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...
High-Risk Occupations For Asbestos Exposure/Mesothelioma
Exposed to asbestos during your military service? Veterans can seek help.
Veterans did an important job for the country, and they may have been exposed to asbestos as a result. Asbestos exposure has the potential to lead to asbestosis, mesothelioma and other serious illnesses. In the past, asbestos was used in many buildings and products....
Maritime workers’ asbestos exposure risk is particularly high
Some say that St. Louis wouldn't exist if it weren't for the Mississippi River and the many other nearby bodies of water that flow into it. Many maritime workers both in the harbor and at sea have contributed their labors to ensure that the river has remained a...
These 3 work environments in Illinois can raise your risk of asbestos exposure and illness
Contrary to popular belief, asbestos is not 100% banned from use in the United States. Although highly regulated, it still exists in many Illinois occupations. Unfortunately, ongoing use of the substance can put state workers and their family members at risk of...
Is asbestos still a risk after ban?
The use of asbestos is controversial because of the health risks associated with the substance. There is a ban in the United States from using it is residential construction, but that ban does not cover commercial construction, according to Occupational Health &...
The link between firefighting and mesothelioma
As someone who earns a paycheck working as an Illinois firefighter, you are probably well-versed in the immediate risks that often accompany your line of work, and you probably take strides to protect yourself to the fullest extent possible. At Menges Law Firm, we...
A tragedy with immediate and potentially long-term consequences
While cleanup efforts throughout the United States have removed a significant amount of asbestos, the deadly fibers once commonly found in supposedly safe roofing and insulation still exist. Discoveries of new dangers occur under various circumstances and practically...