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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 [...]

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Dangers of Asbestos Exposure for Firefighters

CPSM — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:40:48 +0000

A few weeks ago we wrote of the dangers of asbestos exposure for the fire fighters who were trying to stop the blazes in Victoria, Australia. The recovery efforts in response to the bushfires were slowed as many of the buildings that burned were constructed with asbestos-containing materials. Asbestos is a known carcinogen that causes serious [...]

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