Asbestos Removal Uncovers Unknown Areas of Coughlin High School
Asbestos work done by Apollo, Inc. in Coughlin High School reveals a hidden passageway, skylight, and ample steel.
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Rochester Man Sentenced for Exposing Employees to Asbestos
A man from Rochester, NY, was sentenced to two years of probation and 150 community services hours and fined $15k for exposing employees to asbestos.
Hillsboro Landfill Fined $6,400 For Failing To Cover Asbestos Properly
Hillsboro Landfill Inc. has been fined $6,400 by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for improperly covering asbestos waste.
Asbestos Ban in US Inches Closer with New Legislation
Federal lawmakers this week passed one of the most important environmental bills that will overhaul how the U.S. government regulates toxic chemicals, and it could bring the nation closer to banning asbestos. The U.S. Senate passed the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, which amends the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)…
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10,000 Feet Of Collier Water Utility Asbestos Piping To Be Replaced
10,000 feet of piping containing asbestos will be replaced by 2017 as part of a $1.4 million Collier County Water project.
Pillsbury Mills Plant Partner Faces Indictment For Improper Asbestos Removal
A partner who helped with the demolition of the former Pillsbury Mills plant is facing federal indictment for improper asbestos removal.
Homeless, Custodians and Other Untrained Workers Being Used To Remove Asbestos In Michigan
A recent investigation shows contractors are putting untrained worked in danger to remove asbestos, yet Michigan’s safety agency has done little to nothing about it.
Investigation Shows Orlando Firefighters Exposed To Asbestos
An Environmental Protection investigation showed Orlando firefighters were exposed to dangerously high levels of asbestos.
Criminal Asbestos Investigation Underway At Brady Sullivan Site
A state and federal criminal investigation linked to asbestos is underway at Brady Sullivan’s Pacific Mills site.
Asbestos Discovered In South-Doyle High School’s Library
Asbestos was discovered in South-Doyle High School’s library, specifically between the ceiling and roof, causing it to close.
Two Companies Fined $27k For Asbestos Violations
Oregon-based Conser Design & Construction and Master Craft Restoration and Maintenance of Corvallis have been fined a total of $27,200 in asbestos violations.
Dover Greens LLC Settles With OSHA For $700k In Asbestos Fines
$700k will be paid out to OSHA by Dover Greens LLC for asbestos fines resulting from work performed at the Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center in Dover Plains.
Former Montezuma-Cortez High School Seeks Public Input On Its Future
A Colorado high school is seeking the public’s opinion on the future of its building—all four options involve removing asbestos.
Over 200 Chicago Public Schools Face The Threat of Asbestos
About 200 Chicago Public Schools face the threat of asbestos health hazards inside their buildings.
Indiana Asbestos Exposure Law Deemed Unconstitutional
The Indiana Supreme Court struck down the state’s unjust 10 year statute of repose because it treats similar asbestos victims differently.