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Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer that is often caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos. There are four primary types of mesothelioma, including pleural, peritoneal, pericardial, and testicular. Pleural mesothelioma is by far the most common form of the disease and accounts for over 80 percent of all cases. While there are » 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

The recurring pattern of poor communication plagues both the City of Atlantic City and the Atlantic City Public Schools system in New Jersey. This is particularly concerning given the recent revelation of an asbestos problem at the Texas Avenue School, an essential institution accommodating around 500 students from kindergarten to 8th grade. Despite the school’s » Read More