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The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act, or AHERA, passed in 1986, required school districts to identify asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in educational buildings and take action to control the release and consumption of asbestos fibers. Nearly one-third of schools in the United States may contain asbestos. This carcinogen affects millions [...]
The European Asbestos Forum (EAF) is a vital platform that effectively addresses asbestos-related challenges while supporting collaboration and knowledge-sharing. The forum emphasizes education and awareness by enhancing the expertise and safety of professionals working in asbestos-related fields. Its advocacy efforts also extend to shaping policies that promote safer workplaces [...]
The history of asbestos in schools dates back to the early to mid-20th century when asbestos was considered a versatile and highly desirable material due to its fire-resistant, insulating, and durable properties. Asbestos was extensively used in the construction of school buildings for various purposes, including insulation around pipes [...]
The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) tightened and added a new standard to the production and manufacturing of all cosmetic products. This allows the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversight to apply new restrictions and guidelines to cosmetic products consumers use and directly affects products made with asbestos. [...]
There has never been a complete ban on asbestos manufacturing in the United States, but the restrictions have halted almost all of the production and distribution of many asbestos products. Exposure to asbestos gloves by either wearing or manufacturing them could lead to a mesothelioma or asbestosis diagnosis. Although [...]
In a recently released study of 260 hand sanitizer products, an independent lab found dangerous levels of benzene and other chemical substances in 21 hand sanitizers from 15 brands. Gels, manual pump spray bottles, and other types of products were tested by Valisure after crowdsourcing funds for harmful contamination [...]
Asbestos-cement pipes (AC), also known as transite pipes, were used across the United States throughout the 1900s. Many estimate about 18 percent of the United States and Canada's water distribution pipes are transite. These AC pipes were cheaper, lightweight, and seemed to withstand deterioration better than standard piping. However, [...]
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is a non-profit that brings awareness to and prevents asbestos-related diseases. Linda Reinstein and Doug Larking founded the non-profit in 2004. With headquarters in California, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization is the largest independent non-profit organization for asbestos victims and disease awareness in [...]
In an effort to combat asbestos, Philadelphia City Council unanimously approved an ordinance requiring additional regulations for inspecting asbestos and other hazards in school buildings. Asbestos can deteriorate over time, causing small fibers to be released into the air. This places students, teachers, and other administrators at risk of [...]
