MAA Center | Asbestos
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Asbestos is common in older homes and buildings, so it is important to know where to find the mineral to prevent potential exposure. Follow this blog to find tips on how to check for asbestos, relevant news, personal stories, and practical insights on asbestos.
MAA Center | Asbestos
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been studying the current risks of asbestos to the public and environment. It focused on chrysotile asbestos, in ..read more
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Talc-based cosmetics often appear in news related to asbestos contamination. Consumers could be exposed to asbestos when using contaminated blush, eyeshadow and other talc ..read more
MAA Center | Asbestos
3y ago
At the end of 2020, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a Final Risk Evaluation for Asbestos, Part 1: Chrysotile Asbestos. The evaluation looked ..read more
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3y ago
Officials at a Pennsylvania school district were notified of asbestos and lead contamination in several schools. The district’s officials did not clean up the ..read more
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Asbestos can end up on beaches after a hurricane, flood or other natural disasters. Severe weather can damage asbestos-containing structures and create asbestos debris ..read more
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As coronavirus cases increase in the United States, Libby, MT faces a unique challenge. Many Libby residents are at high risk of COVID-19 health ..read more
MAA Center | Asbestos
3y ago
State officials in the western United States are concerned recent wildfires may create an asbestos risk. Wildfires continue to destroy old buildings and homes ..read more
MAA Center | Asbestos
3y ago
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a Draft Risk Evaluation for Asbestos. As part of its preliminary evaluation, the EPA assessed the risks to ..read more
MAA Center | Asbestos
3y ago
Asbestos exposure can cause many illnesses, including mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis. Asbestos poses a risk when ingested or inhaled. Many products manufactured before ..read more
MAA Center | Asbestos
3y ago
In the past decade, Brazil has been one of the top five producers of asbestos. The Brazilian Supreme Court instituted a formal ban on ..read more