Recognizing diseases correctly is highly important in various types of asbestos issues. The nature of asbestos is not studied properly yet, there are a lot of scientific doubts regarding the link between asbestos and various diseases that are considered as asbestos-related. However, some facts in this area already have been…

In April 2012 the Control of Asbestos Regulations came in force. Its purpose was to enforce the control of exposure to asbestos in Europe and check the compliance with the requirements adopted for manufacturers and employers. This resolution contained changes to the previously existed Directive that came in force in…

While the majority of people associate asbestos exposure with work in the industries where this mineral is used, this is not the only source of harmful dust. According to the reports from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), many US school buildings are made of materials that contain asbestos. This means…