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Older buildings, including homes, may contain asbestos in their floor tiles, ceilings, insulation, siding, and other areas. Prior to 1980, asbestos was widely used in the construction industry for these purposes. When materials containing asbestos are intact, they pose relatively little risk. It is when they start to crumble, or the removal process is begun » Read More

In recent years, media reports and lawsuits have called into question whether talc and talcum powder contain asbestos and are therefore linked to mesothelioma and cancer. Does Talc Contain Asbestos? Talc is a mineral from the earth. Talc in its purest form does not contain asbestos. However, it can often be found near asbestos deposits. » Read More

Before the 1980s, most American schools were constructed with some type of asbestos, used for insulation, ceiling tiles, vinyl flooring and wallboard, and duct work. At least 11 of Philadelphia’s elementary schools have high levels of asbestos fibers in various parts of the buildings, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. The United States Environmental Protection Agency » Read More

Asbestos exposure, long known to cause mesothelioma, is a risk for HVAC workers. HVAC stands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning and workers regularly handle materials known to contain asbestos. However, not all HVAC workers are trained to recognize and deal with the dangerous substance. The time from asbestos exposure to the time of mesothelioma » Read More