persistent cough...Read More - $3.8M verdict awarded in Foster Wheeler mesothelioma lawsuit
Dec 4, 2024
In a significant legal win, a Pennsylvania jury awarded $3.8 million to Harry and Rae Chirdon in a mesothelioma lawsuit against Foster Wheeler Corporation. This case shows how dangerous asbestos exposure can be and why it’s important to hold companies responsible for worker safety. Foster Wheeler’s responsibility for asbestos exposure Harry Chirdon, a 76-year-old retired boilermaker, got mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos while working for Foster Wheeler. Even though he worked for the company...Read More - Is there a link between asbestos exposure and breast cancer?
Nov 1, 2024
Various industries use asbestos, a group of naturally occurring minerals, due to its resistance to heat and corrosion. However, medical professionals have long known its adverse health effects and the fact that exposure can lead to serious illnesses such as mesothelioma and lung cancer. Given the prevalence of asbestos in past construction and industrial applications, there is growing concern about its potential link to other forms of cancer, including breast cancer. Understanding asbestos and its...Read More