An article about the history of asbestos and the potential future problems asbestos may cause. People fear that asbestos could cause an epidemic if it is not removed from places of business and homes quickly and appropriately.
Despite the fact the government banned the importation of blue and brown asbestos over twenty years ago and [...]
April 2006 - The MACK Group, LLC (website http://www.mackgrp.com) completed the asbestos abatement of the former Steel Craft factory located in Newark, New Jersey. The project consisted primarily of the asbestos abatement of 100,000 sf of asbestos roofing and flashing. Asbestos materials were removed from the structures prior to the demolition of the former factory. [...]
Unless you have been completely out of touch, you have probably heard all the hubbub about the dangers of asbestos. So, what is the big deal?
A Quick Guide to Asbestos and Health Issues
Asbestos is a fibrous material that is highly resistant to burning. It has a long history. While it was first used [...]
After nearly four years, the EPA announced on November 29 that it will begin testing of residential and commercial spaces which may have been exposed to environmental toxins following the 9/11 destruction of the World Trade centers. In a much-maligned plan by local residents and even EPA panel member, testing of structures in lower Manhattan [...]
Mesothelioma is an uncommon form of cancer, commonly linked with prior exposure to asbestos. In this disease, cancerous cells grow in the protective lining (mesothelium) covering the internal organs of the body. This disease is commonly located in the outer lining of the chest cavity and lungs (pleura). It can also be found in the [...]
Asbestosis - The Cause
Asbestosis and asbestos-related diseases are caused by inhaling asbestos fibres. There is no cure at present, but early identification can stop the condition from getting worse.
When asbestos is physically disturbed in uncontrolled circumstances, tiny, needle-like fibres of asbestos become airborne. If these fibres are inhaled they travel like small arrows deep into [...]
When a group of cells mutates uncontrollably and starts invading and killing healthy cells, this is called cancer. In certain areas of the body where cells reproduce rapidly there tends to be a greater chance of risk because one cancer cell can multiply exponentially in a very quick period of time. Most cancers are caused [...]
Personal injury claims : Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous silicate mineral, which is heat resistant, insulating, and toxic. Asbestos was utilized in variety of everyday used products, such as for insulation of buildings and wiring, floor and ceiling tiles, up to around 1980 in United States. It was used [...]
April 4, 2006 - The MACK Group, LLC ( Website: http://www.mackgrp.com ) recently completed an asbestos abatement and fluorescent bulb and ballast recycling project at a former 300,000 sf leather tannery located in Central New Jersey.
The MACK Group, LLC completed the asbestos abatement and fluorescent bulb and ballast recycling project at a former leather [...]
(The New Regulation 4; Duty to Manage Asbestos)
The Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations (CAWR) 2002 place a legal duty on anyone with responsibility for the maintenance and repair of non-domestic premises and common areas of rented domestic premises to:-
1) Establish whether asbestos is present and where it is located 2) Assume [...]
