Category: Asbestos Exposure

What Happens With Second Hand Asbestos Exposure

What Happens With Second Hand Asbestos Exposure

Asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer are all very tragic conditions, and are ones that can severely impair a person’s quality of life, lead to pain and suffering, result in death, and leave surviving family members to struggle emotionally and financially. Risk Factors for Developing Mesothelioma Several factors will affect the likelihood of exposure to asbestos […]

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What Is Asbestosis Exactly?

What Is Asbestosis Exactly?

Asbestosis is a very serious lung disease, and can be fatal. The condition is characterized by scarring of the lungs caused by asbestos fibers. The scarring can range from mild to severe, and may result in complications such as shortness of breath, a persistent cough, weight loss, clubbing of fingers, and chest pain. Having asbestosis […]

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Huntington Beach, CA Students Displaced Following Asbestos Scare

Huntington Beach, CA Students Displaced Following Asbestos Scare

Nearly 1,300 Ocean View School District students of Huntington Beach, California were recently displaced after fears emerged regarding an asbestos scare at Oak View and Hope View elementary schools. These students have not been able to attend their original schools since October 6th after asbestos was discovered while renovations were being conducted at the schools. […]

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New Naturally Occurring Asbestos Discovered

New Naturally Occurring Asbestos Discovered

A recent study that will be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America (GSA) in Vancouver, Canada will illustrate that the formation and presence of naturally occurring asbestos minerals could be more widespread than previous reports. This study focuses on the discovery of new sources of naturally occurring asbestos in the […]

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EPA Awards (asbestos sickness) A Grant to the Texas Department of State Health Services

EPA Awards (asbestos sickness) A Grant to the Texas Department of State Health Services

Recently, it was announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had awarded the Texas Department of State Health Services with a $124,741 grant in order to aid the Department in reducing asbestos exposures in Texas schools. The award will be used to fund compliance assistance and monitoring, enforcement actions, public outreach, facilities inspections, and […]

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