Asbestos: The First Inconvenient Truth? A History of Asbestos and Its Associated Health Risks

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

Many people are surprised to learn, especially in the context of our modern understanding of its toxicity and harmful properties, that asbestos is a naturally occurring and extremely useful mineral and not a man made material. But what is even more astonishing is that the toxicity and potentially harmful nature of asbestos was realised thousands [...]

Health Problems Associated with Asbestos

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

Left undisturbed in nature, asbestos is usually not harmful. However, when it is cut, moved or broken apart, and the asbestos particles become airborne and are inhaled, health problems are almost inevitable. Health problems associated with asbestos are not limited to any one country. In fact, individuals living all over the world are currently [...]

Asbestos in the Home: Where to Find It, What to Do About It, and Associated Health Risks

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

If your home was built between the 1940s and the 1980s, there’s a very good chance that it contains asbestos. And if you’re planning on doing any kind of renovation in your home today, you need to understand the health hazards associated with asbestos, as well as how to protect yourself from this toxic substance.
Asbestos [...]