Asbestos in Brake Pads: What Drivers Should Know
A clear, factual look at why asbestos was used in brake pads, how it exposed mechanics and families to risk, and what has changed since regulators moved to restrict it.
Lydia Spencer
OSHA
Lydia Spencer
Asbestos Floor Tiles: What Homeowners Should Know About Risks
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
Auto Mechanic Asbestos Brake Exposure: What You Need to Know
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
Insulator Asbestos Exposure: Health Risks and Legal Options
Insulators faced some of the heaviest occupational asbestos exposure of any trade. Here is what that history means for health risks, diagnosis, and prevention today.
Kristin Hamilton
Construction Worker Asbestos Exposure: What Workers Need to Know About the Risks
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
Teacher Asbestos Exposure In Schools: What Educators Need To Know
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
Asbestos Popcorn Ceilings: What Homeowners Need to Know
Popcorn ceilings installed before the early 1980s may contain asbestos, but there is no way to tell by looking. Here is what to know before you test, renovate, or remove…
Mary Adams