Asbestos News
Oct 31, 2012 - Yet Another Mill Owner is in Hot Water After Asbestos Violations
A contractor who violated asbestos removal regulations during a demolition project in Michigan faces hefty fines and possible jail time.
Oct 25, 2012 - Asbestos Raises Demolition Price Tag by $800k
The cost of a major demolition project increased greatly in order to ensure that asbestos and other toxic materials were properly abated to avoid exposing workers and the general public. Asbestos is known to cause mesothelioma, an incurable form of cancer.
Oct 15, 2012 - Nassau Coliseum Facing OSHA Fines for Asbestos Violations
The operator of the Nassau Coliseum has been cited for asbestos violations that may have put workers at risk of developing mesothelioma years later.
Oct 12, 2012 - Building Contractors Found Guilty of Violating Asbestos Regulations at UMass Dartmouth
Yet another renovation company is being charged with asbestos violations, this time a Massachusetts company in charge of a demolition project at Dartmouth.
Oct 11, 2012 - Study Shows Early Heavy Asbestos Exposure Leads to Asbestosis
Results from a study in Great Britain reveal that participants who had longer and heavier exposure in their early years were more likely to develop asbestosis versus mesothelioma. Researchers acknowledge the study only applies to a strictly defined geographical area and time range.
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