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Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was once commonly used in construction, shipbuilding, automotive parts, and other manufacturing materials due to its heat resistance, strength, and insulating properties. However, prolonged exposure to asbestos fibers poses severe health risks, as inhaling or ingesting these fibers can lead to serious respiratory diseases, including asbestosis, lung cancer, » Read More

An overwhelming number of commercial manufacturers use asbestos in their products, which has led to its ubiquitous presence in homes, workplaces, and consumer items because of its heat resistance, durability, and insulating properties. Unfortunately, these same manufacturers often ignore the harmful effects of this material on human health or fail to adequately warn their customers » Read More

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), construction workers are exposed to a wide range of occupational hazards, including getting struck by falling objects, falls from elevated surfaces, and getting caught between a heavy piece of equipment and the ground or a wall, making it one of the most dangerous professions. Asbestos is » Read More

Occupational hazards are associated with working at an oil refinery, from the risk of fires or explosions to being exposed to highly acidic chemicals like hydrofluoric acid. Oil refinery workers are also at risk of asbestos exposure from pipes or machinery containing asbestos parts or asbestos fibers being released into the air when asbestos-containing materials are » Read More