How to test for asbestos in the workplace
The latest report from the International Labor Organization on asbestos in factories in the Middle East and Africa has just been released.In its latest report, the organization says that it has...
View ArticleWhen asbestos was discovered, the US government and the asbestos industry...
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are both facing significant budget cuts as part of a $1.6 trillion budget agreement to fund the...
View ArticleWhen is the asbestos test?
Asbestos is an asbestos-containing material that can contain as many as 5% of the asbestos content in a product.This means that if you are exposed to asbestos, it is highly likely you will develop a...
View ArticleMore than 30,000 people in Australia’s asbestos-infested areas will get their...
A new study has found more than 30 per cent of people in a suburb of Brisbane will be exposed to asbestos in a matter of months.Key points:The study found 30 per 100 people will be tested for the...
View ArticleWhy we’re seeing so much asbestos in the workplace
The Environmental Protection Agency is asking the courts to stop a company from using asbestos insulation to help protect workers from asbestos exposure. The agency asked the courts on Tuesday to...
View ArticleWhen a lawsuit against asbestos is settled, the settlement’s details aren’t...
By Tariq Bashir, Reuters – An Indian asbestos suit that was dismissed by a court in 2012 was reinstated by the government last month.The lawsuit, brought by an Indian businessman and an engineer,...
View ArticleHow to get rid of asbestos: How to remove it with paint
Posted by The Age on Saturday, November 25, 2019 16:10:13Asbestos encapsulation paints are used to seal off cracks in the ceiling and walls, which can prevent asbestos from spreading to neighbouring...
View ArticleHow to Identify Asbestos from Linoleum Flooring
Linoleums are one of the most commonly used materials in home decor.Asbestos is found naturally in the soil and in other materials.The amount of asbestos that is naturally present in linoleums is...
View ArticleAn investigation into the environmental impact of asbestos and how to avoid it
Asbestos is an extremely toxic, long-lasting and persistent structural component of buildings and homes, and it has been associated with numerous health effects.The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...
View ArticleWhich is the safest asbestos insulation?
In Canada, only about a quarter of people living in homes where asbestos insulation was installed are found to have asbestos-related illnesses.But the health risks associated with asbestos are still...
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