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Chinese cars recalled for asbestos in exhausts, engines

Chinese cars recalled for asbestos in exhausts, engines

Great Wall Motor and Chery Automobile, two major car companies in China, recently announced that they had to recall at least 23,000 trucks and cars because it was discovered that there wasbestos present in the vehicles’ exhaust gaskets and engines.…

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Who is responsible for asbestos warnings?

Who is responsible for asbestos warnings?

One of the most frustrating aspects of dealing with an asbestos-related disease, such as mesothelioma, can be determining who is responsible for contact with the dangerous product. In many cases, it can be argued that an employer has been negligent…

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Buyer beware: Asbestos being put back on the market

Buyer beware: Asbestos being put back on the market

When a company chooses profits over safety, the public is ultimately the tragic victim. Unsafe or dangerous products that put people at risk of developing a deadly disease should be pulled from the market immediately. However, in a strange and…

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The crumbling effects of exposure to friable asbestos

The crumbling effects of exposure to friable asbestos

One of the main sources of asbestos exposure is building materials. Despite the fact that many people knew that asbestos was a health hazard long ago, companies all over the world continued to manufacture products that contained asbestos. From insulation…

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Identifying asbestos: Where is it?

Identifying asbestos: Where is it?

We have discussed the dangers of what can happen when asbestos is disturbed. The fiber can be inhaled and cause serious damage to a person lungs and overall health. But what if a person doesn’t know what asbestos looks like?…

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Is a brake shoe grinder the cause of asbestos exposure?

Is a brake shoe grinder the cause of asbestos exposure?

Up until the late 1980s, asbestos was used in all kinds of materials from insulation to brake pads. This is a well-known fact. However, going back and determining what products were handled in determining the source of asbestos exposure can…

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Pfizer can face liability claims for asbestos products

Pfizer can face liability claims for asbestos products

Collecting compensation for damages relating to a dangerous or faulty product can be a little complex. However, after it has been determined that a product causes harm to people, the manufacturer should be held accountable. In some cases, however, it may…

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New cause of mesothelioma may be right outside your front door

New cause of mesothelioma may be right outside your front door

We have long discussed the dangers that asbestos exposure presents. For several years, it has been known that mesothelioma is caused by contact with and prolonged exposure to the toxic substance, but there may be additional causes. Recent studies have…

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Products with asbestos mistakenly accepted at nonhazardous site

Products with asbestos mistakenly accepted at nonhazardous site

Handling materials that contain asbestos properly is very important. Many demolition or waste companies have procedures in place that ensure the materials are handled safely and properly. When these procedures do not exist, however, people may unknowingly mishandle dangerous products…

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Two men indicted for asbestos contamination

Two men indicted for asbestos contamination

A homeowner hired a heating contractor to replace the boiler in a rental property he owned. During the project, neither of the men followed proper procedure for removal of asbestos – a dangerous material. Additionally, neither of the men notified…

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