Asbestos Blog

What if your seemingly harmless daily talcum powder ritual harbored a toxic secret? The 2014 study Asbestos in Commercial Cosmetic Talcum Powder as a Cause of Mesothelioma in Women by researchers Ronald E. Gordon, Sean Fitzgerald, and James Millette, digs deep into an uncomfortable truth: that asbestos contamination exists in a popular brand of talcum [...]Read More...

A major asbestos bankruptcy trust has announced plans to implement a new data retention policy that will result in the systematic destruction of historical claim records, raising concerns among claimant advocates about the potential loss of valuable information crucial for current and future victims of asbestos exposure. The W.R. Grace Asbestos Personal Injury Trust (WRG [...]Read More...

Accused of failing to warn customers of asbestos-contamination in their talc-products, Johnson&Johnson is facing the possibility of punitive damages to punish wrongdoing. Mostly to protect future generations of women and other victims, Johhnson & Johnson should be hit with punitive damages over asbestos-contaminated talcum powder. The pharmaceutical giant may or may not pay these damages, [...]Read More...

Legacy asbestos is an ongoing headache for healthcare providers and insurers alike. Headlines about asbestos and environmental disasters might seem like relics of the past, but the truth is, they’re still impacting the insurance industry today. A recent report by Reinsurance News, based on an analysis by AM Best, highlights that asbestos and environmental (A&E) [...]Read More...

County measure adds convenience to the important task of testing for legacy asbestos. In a bid to enhance public health and safety, Columbia County has introduced a new drop box for asbestos and lead testing at the St. Helens Transfer Station. This service is part of a broader network, including six drop box locations and [...]Read More...

California’s picturesque landscapes and chill vibes have long been overshadowed by the threat of wildfires. In recent years, these fires have not only consumed vast tracts of land, but have also unveiled the hidden danger of asbestos. As flames engulf structures built during an era in which asbestos was a common construction material, toxic fibers [...]Read More...

Unfortunately for many families, asbestos fibers didn’t remain on the worksite. It has been known for quite some time that direct exposure to asbestos can be very harmful. Those who worked in an industrial setting that exposed them to asbestos in past decades were very likely to experience serious health consequences as a result later [...]Read More...

The relationship between asbestos exposure and skin cancer is a complex and evolving area of scientific inquiry. While the primary health risks associated with asbestos are undeniably linked to respiratory illnesses like mesothelioma and lung cancer, some studies suggest a potential connection with certain types of skin cancer, particularly cutaneous mesothelioma. However, establishing a definitive [...]Read More...

In the wake of deadly wildfires, authorities must guard the health of students and faculty by properly examining testing, cleaning and repairing schools exposed to fire and toxic ash. Forty-five years ago, the Environmental Protection Agency called asbestos in schools “a significant hazard to public health.” Yet today, in 2025, the agency estimates that some [...]Read More...

Now facing the dual burden of age and asbestos, the 19th-century chapel is undergoing a critical cleanup to protect its parishioners and preserve its legacy. When slates and ceiling plaster began to drop onto pews at St. Francis Hill Chapel, it wasn’t just faith being tested – health and safety was also taking a sizable [...]Read More...

With the Aramid Fiber market forecast to reach over $6 million by 2028, there’s no doubt that demand for the product is soaring. So, what exactly is Aramid Fiber, and could it really be the answer to the ongoing problem of legacy asbestos problem? What is Aramid Fiber? Aramid Fibers (short for aromatic polyamide) are [...]Read More...

Temporary closure illustrates an ongoing danger in public buildings, and the importance of proper asbestos abatement. In an essential move to safeguard public health and safety, Northampton City Hall temporarily closed its doors in winter to address a persistent issue of asbestos contamination. The abatement process was expected to take at least three weeks, and [...]Read More...