Asbestos has been used in home construction for many years. Homes built prior to the 1970s may have several asbestos containing materials. Thisoldhouse.com provides some helpful information regarding how to […]
Month: February 2016
Asbestos Dangers Still Lurking
According to usnews.com, health experts say asbestos continues to make us sick, despite the fact that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency began banning asbestos in the 1970s. Asbestos is still […]
Canadian Federal Labor Minister Says She Will Consider Asbestos Ban
According to cbc.ca, the Canadian federal government is considering a ban of asbestos in construction projects. However, for now the government is just “monitoring the situation”. Asbestos has already been […]
Asbestos Found in Harvard Dorm Room
According to thecrimson.com, asbestos found in Harvard building materials recently forced at least one undergraduate to temporarily relocate out of his room in Winthrop House, although administrators say current levels […]
UK Teacher Died from Cancer
January 22, 2016 According to theguardian.com, a primary school teacher who contracted cancer after decades of exposure to asbestos used as pinboards for children’s artwork died after a three-year battle […]
Flint Family Wants Answers After Legionnaires’ Death
According to mlive.com, A woman whose husband died of Legionnaires disease at a Flint hospital in August now fears the city’s water may have caused his death. Terri Nelson of […]