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Asbestos exposure poses a serious threat to the lives of people who work and live in areas where this material is used or produced. This material, while prized for many practical benefits, can cause serious medical problems. Exposure to this … Continued

Texas, a large and populated state, is one of the biggest centers for the oil industry in the United States. Unfortunately, this industry puts its employees in grave danger of exposure to asbestos. According to the Agency of Toxic Substances … Continued

Unfortunately, Tennessee is home to two major industrial operations that are known to pose asbestos hazards to workers, their families, and those who live near these facilities. While numerous industries are known for posing asbestos risks, the two biggest threats … Continued

As is the case in most states, exposure to asbestos threatens the health of thousands of South Carolina residents who live, work, or otherwise inhabit environments contaminated with asbestos. Asbestos is a naturally occurring material that has been appropriated by … Continued

While Rhode Island does not have an abundance of asbestos-producing and using industries, asbestos still poses potential threats in residential and commercial construction, renovation, and demolition activities. What is asbestos? Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that has been used … Continued

Unfortunately, asbestos has posed a significant threat to the health of thousands of people living in Pennsylvania. In fact, in a recent 20-year period, over 3,000 Pennsylvania residents died due to serious health conditions caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos, … Continued

Located in the Pacific Northwest, Oregon is a state where much of the asbestos exposure risk comes from maritime and other sea related commercial and military operations. Navy ships and shipyards are hazardous for countless reasons, from catastrophic events such … Continued

Over the past 15 years, approximately 500 Oklahoma citizens have lost their lives to the health diseases caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a material largely used in industrial applications to strengthen, sound proof, flame and fire proof, or … Continued

Asbestos exposure poses a serious threat to human health, including lung disease and mesothelioma cancer. While these risks have been known since the early1900s, numerous industries continued to produce and use asbestos containing products in countless applications from home flooring … Continued

Fortunately, residents of North Dakota have a comparatively low risk of asbestos exposure and disease. In fact, between 1980 and 2000, North Dakota had the lowest rate of fatalities from asbestos diseases in the entire country. This is due to … Continued