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Wisconsin mesothelioma lawsuit reinstated against brake manufacturer
A Wisconsin appellate court has reinstated a mesothelioma lawsuit against a supplier of asbestos-containing brake parts. Walter Tatera, a machine shop worker who ground asbestos-containing brake linings to be incorporated into automobile brake systems, died of mesothelioma—a cancer caused by asbestos exposure—in 2004. The District 1 Court of Appeals held that Mr. Tatera’s widow has the right to ...
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Nevada charter schools to comply with asbestos regulations
As a result of the EPA’s inspections, the schools have hired accredited inspectors to prepare a management plan for each school, and conduct further inspections. Under AHERA, local education agencies must appoint a designated person who is trained to oversee asbestos activities and ensure compliance with federal regulations. Finally, schools with asbestos-containing materials must conduct ...
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EPA fines six Arizona school districts for asbestos violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has fined six Arizona school districts a combined total of $94,575 for Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) violations. More than 15,000 children attend the 25 schools not in compliance with the federal AHERA in these districts. During inspections conducted in 2011, EPA inspectors discovered numerous violations, from failing to inspect ...
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Shipyards, asbestos exposure and the connection to Mesothelioma cancer
From the World War II era to the early 1980s, shipyards were a place where exposure to asbestos was prevalent. Whether ships were being constructed, repaired or overhauled, such work would routinely cause asbestos fibers to become airborne where they could be inhaled. Many materials used on ships contained asbestos because of its ability to withstand high temperatures and fire. In addition to ...
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Mesothelioma and the prolonged effects of asbestos exposure
Considering the recent trial concerning W.R. Grace & Company, the federal government and the citizens of the asbestos-contaminated town of Libby, Montana, the topic of asbestos-related disease has been receiving national attention in the media. Malignant mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer caused almost exclusively by asbestos exposure. Approximately 2,000 to 3,000 cases of mesothelioma ...
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EPA study looks for better asbestos removal technology
Dallas, Texas – The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced the release of a draft report that evaluates an alternative demolition process for buildings containing asbestos. Scientists and engineers from EPA’s National Risk Management Research Laboratory and the Dallas regional office compared the current process of demolishing a dilapidated, asbestos-containing structure with a new ...
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San Diego Gas and Electric Convicted of Asbestos Violations
SAN DIEGO, California, July 25, 2007 (ENS) - A federal jury in San Diego has found San Diego Gas and Electric Company guilty on three counts of violating asbestos work practice standards and one count of making false statements. The charges relate to the company's removal of asbestos from 9.23 miles of underground piping at the former Encanto Gas Holder facility in Lemon Grove, California, in ...
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Hazardous Waste Transporter Pleads Guilty in Asbestos Case
The owner and operator of a Maryland hazardous waste transporter pleaded guilty to knowingly making false statements in connection with the improper disposal of waste materials that contained asbestos. Terrance Yates, owner and operator of Hazport Solutions Inc. pleaded guilty on Monday in U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency determined ...
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Updated guidance on managing asbestos risks
Updated guidance is now available to help those responsible for managing the risks from asbestos best protect those workers who may disturb it. 'Asbestos: The survey guide' is aimed at those who commission asbestos surveys, the surveyors who carry them out and those who use them such as architects and demolition or removal contractors. It replaces the MDHS 100 guidance and sets out the role of ...
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Mesothelioma risk: shipyards present asbestos exposure hazards
Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer primarily caused by asbestos exposure. Thousands of shipyard employees have either passed away or have been diagnosed with the disease and more are expected as the incidence of mesothelioma is not predicted to peak until 2020. Asbestos was heavily utilized throughout the shipyard industry for its insulating and fireproofing capabilities. Because of these ...
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Arizona Charter Schools Fined for Asbestos Violations
LA Testing provides asbestos testing solutions to protect students, faculty and school administrators from the dangers associated with asbestos exposure. Los Alamitos, CA, June 7th, 2010 This spring the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fined three charter school operators in Arizona. The schools were in the greater Phoenix and Tucson areas. The fines totaled in the thousands of ...
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Delaware Asbestos Consultant Strives to Make Buildings Safe
Asbestos was widely used in the past in thousands of products and building materials. Even though the use of asbestos has been banned in most of these materials, they still can be found in thousands of buildings across Delaware and the Mid-Atlantic. Asbestos is most commonly found in older homes, in pipe and furnace insulation materials, asbestos shingles, millboard, textured paints and ...
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EPA Agreement with Prince Georges County School District Ensures Compliance with Safeguards for Asbestos in Schools
In a consent agreement with EPA, the Prince George’s County School District in Maryland has resolved alleged violations of federal regulations on the management of asbestos materials in school buildings, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today. The school district has cooperated fully with EPA to come into compliance and ensure ongoing compliance with asbestos safeguards ...
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Fifteen Tons of Asbestos Containing Materials Dumped on the Streets of San Francisco
LA Testing provides asbestos testing services to keep the public safe from exposure to deadly airborne asbestos fibers. Garden Grove, CA, November 22nd, 2010 Earlier this month it was reported that someone illegally dumped fifteen tons of old roofing material in the Bayview district of San Francisco. The asbestos containing materials were left on the street for the city to remove at the cost ...
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Keene, N.H. School pays fine for Asbestos Violations (NH)
A private school in Keene, N.H. will pay a cash penalty and make changes in its operations to settle EPA claims that it violated federal asbestos management laws. According to EPA, officials from the Monadnock Waldorf School did not develop appropriate asbestos management plans or properly notify the school community about the condition of asbestos within the two buildings they occupy, violating ...
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EPA Awards the State of Oklahoma Over $240,000 to Reduce Exposure to Asbestos in Schools and State Buildings
The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the Oklahoma Department of Labor $242,322 to help reduce exposure to asbestos in schools and state buildings through compliance monitoring. The funds will be used by the ODOL to complete audit inspections in local schools during the upcoming school year. Asbestos inspections are a traditional method of encouraging compliance with the Asbestos in ...
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EPA issues order on asbestos cleanup at the arsenal business center in Philadelphia
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued an administrative compliance order on March 31, 2011 to the owner (Arsenal Associates) and the property management company (Hankin Management, Inc.), of the Arsenal Business Center (formerly known as the Frankford Arsenal), located at 2275 Bridge Street, Philadelphia, Pa. EPA’s order, which becomes effective on April 6, 2011, addresses ...
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City of Marco Island and quality enterprises USA, Inc. agree to pay penalty to resolve clean air act violations (FL)
The city of Marco Island, Florida, and Quality Enterprises USA, Inc. (Quality) have entered into an administrative consent agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to settle allegations that the city and Quality violated the Clean Air Act and the federal asbestos regulations known as the National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Asbestos. Under the consent ...
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What to Do When Property Damage Uncovers Hidden Asbestos in Your Home
A tree limb crashes through a roof, a broken pipe floods a basement, strong winds destroy siding or a kitchen fire causes damage to a home. For property owners with insurance, any one of these events will have them in contact with their insurance provider. In many circumstances, the damage incurred will be clearly evident and straightforward, but this is not always the case as there can be ...
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EPA Orders Company to Stop Removing Asbestos at the Former Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center in Dutchess County, NY
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has ordered Olivet Management LLC to stop all work that could disturb asbestos at its facility, The Olivet Center, in Dover, New York. Buildings at the former Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center are being renovated for future use as a research institution and information technology hub by Olivet University. Olivet Management did not notify the EPA about the ...
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