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Asbestos in talcum powder poses threat to consumers’ safety
Last month, we dedicated a blog post to the subject of talc and dangerous it can be. There are numerous similarities between talc and asbestos, which is why it can be important for people to understand that exposure to either…
Ski park operator cited by federal agency for asbestos violations
The snow-covered slopes of the Rocky Mountains may seem like a long way from North Carolina, but a recent citation issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shows that the hazard from exposure to asbestos-containing products can appear…
Know the dangers of talc and where it is often used
In this blog, we regularly discuss the dangers of exposure to asbestos. However, there are so many types of chemicals and materials that can be just as harmful asbestos, but like asbestos, are not banned in the United States. One…
Agency cites firm for failing to disclose presence of asbestos
The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has drafted regulations to protect workers from exposure to asbestos, and these regulations apply to every state. When OSHA levies a fine on a company in one state for violating these…
What needs to be established in product liability lawsuits?
If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with a disease like mesothelioma or asbestosis, there is no doubt that you are dealing with a very upsetting situation. You are likely consumed with fear, stress and confusion; money…
Asbestos removal class action allowed to move forward
North Carolina has many buildings that were built prior to 1960s and before awareness about the health hazards of airborne asbestos fibers. Renovation of these buildings often requires removal of asbestos-containing products that were used in the building’s original construction.…
An asbestos primer: how does asbestos exposure cause illness?
Most people in North Carolina know that asbestos poses a significant health hazard, but not everyone understands how this material causes illness. In our last blog under the title “Asbestos Primer,” we described the physical nature of asbestos: it is…
How do I know if there’s asbestos in a building?
Identifying asbestos can be very difficult for people without the proper training, tools and testing. In fact, many people have asbestos in their home, school or office building without even realizing it. However, it can be crucial to understand what…
Asbestos in elementary schools spawns new kind of damage claim
Most persons seeking damages for exposure to airborne asbestos are well past middle age because the time period between initial exposure and the appearance of active symptoms typically is measured in decades. Now, several claims seeking damages on behalf of…
Study finds low level of asbestos exposure causes lung changes
A common question for persons in North Carolina who may have worked in close proximity to asbestos-containing products is how much asbestos is dangerous. Doctors and scientists have never reached a widely accepted answer to this question, but a recent…
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