| 单词 | asbestos |
| 例句 | Ancient asbestos fibers and mouse grit puffed up around him as the wire tore loose. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z So there I was, holding this trash can underneath the eight bulging asbestos ceiling tiles, and Mr. Vendleri started to push up on one of them with his mallet. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z The boiler was straight ahead, a giant, white, curvaceous beast, with a rough asbestos hide. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z By the well, servants lit bubbles of gas on fire, clad in frock- coats of asbestos. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Once we passed a corral where the fence was coated in asbestos. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z She was looking up at the ceiling when I came in, listening to the scrambling and pattering of feet scurrying across the asbestos tiles overhead. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z He taped some to the asbestos tiles on classroom ceilings. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z I could see only Mr. Guareschi’s legs, since the rest of him was poked up through an opening where he’d removed some asbestos tiles. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z I opened a can of corned-beef hash and patted it into a disposable dish and set it on an asbestos pad over a low flame, to heat very slowly. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Or maybe up in the asbestos ceiling tiles. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z We heard them climb up inside the walls, then scamper across the asbestos tiles. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z He pulled the curtain and she saw the asbestos roll up like a giant’s shade. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Eight asbestos ceiling tiles had started to bulge down, which meant that either Sycorax and Caliban were getting fatter or the ceiling was getting weaker. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z The molten stone poured out in a stream of dazzling incandescence across the road; the asbestos rollers came and went; at the tail of an insulated watering cart the steam rose in white clouds. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z “We had a serious asbestos problem,” he said. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z Most were brick, others covered with asbestos shingles. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z The harpies washed with lava instead of water, to get that extra-dean sparkle and kill ninety-nine point nine percent of all germs, so Annabeth and I had to wear asbestos gloves and aprons. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Up above the asbestos ceiling tiles, Caliban and Sycorax are stirring, probably since the smell of pink icing is now filling the hallways. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z When Moch resorted to that one, Ulbrickson said, “the boys get so hot they have to wrap asbestos around their oar handles to keep the boat from burning up.” The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Once I spent an entire day on top of the Hospital Building, keeping an eye on a crew of roofers who were removing an old surface laden with asbestos and then laying a new one. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z They were working men, with steel and asbestos in their lungs and years’ worth of hard labor under their calluses and cracked fingernails. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z Except maybe the eight bulging asbestos ceiling tiles, which now had about as much bulge as asbestos ceiling tiles can. take. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z There was a land deed from the small chunk of Clover property Deborah bought with two thousand dollars from her father’s asbestos settlement. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z We heard heavy pattering across the asbestos ceiling dies. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z On the top shelf, the leather binding on Pappachi’s set of The Insect Wealth of India had lifted off each book and buckled like corrugated asbestos. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Do you dunk I complained about picking up old lunches that had fungus growing on them and sweeping asbestos tiles and straightening Thorndike dictionaries? The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z They spent their days breathing in toxic coal dust and asbestos, which they brought home to their wives and daughters, who inhaled it while shaking the men’s clothes out for the wash. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z There was filming in Venice, and Phillips also recreated a New York hotel foyer in the entrance hall of a Trafford Park asbestos factory. Peter Phillips obituary 2011-02-21T19:02:18Z For it seems that the first tranche of funding for the building, a cool €37 million, or $54 million, has been nearly consumed by digging the hole and clearing it of asbestos found buried there. Movies: Venice Film Festival Goes Back to the Future 2011-08-30T11:00:08Z These scary dwellings were perfectly suited to a decade plagued by lead paint, radon and asbestos scares, not to mention news of Love Canal and Three Mile Island. The shocking novels that scared the hell out of America 2017-10-20T04:00:00Z The survey revealed that even people who believe in ghosts are more concerned about issues like mold, termites, asbestos and water damage when buying a new house. Haunted houses don't scare off new home buyers, new study reveals 2021-10-25T04:00:00Z The teen’s makeup kit is not the first one to be pulled over asbestos concerns. YouTube star JoJo Siwa’s makeup kit recalled from Claire’s after testing positive for asbestos 2019-06-10T04:00:00Z In 2017, a local news station reported the presence of asbestos in Justice’s Just Shine Shimmer Powder, which later led the teen retailer to issue a recall. Asbestos found in Claire’s makeup products, FDA warns 2019-03-06T05:00:00Z In March, the FDA recalled at least three products, including Claire’s Eye Shadows, Compact Powder and Contour Palette after they tested positive for tremolite asbestos. YouTube star JoJo Siwa’s makeup kit recalled from Claire’s after testing positive for asbestos 2019-06-10T04:00:00Z Placing ham on the same level as asbestos is outrageous nonsense and only serves to unsettle people. Wurst case scenario: Germany and Austria defend their sausages 2015-10-27T04:00:00Z These questions are impossible to answer, but they are central to the rendering of an older man peacefully confronting surgery for a deadly tumor on his lung caused by years of exposure to asbestos. | 'Boston Med': Inside Boston Hospitals, Where Reality Is Real 2010-06-23T23:58:00Z Last year, the FDA warned consumers that it had found asbestos, a known carcinogen, in a handful of makeup products. The biggest cosmetics health risk? User error. 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z The company said the FDA's test results “mischaracterized fibers in the products as asbestos.” Asbestos found in Claire’s makeup products, FDA warns 2019-03-06T05:00:00Z One year was dedicated solely to the asbestos problem. Restoring the House the Ringling Circus Built 2018-10-26T04:00:00Z Similarly, some items in his collection became contaminated with mildew, woodworm or worse — asbestos, mercury and radioactivity. Is Nazi Loot Amid His 6,000 Oils, Some Grenades and Napoleon’s Toothbrush? 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z The building was vandalised, had asbestos and copper pipes removed and was used as a homeless shelter in the winter of 2007. ‘Progress is painfully uneven’: Baltimore, 15 years after The Wire 2017-05-27T04:00:00Z The work included removing asbestos, installing new heating and “simple redecoration.” Royal refurb: Palace repairs add to monarchy cost 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z Over the course of the night, it became tempting to think of extramusical uses for these sounds: enema, asbestos removal, labor induction, any number of covert military intelligence-extracting operations. Music Review: Fresh Off Hiatus, Pleasing Fans and Testing Stamina 2011-03-16T21:54:58Z Work on removing asbestos is about to begin and fundraising for the rest of the project is under way. Preserving Scotland's modernist ruin 2015-01-16T05:00:00Z As Struzik observes in the most frightening chapter of “Firestorm,” blazes often churn up the hazardous remnants of old mining activity — asbestos, arsenic, even uranium. Are the American West’s Wildfires Inevitable? 2017-12-12T05:00:00Z The National Association of Insurance Commissioners ranked fraternities as the sixth worst insurance risk in this country, just behind hazardous waste disposal companies and asbestos contractors. 'Universities and Fraternities Must Tell the Whole Truth' About Sexual Violence 2014-05-15T04:00:00Z Around that time, Bowen was juggling three jobs and working seven days a week: as a lawyer doing asbestos law, working on a charity and as a local councillor. How we stay together: 'When something bad happens, it doesn’t mean everything is bad' 2019-12-06T05:00:00Z Dangerous Dalkon Shields in women’s bodies, choking toys, asbestos and secondhand cigarette smoke everywhere. Ralph Nader builds his dream museum. Of tort law. 2015-10-04T04:00:00Z Bankruptcy and lawsuit documents reveal how waterfalls powered mills that generated tens of thousands of reams a year, while owners tried to replace expensive rag pulp by grinding vats of asbestos, leather and seaweed instead. Antiques: Paper Mills, Toscanini and Panoramic Art and Photographs 2013-01-24T22:46:54Z But, dogged by innumerable delays, including a catastrophic tendering process, problems with asbestos and protests by cycling campaigners, it has been shut for a decade, losing an exhausted director along the way. Rijksmuseum to reopen after dazzling refurbishment and rethink 2013-04-05T15:55:13Z From his Mississippi-based law offices, he aggressively challenged Big Tobacco, asbestos companies and some of the largest corporate interests in America in enormous class-action lawsuits, raking in millions in legal fees along the way. 'The Fall of the House of Zeus': Portrayal of lawyer's fall not a pretty picture 2011-01-06T00:11:06Z As well as some asbestos poisoning or something. Rick Owens: Secure in His Own World 2014-09-23T04:00:00Z But the first thing Lukauskis did was to arrange for a professional inspection for mold and asbestos. A flood pushed this family to create its dream basement, spa included 2016-02-24T05:00:00Z According to the Boston Globe, the renovations will address problems with asbestos and the facility’s heating and ventilation systems. Boston’s Colonial Theater Gets a New Lease on Life 2017-01-10T05:00:00Z An asbestos survey at the pub, the consultant had informed Stark over email, was a reliable way to insist sitting tenants move out. The death and life of the great British pub | Tom Lamont 2015-10-13T04:00:00Z This one worked at one of those firms with the cheesy midnight TV ads asking if you’ve been victimized by asbestos, a car accident, mold, alien rectal probes, etc. Perspective | Gene Weingarten: I can get out of this speeding ticket, right? 2018-07-10T04:00:00Z It was pretty thrashed when we got in here," Marion remembers, "and not very sustainable, healthwise — lots of lead paint, asbestos tiles and all that stuff. Dance, music, art and more mix it up at Fremont Abbey Arts Center in Seattle 2011-01-24T17:32:04Z Cases of lung cancer may be from exposure to particles containing lead chromate and to asbestos in the paint trade. The 116 things that can give you cancer – the full list 2015-10-28T04:00:00Z Crews are removing asbestos and will demolish the dinner hall and other buildings, including the remaining cotteges over the next two months. RI begins final demolition at Rocky Point 2014-07-08T04:00:00Z The music mogul died from mesothelioma, a rare cancer which is most commonly associated with exposure to asbestos, in a Swiss clinic earlier this month. 'Mayhem' plan for McLaren funeral 2010-04-20T12:06:00Z A pipe with “approximately 30 percent asbestos,” considered a high amount, was also found, and an employee told the assessors that more pipes existed. Caneel Bay: Why a Caribbean Paradise Remains in Ruins 2020-01-20T05:00:00Z The Golden Lion’s fate is decided That asbestos survey never took place. The death and life of the great British pub | Tom Lamont 2015-10-13T04:00:00Z Publicist Edward Lozzi said Lauter died on Wednesday of mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the lung, commonly caused by asbestos exposure. Character actor Lauter dies aged 74 2013-10-17T08:45:44Z “Fall River Boiler,” a black-and-white image that he photographed in 1978 and printed a decade or so later, is a nocturne of texture and tone: feathery asbestos, gloppy encrustations, circular black holes. When a Master Printer Picks Up the Camera 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z City officials gave the foundation until 2019 to remove asbestos, fix the sprinklers and make the site wheelchair accessible. A 21st-Century Renaissance for Ford Foundation Landmark 2018-11-19T05:00:00Z The goal had been to rehabilitate the original clapboarded structure but it was too far gone, with blackberry bushes and asbestos embedded in the rickety, lead-painted walls. Mini Mart City Park, a converted gas station in Georgetown, opens as cultural center after 15 years 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z My sleeping bag was so old that its insulating material may be asbestos. Going Backcountry, Three Ways 2013-05-17T18:47:13Z You pick his novels up with asbestos mitts, and set them down upon trivets to protect your table from heat damage. Sex, Violence and Self-Discovery Collide in the Incandescent ‘Cleanness’ 2020-01-13T05:00:00Z “Electrical work may not have been done to code. There could be asbestos or mold hiding behind plaster. You just don’t know.” Perspective | How to set your budget for a big home improvement project 2018-03-26T04:00:00Z The exaggeration of uncertainty was perfected by the tobacco companies in the 1950s, and later copied by the asbestos and oil industries. The dark truth about chocolate 2018-03-25T04:00:00Z The list includes chemicals that the organization says pollute the environment and could harm construction or factory workers; among them are asbestos, cadmium, PVC, halogenated flame retardants and more. Far from a cubicle farm, Etsy’s stylish headquarters is full of design ideas worth bringing home 2020-02-03T05:00:00Z When the book opens, she has been asked to defend asbestos manufacturers, and Judy, champion of the underdog, wants no part of it. In ‘Betrayed,’ Lisa Scottoline has created a modern Nancy Drew Theatergoers attending “Burn This” might do well to wear asbestos. Glenda Jackson and Adam Driver: Performers With a License to Rage 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z It has said that its talc products are safe and do not contain asbestos. J&J settles first talc cases to go to trial after failed bankruptcies 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z A University of Adelaide and Oxford University study has discovered asbestos exposure led to a higher incidence of asbestos-related lung cancers in British and Australian naval personnel than in other armed forces. High lung cancer rates in naval veterans linked to asbestos 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Worse, the inferno had spewed toxic substances like asbestos and nickel. Column: O.C. let its history rot. And the Tustin hangar fire is still burning 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, all Tustin schools remained shuttered Monday, with facilities set to be cleaned of debris possibly contaminated with asbestos. Fire burning what's left of Tustin hangar could stall abatement. Schools remain closed 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z A massive former military hangar that burned in Tustin earlier this week, closing schools over asbestos worries, reignited Saturday night. Massive Tustin hangar reignites just days after initial blaze spewed asbestos and lead 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z In the call, health officials confirmed debris in the area tested higher than 1% positive for asbestos. Tustin schools close after asbestos is found in ash from large World War-II hangar fire 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z The researchers have estimated that the proportion of lung cancers related to onboard asbestos exposure were of the order of 27 per cent in Australian seamen and 12 per cent in British seamen. High lung cancer rates in naval veterans linked to asbestos 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z After it burned last week, asbestos was discovered, closing schools and parks. Column: O.C. let its history rot. And the Tustin hangar fire is still burning 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z After air quality experts discovered asbestos at the site, the Tustin Unified School District closed all campuses Thursday. Fire burning what's left of Tustin hangar could stall abatement. Schools remain closed 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z After air quality experts discovered asbestos at the site, the Tustin Unified School District closed all campuses on Thursday and Friday. Massive Tustin hangar reignites just days after initial blaze spewed asbestos and lead 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z “Samples of debris and ash were collected in public areas near the hangar, and results of laboratory testing show the presence of asbestos,” the statement read. Tustin schools close after asbestos is found in ash from large World War-II hangar fire 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Dr Gun said the effects of asbestos exposure are likely being underestimated unless lung cancer is considered alongside mesothelioma and asbestosis. High lung cancer rates in naval veterans linked to asbestos 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z The city of Tustin closed at least nine parks and urged residents to limit outdoor activities to reduce their exposure to ash after asbestos was detected in preliminary samples of ash and debris. Parks, schools shut in California after asbestos found in burned World War II-era blimp hangar 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z One government source close to the project acknowledged there had been high costs associated with developing Scampton, including the legal challenge and also the removal of asbestos. Scampton asylum plan could cost £260m over 3 years 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z In one of the old boiler houses, teams of labourers wearing respirators are painstakingly cleaning miles of intricate pipework, by hand - in order to remove traces of asbestos. What happens after a nuclear power station is closed? 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Late Wednesday night, Tustin Unified School District Superintendent Mark Johnson announced concerns about asbestos coming from the fire and prompted school officials to shut down local schools. Tustin schools close after asbestos is found in ash from large World War-II hangar fire 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z "Although it remains true that smoking causes most lung cancers, other agents such as asbestos can contribute to the incidence of cancer in an exposed population," he said. High lung cancer rates in naval veterans linked to asbestos 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z The agency moved to ban asbestos last year and has also proposed banning methylene chloride, perchloroethylene and carbon tetrachloride. EPA proposes banning cancer-causing chemical used in automotive care and other products 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Workers and local communities are frequently exposed to dangerous materials including asbestos. The extreme robot arm that can chop up a ship 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z The state funding will help pay for case managers, who can help homeless families put together recovery plans, along with temporary housing, asbestos testing and debris removal for the uninsured. Gov. Inslee asks White House to aid Spokane County wildfire survivors 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z They have monitored the air quality and sampled for heavy metals and asbestos. Cleanup from Maui fires complicated by island’s logistical challenges, cultural significance 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z "Moreover, we know from other studies that the combination of smoking and asbestos exposure has an enhanced influence on lung cancer risk; this interactive effect would have contributed to the observed lung cancer excess." High lung cancer rates in naval veterans linked to asbestos 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z State dollars will also pay for asbestos testing, which poses a significant financial burden to the uninsured. Spokane County getting $4.1 million from state for wildfire recovery 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z Authorities urged them not to sift through the ashes for belongings out of concern they could stir up dust containing asbestos, lead, arsenic or other toxins. A woman who fled the Maui wildfire on foot has died after weeks in a hospital burn unit 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z Unlike asbestos, which is still sometimes added to building materials as a fire retardant, mycelium does not shed noxious compounds when exposed to fire. Fungi Make Safer Fireproofing Material 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z The government has rejected a petition from more than 10,000 people asking for the removal of asbestos over the next 40 years and an asbestos register. Government rejects asbestos removal petition 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z The discovery of a link between asbestos exposure and a higher incidence of lung cancer is a timely reminder of the need for protections against exposure to other harmful airborne dusts. High lung cancer rates in naval veterans linked to asbestos 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Most homes built before 1980 contain some amount of asbestos, a carcinogen that was once commonly used in a wide range of products, such as insulation and floor tiles. Spokane County getting $4.1 million from state for wildfire recovery 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z Officials have warned ash could contain asbestos, lead, arsenic or other toxins. Residents prepare to return to sites of homes demolished in Lahaina wildfire 7 weeks ago 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z Officials have warned that ash could contain asbestos, lead, arsenic or other toxins. Lahaina residents brace for what they’ll find as they return to devastated properties in burn zone 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z The petition wanted the government to commit to two recommendations made by a 2022 work and pensions committee inquiry into the management of asbestos. Government rejects asbestos removal petition 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z "Strict control measures are required to protect workers potentially exposed not only to asbestos but to other hazardous dusts, such as dust from engineered stone now installed in many kitchens," said Dr Gun. High lung cancer rates in naval veterans linked to asbestos 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Inhaling asbestos fibers left in the ashes of an incinerated home poses a serious health risk. Spokane County getting $4.1 million from state for wildfire recovery 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z The bill would close a loophole in state law that has allowed sellers to pay a $500 fee to avoid disclosing flood risk and other known property conditions such as lead paint and asbestos. As climate risks increase, New York could require flood disclosures in home sales 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z There have been repeated warnings in recent years about the threat of fire and asbestos across the estate. Raac discovered in Houses of Parliament but poses 'no immediate risk' 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z In its report, the work and pensions committee said the government "must commit to a strategy to remove all asbestos from public and commercial buildings within 40 years". Government rejects asbestos removal petition 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z The term the researchers are using is "living with RAAC" and say the material should be dealt with in the same way as the asbestos crisis of the 1980s and 1990s. Experts warn RAAC concrete affects thousands of UK buildings 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z It will also go toward temporary housing, asbestos testing and debris removal for the uninsured. Spokane County getting $4.1 million from state for wildfire recovery 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z Teams will remove large pieces of asbestos material, but any asbestos in ash will be addressed in the next cleanup phase, he said. Unclear how many in Lahaina lost lives as Hawaii authorities near the end of their search for dead 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Mrs Carpenter said when she spoke to contractors they told her they were checking the site for asbestos. Crooked House: Protesters block road to destroyed landmark pub 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z The report highlighted how despite being banned more than two decades ago, asbestos is the single greatest cause of work-related fatalities in the UK. Government rejects asbestos removal petition 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z Depending on the type of filter, Brita products are certified to reduce or remove contaminants such as chlorine, lead, mercury, asbestos, some particulates, zinc, copper and select pesticides, herbicides and pharmaceuticals, according to its website. Brita water filter company accused of false advertising 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z Brodeur continued to write about asbestos, most notably in two series over the next two decades. This week’s passages 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z Cases involving the law in recent years have included a health records company in Florida and a Montana health clinic that submitted false asbestos claims. Texas wants Planned Parenthood to repay millions of dollars 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z Investment is needed - as far back as 2007, the BBC said the run-down facility was "wholly unsuitable for the 21st Century", with problems including asbestos. Hans Zimmer: Composer leads group to buy historic BBC Maida Vale studios 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z The committee also said that with asbestos still in around 300,000 non-domestic buildings and the likely disturbance from net zero retrofitting, "the reliance on the current asbestos regulations will not be good enough". Government rejects asbestos removal petition 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z Chemicals like benzene, lead, asbestos and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs, are common in ash, runoff and sometimes water systems after fires. After Maui fires, human health risks linger in the air, water and even surviving buildings 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z Its jurisdiction includes not only industrial workplaces but amusement rides, elevators, mines, tunnels and asbestos and carcinogen monitoring. Column: Workers are keeling over from extreme heat while Big Business battles safety regulations 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z The federally-funded clinic has been at the forefront of the medical response to deadly pollution from mining near Libby that left the town and the surrounding area contaminated with toxic asbestos dust. Montana clinic files for bankruptcy following $6 million judgment over false asbestos claims 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z Authorities used white paint on the tin and asbestos roofs of the homes of migrant slums to cool them. Climate change: The record summer that scorched Asia 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z The government said it "understands concerns about asbestos in buildings" and "will continue to consider how we can improve the system to minimise the risk of exposure to asbestos." Government rejects asbestos removal petition 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z In a social media post on July 15, the Hatay governor’s office stated that levels of asbestos in the rubble are safe and below the “regulatory limit.” 6 months after a devastating earthquake, Turkey’s preparedness is still uncertain 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z These projects often expose previously unseen parts of your space and may free mold and mildew spores, asbestos and lead particles. A healthy home begins with the right remodel plan 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Savannah also claimed her parents’ separate facilities both have black mold, asbestos and lead-based paint. Julie and Todd Chrisley's 'nightmare' prison conditions — from 'no air conditioning' to 'rattlesnakes,' kids say 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z The Libby area was declared a Superfund site two decades ago following media reports that mine workers and their families were getting sick and dying due to hazardous asbestos dust. Judge orders Montana health clinic to pay nearly $6 million over false asbestos claims 2023-07-22T04:00:00Z But it added: "Great Britain has a mature and comprehensive plan to manage asbestos risk that aligns with the best evidence currently available." Government rejects asbestos removal petition 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z Results showing low amount of asbestos taken from samples collected in debris dumping grounds were also posted. 6 months after a devastating earthquake, Turkey’s preparedness is still uncertain 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z J&J has denied that its talc products contain asbestos, which is linked to mesothelioma, or cause cancer. J&J must pay $18.8 mln to California cancer patient in baby powder suit 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z A senior civil servant has apologised for disruption at a secondary school that closed because of asbestos. Rochford: Civil servant apologises to school over asbestos 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Baucus helped craft a provision in the Affordable Care Act that made Libby asbestos victims eligible for government benefits. Judge orders Montana health clinic to pay nearly $6 million over false asbestos claims 2023-07-22T04:00:00Z Work associated with removing asbestos can release asbestos fibres, increasing the risk of exposure, the government argues. Government rejects asbestos removal petition 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z J&J has consistently denied that its now-discontinued talc baby powder contains asbestos or causes cancer. Jurors urged to impose heavy punitive damages in J&J talc trial 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z In closing arguments to the jury on July 10, J&J's lawyers said there was no evidence either linking Hernandez's kind of mesolthelioma to asbestos or proving that Hernandez was ever exposed to tainted talc. J&J must pay $18.8 mln to California cancer patient in baby powder suit 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z However, contractors discovered asbestos while tearing down an old building in November to make way for the new multimillion-pound two-storey block. Rochford: Civil servant apologises to school over asbestos 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z It said the money is needed to replace "life-expired buildings", where asbestos has also been discovered. Star Wars studios at risk from asbestos and ‘dangerous’ roofs 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z The work and pensions committee said it was short-sighted to leave asbestos in place in buildings, even if they are well-protected and in good condition. Government rejects asbestos removal petition 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z When the plaintiff’s doctors looked for asbestos in his body, she said, “they found none - not one fiber of asbestos.” Jurors urged to impose heavy punitive damages in J&J talc trial 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Hernandez testified in June, telling jurors that he would have avoided J&J's talc if he had been warned that it contained asbestos, as his lawsuit alleges. J&J must pay $18.8 mln to California cancer patient in baby powder suit 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z Ms Acland-Hood said the department usually expected contractors to conduct a "very thorough" asbestos survey before undergoing building work and said she could not reveal "very much more" because there "may be some litigation". Rochford: Civil servant apologises to school over asbestos 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z And while asbestos remediation was taking place, their contractor discovered the roof over stages 7, 8 and 9 "were in a dangerous state". Star Wars studios at risk from asbestos and ‘dangerous’ roofs 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z Such buildings will not last forever and a "policy of waiting for materials containing asbestos to deteriorate before removing them is not sustainable in the long term". Government rejects asbestos removal petition 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z J&J has said its talc products are safe and do not contain asbestos, which has been linked to mesothelioma. Jurors urged to impose heavy punitive damages in J&J talc trial 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Such a test can diagnose allergens, asbestos, radon, carbon monoxide, harmful mold and VOCs. How to test the air quality in your home 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z Hazardous materials like asbestos are likely in the debris and pose a risk to nearby buildings. Iowa governor’s request for federal aid in partial building collapse denied 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z Health officials have said at least 400 people have been killed and thousands sickened from asbestos exposure in the Libby area. Health clinic in Montana Superfund town faces penalties for false asbestos claims 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z They add that a "central register of information on asbestos in buildings could help to shed light on the true level of compliance and could contribute to a more effective risk-based and targeted enforcement regime." Government rejects asbestos removal petition 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z Mr. Mallory contended that his job entailed spraying boxcar pipes with asbestos and demolishing car interiors that, he claims, contained carcinogens. Supreme Court Allows Unusual Pennsylvania Law on Corporate Suits 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Under the health law, victims of asbestos exposure in the Libby area are eligible for taxpayer-funded services including Medicare, housekeeping, travel to medical appointments, and disability benefits for those who can’t work. Railroad says Superfund town’s health clinic submitted false medical claims 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z The NAO said the safety risk from asbestos was also more severe in poorly maintained school buildings. Estimated 700,000 pupils in unsafe school buildings, NAO says 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Exposure to even a minuscule amount of asbestos can cause lung problems, according to scientists. Health clinic in Montana Superfund town faces penalties for false asbestos claims 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z The petition highlights that there is currently no cure for asbestos linked cancer mesothelioma, with up to 2,700 people still being diagnosed every year. Government rejects asbestos removal petition 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z J&J has said its talc products are safe and do not contain asbestos. J&J's $8.9 billion talc settlement faces US bankruptcy test 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Scientists say exposure to even a minuscule amount of asbestos can cause lung problems. Railroad says Superfund town’s health clinic submitted false medical claims 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z He said he would have avoided J&J's talc if he had been warned it contained asbestos, as his lawsuit alleges. California man tells jury of getting cancer after using J&J baby powder 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z The 2010 federal health law made victims of asbestos exposure in the Libby area eligible for Medicare, housekeeping, travel to medical appointments and disability benefits for those who can’t work. Health clinic in Montana Superfund town faces penalties for false asbestos claims 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z But experts say the UK needs to do more to protect itself from what Prof Sampson, the surveillance camera commissioner, describes as "digital asbestos". The tech flaw that lets hackers control surveillance cameras 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z She also discussed prison conditions she said she’s become privy to since her parents’ incarceration — mentioning black mold, asbestos, lead and lack of air conditioning among the issues plaguing inmates. Savannah Chrisley says God stepped in to save her from the ‘hurt' of Father’s Day 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z The demolition will take several weeks because of the risk to nearby buildings from hazardous materials like asbestos. Iowa city hires outside firms to investigate partial building collapse 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z J&J has denied that its baby powder contained asbestos or causes cancer. California man tells jury of getting cancer after using J&J baby powder 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z Dr. Black, a pediatrician, has said the ailments caused by the type of asbestos in Libby are difficult to detect and can be missed by outside radiologists less familiar with it than he is. Health clinic in Montana Superfund town faces penalties for false asbestos claims 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z It’s a difficult task because the building is in the heart of the city’s downtown and is believed to contain asbestos and other potentially hazardous material. Crews begin demolishing remains of collapsed Iowa building 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z Schmidheiny's factories had used asbestos in the production of cement between the 1970s and the 1980s. Italian court convicts Swiss billionaire in asbestos deaths 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z But the former Halifax MP also campaigned tirelessly for asbestos victims, backing calls for a public inquiry into the high incidence of asbestos-related disease amongst former power industry workers. Alice Mahon: Ex-MPs death must prompt asbestos action, says son 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z The company has denied that its talc contains asbestos, which is linked to mesothelioma, or causes cancer. J&J faces new trial over talc cancer claims, amid settlement push 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z The only hiccup came when the recovered peridotite rocks contained veins of asbestos, prompting increased safety protocols. At long last, ocean drillers exhume a bounty of rocks from Earth’s mantle 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z Up to £2m a week is being spent on repairs but there is still a growing list of health and safety incidents, some involving asbestos. Parliament may be destroyed by 'catastrophic' event, MPs warn 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z But research later revealed that the inhalation of asbestos fibres can cause lung inflammation and cancer. Italian court convicts Swiss billionaire in asbestos deaths 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z She said she had been exposed to asbestos when she worked as an auxiliary nurse at a West Yorkshire hospital in the 1960s and 1970s, an inquest was told in January. Alice Mahon: Ex-MPs death must prompt asbestos action, says son 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z At least a half dozen Philadelphia public schools have been shut down because of asbestos contamination, a predictable debacle in a city where the average age of public school buildings is over 70 years. After Historic Primary in Philadelphia, a New Mayor Will Face Old Problems 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z There is so much asbestos that removing it “could require an estimated 300 people working for two and a half years while the site was not being used,” the House of Commons committee said. Lawmakers warn leaky, crumbling U.K. Parliament at risk of ‘catastrophic’ event 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z The committee added that transparency and compliance with health and safety protocols, particularly around asbestos, urgently needed to improve before more work and potentially more serious incidents happen. Parliament may be destroyed by 'catastrophic' event, MPs warn 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z Mr Pyatt also said the building contained asbestos and urged locals to wear a face mask and keep their windows closed to avoid inhaling the smoke, the New Zealand Herald reported. New Zealand hostel fire: At least six dead and more missing in Wellington 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z But if it is disturbed it can become a danger to health because asbestos fibres are released into the air and people may breathe them in. Alice Mahon: Ex-MPs death must prompt asbestos action, says son 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z The church has a brace holding up a wall, mold and asbestos, a bell tower that is falling down and major damage to the roof, he said. Sold for a Song, a Church’s Windows Turned Out to Be Tiffany 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z Inhaling asbestos fibers can cause lung diseases, including cancer. Lawmakers warn leaky, crumbling U.K. Parliament at risk of ‘catastrophic’ event 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z Mercer Island City Hall will be closed through May while testing continues in the building after tiles containing asbestos were found in the boiler room last month. Mercer Island City Hall closes because of possible asbestos 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z I was living in an attic in Indiana with asbestos and black mold. Willy Chavarria and Omar Apollo on Faith and Heartbreak 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z MPs from all parties have campaigned for more action to get rid of asbestos, which can be a complex and costly process. Alice Mahon: Ex-MPs death must prompt asbestos action, says son 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z After years of sanding asbestos- and resin-filled floors without protection, he once confronted a shop owner over respirators for the crew. What’s a Carhartt jacket without the calluses? | Reader essay 2023-05-06T04:00:00Z The waterlogged buildings had to be tested for mold, asbestos and lead. Rural California schools, hit hard by flood damage, dread what snowmelt could bring 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z All the asbestos in the building had just been removed when the fire happened on 23 January. First pictures inside Edinburgh store Jenners after fire 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z “No traces of asbestos have been found in the air so far,” he wrote. A new threat rises in earthquake-battered Turkey: Mountains of rubble 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z Last year, the Commons Work and Pensions Committee called for a strategy with a 40-year deadline to remove all asbestos from public and commercial buildings. Alice Mahon: Ex-MPs death must prompt asbestos action, says son 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z Those proposals are more likely to be similar to the partial ban proposed for methylene chloride than the full ban proposed for white asbestos, Freedhoff said. EPA proposes to ban most uses of methylene chloride, a toxic solvent 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z At least one sample has tested positive for asbestos, which can harm lungs. Evacuation order lifted in area near Indiana plastics fire 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z Politically, spending money on 24 Sussex became as toxic as the asbestos in its walls. Dead rodents litter PM's official home, but do Canadians care? 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z “What you can’t kill with debris, you kill with asbestos,” a sign read. A new threat rises in earthquake-battered Turkey: Mountains of rubble 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z Ms Hunt backs the charity Mesothelioma UK's campaign for a register of all workplaces in the country that contain asbestos and a timetable for eradicating it. Alice Mahon: Ex-MPs death must prompt asbestos action, says son 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z J&J has said its baby powder and other talc products are safe, do not cause cancer or contain asbestos. J&J talc unit faces skepticism on bankruptcy settlement support 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z The agency also warned about possible contamination of talc-based powder with asbestos. J&J proposes $8.9 billion deal to settle claims about its talc-based powder 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z Johnson & Johnson executives knew for decades about the risk of asbestos exposure linked to its talc products, including it famous baby powder. Johnson & Johnson Reaches $8.9 Billion Talc Settlement 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z They are concerned not only about asbestos, which was banned in Turkey in 2010, but also other hazardous substances such as microfibers. A new threat rises in earthquake-battered Turkey: Mountains of rubble 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z Kris, who works as a professor of law in New Zealand, is also calling for more action from the government, arguing that asbestos should not be left in place. Alice Mahon: Ex-MPs death must prompt asbestos action, says son 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z That threshold is required for a bankruptcy judge to approve settlements in cases involving asbestos, a higher bar than other kinds of Chapter 11 court restructurings. Exclusive: Johnson & Johnson considers refiling talc-liability bankruptcy after appeals-court defeat 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z A Reuters investigation said J&J knew about potential amounts of asbestos in its powder but kept it quiet. J&J proposes $8.9 billion deal to settle claims about its talc-based powder 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z The companies face potentially billions of dollars of liability from lawsuits by consumers alleging that asbestos contained in talc-based products such as Dr. Scholl's caused cancer. Bayer defeats Merck in lawsuit over talc liabilities 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z Indeed, the council says the current building has problems like asbestos, poor accessibility and cramped backstage and front-of-house facilities. Oldham Coliseum: Historic theatre stages final act after funding cut 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z "The government has a duty to protect lives from a known, indiscriminate killer such as asbestos: that requires proactive action to locate and remove asbestos," he says. Alice Mahon: Ex-MPs death must prompt asbestos action, says son 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z A December 2018 Reuters investigation revealed that J&J knew for decades about tests showing its talc sometimes contained carcinogenic asbestos but kept that information from regulators and the public. Exclusive: Johnson & Johnson considers refiling talc-liability bankruptcy after appeals-court defeat 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z J&J sought to use the bankruptcy of its subsidiary company, LTL Management, to halt more than 38,000 lawsuits alleging the company’s Baby Powder and other talc products are contaminated with asbestos. Johnson & Johnson unit loses bid to stay in bankruptcy during Supreme Court appeal 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z In Türkiye, mixed into the construction waste of fallen buildings are asbestos and other harmful chemicals, along with household appliances and electronics. Earthquake Debris Could Create an Environmental Catastrophe in Türkiye and Syria 2023-03-25T04:00:00Z Soon after that, three years of work began to prepare the building for the renovation — including removing asbestos, layers of paint and numerous drop-ceilings, walls and other fixtures. $300M NJ statehouse renovation wraps up as governor moves in 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z She had described in a compensation claim how the temporary huts she worked were made of corrugated asbestos sheets, that had been disturbed by maintenance work. Alice Mahon: Ex-MPs death must prompt asbestos action, says son 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z In humans, fibrosis is found in the lungs of longtime smokers and people with repeated, prolonged exposure to asbestos. ‘Plasticosis’ in Seabirds Could Herald New Era of Animal Disease 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z The World Health Organization considers products such as sandwich meats, hot dogs and bacon to be “Group 1” carcinogens, the same category as cigarettes and asbestos, he noted. Lunchables in school cafeterias have child-nutrition experts concerned 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z But by 1991, key parts of the law were invalidated by a federal appeals court ruling after industry manufacturers challenged an effort to ban asbestos, a known carcinogen. Public Health vs. Economic Growth: Toxic Chemical Rules Pose Test for Biden 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z Almost all the flooring in the building has an asbestos base, which is sealed in by wax. The next McCleary? Tiny district with decaying school buildings sues WA state 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z But she also believed she may have been exposed to the substance during her time as an MP, after being told after her retirement in 2005 that Parliament was "riddled with asbestos". Alice Mahon: Ex-MPs death must prompt asbestos action, says son 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z One person commented: “A glaring omission in this article: Popcorn ceilings in homes built before the mid-’80s can contain cancer-causing asbestos.” Perspective | And now for a few comments about the comments 2023-03-05T05:00:00Z There are fears that older building material may contain asbestos, a cancer-causing fibre banned in many countries, including in Turkey, several experts told Reuters. Turkey faces challenge 'beyond comprehension' to clear earthquake rubble 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z Dropped ceilings were installed, and exterior woodwork and trim were removed to make way for asbestos siding. Meeker Mansion in Puyallup showcases the beauty of late-19th-century style 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z Fixing the sinks in the science classroom, for example, would require uprooting the asbestos floor, creating a health hazard. The next McCleary? Tiny district with decaying school buildings sues WA state 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z A UK Parliament spokesperson says: "As with many historical buildings, asbestos is present - and appropriately managed. The risk to anyone on the estate is very low." Alice Mahon: Ex-MPs death must prompt asbestos action, says son 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z "It is riddled with asbestos, the walls are falling down and we have done another survey recently and there is a litany of problems," she said. Oldham Coliseum: Maxine Peake leads battle for theatre 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z All manufacturers must register their facilities and establish testing procedures to detect asbestos in products that contain talc, which used to be a common ingredient in baby powder. Thank you, Sen. Murray, for protecting consumers from unsafe cosmetics 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z More than 30 years after the Environmental Protection Agency first tried to ban asbestos — and failed under court challenge — the agency is trying again. EPA struggles to ban asbestos, other chemicals years after Congress granted new powers 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z Decades from now, future generations will look back on social media in the 2010s and 2020s as we look back on the days of asbestos in buildings or lead in the water supply. Opinion | Congress must act to keep kids off social media 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z The spokesperson added that any work posing an asbestos risk is "properly planned" in compliance with regulations. Alice Mahon: Ex-MPs death must prompt asbestos action, says son 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z In 2014, the local government decided to relocate the building's inhabitants and began the long process of expropriation and removing asbestos before starting demolition earlier this month. France tears down beach apartment block as rising sea bites 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z J&J has denied its talc contains asbestos. Judge indicates intention to dismiss J&J talc unit bankruptcy 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z This time, President Biden’s administration is working with greater authority from Congress to go after asbestos and 20 of the most toxic chemicals. EPA struggles to ban asbestos, other chemicals years after Congress granted new powers 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z Plaintiffs have said that J&J's Baby Powder and other talc products contain asbestos and caused cancer. Thousands of J&J talc lawsuits in New Jersey get new judge 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z However, the Public Accounts Committee recently released a report that found a growing list of health and safety incidents within Parliament, including some involving asbestos. Alice Mahon: Ex-MPs death must prompt asbestos action, says son 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z The gap explains why, across the country, some students attend schools in state-of-the-art facilities, while others have to worry about lead and asbestos poisoning. Underfunded schools are unconstitutional, Pa. court rules 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z The possibility a building could collapse further also needs to be taken into consideration, as do other dangers such as gas leaks, flooding and hazardous items, like asbestos in roofs. Turkey earthquake: How do search and rescue teams save people? 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z Lawmakers touted the 2016 law — the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act — as a groundbreaking compromise, one that came in part because of the EPA’s long struggle to deal with asbestos. EPA struggles to ban asbestos, other chemicals years after Congress granted new powers 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z A 2018 Reuters investigation found that J&J knew for decades that asbestos, a known carcinogen, was present in its Baby Powder and other cosmetic talc products. Thousands of J&J talc lawsuits in New Jersey get new judge 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z Now her son is calling for asbestos to be removed from all buildings to protect lives. Alice Mahon: Ex-MPs death must prompt asbestos action, says son 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z It’s packed with asbestos and other toxic material that could disrupt ecosystems and poison marine food chains. Your Monday Briefing: The U.S. Shoots Down China’s Balloon 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z Federal public prosecutors and Greenpeace had asked the Brazilian government to stop the sinking, saying it was "toxic" due to dangerous materials, including 9 tonnes of asbestos used in paneling. Brazil sinks rusting old aircraft carrier in the Atlantic 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z The EPA had first tried to block most uses of asbestos in 1989, only for federal courts to overturn that decision under an industry challenge. EPA struggles to ban asbestos, other chemicals years after Congress granted new powers 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z An old aircraft carrier, once the pride of Brazil’s Navy, is now a floating pariah: No country will let it dock to be dismantled because it is filled with asbestos. Why Eggs Cost So Much 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z As long as the asbestos is in good condition and is not disturbed there is negligible risk, according to the Health and Safety Executive. Alice Mahon: Ex-MPs death must prompt asbestos action, says son 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z The old aircraft carrier, once the navy’s flagship, is packed with asbestos. A New Approach to Funding for the Arts 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z The São Paulo, an 870-foot, 34,000-ton aircraft carrier, had been stuck in limbo for months after a deal with a Turkish company to scrap the ship fell through over environmental concerns because of asbestos. Saudi firm makes last-minute offer to buy Brazil’s aircraft carrier 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z The agency used the law to put asbestos, along with trichloroethylene, other solvents and a flame retardant, on its initial list of 10 toxic chemicals to review under the new provisions. EPA struggles to ban asbestos, other chemicals years after Congress granted new powers 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z The French authorities reported 45 tons of asbestos aboard Clemenceau, but environmental groups said they had evidence that it contained much more. A Proud Ship Turned Into a Giant Recycling Problem. Brazil Plans to Sink It. 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z More than 40,000 plaintiffs have sued Johnson & Johnson, with some claiming that the company had known for decades that its baby powder and other talc-based products could have contained traces of asbestos, a carcinogen. Johnson & Johnson’s Attempt to Contain Talc-Related Liabilities Is Rebuffed 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z Hundreds of NHS buildings across London and Scotland still contain asbestos, the Trades Union Congress has warned. Hundreds of NHS buildings contain asbestos, says TUC 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z The second part is underway, looking at the presence of asbestos in blush, eye shadow, hair spray, body wash and nail products. WA could ban use of cancer-causing chemicals in makeup, hair care 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z Its asbestos review had been ruled unlawful in federal appeals court; more reviews had not been finished by deadlines set by the law. EPA struggles to ban asbestos, other chemicals years after Congress granted new powers 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z Problems with the São Paulo started when environmentalists grew suspicious because inspectors had reported less than 10 tons of asbestos aboard. A Proud Ship Turned Into a Giant Recycling Problem. Brazil Plans to Sink It. 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z Johnson & Johnson, which makes Band-Aids and Listerine mouthwash as well as vaccines and other pharmaceuticals, on Monday repeated its assertion that its baby powder “does not contain asbestos and does not cause cancer.” Johnson & Johnson’s Attempt to Contain Talc-Related Liabilities Is Rebuffed 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z The TUC wants all asbestos to be removed from public buildings by law. Hundreds of NHS buildings contain asbestos, says TUC 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z "Gas stoves should be BANNED, just as asbestos or lead paint." Fossil fuel-backed lawmakers are freaking out over possible ban on gas stoves to protect children 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z Industry officials say asbestos in chlorine plants is contained during operations and that workers handle it during installation only in full hazmat suits. EPA struggles to ban asbestos, other chemicals years after Congress granted new powers 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z He said the amount of asbestos reported was only an estimate. A Proud Ship Turned Into a Giant Recycling Problem. Brazil Plans to Sink It. 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z Microscopic asbestos fibers can cause lung problems and eventually death. W.R. Grace offers $18.5M to settle Montana asbestos claims 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z Last April, the Work and Pensions Select Committee called for a 40-year deadline to be set for asbestos to be removed from all public and commercial buildings. Hundreds of NHS buildings contain asbestos, says TUC 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z The LBC also has a growing list of unsafe materials, the Red List, that must be avoided, such as asbestos, formaldehyde and chlorinated polymers, because they are damaging to human and environmental health. How to Construct Buildings That Have a Positive Impact on Climate and Biodiversity 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z The EPA now expects the rule on chrysotile asbestos, also known as “white asbestos,” in the fall. EPA struggles to ban asbestos, other chemicals years after Congress granted new powers 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z It’s a multimillion-dollar campaign, and, like past campaigns for mesothelioma, asbestos and smoking-related illnesses, the personal injury law firms stand to make billions of dollars from lawsuits. Law firms could make billions off ailing vets’ Camp Lejeune lawsuits 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z That alone will be a huge project: removing asbestos and other hazardous materials, upgrading electrical and water systems, installing air conditioning and fire sprinklers, restoring inoperative elevators and building seismic shear walls. General Hospital: Planning a new life for a mothballed L.A. landmark 2022-11-27T05:00:00Z Inhaling asbestos fibres can cause cancers such as mesothelioma and lung cancer, and other serious lung diseases. Hundreds of NHS buildings contain asbestos, says TUC 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z The move is a response to concerns raised by MPs and a surveillance watchdog, who warned in June that the public surveillance infrastructure had been built on "digital asbestos". UK government bans new Chinese security cameras 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z It has been planning for a rule on other types of asbestos much later, probably no earlier than 2025. EPA struggles to ban asbestos, other chemicals years after Congress granted new powers 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, the asbestos litigation is expected to reach more than $200 billion in damages, according to estimates from PointofLaw.com from nearly two decades ago. Law firms could make billions off ailing vets’ Camp Lejeune lawsuits 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z Following the bankruptcy, Honeywell set up the compensation trust to resolve billions of dollars worth of asbestos claims. Honeywell to pay $1.3 bln to resolve asbestos-related claims 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z The TUC accused the government of "turning a blind eye" to the scale of the problem, and called for legislation to require that all asbestos was removed from public buildings. Hundreds of NHS buildings contain asbestos, says TUC 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z Earlier this year the Department of Education confirmed that the vast majority of schools in Northern Ireland contain asbestos. Asbestos-related compensation pay outs top £40m 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z Their use today is limited to more niche applications, including the chlorine industry’s asbestos diaphragms, or sheet gaskets or parts used to make vehicle braking systems. EPA struggles to ban asbestos, other chemicals years after Congress granted new powers 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z Lawyers for the family said Ford failed to provide warning that asbestos was present in dust created during repairs of vehicle brakes. $6 million awarded in asbestos lawsuit against Ford, others 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z The reactor structure was prepared for cocooning by abating asbestos and isolating the electrical system. Plutonium reactor in Eastern WA encased in steel to protect river 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z The UK Health Security Agency says asbestos should not be removed without expert advice. Hundreds of NHS buildings contain asbestos, says TUC 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z Liz Darlison, CEO of Mesothelioma UK, the asbestos-related cancer charity said: "The UK's asbestos legacy is shameful with no corner of the UK spared and sadly, we have the highest incidence in the world." Asbestos-related compensation pay outs top £40m 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z Nearly 70 other countries have already banned asbestos. EPA struggles to ban asbestos, other chemicals years after Congress granted new powers 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z William Trokey claimed exposure to asbestos while fixing Ford brakes as a gas station mechanic in the 1960s led to his mesothelioma. $6 million awarded in asbestos lawsuit against Ford, others 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z He said the company has been preparing for the demolition for years by removing asbestos and other hazardous materials from the site. Explosives topple former coal-fired power plant in Minnesota 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z The doors were iron, the ceilings packed with asbestos. Opinion | The Evin Prison fire brought me right back to my time jailed there 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z "And those people were exposed to vast amounts of asbestos." Asbestos-related compensation pay outs top £40m 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z Environmentalists and safety advocates say that industry already has had years to adjust because scientific consensus about the harms from asbestos have been widely known for decades. EPA struggles to ban asbestos, other chemicals years after Congress granted new powers 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z A 2019 inspection also found lead-based paint, asbestos, benzene and other dangerous substances inside, where there is no water, electricity or other utilities. Chesapeake Bay lighthouse auctioned, with strings attached 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z Mr. Macville, 33, wasn’t certain — he didn’t know what blue asbestos looked like in its natural form. The Invisible Risks of a Town Ruined by Asbestos 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z An overnight stay is also complicated by the hazardous materials inside the structure, including lead-based paint, asbestos, benzene and a host of other dangerous substances, according to a 2019 inspection report. Chesapeake Bay lighthouse sold for $192,000 after surprise bidding war 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Mesothelioma is a cancer that has a strong link to asbestos exposure and symptoms can take decades to develop. Asbestos-related compensation pay outs top £40m 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z Activists point out that the EPA’s intent to ban asbestos has also been clear since the 1980s. EPA struggles to ban asbestos, other chemicals years after Congress granted new powers 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z Wittenoom, a town in Australia’s outback, was ruined by asbestos mining. Russa Plans to Annex Land in Ukraine 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z But seeing with our own eyes the chunks of asbestos fibers around the riverbank where tourists still camped was chilling. The Invisible Risks of a Town Ruined by Asbestos 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z In the yard below, Mr. Hartmann’s Australian sheepdog scampered after a ball, kicking up dust clouds laced with an invisible threat: blue asbestos. The Last Days of an Outback Town Where Every Breath Can Be Toxic 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z In addition to his work on the Superfund legislation, Mr. Florio spearheaded efforts to clear schools of asbestos. Jim Florio, New Jersey congressman and governor, dies at 85 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z The move to ban one of the last actively used forms of asbestos is the only proposal that could become a final rule by late this year. EPA struggles to ban asbestos, other chemicals years after Congress granted new powers 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z The pollution that infests those systems can include everything from silt and natural debris to asbestos, heavy metals, radioactive isotopes and other harmful contaminants released when man-made structures burn. How New Mexico’s Largest Wildfire Set Off a Drinking Water Crisis 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z Experts say that although there is no known safe threshold for blue asbestos exposure, the risk of illness from a low level of exposure is small. The Invisible Risks of a Town Ruined by Asbestos 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z The town was built long ago on skyrocketing demand for asbestos products like coatings and insulation, with the promise of economic development overshadowing emerging health concerns. The Last Days of an Outback Town Where Every Breath Can Be Toxic 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Notably, the fires created a substantial amount of debris in the three counties, including hazardous structural debris, which can contain dangerous materials such as arsenic, lead and asbestos, the governor’s office said. Newsom signs state of emergency to support California communities recovering from wildfires 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z While most companies have stopped using asbestos in recent decades, some of the largest business groups in Washington are defending the continued use of some forms of the chemical. EPA struggles to ban asbestos, other chemicals years after Congress granted new powers 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z A theatre company is taking legal action against a council after the discovery of asbestos forced a pantomime to close. Theatre company to sue St Albans council over pantomime losses 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z Before the trip, an expert had mentioned that we should not kick up dust, because that dust could be laced with asbestos fibers. The Invisible Risks of a Town Ruined by Asbestos 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z Aboriginal children like him used to hitch rides atop the trucks transporting asbestos fibers, he said. The Last Days of an Outback Town Where Every Breath Can Be Toxic 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Inspectors don’t look for mold, radon or asbestos. 10 things Seattle-area home inspectors want you to know before you buy | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z Chrysotile asbestos, which the EPA proposal would ban, is a flexible material that can separate molecules and is central to about one-third of the country’s chlorine manufacturing capacity. EPA struggles to ban asbestos, other chemicals years after Congress granted new powers 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z The council said a building survey in December found some asbestos had become exposed in a ceiling. Theatre company to sue St Albans council over pantomime losses 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z The longer that residents or visitors stay, the greater danger they face: The blue asbestos fibers are microscopic and invisible to the naked eye, and the cancers they cause can take decades to metastasize. The Invisible Risks of a Town Ruined by Asbestos 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z Mr. Parker has already been diagnosed with mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos exposure. The Last Days of an Outback Town Where Every Breath Can Be Toxic 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z The interior includes hazardous materials such as lead-based paint, asbestos, benzene and a host of other dangerous substances, according to a 2019 inspection report, which described the lighthouse as: “Fair condition, but approaching poor.” A Chesapeake Bay lighthouse is up for auction. So far, no one has bid on it. 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z That helped set the stage for the ongoing fight over asbestos. EPA struggles to ban asbestos, other chemicals years after Congress granted new powers 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z To protest the measures, they have dumped manure and garbage, including asbestos, on highways over the summer and blockaded supermarket distribution centers to halt the flow of food to stores. Dutch government under fire in debate over emissions cuts 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z The town of Wittenoom, ruined by asbestos mining, will be wiped off the face of the earth. The Invisible Risks of a Town Ruined by Asbestos 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z While many who worked directly with the asbestos did not develop cancer, Mr. Parker did so even though he never lived in the town or worked at the mine. The Last Days of an Outback Town Where Every Breath Can Be Toxic 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Wood and asbestos ignite and burn in fluorine gas. Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z He started working as a carpet layer, Ramirez said, but ultimately supervised asbestos removal projects for the Los Angeles Unified School District. He turned his weed-filled yard into a low-water jungle of fruit trees 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z The maker of aerospace equipment and electronics systems sold its Redco unit, which held its asbestos liabilities. Walmart, Home Depot rise; Lumentum, ZipRecruiter fall 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z He was talking about how his wife, Ellie, thought there were asbestos tailings in the gravel around where they had decided to set up camp for the night. The Invisible Risks of a Town Ruined by Asbestos 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z "We stand firmly behind the decades of independent scientific analysis by medical experts around the world that confirms talc-based Johnson's baby powder is safe, does not contain asbestos, and does not cause cancer," it said. J&J to replace talc-based powder with cornstarch after cancer lawsuits 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z Determine the empirical and molecular formula for chrysotile asbestos. Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z Johnson & Johnson has sold cornstarch baby powder for decades, developing the version of the product in 1980 after consumer advocates raised concerns that talc contained traces of asbestos, a carcinogen. Johnson & Johnson Will Discontinue Talc-Based Baby Powder Globally in 2023 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z The company faces about 38,000 lawsuits from consumers and their survivors claiming its talc products caused cancer due to contamination with asbestos, a known carcinogen. J&J to stop selling talc-based baby powder globally in 2023 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z The riverbank was littered with chunks of blue asbestos tailings and fibers. The Invisible Risks of a Town Ruined by Asbestos 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z The company faces lawsuits from consumers and their survivors who claim J&J's talc products caused cancer due to contamination with asbestos. J&J to replace talc-based powder with cornstarch after cancer lawsuits 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z Farmers angry at the target of slashing nitrogen emissions 50% by 2030 have blockaded supermarket distribution centers, parked tractors on highways and dumped garbage including manure and asbestos on roads in recent weeks. Dutch government, farmers in talks on emission cut targets 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z The reorganization process, which involves partitioning off assets and sealing them away from creditors, has been tried only a handful of times since being conceived in 1989, mostly by companies facing asbestos exposure claims. Johnson & Johnson Will Discontinue Talc-Based Baby Powder Globally in 2023 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z “According to expert opinion, there is no scientific evidence of the presence of asbestos or any other toxic substances.” Beirut Port Silos Partly Collapse on Second Anniversary of Blast 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z According to the UFA president, his father personally advised the mayor that based on his experience from the previous 1993 WTC bombing, asbestos would be in the air. Pressure mounts on New York City to come clean with 9/11 WTC files 2022-07-17T04:00:00Z Talc is mined from the earth and is found in seams close to that of asbestos, which is a material known to cause cancer. J&J to replace talc-based powder with cornstarch after cancer lawsuits 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z Examples include formaldehyde, asbestos, radon, vinyl chloride, and tobacco. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z Out of about 1,100 schools, 975 have been identified as containing asbestos by the department. Asbestos identified in majority of schools in Northern Ireland 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z He listed infestations of cockroaches, mice, and poisonous spiders, as well as asbestos, mould, burning and flooding as issues tenants had been left trying to live with by dodgy landlords and housing associations. Boris Johnson: Firing Gove 'a kick in the teeth' for housing campaigners 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z She likened them to asbestos, adding: "It took Sir David Attenborough 10 years to make us aware of plastic pollution. Unless a big name does the same on this, not much can be done." Boats: Call for rules to stop old vessels being dumped 2022-07-02T04:00:00Z A 2018 investigation by the Reuters news agency claimed that J&J knew for decades that asbestos was present in its talc products. J&J to replace talc-based powder with cornstarch after cancer lawsuits 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z Bergmanspent much of his career representing mesothelioma victims, many of whom became sick from asbestos exposure. TikTok sued over deaths of two young girls in viral 'blackout challenge' 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z The presence of asbestos in a building can be managed, however, as fibres must be disturbed and inhaled to cause harm. Asbestos identified in majority of schools in Northern Ireland 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z He said the building was refused listed status due to its low design quality and, while it was safe, cannot be modernised through refitting as it is three separate buildings containing asbestos. Row over M&S plan to redevelop flagship store 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z Health experts say mesothelioma is almost always connected to asbestos exposure. 'We're highlighting asbestos dangers for daddy' 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z In response to evidence of asbestos contamination presented in court rooms, media reports and to US lawmakers, the firm has repeatedly denied the allegations. J&J to replace talc-based powder with cornstarch after cancer lawsuits 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z The social media sector, he said, “makes the asbestos industry look like a bunch of choirboys.” TikTok sued over deaths of two young girls in viral 'blackout challenge' 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z But some teaching unions elsewhere in the UK have previously raised concerns about asbestos in school buildings. Asbestos identified in majority of schools in Northern Ireland 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z He said there were high costs in removing drop ceilings and almost 25,000 square feet of flooring that had asbestos. Developers Embrace Passion for Pickleball 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z Mr Rodgers’ family still do not know where exposure may have occurred and want to raise awareness about the dangers of asbestos. 'We're highlighting asbestos dangers for daddy' 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z But when people understand why, that teen sleep deprivation is a public health issue like asbestos or lead paint, it puts it into perspective. Early school start times are terrible for our kids 2022-06-12T04:00:00Z The water pipe was made out of asbestos cement, which is “more likely to fail catastrophically than iron pipes,” according to Bellevue’s planning documents. Family whose Bellevue home collapsed in landslide sues city for damages 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z A bereaved family in Northern Ireland recently told BBC News NI there should be more awareness of the risks of asbestos exposure. Asbestos identified in majority of schools in Northern Ireland 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z And he and other UC Riverside students, faculty and staff endure leaking roofs, falling ceiling tiles laden with asbestos, lead-based paint peeling from walls and power failures that have destroyed laboratory research specimens. Funding inequities threaten student success at diverse UC Riverside. State bill could help 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z The Public Health Agency said the higher number of asbestos deaths in 2020 is due to "natural variation" in the data. 'We're highlighting asbestos dangers for daddy' 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z The Houses of Parliament - which was built between 1837 and 1860 - requires significant restoration, including asbestos removal, fire safety improvements, renewal of wiring and conservation work. Parliament could burn down any day, says Andrea Leadsom 2022-05-21T04:00:00Z Lead and asbestos are America’s big chemical occupational hazards, and they kill about 65,000 people a year from pollution, he said. Global pollution kills 9 million people a year, study finds 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z According to separate guidance to schools from the EA, there are three main types of asbestos. Asbestos identified in majority of schools in Northern Ireland 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z Roofs leak and ceiling tiles, made with asbestos, fall during rains. Funding inequities threaten student success at diverse UC Riverside. State bill could help 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z A bereaved family are searching for answers around their father's death from cancer linked to asbestos exposure. 'We're highlighting asbestos dangers for daddy' 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z The original clapboard had been covered with asbestos “war brick” siding, but the pictorial puzzle was solved. A surviving signpost to Belltown’s origins soon will fall 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z But there was a problem: The company’s legacy of manufacturing with asbestos was catching up to it. Meet the White House’s New Director of Environmental Justice 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z Of the 975 schools named by DE as containing asbestos, almost all contain chrysotile. Asbestos identified in majority of schools in Northern Ireland 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z Oddly small rooms, spots of asbestos, an overabundance of bunk beds but no true entrance: not as much. Spring Home Design: Loom House on Bainbridge Island weaves design and sustainability into a one-of-a-kind tapestry of connections 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z Restoration work on the Grade II-listed venue included replacing the roof, removing asbestos, repairing the original ornate fibrous plaster ceiling, redecorating the interior, replacing part of the auditorium floor and refurbishing the seating. Downton Abbey film shines light on Harwich's Electric Palace 2022-04-30T04:00:00Z The shareholder resolution, which had urged the company to pull talc-based baby powder from shelves around the world, stemmed from concerns about asbestos contamination. Johnson & Johnson investors reject proposal to end global talc sales. 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z Service members were exposed to asbestos, vermin, mold and raw sewage. Congress probe: U.S. military landlord put families at risk even after fraud plea 2022-04-26T04:00:00Z He said although asbestos was safe if not disturbed, the fact that so many schools contained it was a concern. Asbestos identified in majority of schools in Northern Ireland 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z MPs have called for a 40-year deadline for all asbestos to be removed from public and commercial buildings. MPs say asbestos must go from public buildings within 40 years 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z Russia mines more than half of the world’s asbestos and has huge reserves. Opinion | The U.S. should join the world in banning asbestos 2022-04-10T04:00:00Z More than 40,000 lawsuits have been filed against the company, some including accusations that Johnson & Johnson marketed baby powder to Black and overweight women despite knowing about possible asbestos contamination for decades. Johnson & Johnson investors reject proposal to end global talc sales. 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z "Residents of these communities tend to live in older, under-maintained housing that often has issues such as mold, lead, and asbestos," she said. Biden allocates $3 billion for low-income families to retrofit homes 2022-04-10T04:00:00Z The union had repeatedly complained that correctional officers and other prison workers and inmates were being exposed to potentially hazardous mold and asbestos but says those concerns were ignored. Feds accused of ignoring asbestos, mold at women’s prison 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z The Work and Pensions Select Committee said asbestos remained the biggest cause of work-related deaths in the UK. MPs say asbestos must go from public buildings within 40 years 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z Let’s expand the international boycott of Russia to its asbestos exports, hurting Russia while saving lives around the globe. Opinion | The U.S. should join the world in banning asbestos 2022-04-10T04:00:00Z They note that asbestos is linked to an estimated 40,000 deaths annually in the United States. E.P.A. to Propose Restrictions on Asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed to ban chrysotile asbestos, the most common form of the toxic mineral still used in the United States. EPA moves to ban the most common type of cancer-causing asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z A bill known as the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act would “save tens of thousands of lives and close the book on asbestos use for good,” they wrote in The New York Times. EPA rule would finally ban asbestos, carcinogen still in use 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z The retrofitting of buildings to meet net zero requirements meant more materials containing asbestos would be disturbed in the coming decades, the MPs said. MPs say asbestos must go from public buildings within 40 years 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z The proposed rule would ban chrysotile asbestos, the only ongoing use of asbestos in the United States. EPA rule would finally ban asbestos, carcinogen still in use 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z More than 60 countries and territories have banned asbestos. E.P.A. to Propose Restrictions on Asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Also known as “white asbestos,” it has remained on the market despite decades of research showing that it is a deadly carcinogen, linked to about 40,000 U.S. deaths each year. EPA moves to ban the most common type of cancer-causing asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z The only form of asbestos known to be currently imported, processed or distributed for use in the U.S. is chrysotile asbestos, which is imported primarily from Brazil and Russia. EPA rule would finally ban asbestos, carcinogen still in use 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z It wants all asbestos removed from non-domestic buildings within 40 years, starting with the highest risk settings such as schools, saying a "clear deadline" would help to "focus minds". MPs say asbestos must go from public buildings within 40 years 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z EPA Administrator Michael Regan called the rule an important step to protect public health and “finally put an end to the use of dangerous asbestos in the United States.” EPA rule would finally ban asbestos, carcinogen still in use 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z The proposed rule marks a sharp contrast with the Trump administration, which fought legislation that would ban asbestos and imposed a policy that E.P.A.’s own scientists said left loopholes for industries to continue its use. E.P.A. to Propose Restrictions on Asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Their widespread use persists despite global scientific consensus that breathing in asbestos fibers is life-threatening and linked to lung cancer. EPA moves to ban the most common type of cancer-causing asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z The work included replacing the roof, removing asbestos, repairing the original ornate fibrous plaster ceiling, redecorating the interior, replacing part of the auditorium floor and refurbishing the auditorium seating. Harwich Electric Palace: How one of the first cinemas was saved from ruin 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z "Simple reliance on a set of regulations which devolve asbestos management to individual duty holders - the building owners or managers responsible for maintenance - will not be good enough," the committee said. MPs say asbestos must go from public buildings within 40 years 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z Most consumer products that historically contained chrysotile asbestos have been discontinued. EPA rule would finally ban asbestos, carcinogen still in use 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Because of that — and the potential legal liability — use of asbestos declined in the United States. E.P.A. to Propose Restrictions on Asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z There is even a name, “asbestosis,” for a chronic lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos fibers. EPA moves to ban the most common type of cancer-causing asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Mr Looser told how the discovery of asbestos in 2019 caused havoc. Harwich Electric Palace: How one of the first cinemas was saved from ruin 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z "We need a pan-government and 'system-wide' strategy for the long-term removal of asbestos, founded on strong evidence of what is best from a scientific, epidemiological, and behavioural point of view." MPs say asbestos must go from public buildings within 40 years 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z While chlorine is a commonly used disinfectant in water treatment, there are only 10 chlor-alkali plants in the U.S. that still use asbestos diaphragms to produce chlorine and sodium hydroxide. EPA rule would finally ban asbestos, carcinogen still in use 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Brazil was once the source of about 95 percent of all asbestos used in America, according to the E.P.A., but in 2017 it banned its manufacture and sale. E.P.A. to Propose Restrictions on Asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Philip Landrigan, who directs Boston College’s global public health program, said fewer American workers are exposed to asbestos today than in the past. EPA moves to ban the most common type of cancer-causing asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z The asbestos came from mining vermiculite that was processed and shipped by rail across the country for use as insulation, as a gardening soil additive and for other purposes. EPA moves to end asbestos cleanup along Montana railroad 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z They have asbestos and are in bad shape. Commentary: How Frank Gehry's new Colburn concert hall could transform arts in L.A. 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z The use of asbestos diaphragms has been declining and now accounts for about one-third of the chlor-alkali production in the U.S., EPA rule would finally ban asbestos, carcinogen still in use 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z She noted that one of the biggest threats is legacy asbestos, stemming from decades of unbridled use of the product in construction, building insulation and the manufacturing of many products. E.P.A. to Propose Restrictions on Asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z “Every country around the world that has either banned or reduced asbestos has seen a fall in disease and death,” Landrigan said. EPA moves to ban the most common type of cancer-causing asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z That includes preventing the disturbance of soil and building materials that still contain asbestos. EPA moves to end asbestos cleanup along Montana railroad 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z A campaign to force Kanaks to whitewash their homes led to high cancer rates from the asbestos in the white clay. On Pacific Islands Covid Once Spared, an Outbreak Accentuates Inequality 2022-03-12T05:00:00Z In addition to addressing the significant human health effects of chrysotile asbestos exposure, the proposed rule is also expected to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions associated with chlor-alkali production, an energy-intensive industrial operation. EPA rule would finally ban asbestos, carcinogen still in use 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z “The school they taught in for 10 years actually had asbestos, or they were working on brake pads outside their home.” E.P.A. to Propose Restrictions on Asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z “Additionally, EPA’s risk evaluation overestimated potential asbestos exposures, leading to its unjustified risk management proposal.” EPA moves to ban the most common type of cancer-causing asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Grace’s asbestos products helped drive the company into bankruptcy and in 2008 it agreed to pay a $250 million settlement for contamination in the Libby and Troy areas. EPA moves to end asbestos cleanup along Montana railroad 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z The research will cover several contaminants, including PCBs, lead, asbestos and mold. After Monroe school exposure, WA budgets $1.6 million for study and removal of toxic lights 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z At the center of the argument by John and Barb Surdiis asbestos cement, said David Bricklin, the attorney representing the homeowners. Family of collapsed Bellevue home files $5M claim against city, alleging failure to warn and replace aging water pipe 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z It urges the Office of the Surgeon General to warn and better educate people about the public health issues of asbestos exposure. E.P.A. to Propose Restrictions on Asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z The EPA estimates that less than 7 percent of the chlorine in the public drinking water supply comes from facilities using asbestos technology. EPA moves to ban the most common type of cancer-causing asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Numerous legal claims from victims of asbestos exposure in the Libby area are pending against BNSF, insurance companies and other parties. EPA moves to end asbestos cleanup along Montana railroad 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z The BBC understands new microphones, sockets for councillors to plug in their laptops and asbestos removal to allow for the installation of new hardware will also be included. Jackie Weaver and the new era for council meetings 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z In the Surdi family’s case, the couple awoke the morning of Jan. 17 after the 8-inch diameter section of asbestos cement water main that ran behind and above their home broke. Family of collapsed Bellevue home files $5M claim against city, alleging failure to warn and replace aging water pipe 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z Under the regulation proposed Tuesday, the Environmental Protection Agency would prohibit the use, manufacture and import of chrysotile asbestos, a type of asbestos that has been linked to lung cancer and mesothelioma. E.P.A. to Propose Restrictions on Asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Most of the asbestos Americans have been exposed to is chrysotile, much of which used to come from Canadian mines until the last one shuttered in 2012. EPA moves to ban the most common type of cancer-causing asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z How he made his billions: As one of Maryland’s most prominent attorneys, Angelos, 92, won billions of dollars in judgments against the tobacco industry and for plaintiffs in asbestos exposure lawsuits. Here are the billionaire team owners who rule baseball amid the MLB lockout 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z Grace & Company in the mountain town of Libby, Mont., worked in a dust-choked vermiculite mine and mill, not knowing that the raw material for insulation they were mining also contained deadly asbestos fibers. Ex-Worker Wins $36.5 Million From Company That Hid Asbestos Damage 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z While developing countries still use the material, North American cities have largely moved away from it due to asbestos’s reputation and cheaper alternatives like plastic, he said. Family of collapsed Bellevue home files $5M claim against city, alleging failure to warn and replace aging water pipe 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z Chrysotile is the only raw form of asbestos known to be currently imported, processed or distributed for use in the United States. E.P.A. to Propose Restrictions on Asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Michal Freedhoff, who heads the EPA’s chemical safety and pollution prevention, said the proposed ban could benefit both workers handling asbestos and people living near industrial chlorine manufacturing facilities. EPA moves to ban the most common type of cancer-causing asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z The Environmental Working Group called on Dr. Califf to remove PFAS, known as ‘forever chemicals’ from food packaging and to require companies that sell talc to test their products for asbestos. Senate Confirms Califf as F.D.A. Chief in Tight Vote 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z The amount of asbestos fibers in the air in downtown Libby, the E.P.A. reported recently, “is now nearly 100,000 times lower than when the vermiculite mine and mill were operating.” Ex-Worker Wins $36.5 Million From Company That Hid Asbestos Damage 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z Despite this, some asbestos cement pipes last decades or even over a century without degrading, he said. Family of collapsed Bellevue home files $5M claim against city, alleging failure to warn and replace aging water pipe 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z Known as “white asbestos,” it is used in roofing materials, textiles and cement as well as gaskets, clutches, brake pads and other automotive parts. E.P.A. to Propose Restrictions on Asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z The process of making chlorine with asbestos technology is energy-intensive, she said, and burning fossil fuels to power the plants exposes neighbors to soot, nitrogen oxides and other pollutants. EPA moves to ban the most common type of cancer-causing asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z A 2018 Reuters investigation found that J&J knew for decades that trace amounts of asbestos lurked in its Johnson's baby powder and other cosmetic talc products. Johnson & Johnson to defend talc bankruptcy in court 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z But a naturally occurring type of deadly asbestos was found in the same deposit. Ex-Worker Wins $36.5 Million From Company That Hid Asbestos Damage 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z The city plans to eventually move onto larger asbestos cement pipes and under the schedule, the oldest asbestos cement pipes will be 118 when they are replaced. Family of collapsed Bellevue home files $5M claim against city, alleging failure to warn and replace aging water pipe 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z Health advocates who have been battling for decades to prohibit all forms of asbestos called the E.P.A.’s decision insufficient. E.P.A. to Propose Restrictions on Asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z An EPA analysis found that if the facilities are required to stop using the asbestos technology, air quality would improve. EPA moves to ban the most common type of cancer-causing asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z In other shelters, Legal Aid found violations of fire and safety regulations or hired inspectors who found dangerous levels of asbestos, allowing Banks to file motions that forced the city to find safer quarters. The Man Who Fought Homelessness and Won (Sort Of) 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z The painful effects continue to unfold slowly — it takes decades for asbestos illnesses to show up, and children who played baseball or ran on tracks with asbestos in the air are only now becoming ill. Ex-Worker Wins $36.5 Million From Company That Hid Asbestos Damage 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z He looked up the type of pipes in his Forest Glen neighborhood and said he was relieved to see it was not asbestos cement. Family of collapsed Bellevue home files $5M claim against city, alleging failure to warn and replace aging water pipe 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z Michael S. Regan, the administrator of the E.P.A., said Tuesday said the proposed rule will “finally put an end” to a dangerous use of asbestos. E.P.A. to Propose Restrictions on Asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z There are 10 manufacturing plants in the United States that still use asbestos to make chlorine and sodium hydroxide, but EPA officials said their reliance on this technology has declined over time. EPA moves to ban the most common type of cancer-causing asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z J&J’s bankruptcy strategy is the latest example of the company’s efforts to manage liability amid mounting allegations that asbestos lurks in its iconic Baby Powder and other talc products. Special Report: Inside J&J’s secret plan to cap litigation payouts to cancer victims 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z It also said the insurers had no way of knowing that workers were not always wearing respirators that might protect them from asbestos fibers. Ex-Worker Wins $36.5 Million From Company That Hid Asbestos Damage 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z Bellevue’s water planning documents state that obtaining “useful information on the condition” of asbestos cement water pipe is a challenge. Family of collapsed Bellevue home files $5M claim against city, alleging failure to warn and replace aging water pipe 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z Inhaling asbestos fibers, even in small amounts, can cause irreversible scarring of the lungs as well as a cancer called malignant mesothelioma. E.P.A. to Propose Restrictions on Asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z The agency estimates that converting these plants’ production process to newer technology that doesn’t use asbestos would cost about $1.8 billion. EPA moves to ban the most common type of cancer-causing asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z A December 2018 Reuters investigation revealed that the company knew for decades about tests showing its talc sometimes contained carcinogenic asbestos but kept that information from regulators and the public. Special Report: Inside J&J’s secret plan to cap litigation payouts to cancer victims 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z But an appeals court ultimately threw out the conviction related to the asbestos cancer patients, citing a faulty instruction to the jury. Sheldon Silver, N.Y. power broker sent to prison, dead at 77 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z "We get something new every few minutes," he says, as he scrolls through pictures of asbestos, sofas, broken wood and bursting bin bags that have been abandoned across the UK. Fly-tipping: Government plans to tackle 'new narcotics' of waste crime 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z However, the ruling did retain prohibitions against new uses of asbestos. E.P.A. to Propose Restrictions on Asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z But after the asbestos industry challenged the regulation, a federal appeals court overturned the prohibition two years later. EPA moves to ban the most common type of cancer-causing asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Records J&J produced in response to those lawsuits led plaintiff lawyers to refine their argument: The culprit wasn’t necessarily talc itself, but also asbestos in the talc. Special Report: Inside J&J’s secret plan to cap litigation payouts to cancer victims 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z She said the asbestos concrete pipe, which runs directly behind Surdi’s home, burst sometime between 3 and 4 a.m. Bellevue house that collapsed may have to be demolished 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z It's full of rubbish, both bin bags and sheets of asbestos, some of it with yellow tape marked "dangerous" on it. Fly-tipping: Government plans to tackle 'new narcotics' of waste crime 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z An E.P.A. official said sanctions that have been imposed by the Biden administration against Russia since it invaded Ukraine in February played no part in the E.P.A. decision to ban asbestos imports. E.P.A. to Propose Restrictions on Asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z It also turned asbestos into the poster child for the failure of the chemical law, which had such onerous requirements that only five substances were ever banned using its authority. EPA moves to ban the most common type of cancer-causing asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Food and Drug Administration found trace amounts of asbestos in a bottle of Baby Powder purchased online, forcing the company to issue a recall in October 2019. Special Report: Inside J&J’s secret plan to cap litigation payouts to cancer victims 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z He described finding asbestos discarded "haphazardly" in the garden, electrics left in a "hazardous" state and several elements of the work "extremely poor" or incomplete. Crossbow murder: Man was 'terrified' of £40k fraud accused 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z Think of what it will mean just for homes, what we can know about how they’re built, or if there’s asbestos. Futurist Amy Webb says babymaking could get crazy and the smartphone will die 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z The industry considers the use of chrysotile asbestos to be safe, he said. E.P.A. to Propose Restrictions on Asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Despite the update, the Trump administration issued a rule in 2019 that limited but did not ban asbestos. EPA moves to ban the most common type of cancer-causing asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Jones Day helped Georgia-Pacific, a company owned by conglomerate Koch Industries, execute the maneuver in 2017 to offload mounting asbestos litigation. Special Report: Inside J&J’s secret plan to cap litigation payouts to cancer victims 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z People can get poisoned by asbestos at places other than the workplace but employers are still required to ensure that they can't get it at work. The radical right's takeover of the Supreme Court is complete 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z Other substances and activities listed include HIV and cobalt, which were added in 2016, as well as tobacco smoking, solar radiation, mustard gas, and asbestos. 8 newly flagged substances that could give you cancer 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z The United States Chamber of Commerce said in a statement that banning chrysotile asbestos will have “unintended consequences” because it is used in the production of chlorine, which is used to treat drinking water. E.P.A. to Propose Restrictions on Asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z A federal judge found that the Trump administration’s approach was “arbitrary and capricious” and ordered the agency to comprehensively evaluate asbestos’s risks. EPA moves to ban the most common type of cancer-causing asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Georgia-Pacific faced allegations regarding asbestos exposure from building products that spanned decades. Special Report: Inside J&J’s secret plan to cap litigation payouts to cancer victims 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z Given cases that have gone through the courts and statutory standards for asbestos cases, lawyers have viewed a 75 percent vote as a critical threshold. The Boy Scouts’ $2.7 Billion Settlement Plan Is at Risk of Failing 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z Lawmakers granted the EPA broad authority to add any chemical to the list — which includes asbestos, mercury and lead — if it is “reasonably” anticipated to harm humans or the environment. For the first time in over 30 years, the EPA adds to its list of hazardous air pollutants 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z About 300 metric tons of chrysotile asbestos were imported to the U.S. in 2020, according to a United States Geological Survey Mineral Commodity Summaries report. E.P.A. to Propose Restrictions on Asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Chlorine manufacturers and companies that make vehicle braking systems and sheet gaskets still import chrysotile asbestos and use it to manufacture new products. EPA moves to ban the most common type of cancer-causing asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Debtors in bankruptcy typically need two-thirds approval from creditors for a reorganization plan, but cases involving mass tort liabilities, whether stemming from asbestos or child sexual claims, generally need a greater level of support. BSA bankruptcy plan misses mark in vote by abuse claimants 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z Service members and their families were exposed to asbestos, vermin, mold and raw sewage. U.S. military landlord pleads guilty to fraud, resolving probe - Justice Dept. 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z A WHO spokesperson said he had no further information on the asbestos removal. WHO opens sleek new site as iconic building cleansed of asbestos 2021-12-21T05:00:00Z An evaluation conducted in 2020 by the E.P.A. found “unreasonable risks to human health” associated with asbestos diaphragms, sheet gaskets, brake blocks and other products. E.P.A. to Propose Restrictions on Asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z The proposed rule would ban all manufacturing, processing, importation and commercial distribution of six categories of products containing chrysotile asbestos, which agency officials said would cover all of its current uses in the United States. EPA moves to ban the most common type of cancer-causing asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z She said the Bankruptcy Code only allows nondebtor releases over creditor objections in cases arising from asbestos exposure. Analysis: Purdue Pharma ruling targets controversial U.S. bankruptcy tactic 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z A 2018 Reuters investigation found that J&J knew for decades that asbestos, a carcinogen, was present in its talc products. U.S. Supreme Court snubs J&J's bid to avoid Mississippi talc lawsuit 2021-12-13T05:00:00Z But 20 years later, by then a father of two teenagers, he was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a form of cancer linked to asbestos exposure. Asbestos exposure from 20 years ago killed IT worker 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Restrictions on asbestos diaphragms and sheet gaskets for commercial use would take effect two years after the effective date of the final rule. E.P.A. to Propose Restrictions on Asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Nearly 70 countries have banned asbestos, a group of six naturally occurring fibrous minerals. EPA moves to ban the most common type of cancer-causing asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z In return, those insurers received nondebtor releases to prevent asbestos victims from turning around and suing them after collecting from the trust. Analysis: Purdue Pharma ruling targets controversial U.S. bankruptcy tactic 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z But the discovery of asbestos in the housing caused the demolition costs to soar to $10 million, which the city could not afford. State appeals court rejects long-standing challenge to California bullet train 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z Now his father, Roy Williams, is urging bosses in the private and public sectors to remove asbestos from buildings immediately. Asbestos exposure from 20 years ago killed IT worker 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z “Without a ban of all fiber types, asbestos can still be imported in consumer products, kids’ toys and building materials,” she said. E.P.A. to Propose Restrictions on Asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z The agency could move forward with a rule targeting chrysotile, the court ruled, but would have to broaden its scope and conduct a separate examination including the other types of asbestos. EPA moves to ban the most common type of cancer-causing asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Police are manning roadblocks and are also wearing protective breathing masks due to concern about possible asbestos in the air. Ballymoney: Fire at former factory declared major incident 2021-11-22T05:00:00Z There’s precedent in the state’s Swift Creek Project, to remove naturally occurring asbestos from mountainside run off, reducing a public health hazard. Flooded communities in northwest Washington start cleanup as rivers slowly recede 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z "My primary aim is to get the asbestos out of those buildings, so that families like mine don't go through anything like this." Asbestos exposure from 20 years ago killed IT worker 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z He also called for a complete asbestos ban but called the E.P.A.’s proposed rule a “step in the right direction.” E.P.A. to Propose Restrictions on Asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z In 2006, her husband died of mesothelioma, a cancer closely tied to asbestos exposure. EPA moves to ban the most common type of cancer-causing asbestos 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z So she went over to the run-down yellow house, which seemed to be made of little more than splinters and asbestos. Will Real Estate Ever Be Normal Again? 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z Supreme Court declined to take up the company’s request to review a $2.1 billion award to women who claimed the baby powder contained asbestos. Some of the world’s biggest companies are breaking apart. Here’s why. 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z However, during this time, while running cables and fitting computers, it is believed he was exposed to asbestos. Asbestos exposure from 20 years ago killed IT worker 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Nearly 40,000 lawsuits alleging its Baby Powder and other talc products contained asbestos and caused cancer, which the company denies. Factbox: J&J's legal liabilities as it plans to split 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z The historic breakup comes as J&J faces nearly 40,000 lawsuits alleging its Baby Powder and other talc products contained asbestos and caused cancer, which the company denies. Factbox: J&J's legal strategy for Baby Powder, talc liability 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z The federal safety agency largely avoided issuing emergency standards in recent decades, after a string of court losses in the 1970s and early 1980s on emergency rules related to benzene, asbestos and certain pesticides. Legal battle over Biden’s vax-or-test mandate for businesses is just beginning 2021-11-09T05:00:00Z Though Johnson & Johnson has long rejected allegations that baby powder causes cancer, it discontinued talc sales in the United States and Canada after lawsuits alleging asbestos contamination led to a decline in sales. Some of the world’s biggest companies are breaking apart. Here’s why. 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z "They took a biopsy…. a fortnight later, he and I went in to see the consultant, and the consultant told him to his face that he'd been exposed to asbestos - mesothelioma," said Mr Williams. Asbestos exposure from 20 years ago killed IT worker 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z The city thought it was getting a good deal, until it realized the housing complex was full of asbestos, said Wasco’s current city manager Scott Hurlbert. Bullet train leaves a trail of grief among the disadvantaged of the San Joaquin Valley 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z A 2018 Reuters investigation found J&J knew for decades that asbestos, a known carcinogen, lurked in its Baby Powder and other cosmetic talc products. Factbox: J&J's legal strategy for Baby Powder, talc liability 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z Hired informally by cleaning companies, the workers cleared debris, asbestos and dust inside lower Manhattan buildings for months without adequate protective gear. Rep. Ocasio-Cortez reintroduces bill for 9/11 cleanup crews 2021-10-22T04:00:00Z A couple of days later, an email came back: 8% of the sample was chrysotile asbestos, one of six main types. How to remove popcorn ceilings, and when you should call a professional 2021-10-12T04:00:00Z Mesothelioma is a type of cancer caused by someone inhaling asbestos fibres. Asbestos exposure from 20 years ago killed IT worker 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z And even if it’s in good shape, it can complicate home repairs and make a house harder to sell, because potential buyers know popcorn ceilings often contain asbestos, a known carcinogen. How to remove popcorn ceilings, and when you should call a professional 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z Inconsistent monitoring of asbestos in Welsh schools could put pupils and staff at risk, unions have warned. Asbestos in 60% of Welsh schools - now unions want action 2021-10-02T04:00:00Z Q: What is the asbestos situation in these houses? Tips for renovating unwanted — but special — homes from hosts of ‘Cheap Old Houses’ 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z If asbestos is found, the landlord should hire a certified asbestos abatement contractor to have it removed, repaired or encapsulated with paint or another material that basically glues the fibers so they don’t become airborne. How to remove popcorn ceilings, and when you should call a professional 2021-10-12T04:00:00Z About 85% of cases of Mesothelioma in men are attributable to asbestos exposure in the workplace according to the Health & Safety Executive. Asbestos exposure from 20 years ago killed IT worker 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z In case the coating has asbestos, use a gentle touch on cobwebs, and don’t let kids bounce balls off the ceiling. How to remove popcorn ceilings, and when you should call a professional 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z Most are regularly inspected, but some surveys are 10 years old and often asbestos is suspected but not known. Asbestos in 60% of Welsh schools - now unions want action 2021-10-02T04:00:00Z But Cheney had run Halliburton into trouble, betting that if he picked up Dresser Industries on the cheap that the Clinton administration would cover their asbestos liability. When will America break free from the clutches of political grifters? 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z Last April, plumbing problems led to the discovery that there was asbestos in the Millers’s West Springfield home. Perspective | It’s not a matter of if. The walls in these houses do talk, through hidden messages. 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z Using asbestos as a building material has been banned since 1999. Asbestos exposure from 20 years ago killed IT worker 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z If asbestos is found, the landlord should hire a certified asbestos abatement contractor to have it removed, repaired or encapsulated with paint or other material that basically glues the fibers so they don’t become airborne. How to remove popcorn ceilings, and when you should call a professional 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z Earlier this year there were concerns that some asbestos surveys were out of date after a pupil kicked a hole in a school wall, exposing previously undetected asbestos. Asbestos in 60% of Welsh schools - now unions want action 2021-10-02T04:00:00Z The company also must perform sampling and analysis of waste, soil, burned material, asbestos, storm water, and air, the EPA said. EPA strikes deal for cleanup of battery site that burned 2021-09-16T04:00:00Z Michael said that cleaning up the asbestos involved hiring a company that erected large plastic screens throughout the house. Perspective | It’s not a matter of if. The walls in these houses do talk, through hidden messages. 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z However, many residential and commercial buildings still contain asbestos. Asbestos exposure from 20 years ago killed IT worker 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z A couple of days later, an email came back: 8 percent of the sample was chrysotile asbestos, one of six main types. How to remove popcorn ceilings, and when you should call a professional 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z If managed carefully, the presence of asbestos is less dangerous, as fibres must be inhaled to cause harm. Asbestos in 60% of Welsh schools - now unions want action 2021-10-02T04:00:00Z Later it would be identified as an amalgam of glass fibers, asbestos, gypsum and lead. Perspective | Beneath 9/11’s terrible smoke, a flash of gold 2021-09-11T04:00:00Z Many previous efforts — to regulate exposure to Benzene, a toxic chemical found in plastic, detergents and pesticides in 1977 and the carcinogen asbestos in 1983 — were squashed after successful challenges in the courts. Biden’s vaccine mandate pulls workplace safety agency to the center of political storm 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z They said they "take asbestos issues very seriously and comply with both the law and our own Health and Safety standard ensure we reduce any risk of exposure to those working on our sites." Asbestos exposure from 20 years ago killed IT worker 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z If the coating contains asbestos but is in good shape, leaving it as-is is better than encapsulating it. How to remove popcorn ceilings, and when you should call a professional 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z According to Welsh government guidance each school must have an up to date survey to identify the presence of asbestos. Asbestos in 60% of Welsh schools - now unions want action 2021-10-02T04:00:00Z But they acknowledge that the law’s emergency provisions, which were employed in previous decades to protect workers from asbestos and other industrial dangers, have never been used to require a vaccine. Biden’s authority to mandate vaccines stems from 1971 law protecting workers from ‘grave dangers’ 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z |
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