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Pipe-bursting or Complete Removal of Asbestos Pipes

CPSM — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:11:40 +0000

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 [...]

Pipe-bursting or Complete Removal of Asbestos Pipes is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.

Asbestos Find Increases Costs of School Remodel

CPSM — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:16:15 +0000

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 [...]

Asbestos Find Increases Costs of School Remodel is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.

First Responders at Higher Risk of Asbestos Exposure

CPSM — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 02:06:17 +0000

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 [...]

First Responders at Higher Risk of Asbestos Exposure is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.

Concerned Citizen Arrested for Asbestos Documentation

CPSM — Fri, 29 May 2009 17:49:40 +0000

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 [...]

Concerned Citizen Arrested for Asbestos Documentation is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.