By: Vicki Sutherland | 2011-02-03 | Cancer Anyone who has been exposed to asbestos in the workplace and has an asbestos related disease has the right to file asbestos claims. Asbestos is an incredibly harmful substance. read more
By: Mesothelioma Attorneys | 2011-03-24 | Cancer For too many years, corporations have evaded or covered up the dangers of asbestos use, exposing employees and even customers to the harmful risks posed by asbestos. read more
By: Caren Lee | 2012-01-07 | Asbestos Asbestos cancer develops due to over-exposure to asbestos particles and primarily targets the lungs and other parts of the respiratory system. The disorder is also known as mesothelioma. read more
By: knock-knock | 2011-04-04 | Real Estate WHAT IS ASBESTOS? Asbestos is a natural mineral with unusual qualities. It is strong enough to resist high temperatures, chemical attack and wear. A poor conductor, it insulates well against heat and ... read more
By: jack stellon | 2011-01-25 | Business Opportunities Could you be in need of asbestos service at one time or another? There are companies that provide asbestos services to anyone who may require. Asbestos is a dangerous substance that should be handled with care and due e diligence. You have to ascertain that it's not causing any damage when you are using it hence making it important that you good that you hire a qualified asbestos specialist to tak read more
By: tony d taylor | 2011-10-20 | Home Improvement Asbestos is the common name for any variety of silicate materials that are fibrous in structure and are more resistant to acid and fire than other materials. It has two forms, serpentine and amphibole, and is made of impure magnesium silicate. read more
By: Mona Lee | 2011-09-19 | Home improvement The public has long been aware of the hazardous traits of asbestos. Asbestos being highly associated with different lung diseases such as lung cancer has long reached a huge part of the public. Just what makes asbestos so dangerous? If you believe this material is still in some areas of your household, how do you get this out? What removal methods do you have to do or avail? read more
By: Myra Foreman | 2012-07-12 | Health & Fitness Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that occurs naturally in the environment and has been used extensively in thousands of products since the last century. It is resistant to heat and corrosion and, because it is a fiber, it can be weaved into other materials. Because of these characteristics asbestos was often mixed with other materials. read more
By: Liam Connor | 2010-04-02 | Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is a real concern for many people worldwide. Since it is most often associated with an exposure to asbestos, you should get as much information as you can as early as you can if you are worried you may have been exposed. read more
By: Jason E Stallard | 2010-07-09 | Workplace safety 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 years and was used in innumerable products. It was only banned in 1999, so can be found in buildings everywhere built prior to the year 2000. read more
By: Jennefer Poultson | 2006-04-19 | Asbestos Mesothelioma and asbestosis are the long term result of prior exposure to asbestos. You have undoubtedly heard of asbestos, and are probably aware of its dangers. But many people are not aware as to exactly what it is and where it can still be found in the environment in which we live. read more
By: Ply Plema | 2010-04-01 | Home improvement Asbestos is the name given to a range of fibres that have been made into numerous building products over time given their strength, fire-resistance and insulation properties. There is now a campaign to remove asbestos from homes because in recent years it has been found that inhaling asbestos fibres can lead to diseases like lung cancer, pleural plaques and asbestosis. read more
By: Gareth Hoyle | 2011-04-19 | Health & Fitness What sorts of people need asbestos awareness training? Generally it is people within the construction industry that would require asbestos awareness training. Whether you are a labourer or a site man... read more