It’s a huge problem. Many school buildings in Minnesota were built before 1970, and that means that they’re full of products that contain asbestos. Floor tiles and linoleum, ceiling tiles, popcorn ceilings, wall plaster, pipe insulation and other forms of insulation...
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What activities cause asbestos to become airborne?
People are exposed to asbestos in several ways. In Minnesota, people have often been exposed through work, because products they worked with contain asbestos or they work in an environment, such as a mine, where asbestos may be discovered. Other times, Minnesotans...
Is asbestos only harmful when inhaled?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring dangerous mineral. While there was a time in the somewhat recent past when the dangers surrounding asbestos were still unknown, it is still a concern for exposed individuals, both past and future. Now that the risks of asbestos...
EPA agrees to collect information on products containing asbestos
Studies indicate that 15,000 Americans die every year due to asbestos-related diseases, but there are still plenty of products that contain asbestos. Even though a 1970 federal law classified asbestos as an air pollutant, the Environmental Protection Agency has only...
What commercially available products still contain asbestos?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that resists heat. It has been used in a variety of products, especially those with insulating or heat-resistant properties. Unfortunately, exposure to asbestos can cause serious illness, including asbestosis, mesothelioma and...
Flour mills: A landmark and a hazard in Minnesota
For nearly 50 years, Minneapolis was known as the Flour Milling Capital of the World. This is a point of pride for many Minnesotans, and we still see remnants of that past today in the glowing “Gold Medal Flour” sign and museums in the old mills. However, despite the...
Vermiculite insulation in your home? It may contain asbestos
If you own a home, there is a good chance it is contaminated with asbestos, a harmful carcinogen. Asbestos was once a widely used material in home construction. For example, it was used in floor coverings, insulation, cement, ceiling tiles, walls and pipes. One...
Honeywell International’s umbrella of liability
Honeywell International Inc. has a long history in the state of Minnesota. And the company remains a large employer in the state to this day. However, many Minnesotans are also aware that this company is a common party in asbestos lawsuits around the country. So, what...
How dangerous is secondary asbestos exposure?
Occupational asbestos exposure is the most common risk factor that can lead to a diagnosis of mesothelioma. However, it is not the only way individuals could face exposure to the dangerous substance. As we have discussed in previous blog posts, workers’ families also...
Asbestos exposure among old house renovation dangers
Many Minnesota residents like the idea of purchasing old homes in order to renovate them, either for resale or as a personal residence. In fact, many savvy entrepreneurs have earned substantial profits by buying old houses, fixing them up, then selling them for a...
