Jobsites where workers mine, handle or process asbestos often contaminate the outside air with airborne fibers. As a result, people […]
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Over time, asbestos fibers accumulate in the lungs and cause scarring and inflammation. This makes breathing increasingly difficult, and can […]
Radon is one of the “noble” gases (such as neon and argon). It is a naturally occurring element that is […]
Nature of Asbestos Asbestos is a mineral with a unique crystal structure. Individual crystals of asbestos are long and thin […]
MesotheliomaMesothelioma is a rare cancer of the lining of the lungs and sometimes the peritoneum. Exposure to asbestos is the […]