Mesothelioma & Asbestos Exposure Risks by State
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that exists in a vast number of buildings, products, and communities all across the United States. It became increasingly popular among builders and manufacturers in the late 19th century due to its desirable industrial qualities, including resistance to heat, electricity and chemical damage, tensile strength, and sound absorption. For more information on the variety of products that are known to have contained asbestos, please fill out the form on the right to receive an informative packet.
Historically, asbestos has been associated with specific parts of the United States that possess a high concentration manufacturing plants, shipyards, and industrial facilities. Asbestos-exposure is also attributed to the intentional mining of asbestos, which was openly practiced throughout the country until 2002.
Please select a state from the list below for specific information regarding sites of potential asbestos exposure by geographical region. To learn even more about asbestos and how it could be affecting your state or community, please fill out the form on the right to receive a comprehensive information packet.
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02/03/2012 - Anti-asbestos activists in Canada continued to flex their muscle, pressuring Roshi Chadha to resign this week from two more prestigious positions in t..
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02/03/2012 - Workplace health and safety advocates are criticizing the White House for delaying a regulation that provides a safer work environment for industrial ..
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02/02/2012 - Asbestos contamination in schools throughout the United Kingdom is "a national scandal,'' according to one Member of Parliament who has asked for swif..
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