PIRG calls for a complete ban on asbestos in the U.S.
The United States Public Interest Group (U.S. PIRG), a national nonprofit organization focused on effectuating change in Washington, D.C., announced their efforts to convince lawmakers to support a bill that would finally fully ban the use of asbestos in the U.S. They...
What is secondary exposure to asbestos exposure?
Prolonged exposure to asbestos can cause mesothelioma, a chronic lung disease that results in lung tissue scarring, and other diseases. Most people suffering from mesothelioma acquired it on the job before regulations on the use of asbestos were put in place. However,...
3 ways that employers can protect workers from asbestos on the job
Asbestos is a very dangerous substance. Although it has long been used in many industries, the federal government now recognizes that there is no safe level of exposure to this mineral substance. Whether you work at a remodeling company or as a shipfitter, your work...
Did you get the right asbestos PPE?
If you’re exposed to asbestos at work, your boss may recognize it and give you personal protection equipment (PPE) that is intended to keep you safe. It’s common for those in home renovation and maintenance careers to encounter asbestos in older buildings, for...
What is the latest on talc-related mesothelioma?
Johnson and Johnson (J&J) continue to fight allegations that its talcum powder for babies contained asbestos and led to people suffering mesothelioma. There have been many twists and turns in the story. Whenever a court awards claimants compensation, J&J goes...
Does benzene exposure cause cancer?
Exposure to benzene can occur at work or simply by being a member of a community where benzene is found. Workers can be exposed to benzene in industries such as the rubber industry, oil refineries, chemical plants, shoe manufacturers, etc. Less common industries that...
Seeking compensation for cutting-edge mesothelioma treatments
By the time that a worker exposed to asbestos on the job develops mesothelioma, they have probably already moved on to another job or even retired. Mesothelioma is a cancer of the organ linings that usually proves fatal within five years of diagnosis. It is notorious...
Can treatment slow the progression of mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a unique type of cancer. An individual's exposure to asbestos often causes the condition. It unsuspectingly wreaks havoc on a patient's body for years until rearing its ugly head once it's at its later stages. Doctors often give their mesothelioma...
Managing summer hazards when you have lung cancer
When you have mesothelioma or another form of lung cancer, managing your day-to-day condition is already difficult. It only gets harder when summer starts. While cold weather can also present problems for those suffering from lung conditions, the heat and air...
Why was asbestos used in the first place?
For all of the suffering asbestos has inflicted on the public, it's natural to wonder why it was ever used in the first place. A brief look at the history of the substance reveals not only its useful properties but also the negligence surrounding its use that has...
