Between the 1940s and 1970s, asbestos-containing products were commonly used in the construction of new buildings, including schools and school buildings.  School buildings built during this time period could contain asbestos-containing materials including, but not limited to, insulation, pipe wrapping, ceiling tiles, floor tiles, fire proofings, roof shingles, and drywall.  In addition, these schools may [...]

There is a new system that is and has been used for replacing deteriorating water pipes that contain asbestos called pipe-bursting.  Until the mid-1980’s, it was very common for pipes used for major water lines to be constructed with asbestos.  Now, decades later, as those pipes are needing to be replaced with non-asbestos containing plastic [...]

Beacon Elementary in Montesano, Washington began large scale renovations at the start of the school year.  While remodeling one part of the school, asbestos was discovered in the mastic behind the chalkboards which required safe removal.  Now, more of the asbestos containing mastic has been found in another building, both of which were constructed in [...]

First Responders, especially firefighters, are at higher risk of being exposed to asbestos when battling blazes.  During a fire or building collapse, such as the World Trade Center during 9/11, many dangerous chemicals and toxins are released into the air, including asbestos fibers.  Almost any building built before the 1980’s will contain construction materials that [...]

A concerned citizen in Medford, New York, was arrested for taking asbestos samples from Eagle Elementary School and charged with trespassing.  Eugene Roos entered into the school on multiple occasions and took asbestos samples and video footage of alleged asbestos hazards, and then released his footage to a local news station.  Cablevision’s News 12 has then [...]