Articles, tagged with "asbestos fibres", page 2

What Is An Asbestos Survey

Asbestos is a highly dangerous material as it can cause health problems. When it is broken or damages, small fibres come loose and we breathe them in. These small fibres can easily embed themselves into our lungs and windpipe, causing scarring which leads... Read >
Author: Natalie Eastaugh

Five Industrial Diseases That May Lead To A Claim

An industrial disease is one that is attributable to conditions of a workplace, which means you may have the right to make a compensation claim. Here are five serious industrial diseases that you may want to speak to a solicitor about. 1. Asbestos-rela... Read >
Author: Rob.Berry-Smith

Dealing with asbestos in the home and workplace

If your home was built before 1980, it is highly likely that parts of it contain asbestos. If this is the case, it is vital to speak with a professional before handling any such parts. Do not attempt to in any way clean, cut or brush parts you suspect of ... Read >
Author: Don REV

Short Crocidolite Fibers and Cell Injury from Asbestos

There is evidence that suggests that a high dose of exclusively short asbestos fibres produces minimal lung injury and fibrosis. One interesting study is called, “Cytogenetic studies on chrysotile asbestos" by K. S. Lavappa1, M. M. Fu and S. S. Epstein -... Read >
Author: Mont Wrobleski

Asbestos – The Dangers

Found in many older buildings, it’s safe removal and disposal is a must. But how do you spot it, and what do you do with it once it's found? What Is Asbestos? Asbestos is made up of long, thin fibrous crystals. It is a naturally occurring silicate min... Read >
Author: Simon Head

Learning About Asbestos Surveys Inc. Management And Demolition And Refurbishment

For many years asbestos was used for insulation in buildings, schools, shipyards and many other places. It was found to be a fine insulating product and was used extensively for this purpose. Unfortunately, it was not known at the time, that there might b... Read >
Author: Rachel Underwood

Answering Your Questions about Pericardial Mesothelioma

What is pericardial mesothelioma? Pericardial Mesothelioma is a rare form of mesothelioma cancer that accounts for approximately 5% of all mesothelioma cases. Cancerous cells build up on the lining of the heart. What is the cause of pericardial mes... Read >
Author: Carmelo Pierce

Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma and The Asbestos Fiber Burden

Exposure to hazardous asbestos has been shown to cause various malignancies. In fact, over 700,000 people have filed claims for asbestos related injuries in the United States alone. One interesting study that examines cellular abnormalities is called, "... Read >
Author: Mont Wrobleski

Examining the Link Between Asbestos Exposure Carcinogens and Death

The interaction between healthy cells and exposure to asbestos fibers has been studied in earnest. Unfortunately, the environmental exposure commonly encountered by the certain populations in industrial countries has been unacceptably high. One interes... Read >
Author: Mont Wrobleski

The Three Types of Mesothelioma

In general, mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer. Different types of mesothelioma are distinguished between by where the cancer is growing. Pleural mesothelioma, the most common, accounting for 75% of all mesothelioma cases, is where cancerous cells de... Read >
Author: Jordan Marks

Removal Method for Asbestos within Artex

The majority of people understand the problems with Asbesots and the importance to respect it as a health hazard Towards the 1980's, Artex contained minimal amounts of asbestos which was used in many domestic households all over the world. Artex is a plas... Read >
Author: Brett Sims

Artex or Asbestos?

Asbestos was marketed under a number of brands, but the brand by which it became known generically was Artex. Artex: that finish that was so often used to hide cracks in walls and in plaster behind a thick decorative layer of swirling patterns and stipple... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

Hidden Asbestos: Asbestos Cement

Here we will look at some of the places in which asbestos can turn up unexpectedly. Asbestos was frequently incorporated into cement. The material was invented in America in 1905 and was used to coat such items as boilers and furnaces. The material was... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

Learn More About Asbestos And Why It's So Dangerous

A silent, deadly killer is lurking in the midst of many Australian homes. Asbestos is one of the most dangerous substances that can be found in a home; exposure to it can cause a laundry list of health problems. The most common disease that is associated ... Read >
Author: EvaJudge

Prevention of Asbestos Related Death

Promoting awareness about mesothelioma and the links to asbestos exposure is very important. Especially considering the fact that there are many people out there trying to misinform the public. Some measurements put the number of people who have died be... Read >
Author: Mont Wrobleski

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