Nearly 40,000 deaths annually in the U.S. are attributed to asbestos. Further, an estimated 1.3 million workers are potentially exposed each year. These figures are stark reminders that it is important to be aware of asbestos and its dangers, and to understand how to proceed if you have been exposed to asbestos. Asbestos and Cancer …
In this article we’ll talk about where asbestos may be located in your home, and what the asbestos abatement process is when it is found. Asbestos includes a family of abundant, naturally occurring, heat-resistant minerals. It was widely used to create products for many industries, such as building supplies. Here are some of the most …
Sometimes when a disaster (water, fire or flood) calls for major restoration, or when families are making renovations to their house, a contractor may indicate that Asbestos testing is required. When that happens, there are many questions. What’s involved? How long will it take? Who should we use to do the testing? Is my family …
Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral, was once lauded for its versatility and recognized for its heat resistance, tensile strength, and insulating properties. However, it has since been revealed as a silent killer lurking in the shadows of buildings and products. Prolonged exposure to asbestos fibers can lead to serious health complications, including asbestosis, lung cancer, …
Since the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) partial ban on asbestos took effect in 1989, countless studies by governmental agencies and nongovernmental organizations continue to provide statistics supporting the risks and destructive results of asbestos exposure. This partial ban affects the manufacture, import, processing, and distribution of certain asbestos-containing products, as well as prevents new asbestos …
As you’ll see on our social media posts this month, Asbestos is still a danger in the U.S. Over the years, the EPA has tried to make asbestos a diminishing factor for US Citizens, but legislation has sometimes been hard to pass. A recent ruling provides more hope. Still, we hear of asbestos dangers in …
Known for its removal of asbestos, Paragon Environmental cleans and removes other toxic substances sometimes found in homes or offices. Synthetic drugs is one problem. What you should know about drug removal can be found within various informative blog articles on our website. Whether you are a home owner, buyer, property manager, realtor or landlord, …
Decades after asbestos was subjected to heavy governmental regulations – including a partial ban – it continues to threaten the health of thousands of Americans. For example, Johnson & Johnson is working to settle thousands of lawsuits that claim its talc-based baby powder causes cancer. Many of the plaintiffs in these cases suffer from mesothelioma. …
Note to Realtors®, Landlords, and property managers: Failure to arrange for proper cleaning can result in legal settlements that can be quite costly. Unfortunately, a drug lab can be set up in a private home, apartment, college campus, hotel room or a business location. Once these clandestine labs are dismantled and the area is vacated …
The recent closing of a Colorado Springs food market is a reminder that asbestos presents an ongoing threat to human health. While governmental laws and regulations have severely limited the mining and manufacture of asbestos for almost 50 years, asbestos can still be found in homes, buildings, and a wide variety of products from roof …
