Monthly Archives: October 2010

The Huge Cost of the Asbestos Removal

Posted on October 13, 2010 by

Asbestos can cause grave health issues. Perhaps the two most critical are lung fibrosis disease and mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a cancer that has been connected to long term exposure to asbestos. Nowadays, in Western Europe, only 3.5% of buildings with … Continue reading →

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The Relationship Between Mesothelioma, Asbestos and Cancer

Posted on October 13, 2010 by

The history of asbestos Asbestos generally refers to long threads of silicate fiber compounds. The word asbestos actually comes from the Greek word for “inextinguishable” as they are resistant to heat, fire, and chemicals as well as non-conductive. These unique … Continue reading →

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Where is Asbestos Found?

Posted on October 12, 2010 by

Now that there is increased public awareness of the dangers of asbestos, many people ask the question: Where is asbestos found in the home? The short answer is, “many places”. Asbestos was considered to be a wonder substance for many … Continue reading →

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Shock as schools found to have no asbestos safety plans

Posted on October 12, 2010 by

Shock as schools found to have no asbestos safety plans We can see why union staff were shocked to learn that some schools weren’t doing enough to ensure staff and children were safe from asbestos. Left alone, it shouldn’t do … Continue reading →

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