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Asbestos was never a safe material. It was a cheap one. For most of the 20th century, the U.S. mined it aggressively, used it in thousands of products, and disposed of it with almost no regulatory oversight. The environmental consequences of that are still active. Contaminated mine sites, asbestos-laced soil, and improperly managed demolition waste …
The East Wing was built at a time when the fibrous minerals were widely used in construction because of their fire-retardant qualities. Greenwire reporting that the White House never obtained a permit from Washington authorities before demolishing the East Wing has triggered a fresh wave of concern over White House asbestos safety and public health. …
Wildfires in California leave more than scorched earth—they leave dangerous debris laced with asbestos. When homes and buildings go up in flames, they often release toxic materials, especially asbestos, into the environment. California wildfire debris cleanup asbestos safety requirements are designed to protect workers, homeowners, and communities from the deadly consequences of this exposure. From …
More than 100 firefighters and civilians were possibly exposed to asbestos in Austin, Texas. The potential exposure came while fighting a 3-alarm fire in a city-owned abandoned warehouse. Through a survey contracted by the Building Services Department in 2013, asbestos was discovered in three buildings on the property. It was found in drywall, ceilings, flooring …
The theme of the 2021 Global Asbestos Awareness Week is “One Word. One Week. One World.” Since 2005, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) has hosted a week of education and action to end the use of asbestos. Though the dangers of asbestos have been known for decades, there remains a need to educate the …
