Christmas Decorations And Asbestos
For several, vintage clothing has been in fashion and over recent years vintage homeware, including Christmas decorations, have also become popular. However, these decorations from days of yore may carry a silent killer. Most people know of the dangers of asbestos and that it was widely used in the construction industry due to its fire […]
Arizona Department Of Environmental Quality And Asbestos
The following information from the Arizona Department Of Environmental Quality regarding Asbestos. About the Program The purpose of the Asbestos National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) Program is to protect public health from exposure to regulated asbestos-containing material (RACM) during NESHAP facility renovation/demolition activities, asbestos removal, transport and disposal, by closely monitoring those […]
Asbestos Testing Costs 2020
The average for asbestos testing is about $517, with a typical range around $225 and $808. It may cost as low as $90 or high as $2,000 for the US in 2020. Testing costs increase with the buildings size and how complex the project is. From around the 1900’s to around the 1970’s, contractors utilized this natural silicate in homes […]
Asbestosis Definition
Here is the Mayo Clinic’s definition of asbestosis: Asbestosis (as-bes-TOE-sis) is a chronic lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos fibers. Prolonged exposure to these fibers can cause lung tissue scarring and shortness of breath. Asbestosis symptoms can range from mild to severe, and usually don’t appear until many years after continued exposure. Asbestos is a […]
History of Asbestos Related Disease
The Postgraduate Medical Journal part of the US Library of Medicine National Institutes Of Health published an academic paper on the History of Asbestos Related Disease. To quote from the abstract: “The first medical article on the hazards of asbestos dust appeared in the British Medical Journal in 1924. Following inquiries by Edward Merewether and […]
How Asbestos Causes Cancer
The following article is a fully sourced academic report from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Summary More than 20 million people in the U.S., and many more worldwide, who have been exposed to asbestos are at risk of developing mesothelioma, a malignant cancer of the membranes that cover the lungs and abdomen that is […]
Mesothelioma Clinical Trials
From time to time we like to highlight the latest in clinical trials for Mesothelioma. As they involve quotes from medical professionals and extracts and quotes from academic reports and journals, we publish the article as it was originally written at asbestos.com brought to you by The Mesothelioma Center. A much-anticipated, phase III clinical trial […]
Asbestos Testing Costs 2020
The average for asbestos testing is about $496, with a typical range around $224 and $806. It may cost as low as $90 or high as $1,992. Testing costs increase with the buildings size and how complex the project is. From around the 1900’s to around the 1970’s, contractors utilized this natural silicate in homes for its insulating capabilities and […]
Popcorn Ceiling Removal Cost 2020
How much does it cost to remove a popcorn ceiling? You can expect to pay about $1.50 per sq. ft. on average or $1 to $2 per sq. ft. for popcorn ceiling removal that may or may not contain asbestos. According to homeguide.com popcorn ceiling removal costs about $1.50 per sq. ft. with average prices […]
Ten Places You Can Find Asbestos
Asbestos can be found in many unexpected places. Here are ten spots where asbestos may be found where you may not realize it. read on to learn more. Seals And Sealants Asbestos was often used in caulking in windows and doors until the 1970’s. It was also used on furnace doors, gasket seals, old coal […]
Asbestos Tile Removal Cost
Asbestos tile removal costs an average of $3,250 with costs ranging from $1,500 to in excess of $5,000 for the US in 2020. Read on to learn more. An inspection will most likely be needed and a report made to a third party company so levels of asbestos can be confirmed. Once that is done, […]
Is Asbestos In Popcorn Ceilings Safe?
Spray-on popcorn ceilings were immensely popular in the early 1950s to 1980s. Better known as “popcorn ceiling,” “stucco ceiling” and/or even called “cottage cheese ceiling,” this material was generally one to ten percent asbestos. So, it begs the question, is asbestos in popcorn ceilings safe? Identifying Asbestos In Ceilings There are many ways to figure […]
Asbestos And Popcorn Ceilings
Also known as textured or acoustic ceilings, popcorn ceilings are easily recognized because of their bumpy texture. Many popcorn ceilings contain asbestos. read on to learn more. Popcorn ceilings were popular from the 1930’s to the 1990’s for the following reasons: Absorbs echoes and noise Conceals imperfections Cover ceilings that are unfinished Once, Asbestos Was […]
Asbestos Insulation Removal
Asbestos Insulation Removal Asbestos removal may become an issue when a material containing asbestos is damaged, crumbling or flaking in your home. Read on to learn more about what to do and the costs associated with the removal of asbestos. Asbestos was used very widely in building materials before the start of the 1970’s. In […]
Asbestos Insulation Removal Costs 2021
Asbestos Insulation Removal Asbestos removal may become an issue when a material containing asbestos is damaged, crumbling or flaking in your home. Read on to learn more about what to do and the costs associated with the removal of asbestos. Asbestos was used very widely in building materials before the start of the 1970’s. In […]
Asbestos And Cooling Towers
The concept of a cooling tower itself suggests the use of asbestos. A cooling tower is meant to convert excess heat from a coolant or water into waste heat and let it off into the atmosphere. Depending on the type and the use of the tower, the makeup of cooling towers can vary significantly. One […]
Identifying Asbestos Insulation
When it comes to asbestos, it rarely needs introduced at this point. The majority of homeowners need to be educated on the general danger of breathing and disturbing asbestos fiber. Older buildings and homes may have asbestos within products from hot water piping insulation to furnace insulation, even floor tiles. Typically, it is recommended to […]
Asbestos In Brakepads
Asbestos is well known as a human carcinogen yet there are still materials containing asbestos in the USA and one of those products is often brake pads. read on to learn more. Aftermarket Brakes The majority of auto manufacturers haven’t installed asbestos-containing brake pads since the 1990’s due to health concerns for those that perform […]
Asbestos In Older Buildings Health Risks
The world famous Cleveland Clinic have published a very good layman’s guide to asbestos in other buildings – including the associated health risks and how to protect your family from exposure. You can read the entire article here. Pulmonologist Humberto Choi, MD, says it was also used in shipbuilding and construction to make cements and plastics […]
Asbestos In The News
On May 15, 2020, the non-partisan Environmental Working Group issued a press release stating asbestos has been discovered in eye shadow kits that are talc based. Read on to learn more. The entire press release can be read here. Laboratory tests performed by the Scientific Analytical Institute of Greensboro, NC or behalf of the Environmental […]
How Is Asbestos Dangerous?
Asbestos fibers most often enter the body is through breathing . Several of the fibers become trapped in the mucous membranes of the throat and nose where they can then be removed, but some can get into the lungs, or, if swallowed, into the digestive tract. Asbestos is most hazardous when it is friable, meaning […]
Asbestos Around The House
Window and door seals Asbestos can be found in caulk or sealant products which are placed on windows and doors. The material’s heat resistance is suitable to keeping temperate air from passing through the sealant. Caulk with asbestos was also once used to increase the efficiency of gasket seals found in furnace doors. Apart from […]
Asbestos In The News
Asbestos has been making the news lately. The EPA has concluded asbestos exposure poses an “unreasonable” risk in many cases. Read on to learn more from the report at the very respected chemistryworld.com The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has concluded that commercial and consumer uses of asbestos present an ‘unreasonable risk’ to human health, […]
COVID-19 And Asbestos Related Diseases
COVID-19 is a respiratory illness which can range in severity from person to person from mild infections to much more serious. Those most at risk of serious infections include: People over 70 People under 70 with underlying health conditions (including respiratory illnesses) People with compromised immune systems (such as people who have cancer) Pregnant women […]
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