Electricians who worked in older buildings face a distinct asbestos exposure risk from wiring insulation, panel boards, and conduit work. Here is what to know about the risk, the health…
Patrick Patterson
Asbestos floor tiles were common in buildings before the 1980s. Learn how to identify them, understand the health risks, and handle them safely.
Lydia Spencer
Shipyard work exposed generations of laborers and sailors to asbestos fibers hidden in insulation, pipes, and boiler rooms. Here is what that history means for health today.
Tracy Woods
Secondhand asbestos exposure happens when fibers travel home on a worker's clothing or gear, putting family members at risk of the same diseases seen in direct occupational exposure.
Patrick Patterson
Asbestos exposure symptoms can take decades to surface. Here is what to watch for, why it happens, and how doctors diagnose and manage related disease.
Patrick Patterson
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…
Mary Adams
For decades, brake pads and clutch linings contained asbestos, putting mechanics at risk of inhaling fibers linked to mesothelioma and other diseases decades later.
Fernando Scott
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.
Fernando Scott
Navy veterans asbestos exposure explained: how shipboard asbestos use led to lasting health risks, which roles faced the highest exposure, and what benefits may be available today.
Kristin Hamilton
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.
Mary Adams
Asbestos in joint compound was common before the late 1970s. Here is how to recognize the risk, understand the health concerns, and handle older walls safely.
Yvonne Burns
A clear, factual guide to how asbestos exposure happens, who is most at risk, the diseases it can cause, and how doctors diagnose and treat them.
Tracy Woods
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.
Fernando Scott
Asbestos pipe insulation was standard in buildings for decades. Here is what it is, why intact material is usually low risk, and what to do if you find it.
Yvonne Burns
Older school buildings often contain asbestos in ceiling tiles, floors, and pipe insulation. Here is what teachers need to know about the risks, symptoms, and protections in place.
Lydia Spencer
There is no single test for past asbestos exposure. Learn the step by step way to trace your history, spot warning signs, and know when to see a doctor.
Patrick Patterson
A clear look at what drives asbestos exposure risk, from occupation and military service to household contact, aging buildings, smoking, and genetic susceptibility.
Tracy Woods
Boiler technicians faced some of the highest occupational asbestos exposure of any trade, handling insulation, gaskets, and cement that released fibers for decades before symptoms ever appeared.
Rosemary Jenkins
Asbestos in old homes still lurks in insulation, flooring, and ceilings decades after it fell out of favor. Here is where it hides, how it becomes dangerous, and what to…
Yvonne Burns