South Korea Strengthens Its Asbestos Regulations
South Korea has revised its Asbestos Safety Management Act to update regulations for renovations and demolitions of buildings containing asbestos.
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Recently Released Records Show Portland Public Schools With Asbestos
Records were released last week showing that many Portland Public Schools contain asbestos, exposing students, teachers, and staff to this deadly substance.
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.
ADAO Applauds Obama’s Signing of the 21st Century Chemical Safety Act
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) celebrates President Obama’s signing of the 21st century Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act.
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.
Montana State University Receives $18k for Asbestos Research
Montana State University (MSU) received $18k for asbestos research as part of a $190k grant to increase quality healthcare.
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.
Dumpster With Asbestos Warning Left In Detroit Neighborhood
A dumpster left by a city contractor weeks ago was left in the middle of the street in a Detroit neighborhood.
Galion Neighbors Now Hearing About Asbestos Discovered In 2010
Neighbors in Galion are just now finding out about asbestos that was discovered at on old manufacturing plant in 2010.
$55 Million To Be Paid By Johnson & Johnson In Talcum Powder Case
Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay $55 million in a talcum powder case for feminine hygiene products that caused ovarian cancer.
Pipe Bursts Cause $1.3M In Asbestos Damage At Framingham Schools
$1.3M will be spent to clean up burst pipes in Framingham Schools where asbestos tiling complicated the water flooding.
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.
Herkimer Glory Days Site To Receive EPA’s Superfund Assistance
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to assist Herkimer Glory Days site with asbestos cleanup at zero cost to taxpayers.
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.
Pittsburgh Corning Out Of Bankruptcy Via Asbestos Trust Fund
Pittsburgh Corning emerges from bankruptcy 16 years after filing through transfer of its ownership to an asbestos trust fund.