According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2020, the latest year for which this data is available, 2,681 new cases of mesothelioma were reported in the United States, and ...

The term “asbestos” as used in the rule covers the following types of fibrous asbestos: asbestos (CAS No. 1332-21-4), chrysotile (CAS No. 12001-29-5), crocidolite (CAS No. 12001-28-4), amosite (CAS No ...

Asbestos is a class of minerals that can be used to create durable materials that are heat-, fire- and chemical-resistant.

The cost of asbestos siding removal averages $5,700, but a typical range is between $690 and $20,000. Some key factors that affect the total removal cost include the size of the area, type of asbestos ...

Asbestos, a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals, has been historically used for its durability and resistance to heat. Despite its advantageous properties, asbestos is a well-documented ...

Workers’ compensation is available to anyone who has been injured on the job. Asbestos exposure in the workplace is the ...

Asbestos, a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals, has been historically used for its durability and resistance to heat. Despite its advantageous properties, asbestos is a well-documented ...

On July 6, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule under Section 8(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that will require ...

Asbestos exposure has posed a serious health threat to American Veterans for many decades. Asbestos exposure was common ...

Quantifying the asbestos-related lung cancer burden is difficult in the presence of this disease's multiple causes. We explore two methods to estimate this burden using mesothelioma deaths as a proxy ...

Mid-90’s, Victoria Australia construction sites would be shut down by union reps on suspicion of the presence of asbestos, mainly demo work. Workers would be sent to the smoko sheds on full pay while ...