Veterans and VA employees at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford, MA, were

Asbestos has been listed among ten chemicals The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will evaluate for potential health and environmental risks under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The ten chemicals under evaluation were chosen from a list of 90 selected chemicals based on their potential for hazard and exposure, among other considerations.

For many years, industries used asbestos for a wide range of uses and applications. The inert material became a valuable asset in the field of industrial chemistry. Asbestos is resistant to extreme temperatures and most chemicals. It does not evaporate into the air, nor dissolve in water. It has no smell or odor and does not migrate through soil. In short, it appeared to be a wondrous material with limitless practical uses. However, as the research began to show the dangers of inhaling asbestos fibers on the job site, it became clear that there were many employees working in industries at risk for asbestos exposure.

A union working on a $200 million renovation at the world-famous Sydney Opera House has prompted a w

City officials in Aurora say asbestos in buildings at the old Copley Hospital pose risks to emergenc

Attorneys at Cooney Conway Report: As is the case with many older buildings, prisons may contain some amount of asbestos, often found in walls or flooring. In Kansas, multiple correctional facilities have initiated asbestos abatement, or removal, programs in the past several years.