EPA Scientist’s “Small Fibers Matter” Asbestos Work To Be Published
Scientist Philip Cook’s “small fibers matter” asbestos research will be published and shared for the first time at this week’s symposium in Duluth, Minnesota.
Category: asbestos exposure
Hundreds Of Portland Homes Demolished Without Proper Asbestos Removal
Hundreds of asbestos-containing Portland homes have been demolished without contractors first removing the hazardous material.
University of Montana Building’s Asbestos Abatement On Hold Until 2017
A University of Montana building needs asbestos removed from it, but administration won’t follow through until state funds are requested in 2017.
Asbestos Found At Los Medanos College
Asbestos found in the roofing and gravel covering of Los Medanos College Complex and Gymnasium buildings will result in an estimated $1 million abatement project.
Asbestos Discovered Post-Demolition In An Ohio Elementary School
Without EPA notice, an Ohio elementary school was demolished and asbestos was found in its debris.
$1 Billion Asbestos Lawsuit Filed Against Morehead State University
A 61-year-old man filed a $1 billion lawsuit against Morehead State University for health problems he says resulted from asbestos exposure during his time there.
Contractor Potentially Faces Prosecution For Knowingly Exposing Workers to Asbestos
An Illinois contractor has received a $1,939,000 penalty for exposing at least eight workers to asbestos between his two companies.
Shaw Building Update In Niagara County
An update to the seven asbestos violations at the Niagara County Shaw Building is finally released at a public legislature meeting.
Brands of Children’s Crayons and Toys Containing Asbestos Pulled From Shelves
Party City, Dollar Tree, Toys “R” Us, and Buy-Rite pulled brands of kids’ crayons and crime kits containing asbestos from their shelves in response to senators’ letters.
New Report Released On Public Relations To Be Learned From Quebec’s Asbestos Industry
Concordia University is reviewing a report about Quebec’s asbestos history written by its lecturer John Aylen.
Idaho Transportation Dept. Fined Over $100k For Asbestos Violations
Idaho Transportation Department to pay $107,786 in fines per asbestos violations for not inspecting and reporting the hazardous material before demolition.
Federal Asbestos Regulations Failed To Be Met At An Iowa High School
Construction workers at Washington High School in Iowa failed to meet federal regulations for removing asbestos.
New Investigation Shows Many Brands of Crayons And Toys Contain Asbestos
The Washington D.C.-based Environmental Working Group Action fund commissioned an investigation, which uncovered asbestos in children’s toys.
New Investigation Shows Many Brands of Crayons And Toys Contain Asbestos
The Washington D.C.-based Environmental Working Group Action fund commissioned an investigation, which uncovered asbestos in children’s toys.
Former Executive of Non-Profit Construction Company To Face Prison For Exposing Students To Asbestos
The third and final executive of the former non-profit Firm Build has been sentenced to serve time in jail for exposing high school students to asbestos.