A Short History of Asbestos Usage
Asbestos refers to a group of naturally occurring silicate minerals, which have been mined and used as building material for more than 4,000 years. The ancients recognized several desirable properties, especially resistance to fire, but also recorded serious and fatal health effects among miners who suffered heavy exposure. Large scale mining of asbestos began during… Read More »
Occupations That Put Workers at Risk of Asbestos Exposure
In the past, asbestos was mined extensively and widely used across many industries, including manufacturing, auto repair, construction, shipbuilding, and transportation. An estimated 27 million American workers were exposed to airborne asbestos fibers between 1940 and 1979. Occupations that suffered the greatest exposure were auto mechanics, boilermakers, bricklayers, building inspectors, carpenters, demolition workers, drywallers, electricians,… Read More »
West Virginia Residents Are Vulnerable to Radon Exposure
Radon is a naturally occurring gas that is more prevalent in some areas of the country than in others. It’s present in the soil, and is more common in West Virginia than other places due to the unique geology here. The danger with radon is that it can seep into homes and become trapped, and… Read More »