Painters not only allow homes to have a pleasant aesthetic, but provide waterproofing and anti erosion protection as well from their services. However, one lingering danger to every commercial painter in America is often taken for granted: asbestos. Asbestos in the Walls Thousands of homes in America still contain asbestos despite the EPA’s ban on […]
Electrical Work May Involve Asbestos Exposure
Despite the years of training, apprenticeship and study it takes to become an electrician, many workers in the industry can overlook one of the largest dangers to electricians outside of electrocution: asbestos. The medical correlation between mesothelioma and asbestos was known by industry in the early 1900s, yet regulations that prevented manufacturers from using asbestos […]
Asbestos Poses Danger to Powerhouse Workers
Power plants are responsible for the electricity that powers, heats and lights cities. Due to the immense heat and risk of electrical shock, many power plants in every state in the US contain asbestos. Asbestos, a naturally occurring soft metal, poses extremely high risk for mesothelioma and asbestosis. Many powerhouse workers may not realize that […]
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