There is no denying the dangers that asbestos poses to the health and well-being of everyone exposed to it. Ohio workers tasked with safely removing the toxic substance are especially at risk for contracting deadly disease -- such as mesothelioma -- months and even...
Asbestos Exposure & Claims
Ongoing asbestos exposure serious concern for university faculty
Most Ohio workers understandably expect to be taken seriously when reporting concerns related to toxic substances in their workplace. Unfortunately, not all employers take reports from worried employees earnestly, putting the entire workforce at continued risk of...
Ohio EPA says asbestos exposure might have occurred in fire
Field and other wild fires certainly raise concern in the community, but that concern is typically geared toward protecting people, homes and nearby wildlife. A recent field fire in Ohio put the local community on much different alert. Local Environmental Protection...
Scientists say cancer risk, length of asbestos exposure related
No level of asbestos exposure is believed to be safe, but how long the exposure lasts can have a profound influence on the risk of falling ill. A new study finally uncovered evidence and data to support the long-held hypothesis that the length of time a person is...
Asbestos exposure still a significant risk in Ohio schools
Parents in Ohio typically expect their children's schools to provide safe and healthy environments that foster learning. Sadly, some of that trust might be misguided. Asbestos exposure is a real and ongoing risk to students and staff in schools all across the United...
Businessman admits he exposed workers to cancer causing asbestos
Few people -- if any -- can claim ignorance when it comes to the dangers of asbestos. With the real-life impact of asbestos as well understood as it is, some people in Ohio might be under the impression that asbestos-related cancer and other illnesses is a thing of...
Appeals court reinstates asbestos exposure lawsuit
A lawsuit against the Ford Motor Company will proceed after it was reinstated by an appeals court. The lawsuit was filed by the widow and children of a mesothelioma victim. Mesothelioma is a fatal cancer caused by asbestos exposure, and seeking compensation via legal...
Asbestos exposure discovered during Great Arch renovations
From the Statue of Liberty to the Golden Gate Bridge, unforgettable landmarks attract visitors from across the United States and often play a vital role in local economies. However, renovations and upkeep projects on landmarks that were built during a time when...
Company owner admits she knew of asbestos exposure
Asbestos and its handling is heavily regulated due to the serious health complications that it can cause. Although the toxic substance is no longer actively used for construction, its popularity in the past has allowed it to persist in a significant number of existing...
Victims of asbestos exposure could soon have another worry
Asbestos victims in Ohio and across of the rest of the nation stand to be victimized a second time, this time by legislative action. A proposed bill titled the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act seeks to disclose the private and personal information of...