Asbestos is a mineral found in rocks and soil. Even though it is a natural substance, it can be highly toxic. Exposure to asbestos fibers, especially over the long-term, can cause cancer and other serious diseases. Many people have died because of asbestos exposure. The industrial use of asbestos was common in the past. It […]
Exposure to asbestos may cause cancer or other serious diseases. When products containing asbestos are moved or otherwise disturbed, tiny asbestos fibers can escape into the air, where they can be breathed into the lungs. Usually, the risk of getting sick from asbestos depends on how often someone is exposed to asbestos fibers and […]
The safety measures that protect workers against job-related falls are not always taken, resulting in the highest death toll from falls in recent history, according to recent news reports. In 2017, almost 900 workers fell to their deaths, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Falls reportedly accounted for 17 percent of all job-related […]