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The Importance of Loose Fill Asbestos Testing and Removal

Asbestos has been used in industry and manufacturing for more than a century. Easily attainable and inexpensive to produce, the so-called “miracle

How To Test For Asbestos In Makeup

HBO television is taking a deep-dive into the ‘not so pretty’ side of the cosmetics industry, showing the ugly consequences of the limited regulations

What Is Second-hand Asbestos Exposure (and Is It Dangerous?)

Short Answer: Second-hand asbestos exposure happens when someone comes into contact with asbestos and then carries that asbestos on their body,

Mobile Asbestos Testing

While we now know that asbestos is responsible for many serious health conditions, its low price and resilient, heat-resistant properties made

Can You Wash Clothes That Have Been Exposed To Asbestos?

Asbestos is an ongoing danger.Asbestos fibers are durable. They remain in the environment, products and buildings. Once inhaled, some asbestos fibers

How To Test Clothes For Asbestos

Asbestos is still a dangerThe National Cancer Institute states that there is no safe level of asbestos exposure.1 While the federal government has

Mesothelioma Without Asbestos Exposure

Asbestos and mesothelioma are practically synonymous, and for good reason: experts estimate that asbestos exposure is responsible for at least 80% of

Can Asbestos Cause Autoimmune Diseases?

Asbestos exposure has been linked to serious medical conditions, including: mesothelioma and different types of lung cancer. However, asbestos may

Can You Paint Old Asbestos Siding?

Structure fires are rare, but they’re very destructive. So, builders typically used as much fireproofing material as possible, especially in exterior

Exposure to Asbestos While Pregnant

Unfortunately Asbestos and its Dangers Are Still With Us, and Even the Most Vulnerable Can Be Exposed and HarmedWe all know the devastating effects

Should I Check My Home or Property for Asbestos and Mold?

Nobody likes to think they live atop a veritable minefield, however, many American homes harbor potentially toxic accumulations of asbestos and mold.

Synergistic Health Effects of Asbestos and Smoking

Asbestos Exposure and Smoking Interact to Greatly Increase the Risk of Lung Cancer and Other Breathing DiseasesCigarette smoking and asbestos exposure