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Cancer Prevention Month and the Cost of Asbestos Exposure Cancer Prevention Month is a time to focus on risks we can reduce and tragedies we can avoid. Few examples illustrate this better than asbestos exposure. Asbestos exposure causes cancer in ways that are now well-documented, yet thousands of families still face diagnoses linked to exposures …
Automotive engines once relied heavily on asbestos based gaskets and seals. These components were used throughout the engine to manage heat, maintain pressure, and prevent leaks between metal surfaces. For decades, mechanics and factory workers handled these parts daily without knowing that many gasket materials contained asbestos fibers. As gaskets aged, dried out, or broke …
Circuit breakers are designed to prevent electrical fires, but many mid twentieth century breakers were built with materials that contained asbestos. The mineral was used to insulate, strengthen, and protect components exposed to heat and electrical arcs. As these breakers aged or were serviced, workers could be exposed to asbestos fibers that were hidden inside …
Asbestos risks persist worldwide despite regulatory bans that were meant to end exposure decades ago. Asbestos disease takes decades to develop – a time period still longer than most bans have existed. Additionally, even now, asbestos remains embedded in aging buildings, industrial sites, and infrastructure across the globe. As a result, asbestos-related diseases such as …
A Turning Point in Workplace Safety: The Impact of OSHA and EPA Asbestos Regulations For more than five decades, OSHA and EPA asbestos regulations have shaped workplace safety and environmental policy across the United States. The legacy of these laws offers a powerful lesson. Regulatory oversight can save lives, reduce disease, and influence corporate accountability. …
