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| | Asbestos History @ DirtyArt.com (Dirty Art) |
 | | Although asbestos causes skin to itch upon contact, ancient literature indicates that it was prescribed for diseases of the skin, and particularly for the itch. | | | Exposure to asbestos has also been determined to cause a very serious form of cancer, mesothelioma, that occurs in the chest and abdominal cavities. | | | As a consequence, interventions in areas where asbestos is present often have to follow stringent procedures. |
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http://dirtyart.com/encyclopedia/Asbestos
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| | ATSDR - Public Health Statement: Asbestos |
| | The most important way that families can lower their exposures to asbestos is to be aware of the sources of asbestos in their homes and avoid exposure to these sources. | | | A chest x-ray is of no value for detecting evidence of asbestos exposure in a person whose exposure to asbestos has been only brief or transient. | | | There is also some evidence from studies of workers that breathing asbestos can increase the chances of getting cancer in other locations (for example, the stomach, intestines, esophagus, pancreas, and kidneys), but this is less certain. |
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http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/phs61.html
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| | Mesothelioma Lawyer |
| | Our goal is to ensure that you get the most up to date information on asbestos as it relates to the development of mesothelioma and lung cancer. | | | Many of our clients were exposed to asbestos while working on automobiles. | | | Each story is unique and shows the various locations and job functions of clients who were exposed to asbestos. |
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http://www.mesothelioma--lawyer.com
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| | National Cancer Institute - Asbestos Exposure: Questions and Answers |
| | It is important to note that chest x-rays cannot detect asbestos fibers in the lungs, but they can help identify any lung changes resulting from asbestos exposure. | | | This risk is thought to result from exposure to asbestos fibers brought into the home on the shoes, clothing, skin, and hair of workers. | | | A thorough physical examination, including a chest x-ray and lung function tests, may be recommended. |
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http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/asbestos
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| | Asbestos In The Home |
| | Asbestos professionals can conduct home inspections, take samples of suspected material, assess its condition, and advise about what corrections are needed and who is qualified to make these corrections. | | | Usually the best thing is to LEAVE asbestos material that is in good condition ALONE. | | | A professional should take samples for analysis, since a professional knows what to look for, and because there may be an increased health risk if fibers are released. |
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http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/453.html
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| | Asbestos Attorneys |
| | The breadth of our experience in asbestos litigation is evident from the settlements and verdicts we have obtained for our clients. | | | We have represented thousands of individuals and families in asbestos and mesothelioma litigation, winning millions of dollars for our clients. | | | We've been relentless advocates for injured people for over 20 years - and we continue our work with the same passion today. |
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http://www.asbestosattorneys.net
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| | Asbestos |
| | This will disturb tiny asbestos fibers and may make them airborne. | | | Take or send the sample(s) to an asbestos laboratory for analysis. | | | Contact the APCD if any of the following situations occur: |
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http://www.sbcapcd.org/biz/asbestos.htm
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| | Asbestos |
| | This study was responsible for the beginning of the awareness in the public sector that asbestos causes cancer. | | | Given these data, has our recent concern about asbestos in schools and homes really been justified? | | | Given the current environmental interest in asbestos, it is critically important to have a definition compatible with both the scientific (mineralogy and health science) and commercial communities. |
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http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~jrice/geol_311/Asbestos.html
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| | Asbestos: Environmental Health in Minnesota |
| | The educational seminars are designed to promote health education and awareness to the potential hazards of asbestos. | | | The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) specifies work practices to identify and manage asbestos and to safely remove, encapsulate, or enclose asbestos-containing materials. | | | Asbestos exposure also increases the incidence of lung cancer and other cancers. |
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http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/asbestos
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| | Asbestos Health and Safety - Department of Environmental Health & Safety |
| | According to the EPA, airborne asbestos levels in buildings are typically very much lower than those identified in industrial work places where asbestos health effects have been observed. | | | In fact, an improper removal can create a dangerous situation where one did not previously existed. | | | People who have been exposed to asbestos and are also exposed to cigarette smoke, have a greater risk of developing lung cancer than someone who does not smoke. |
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http://www.louisville.edu/admin/dehs/hsasbes.htm
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| | Asbestos |
| | This study also considered other factors, which might influence the use of alternative materials and areas where continued use of chrysotile asbestos might be justified. | | | This study examined the availability and safety performance of alternatives to chrysotile asbestos, with a particular emphasis on friction products and gaskets. | | | The HSE site is of interest to anyone who may come in contact with asbestos in the course of their work. |
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http://www.nohsc.gov.au/ohslegalobligations/hazsubstancesanddnggoods/chrysotile.htm
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| | Asbestos |
| | One study found that asbestos workers who smoke are about 90 times more likely to develop lung cancer than people who neither smoke nor have been exposed to asbestos. | | | The most common symptoms of lung cancer are coughing and a change in breathing. | | | People who have been exposed to asbestos and are also exposed to some other carcinogen -- such as cigarette smoke -- have a significantly greater risk of developing lung cancer than people who have only been exposed to asbestos. |
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http://www.pp.okstate.edu/ehs/modules/asbestos/asbharm.htm
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| | Asbestos, Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management, Maine Department of Environmental Protection |
| | Asbestos has been proven to cause lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis, and needs to be treated with respect and handled by professionals under controlled conditions. | | | Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral, very strong and heat resistant, which was made into nearly three thousand products ranging from pipe insulation to cement wallboard. | | | Currently no state or federal laws require removal or repair of ACM except in schools, but it is most important to maintain asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in good condition to prevent serious health problems that result from breathing asbestos fibers. |
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http://www.state.me.us/dep/rwm/asbestos
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| | Asbestos |
| | However, it is provided with the understanding that the information is subject to change at any time and will not be applied to a specific situation without first contacting the appropriate authorities regarding the specific, current requirements and seeking the advice of an appropriate professional. | | | Especially at risk to asbestos exposure are 1) children, who will retain any inhaled fibers for decades, 2) smokers, who experience a greatly enhanced risk of lung cancer from their exposure to both asbestos and smoking carcinogens, and 3) occupationally exposed workers (mainly in the construction industry). | | | Asbestosis: a chronic fibrosis of the lungs caused by large exposures to asbestos, usually affecting miners, ship-builders and mill-workers. |
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http://www.eia-usa.org/Technical/Asbestos/asbestos.html
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| | EMD NOA Main Page |
| | --- For health care professionals whose patients might currently live, work, attend school, or play in areas with asbestos in the soils, or have done so in the past. | | | --- El Dorado County Office of Education - Information Regarding Naturally Occurring Asbestos (link) | | | The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and serves the public by using the best science, taking responsive public health actions, and providing trusted health information to prevent harmful exposures and disease related to toxic substances. |
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http://www.co.el-dorado.ca.us/emd/apcd/asbestos.html
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| | Mesothelioma Source - Resource for Asbestos Cancer |
| | This means the average age of mesothelioma patients is between 50 and 70 years. | | | Due to its uncommon nature, mesothelioma is typically difficult to diagnose and treat. | | | Study finds Lilly cancer drug lengthens patients' lives |
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http://www.mesothelioma-source.org
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| | MesoLink.org -- Your Link To Mesothelioma Information |
| | A form of cancer, this disease can affect the sac lining, the chest or the abdomen. | | | Malignant mesothelioma is a fatal disease caused by exposure to asbestos. | | | Asbestos is responsible for a number of side effects, which can cause anything from discomfort to death. |
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| | Environmental Health Asbestos Program |
| | We carry out our mission efficiently, effectively, fairly and professionally with respect and dedication to all Texans. | | | Our mission is to protect and promote the physical and environmental health of the people of Texas from asbestos. | | | Through our Outreach Program we educate the public to gain voluntary compliance with state and federal asbestos law. |
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http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/asbestos/default.shtm
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| | 2001.09.16: (Fact Sheet) Asbestos |
| | Asbestos exposure becomes a health concern when high concentrations of asbestos fibers are inhaled over a long time period. | | | Asbestos is a naturally occurring strong mineral fiber that is resistant to heat and has many desirable properties. | | | Malignant mesothelioma -a rare progressive cancer of the tissue lining the chest or abdomen for which asbestos and similar fibers is the only known cause. |
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http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2001pres/20010916a.html
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| | Asbestos - NIOSH Topic Page |
| | Review of information on the health effects of exposure to asbestos. | | | Persons occupationally exposed to asbestos have developed several types of life-threatening diseases, including lung cancer. | | | Although the use of asbestos and asbestos products has dramatically decreased, they are still found in many residential and commercial settings and continue to pose a health risk to workers and others. |
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http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/asbestos
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| | Asbestos - Columbia Encyclopedia article about Asbestos |
| | Chrysotile asbestos, a form of serpentine serpentine (sûr`pəntēn, –tīn), hydrous silicate of magnesium. | | | asbestos, common name for any of a variety of silicate minerals within the amphibole and serpentine groups that are fibrous in structure and more or less resistant to acid and fire. | | | It occurs in crystalline form only as a pseudomorph having the form of some other mineral and is generally found in the form of chrysotile (silky fibers) and antigorite and lizardite (which are both tabular). |
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http://columbia.thefreedictionary.com/asbestos
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| | It may also be useful for those training providers who offer accredited asbestos courses and to all consumers of these training services. | | | Vermiculite is a naturally occurring mineral that may contain asbestos. | | | On this website, you may access general informationabout asbestos and its health effects. |
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| | MedlinePlus: Asbestos |
| | The primary NIH organization for research on Asbestos is the National Cancer Institute | | | Asbestosis (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) | | | Asbestos Exposure: Questions and Answers (National Cancer Institute) |
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| | California Asbestos Attorneys - Asbestos Information |
| | When inhaled, asbestos fibers are carcinogenic and can lead to a variety of asbestos-related diseases like malignant mesothelioma, asbestos lung cancer and asbestosis. | | | Asbestos is the name given to a group of six naturally occurring fibrous metamorphic minerals; chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite, actinolite, anthophyllite. | | | We are proud of the fact that we are California asbestos attorneys and act as effective legal advocates for asbestos injury victims and families forced to face this terrible disease. |
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http://www.phhlaw.com/CM/Custom/custom108.asp
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| | USGS - Minerals Information: Asbestos |
| | Asbestos is a generic name given to six fibrous minerals that have been used in commercial products. | | | Nearly all of the asbestos produced worldwide is chrysotile. | | | The six types of asbestos are chrysotile, crocidolite, amosite, anthophyllite asbestos, tremolite asbestos, and actinolite asbestos. |
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| | asbestos [Asbestos DokuWiki] |
| | Applications can express a wide range of policies with Asbestos’s kernel-enforced label mechanism, including controls on inter-process communication and system-wide information flow. | | | A new event process abstraction provides lightweight, isolated contexts within a single process, allowing the same process to act on behalf of multiple users while preventing it from leaking any single user’s data to any other user. | | | Labels and Event Processes in the Asbestos Operating System |
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http://asbestos.cs.ucla.edu
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| | HMA, Inc...Asbestos, Lead and Environmental Consulting |
| | Established in 1986, HMA is one of the most respected Environmental Health consulting firms in the western United States, specializing in Asbestos related issues. | | | Hazardous Materials Assessment, Inc., headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, was incorporated in California in 1986, and has provided Environmental Health consulting services to a wide variety of clients. | | | While HMA does provide a fairly broad range of services and testing capability for known chemistries, the corporation has and continues to specialize in asbestos, lead and mold related issues. |
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| | Tracking the Payback - Asbestos |
| | The Asbestos Study Group, which represents companies that used asbestos in their products, and the Asbestos Alliance, a coalition of asbestos manufacturers that is led by the National Association of Manufacturers, are longtime supporters of creating a trust fund. | | | What: The group, which formed in 2001, represents companies that did not manufacture asbestos but used it in their products. | | | The Coalition for Asbestos Reform, which represents 35 companies and trade groups that are unhappy with the asbestos bill, argues that the proposal’s funding scheme is uncertain, unfair and unaffordable for mid-size and small businesses. |
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http://www.opensecrets.org/payback/issue.asp?issueid=AB2&CongNo=109
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| | Asbestos |
| | Asbestos Hazards in Tsunami Clean-up (World Health Organization) | | | Reduction of Asbestos in the Environment (Intl' Program on Chem Safety) | | | Safe Use of Chrysotile Asbestos: A Manual (Asbestos Institute) |
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http://www.pp.okstate.edu/ehs/links/asbestos.htm
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| | Asbestos Resource Center |
| | information about asbestos disease, including information on mesothelioma and asbestosis, information on asbestos as the cause of mesothelioma, and tips on how to prevent asbestos exposure, and | | | Please contact us with any questions or if you or someone you love has mesothelioma or another asbestos disease. | | | a brief history of asbestos, describing what was known about asbestos in ancient times and recent history, |
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| | Asbestos Update |
| | Information in a release may, therefore, no longer be accurate or in effect after the date of the release, and Halliburton undertakes no duty to update such information. | | | Halliburton Reaches Agreement in Principle To Achieve Global Settlement of Asbestos Claims | | | Halliburton will not sell any shares in this offering, nor will it receive any proceeds from it. |
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| | Asbestos & Mesothelioma Lawyer, Attorney, Law - FindLaw for the Public |
| | FindLaw > Public > Accidents and Injuries > Mesothelioma & Asbestos | | | Also, be sure to use the "Browse" box on the left side of every page, as it contains links to additional information for each topic. | | | My current location: 94040 / Chicago, IL Change location |
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http://injury.findlaw.com/mesothelioma-asbestos
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| | Asbestos health and safety in the workplace |
| | The information on this website will be of particular interest to employers, asbestos contractors and others with duties under asbestos regulations, together with those workers currently at greatest risk from exposure to asbestos. | | | If these buttons don't work please try the Industries list |
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