Asbestos

Most people associate asbestos with materials used in older homes and buildings constructed before the fibers were deemed too dangerous to use and banned from new products in the 1980s by the U.S. government. However, auto manufacturers knew before this ban that many...

At this point, it is well known that asbestos causes cancer, specifically mesothelioma. Not only is asbestos dangerous for those who work around it, it is also possible for people who work at asbestos-contaminated workplaces to bring home particles of the substance to...

The likelihood of asbestos exposure varies depending on people's trade and the kinds of responsibilities they are in charge of when they go to work each day. Workers in Missouri who understand the risks of asbestos exposure and what signs and symptoms to watch for can...

While the use of asbestos spans many different occupations, it is important to understand the unique and severe impact that the use of asbestos has had on the nation's military.  Every single branch of the US military used asbestos in some form or another. According...

St. Louis construction workers will now have new measures in place to protect them from the dangers of asbestos. A former construction worker who developed mesothelioma as a result of asbestos exposure has been pushing for job site reform in the city to help protect...

The dangers of asbestos have come to light in the past couple of decades. People exposed to this once common substance still deal with the complex health disorders that may result. Illinois residents have undergone extensive renovations in homes and businesses to rid...

You might be one of many Illinois residents who hear the word 'asbestos' and think of insulation hanging in an old attic somewhere. The fact is that serious danger risks still exist, and in many cases, are much more prevalent than people realize regarding asbestos and...