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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. …
A Minnesota jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $65.5 million to a woman who alleged that long-term use of the company’s talc-based baby powder exposed her to asbestos and caused mesothelioma. The verdict, handed down in Ramsey County late last week, marks another major setback for the company as it continues to face …
Silicosis from engineered stone fabrication is becoming a real concern for countertop workers across Texas. As reports of severe silicosis rise among stone fabricators in Los Angeles, public health experts are warning that the same risks are already visible in Texas. Although engineered stone has been marketed as a modern and durable material, it has …
