asbestos

You’re at work when you find out you’re going to be working around asbestos. Everyone knows in advance. They know the risk and the dangers. Then your boss hands you a standard paper dust mask from the nearest big-box hardware store. He or she assures you that it’ll be…

You find asbestos in your home’s insulation during a renovation project. You know the grave dangers of asbestos, which can lead to respiratory issues and a type of cancer known as mesothelioma. That cancer is famous for its aggressive nature, and it is often fatal to…

People are often well aware that asbestos is a dangerous material that can lead to fatal cancer and lung disease. The problem, though, is that they simply don’t know all of the ways that asbestos has been used. It’s good to know that it’s dangerous, but where does…

Chemical hazards come in many forms, such as asbestos, acids and certain vapors. Chemicals have the potential to enter the body and can cause harm ranging from breaking out into rashes to developing life-threatening illnesses. Chemicals enter the body in several ways….

Going to work each day should not be worrisome. You shouldn’t have to think about possibly developing a disease that could disable you. But, some professions are like this. There are some inherently dangerous professions out there that can cause many workers to become…

The American Tort Reform Foundation (ATRF) has unflattering words for Louisiana, saying that its courts are unbalanced, the litigation unnecessary and the governor an instigator. The Foundation blames the governor for encouraging lawyers to file lawsuits over…