Mar 9, 2010 - Reduced Purchase Price Wanted After Asbestos Discovery
Real Estate Equities is requesting that the purchase price of a six story building and 13 acre property in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin be reduced after discovering asbestos in the heating and ventilation systems.
Proper removal and disposal of asbestos can be costly, as certified abatement specialists must perform the work to ensure it meets federal and state environmental...
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Mar 3, 2010 - University Officials Acknowledge Asbestos Violations
A building on the campus of University of Connecticut (UConn) was undergoing renovations when asbestos was discovered in the mastic backing of the flooring. The building, Gulley Hall, was originally constructed in 1908, with other renovations occurring up to 1964. During this time period of construction, it was very common to use asbestos containing building products.
Until...
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Feb 26, 2010 - NIOSH Opens Asbestos Documents to Public Review
Asbestos is now widely recognized as a health hazard and therefore its use and handling and is highly regulated. Exposure to asbestos is the primary cause of mesothelioma, an aggressive and fatal form of cancer for which there is no known cure. Mesothelioma is caused when asbestos fibers are inhaled and later cause in the thin membrane that surrounds the lungs, abdomen and...
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Feb 22, 2010 - Four Men Indicted for Asbestos Violations in Florida
Florida inspectors of the Environmental Protection Agency were alerted to asbestos violations occurring during the conversion of the Indian Pass Apartments into the Barefoot Beach Resort condominiums. Following the investigation, four men have been indicted on federal charges with allegedly violating environmental protection laws, conspiracy and making false statements. All four men...
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Feb 19, 2010 - Asbestos Discovery at Sackets Sewage Slows Project
During the excavation of concrete waste collection tanks at Sackets Sewage Plant in Sackets Harbor, New York, asbestos coated pipe was found which will slow down progress until proper removal and disposal can occur.
Asbestos-cement (A-C) pipe was first introduced to America in 1931. It was widely used in sewage treatment plants and water mains because of its durability and...
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