Asbestos fibers can remain in the lungs for decades, potentially a lifetime, because their needle-like structure allows them to penetrate deep into lung tissue where [...]
The silent threat of asbestos exposure lurks in many automotive repair shops, with brake pads representing one of the most significant hazards for mechanics. When [...]
Numerous occupations at Mare Island Naval Shipyard faced significant asbestos exposure from the facility’s opening in 1854 until its closure in 1996. Shipyard workers routinely [...]
Working in shipyards has long been associated with various occupational hazards, but perhaps none more insidious than asbestos exposure. For many shipyard workers, the danger [...]
