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Mesothelioma.com News | Indiana to revamp asbestos removal license renewal process

oecil_kritingz — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:43:29 +0000

The state of Indiana is making it easier to renew asbestos-removal licenses, reports Indianapolis Business Journal. The state’s environmental agency is giving their asbestos-removal professionals the option of renewing their licenses online.

State officials have noted that the new website, which debuted Wednesday, will bring convenience to asbestos specialists. They also feel it will increase efficiency at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.

Asbestos removal is an intricate process, which requires certified professionals. The hazardous material can be found in many older homes and buildings, within drywall, tile flooring, roofing and other construction materials. Once desired for its fire retardant properties, the material is now banned from being used.

Although it is now banned, the material continues to pose a serious health risk to those exposed. For when the material is disturbed, during renovation, construction or demolition, the toxic particles can become airborne, and inhaled.

Such exposure has been known to cause several diseases, including mesothelioma–a rare and aggressive asbestos-related disease. The pleural lining of the lungs is most often affected by the disease, resulting in pleural mesothelioma, but the lining of the heart and abdomen may also be affected by asbestos exposure.

Forms of mesothelioma treatment, such as chemotherapy and radiation, are used to treat patients. Such treatment, however, is palliative. There is no cure for asbestos cancer.

Indiana currently licenses 2,500 asbestos-removal professionals each year. The new website will speed up the renewal process, and allow asbestos removal professionals to continue their work in the field, and keep Indiana residents safe.

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Politicians push to ensure Libby, Montana asbestos cleanup goes as planned

oecil_kritingz — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:58:17 +0000

Political officials in Montana are taking steps to ensure that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency conduct a proper cleanup in the town of Libby, which has been contaminated by asbestos for years now.
According to the Billings Gazette, a delegation led by U.S. Senators Max Baucus and Jon Tester and Rep. Denny Rehberg have come forward [...]

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Mesothelioma.com News | Two asbestos abatement projects awarded funding

oecil_kritingz — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:45:30 +0000

With the help of the Ohio Department of Development, asbestos will be removed from the Fairborn Performing Arts and Cultural Center, as well as Ohio State University.

The Fairborn Performing Arts and Cultural Center received $48,000 in Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund grants to help with remediation efforts in the theater. The money will help fund the asbestos abatement process.

The Fairborn Theatre is undergoing a major renovation project. Once the $5.5 million renovation is complete, the center will be open to the public for dance and music performances.

The Ohio State University received the remaining amount of $141,000 for asbestos removal in Hayes Hall, reports the Dayton Business Journal.

Asbestos must be removed from both buildings in order to make them safe for renovation. For when the hazardous material is disturbed, during renovation or demolition, the toxic particles can become airborne. Once made airborne, the material is easily inhaled.

Such exposure has been known to cause several diseases, including mesothelioma. 3,000 Americans are affected by the disease each year.

Mesothelioma is an aggressive asbestos cancer, known to form from the mesothelium. The abdominal cavity is most often affected by the disease.

The state of Ohio received $1.8 million for Brownfield revitalization efforts from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

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Mesothelioma.com News | State grant to fund asbestos removal at Youngstown Sheet & Tube factory

oecil_kritingz — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:43:53 +0000

An Ohio building which once housed the largest independently owned steel operation, Youngstown Sheet & Tube, will soon fall. The demolition will make way for a new piping plant.

Asbestos has been removed from the interior walls of the administration building, in order to prevent an asbestos disturbance during demolition. Asbestos can be found in many older homes and buildings.

Although the material is now banned from being used, it can still pose a serious health risk to those exposed. Such exposure has been known to cause several diseases, including mesothelioma, asbestosis and lung cancer. Mesothelioma is an aggressive asbestos cancer which most often affects the abdominal cavity.

Due to a latency period of 10 to 50 years, doctors struggle to diagnose patients in the early stages of their disease. Once diagnosed, however, patients undergo forms of mesothelioma treatment. Such treatment, which often involves chemotherapy and radiation, is palliative. There is no known cure for asbestos cancer.

Once the city acquired the site, they came to an agreement with V&M Star, a company who will use the land to expand its new rolling mill, reports Steel Guru.

Funding for the building’s demolition came through a state grant to the city. The grant totaled about $630,000.

The future V&M plant will add 350 full time employees.

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What’s behind the California serpentine asbestos debate

oecil_kritingz — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:01:32 +0000

When Sen. Gloria Romero (D-Los Angeles) introduced Bill SB 624, which would remove serpentine as the California state rock, she set off a firestorm of debate. Serpentine (Serpentinite) is a rock composed of one or more serpentine group minerals. Serpentine can also sometimes contain chrysotile asbestos, which is considered a human carcinogen by the U.S. [...]

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Construction mired by asbestos in Quincy, Massachussets

oecil_kritingz — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:50:12 +0000

A plan to construct a new concourse through downtown Quincy, Massachusetts, has run into a time consuming and expensive delay on account of the discovery of asbestos-laden construction materials marked for demolition. The discovery of the dangerous asbestos materials will more than double the demolition costs, and push the remainder of the construction project off schedule.

Asbestos was used eagerly throughout the twentieth century in a variety of industries for its strengthening, fire retardant, and insulating properties. The naturally occurring mineral’s utility was additionally compounded by its incredible availability, ease of fabrication and surprising cost efficiency. Asbestos’s alluring properties come at a price, however, and one that wasn’t fully understood until the latter half of the twentieth century.

Asbestos fibers, when accidentally inhaled or ingested, cause respiratory complications, lung cancer, and mesothelioma – an aggressive, terminal cancer which attacks the lining of the body’s organs. Mesothelioma has become a serious problem around the world as asbestos has been introduced to more and more industries. More than ninety thousand people worldwide die annually from the disease, and hundreds of thousands more are affected by other serious asbestos related illnesses.

Asbestos remediation, or the process of properly disposing of the materials during demolition or construction projects, is tedious and expensive. Asbestos materials must be handled by workmen who wear protective clothing and masks, must be kept moist to prevent accidental inhalation, and must be transported to special disposal facilities. These difficulties sometimes lure contractors into cutting corners – a practice whose repercussions are felt by workmen or innocent bystanders in the decades to come.

The Quincy planning director, Dennis Harrington, said that the costs for the concourse’s demolition project were estimated at some $500,000 as early as mid August. The discovery of large amounts of asbestos materials, however, has pushed the price of the demolition up to around $1.1 million.

“It’s turned out to be about as bad as it can be,” said the planning director. “There are lots of hidden floors with asbestos material.”

The Mayor of Quincy, Thomas Koch, although grateful that the discovered material would be handled properly, was frustrated with the additional costs.

“It’s there. We have to deal with it,” he said. “The city’s not picking up the tab thankfully.”

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Mesothelioma.com News | Rochester home slated for demolition after asbestos removal

oecil_kritingz — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:43:56 +0000

A dilapidated home in Rochester, New Hampshire will soon fall. The eyesore, located on Silver Street, will be demolished in order to make way for a new duplex. The duplex will be built by Habitat for Humanity, reports Fosters.

The city-owned property has continuously crumbled, and is in serious disrepair. The City Council has donated the property to Habitat for Humanity, in order to avoid costly asbestos abatement.

It would have cost the city $50,000 to tear the home down, due to asbestos issues. Since Habitat for Humanity is willing to cover that cost, the city felt it was a wise decision to donate the property.

The organization will tear down the structure, following asbestos abatement. Asbestos is a highly hazardous material, found in many older homes and buildings. When disturbed, the particles can become airborne and pose a serious health risk to those exposed.

Extended exposure to the material has been known to cause several diseases, including malignant mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive asbestos-related disease.

Due to an extended latency period, mesothelioma treatment tends to arrive late. Such treatment is palliative, rather than curative. There is no cure for asbestos cancer.

The organization has already lined up a couple with two children to move in once the home is built. A second family is being considered for the other unit.

The organization holds mortgages for families who cannot acquire a home through a traditional mortgage.

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Mesothelioma.com News | Richardson Olmsted complex to be rehabilitated following asbestos removal

oecil_kritingz — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:44:19 +0000

Advancing the Richardson Olmsted complex, located in Buffalo, New York, is underway. The Richardson Olmsted complex rehabilitation advances a mixed use campus of public and private activities for the region to enjoy.

The former mental hospital is an architectural treasure. Once the complex is maintained and rehabilitated, it will open to the public. The opening will spur tourism, and help boost Buffalo’s economy.

Before the complex is open to the public, however, asbestos must be removed. Asbestos abatement will occur over the next 12 months–making the complex safer for workers and visitors.

Asbestos is a highly hazardous material, found in many older homes and buildings. When disturbed, the material can pose a serious health risk to those exposed. Such exposure has been known to cause several diseases, including mesothelioma, asbestosis and lung cancer. Mesothelioma is a rare asbestos-related disease, known to affect 3,000 Americans each year.

Unfortunately, there is no cure for the disease. Instead, patients undergo mesothelioma treatment, such as chemotherapy and radiation, in hopes of survival.

The Richardson Center Corp needs to complete the purchase of the site from the state, reports wgrz.com. Once the purchase is complete, the real rehabilitation can occur. Plans for a hotel, visitor’s center, conference center and architecture center have been planned.

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Mesothelioma.com News | Pipe burst raises asbestos concerns

oecil_kritingz — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:43:38 +0000

A steam pipe burst in Boston, Massachusetts’ Post Office Square raised asbestos concerns Wednesday. The pipe, which lies beneath Milk Street, burst through the pavement. Dirt and gravel were sent in all directions.

"You couldn’t see. There was like a lot of fog and everything," said a pedestrian. The burst left a large hole in the street.

“Thank goodness there wasn’t no pedestrians or anybody out here, and the weather was like today. Nice day and there would’ve been a lot of people out here, so we’re fortunate it rained as it did," said Fred Ellis Jr., the Boston Fire Department.

The steam leak was similar to another incident in Boston last month, when a pipe burst in the South End area, reports WHDH.

Hazardous material crews were on the scene, prepared to clean up any dangerous substances, such as asbestos. At first, it wasn’t clear if high levels of asbestos had contaminated the area.

Roads were shut following the burst, in order to ensure the public’s safety. No asbestos, however, was discovered on site.

Asbestos is a toxic material, found in many older homes and buildings. When disturbed, the particles can become airborne, and pose a serious health risk to those exposed. Extended exposure to the material has even been known to cause mesothelioma.

Mesothelioma is a rare asbestos cancer, which affects nearly 3,000 Americans each year. The disease forms from the mesothelium, and most often affects the lung, heart and abdominal cavities.

Crews are working to repair the steam pipe.

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Mesothelioma.com News | Mesothelioma-causing asbestos removed from United Way building

oecil_kritingz — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 04:59:15 +0000

Hazardous asbestos material has been removed from the old United Way building in Toldeo, Ohio. The building, located on Jackson Street in downtown Toledo, will soon be demolished. Most of the demolition process, including asbestos removal, has taken place inside the building.

The asbestos abatement process had to occur before demolition could begin, for fear of asbestos exposure. Asbestos is a highly toxic material, found in many older homes and buildings. Once exploited for its fire retardant properties, the material can be found in drywall, roofing and tile flooring.

When the material is disturbed, during renovation or demolition, the toxic particles can become airborne. Once made airborne, the particles are easily inhaled. When inhaled for an extended period of time, those exposed are put at risk for contracting several diseases.

Mesothelioma, asbestosis and lung cancer have all been known to form from extended asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma is the rarest and most aggressive asbestos cancer, known to affect 3,000 Americans each year.

Without a cure, patients must undergo mesothelioma treatment in order to improve their condition. Such treatment most often involves chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. There is currently no cure for asbestos cancer.

External demolition is expected to begin August 28th, reports Fox Toledo. The building will be demolished in sections.

The former United Way building should fall by early October. Once demolished, the city has considered building a park in its place.

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