Asbestos is a class of minerals that can be used to create durable materials that are heat-, fire- and chemical-resistant.

Asbestos, known for causing mesothelioma, was used in a wide range of products in the 20th century. Asbestos was used in a ...

It’s now around two decades since several major economies banned the use of asbestos, as the world gradually woke up to the severe effects it can have on workers’ health. Construction workers are at ...

As schools in both the East and West Aurora school districts prepare for construction in aging buildings, they will be faced with old building materials that contain asbestos. Asbestos, which is ...

Exposure to asbestos continues to be an issue that construction workers face. Here are safety protocols they can follow to limit their risk. Exposure to asbestos, a known human carcinogen, has been an ...

A decision by the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts concerning Massachusetts' six-year statute of repose effectively bars all or nearly all tort claims arising from negligence in the use or ...

At first, Roseann Bongiovanni didn't think too much about the pile of debris she spotted Monday night on Route 1, at the exit ramp to Route 16. She thought it was odd, since there wasn't any ...

"Asbestos exposure can cause cancer, lung disease, and other serious respiratory diseases," said Tyler Amon, special agent-in-charge for EPA's Criminal Investigation Division in New York. "In this ...

WCPS Superintendent David Sovine said asbestos cleanup at Williamsport High is on track for the main school building to ...