Asbestos is a mineral fiber found in rock and soil that in its natural, inert form is harmless. There are six types of asbestos fibers mined in different parts of the world, and the fibers may be white, brown, blue, gray or green. Chrysotile, the white fibers, are...
People in Washington State and Oregon who worked in certain jobs in the past might have heard about the dangers of being exposed to asbestos and the potential diseases that can result from it. Those who are especially vulnerable are veterans who might have been...
You may have worked at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for decades never knowing that you were exposed to asbestos. Moreover, you may have exposed your family members to asbestos based on dust and fibers caught in your hair, skin and clothing. This is known as...
You don’t always know when you’re exposed to asbestos. The exposure could be subtle, and it may not occur to us until years down the road. However, realizing (even years later) that you came face-to-face with a carcinogen is a terrifying experience. A million thoughts...
“Asbestos” is a term that many Washington residents have likely heard of but may not fully understand what it is. It is a naturally occurring substance that has been used for decades in many industrial and construction applications. It possesses fire-resistant...
