Insulation Company Required to Pay $490,000 As A Result Of Not Protecting Its Asbestos Abatement Workers
OSHA inspection of First Capital Insulation, Inc. worksite in Harrisburg results in seven willful violations and a $490,000 fine.
Oklahoma Governor Signs Asbestos Clean-Up Bill
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin signs an asbestos bill into law to reduce regulatory burden of asbestos abatement.
Australian Capital Territory Government Buys Back Asbestos-Ridden Homes Without Secured Loan
The Australian Capital Territory bought back 19 “Mr. Fluffy” asbestos-ridden homes before the ACT and Commonwealth $1 billion loan was signed.
Australian Capital Territory Government Buys Back Asbestos-Ridden Homes Without Secured Loan
The Australian Capital Territory bought back 19 “Mr. Fluffy” asbestos-ridden homes before the ACT and Commonwealth $1 billion loan was signed.
Traces of Asbestos Found During Nevada’s I-11 Route Construction
Naturally occurring asbestos was discovered near Las Vegas, Nevada during work on the new I-11 Interstate, which will be costly to remove.
Traces of Asbestos Found During Nevada’s I-11 Route Construction
Naturally occurring asbestos was discovered near Las Vegas, Nevada during work on the new I-11 Interstate, which will be costly to remove.
FDA Grants AstraZeneca’s Tremelimumab Orphan Drug Status for Mesothelioma
AstraZeneca’s tremelimumab (anti-CTLA-4 monoclonal antibody) has received Orphan Drug status from the FDA for treating malignant mesothelioma.
University of Buffalo Renovations Delayed Due To Asbestos
University of Buffalo’s “Heart of Campus” renovations will not begin until June due to asbestos found in its Capen Hall.
Asbestos Discovered in New York City’s Mayoral Residence
Asbestos was found in the roof of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s residence at Gracie Mansion and will undergo abatement for $250,000.
Asbestos Costs Cause Developers to Break Missoula Mercantile Contract
Additional asbestos found in downtown Missoula Mercantile building has ended deal between Octagon Capital Partners and ZillaState Reality.
Unsafe Asbestos Removal Delays Demolition at Former Beech-Nut Factory
Unsafe asbestos abatement and its related costs bring construction to a halt at a former Beech-Nut plant in Canajoharie, NY.
Will Costs Stop A School From Removing Its Asbestos?
Oak View Elementary School’s asbestos abatement shot down in a vote by the District’s Trustees due to concerns about cost.
Toxic Chemicals Reform Bill Proposed to Better Protect Against Dangerous Toxins
Senators Boxer and Markey propose the Alan Reinstein and Trevor Schaefer Toxic Chemical Protection Act with ADAO backing.
Can Opdivo Drug Be Good News for Mesothelioma Patients?
Expanded approved use of new lung cancer drug Opdivo could give malignant pleural mesothelioma patients hope.
READ Act Would Require Comprehensive asbestos product data
Current federal legislation governing the disclosure of asbestos materials in products was written nearly 30 years ago.