As the United States Food and Drug Administration was reviewing products for their safety, they came across teen-marketed makeup that contained asbestos. These products were talc-based, which is why they…

Asbestos is a mineral that, although it was heavily regulated in the 1970's, could still be a danger to you today. The fibrous material was popularly used in building projects,…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recently begun action on an emergency situation in Miami, Oklahoma. Asbestos fibers were found in the debris of an old B.F. Goodrich tire plant…

One of the most at risk groups of people for asbestos exposure is children. When children are exposed to asbestos, it is of course not in the same way adults…

Asbestos is a mineral that has been commonly used throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. The asbestos mineral is extremely resilient and heat/fireproof, making it an ideal candidate for manufacturing…

Asbestos has just recently been found within the past few decades to be a dangerous mineral. Even before the asbestos use in the 1800's and the subsequent health problems that…

Unbeknownst to many people, exposure to asbestos does not only come from working with or being repeatedly exposed to it through your career. There are many different types of asbestos…

A Swiss billionaire who owns the majority of stock in the company Eternit Genova was recently found guilty of involuntary manslaughter. The company Eternit Genova is an Italian asbestos company,…

As you may have heard, asbestos is a very dangerous mineral! Once thought to be the best insulator and heat resistor for housing insulation, siding, and flooring; this fiber-esque mineral…

Asbestos is everywhere in buildings all around the world! Due to its fine insulative and heat-resistant properties, asbestos was used widely in home construction from the ancient times all the…

Asbestos infests at least one part of all homes built before the 1970s. It is a mineral used in many old building projects due to its resistance to heat and…

Asbestos is a mineral material that was used in many housing construction projects before the 1970s. Unfortunately for home-owners of creations from that era, that means your homes are infested…

Asbestos can be found in countless homes built before the 1970s. It is a fiber ingredient that was used in many housing materials like roofs, crawl spaces, insulation, and even…

The Juneau Public Safety Building demolition is not going very well as it has been found to contain dangerous materials. Ironically, the building used for Public Health and Safety has…

California legislature refused to ban asbestos in makeup products and cosmetics in a shocking decision. This decision could have possibly devastating effects on California locals, specifically young women and girls…

There are many ways in which asbestos can hurt or harm you. Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that was commonly used for many different materials, including old floor tiles, ceiling…

New Jersey residents were very upset when they found out that asbestos had been exposed to them during a demolition job on a few unsafe buildings. The buildings were tore…

The documentary “Dirty Laundry”, a documentary on asbestos, will be screened this year at the annual American Industrial Hygiene Association AIHce EXP conference. The American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Expo…

Asbestos abatement (removal of asbestos) should only be done by experts. Strict removal and disposal laws have been enacted to protect the public from airborne asbestos fibers.The Clean Air Act…

How long did we know asbestos caused damage before the public was aware of the risks? As far back as 1900, at least, when a London doctor discovered asbestos fibers…

Because asbestos is actually a combination of several different types of minerals, there are different types. When it was often used, the types were referred to as white asbestos, blue…

What actually IS asbestos? While it is naturally occuring, asbestos isn't a single type of mineral. It refers to a group of silicate minerals that share a similar nature. Each…