An oil refinery is a processing plant where raw crude oil is developed into gasoline, diesel fuel, and other petroleum products. These plants are usually big, rambling complexes connected by extensive pipe works through which fluids are transported to the various processing tanks and storage units. A Special Kind of Asbestos Product Was Used in […]

Millions of homes built before 1980 are more than likely to contain building materials made from asbestos. This is a serious health threat for professional craftsmen who work to repair or remodel these homes because prolonged asbestos exposure can lead to many lung-related disease including lung cancer and mesothelioma. Electricians Constantly Face the Threat of Asbestos Exposure Electricians […]

Contractors/Construction Workers and Asbestos Exposure The construction industry has always been associated with significant risk. Job-related injury is extremely common. However, the biggest risk most contractors/construction workers face is exposure to asbestos, especially when the project they are working on involves the demolition and remodeling of a structure built before 1980. Who is Most at Risk […]

Boilermakers are those employed to build, install, and repair boilers, which can include large heating containers, pressure containers, and vats associated with heating installations. Additionally, boilermakers may be called upon to test boilers for defects, assist in the moving of heating containers, update boiler foundations, and interpret blueprints that include boilers. A History of Asbestos […]

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Lawyers Providing Legal Support Nationwide for Patients Who Developed NSCLC Due to Asbestos Exposure Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer. Though diagnosis may take a while after the patient starts suffering symptoms, NSCLC develops more slowly than other types of lung cancer and therefore tends to […]

Types of Asbestos How Asbestos Is Classified and Used Mined and used commercially for many years, asbestos has been linked to many diseases including mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. The U.S. government now regulates six forms of asbestos. However, the U.S. Bureau of Mines has identified over 100 types of asbestos-like fibers, leading some to call for further […]

Asbestos Exposure in Power Plants Power plant workers had a high level of occupational exposure to asbestos because they came in contact with it from more than one source. Given the huge amounts of electricity power plants generate, there is always the possibility of fire. When these plants were constructed, the builders used asbestos-containing floor and ceiling […]

Today, we have a full understanding of the dangers of asbestos, a group of six naturally occurring minerals made up of heat-resistant fiber. However, before the dangers of these minerals were widely known, many industries, from construction and automotive to manufacturing and the military, used asbestos to help protect their labor force from fire. Here […]