Asbestos Articles
1: Asbestos in Construction
Asbestos, used in construction for heat insulation and fireproofing, was known to be a carcinogen and toxic substance for many years prior to leading up to the Environmental Protection Agency's ban on the use of asbestos in building construction.
2: Compensation for asbestos related illnesses
Obtaining compensation for mesothelioma and other asbestos related diseases is a complex process. In fact there are four diseases that are associated with asbestos exposure; these are mesothelioma, bronchial cancer, asbestosis and plural plaques. The last one of these, plural plaques, is nowhere near as serious as the others, though its sufferers do have an increased risk of developing the other three.
3: Asbestos - Naturally Occuring Mineral
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral. The most distinguishable attributes of this mineral are its long, hair like filaments and its ability to withstand high temperatures. There are many kinds of asbestos.
4: Asbestos - A Hazardous Substance
Asbestos has been known for its dangerous effects for more than sixty years. However, this hazardous substance is still being used and produced by many companies up till now.
5: Asbestos and the American Worker
Some of the products containing asbestos were materials used in construction and building materials and vehicle brakes to resist heat and corrosion.
6: Industrial Asbestos
There has been proven a definitive link between industrial asbestos and tumors, especially mesotheliomas,where malignant cells develop in the lining of most major organs.
7: Exposure to Asbestos
Asbestos is a natural mineral which was used in different industries before the government put a ban on its use. When asbestos is disturbed,
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