Asbestos Blog

Balancing the Costs of Removing Asbestos Without Compromising Safety or Professional Expertise The headlines often focus on the immediate impact of asbestos discoveries – buildings shut down, projects delayed, and the specter of health risks hanging over everyone involved. But behind these stories lies another, equally important narrative: the process of asbestos abatement itself. Ohio [...]Read More...

The dangers of asbestos during renovation and demolition exposed by a businessman’s criminal conviction for violating the Clean Air Act. The demolition of older hotels frequently unearths a silent threat: asbestos. This material once used widely in construction, now represents a major hazard, especially when disturbed during demolition. It is the responsibility of employers to [...]Read More...

The roofs of many structures among LA’s older housing stock contain shingles, roofing cement, insulation and other building materials containing asbestos. Authorities advise residents avoid outdoor time and recommend protective equipment from airborne asbestos, and professional abatement services should be used during clean-up and rebuilding. The devastating wildfires that have swept through the Los Angeles [...]Read More...

As LA’s older burned homes and structures release toxic substances into the air, authorities have issued warnings about carcinogens like asbestos, silica, and benzene. Wildfires—often fueled by dry vegetation, Santa Ana winds, and prolonged drought conditions—are a recurring and devastating phenomenon in California, with the recent Los Angeles fires drawing attention to just how devastating [...]Read More...

The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a call for stricter testing to detect asbestos in talc. The soothing scent of baby powder, once a ubiquitous staple in households around the globe, has become synonymous with concern in recent years. For decades, talc, a mineral used as the base in many powders and personal [...]Read More...

Resources and Public Warnings on Asbestos Exposure in the 2025 Los Angeles County Wildfires LA County Public Health Warning on Wildfire Smoke Most buildings constructed before the early-1980s contain asbestos products of some kind. Many buildings in Los Angeles Were Built In the 1970s or Earlier. US Census Data on Communities Affected By LA Wildfires [...]Read More...

Damaged older buildings in combat and burn pits can expose service members to toxic contaminants, including asbestos. The Middle East, a region that has long been marked by political tension and armed conflict, has seen widespread destruction of infrastructure as a result, much of it built decades ago. Among the many hazards arising from this [...]Read More...

Study suggests that genetics may increase risk of cancer, but asbestos is still the principal cause of mesothlioma. A recent study from Fox Chase Cancer Center has shed new light on the complex interplay between genetics and environmental factors in the development of malignant mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer primarily caused by asbestos exposure. [...]Read More...

Understanding the Biology of Mesothelioma Has Opened New Methods of Treatment Mesothelioma, caused by asbestos, is an aggressive cancer with challenging treatment options. This article will unpack those findings, providing essential context on treatment complexities and offering an overview of the current prognosis for the disease, aimed at helping patients and families understand their options. [...]Read More...

Asbestos is common in old public buildings, and recent discovery of asbestos in a St. Louis Prison has postponed the building’s removal. The demolition of an old correctional facility in St. Louis Missouri has been delayed, due to the presence of contamination including lead and asbestos. The facility was set to be demolished toward the [...]Read More...

Taking a closer look at the Environmental Protection Agency’s overhaul of asbestos regulation. 2024 was a monumental year in the legal history of asbestos regulation. The EPA unveiled the long-awaited full ban on asbestos, which proved to be a definitive step in the right direction, signaling America’s decisive pivot away from this cancer-causing material once [...]Read More...

A cautionary tale for anyone in construction: asbestos abatement company alleged to have ignored potential asbestos hazards. The December 2024 filing is the latest chapter of a legal drama that began when a contractor allegedly botched an asbestos removal job at an area homeless shelter. The city filed its lawsuit Thursday, saying it shouldn’t be [...]Read More...