Drywall finishing once carried some of the heaviest asbestos exposure of any construction trade. Here is how that risk developed, what illnesses it causes, and how diagnosis and treatment work…
For decades, brake pads and clutch linings contained asbestos, putting mechanics at risk of inhaling fibers linked to mesothelioma and other diseases decades later.
Pipefitters spent decades cutting, wrapping, and repairing pipe insulation that often contained asbestos. Here is what that exposure meant for their health, and what to do about it now.
Power plant worker asbestos exposure fueled decades of preventable illness. Here is what workers and families need to know about the risks, symptoms, and next steps.
Construction work remains one of the highest risk occupations for asbestos exposure. Here is how exposure happens, what it can lead to decades later, and how workers can protect themselves.
Asbestos exposure in the home often goes unnoticed for decades. Here is what actually causes it, how to recognize the risks, and what to do if you suspect it.
For decades, plumbers cut and removed asbestos laden pipe insulation, gaskets, and boiler materials with little protection. Here is what that exposure means for health today.