Asbestos Blog
Asbestos fibers can become airborne during Louisiana’s hurricane season. Most old buildings contain some asbestos products, so hurricane debris can be a double danger. Here’s what to watch out for. Whenever hurricane season approaches in areas of the U.S. deemed high risk, residents can’t help but to be reminded of the possibility of experiencing dangerous [...]Read More...
Louisiana is best recognized for its rich cultural history and architectural heritage. It is one of the oldest settlements in the United States and has a long and fascinating history reflected in the design of its homes. Traveling through the state, one will find many beautiful estates with architecture heavily influenced by the French. However, [...]Read More...
Asbestos Exposure in Philadelphia While known for its historical importance and sightseeing, Philadelphia also has a major history of asbestos exposure. Founded in the late 17th century, Philadelphia is among the oldest major cities in the United States. Even today, the City of Brotherly Love takes considerable pride in its past, preserving some of the [...]Read More...
Asbestos: A Miracle Mineral Before Being Banned Asbestos, once hailed as a “miracle mineral” due to its remarkable properties, is now infamous for its deadly health effects. A fibrous mineral that can be split into fine, strong strands for use in commercial products, it had a number of applications for many years. The fibers were [...]Read More...
The Ancient Kiukainen Pottery of Finland While some may assume that asbestos is a modern marvel, this material is actually an essential piece of ancient history. This is especially true when it comes to the ancient culture of the Kiukainens. Here’s how they used asbestos and what they can teach us about the dangers of [...]Read More...
What is asbestos? Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber that is known for being fireproof and resistant to many elements. The flexible fibers are resistant to heat, electricity and corrosion. Asbestos has historically been used in manufacturing across industries of all kinds, even the space race. Amazingly useful, incredibly harmful A well-loved manufacturing component [...]Read More...
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Known for its industries and leisure, the city of Dallas also contains a lingering danger. Asbestos contamination can still be found in many older buildings, including in Dallas. Sometimes known as The Big D, the city of Dallas started from humble beginnings and eventually developed into the metropolis that it is today. In 1841, American [...]Read More...
On September 11, 2001, 2,753 people lost their lives from the deadly attacks on the United States of America. Over the following two decades, hundreds of thousands more would be added to the death toll from the long term effects of exposure to toxic dust released into the air at the World Trade Center. While [...]Read More...
Collapse and damage of older buildings like the World Trade Center can release toxic materials into the air, including asbestos. Anyone who witnessed the tragedy at the World Trade Center (WTC) in 2001 remembers the smell – an acrid, chemical odor and taste in the air, especially in downtown Manhattan. So, what exactly was in [...]Read More...
Johns Hopkins was born in 1795 in Victorian Baltimore and was raised as a Quaker. He grew to be known as a generous, honest man who could also be stubborn and drove a hard bargain. These traits enabled him to evolve into a millionaire banker, and a historically significant philanthropist, a long way from his [...]Read More...
The city of Shreveport began as an incorporated township in 1839, and was named after Captain Henry Miller Shreve in honor of his contribution to the region’s settlement. During the Civil War, the city witnessed several key battles, after which it became a major center for trade and commerce, particularly cotton trading. Asbestos was used [...]Read More...