The Consequences of Ignoring Asbestos: The Long-Term Health Effects and Legal Liability
Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral used in various construction materials, was once considered a miracle substance due to its resistance to heat and fire. However, it was later discovered that prolonged exposure to asbestos fibers can cause serious health issues, including mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. Despite this knowledge, many companies and individuals continued to […]
Asbestos Exposure at Home: 4 Ways It Happens
*Guest post from Mesothelioma Guide* Exposure to asbestos has no limitations. It can happen nearly anywhere, mostly due to asbestos being used everywhere for decades. Here’s a scary thought: Your home may be filled with this cancerous substance. Asbestos exposure at home occurs in older houses, particularly those built prior to the 1980s. The substance, […]
How to Test for Asbestos
Asbestos is commonly present in popcorn ceilings and other texture materials. More than 39,000 people die yearly because of developing asbestos-related health issues Testing for asbestos is imperative if you are worried about the presence of asbestos on your property. Once you’ve located it, you can hire professionals to assist you in sealing it off […]
Protect Yourself From Asbestos
Asbestos Asbestos has been researched for decades proving exposure causes cancer and other serious diseases. Asbestos is the number 1 cause of work-related deaths in the world, and is still in the Unites States today. Understanding what asbestos is and the health risks from exposure is why it’s so important to avoid asbestos exposure. How […]
What is a Major Asbestos Spill?
What is an asbestos spill? Asbestos can be found all throughout your house, which is why an asbestos spill can easily happen. The most common ways a spill can occur is from demolition work, such as a kitchen remodel, or natural disaster such as a tornado, wildfire, or earthquake. When a fire burns through your […]
Is Asbestos the Best Mineral?
Earth has given mankind everything it needs to survive and thrive. Every day you wake up and take a big breath of air, followed by drinking a tall glass of mineral river water, and soon after feeding your body with a nutrient dense breakfast. Well maybe your morning routine doesn’t look quite as refreshing as […]
Asbestos and Renovation Projects
DIY and Home Renovation Projects A “third wave of asbestos exposure” has gained attention in recent decades, and has the potential to threaten populations not typically associated with the toxin. This “third-wave” refers to an exposure that results from asbestos that was originally installed years ago getting damaged or disturbed during a construction renovation, or […]
