by Robert Lennon | Jan 20, 2015 | Asbestos
Asbestos is used as a building material due to its lightness and durability. It is hazardous to health because asbestos particles in the air form lung depositions and increase the risk of respiratory tract diseases including mesothelioma cancers and lung cancer. The...
by Robert Lennon | Oct 29, 2014 | Asbestos, Asbestos Disposal, Hazardous Materials
Asbestos has long been known to be tied with mesothelioma, a rare but deadly cancer that spurs the development of tumors on linings surrounding vital organs. Asbestos, while not used in construction today, is still known to be contained within numerous old structures,...
by Robert Lennon | Oct 26, 2014 | Asbestos, Hazardous Materials
Asbestos was widely used as a component of ‘popcorn’ ceiling in homes or in the form of asbestos ceiling tiles. It was also used as decorative sprays on the walls or for soundproofing purposes. However, off late there has been a lot of concern regarding the use of...
by Robert Lennon | Sep 7, 2014 | Asbestos, Asbestos Disposal, Handyman Work
Did William Daniel have proper advice on asbestos disposal? This resident of Ohio was fined $22,600, ordered to perform 208 hours of community service and was sentenced to 13 months imprisonment on 21 Feb 2002 for violating the Clean Air Act. Daniel had improperly...
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