Mesothelioma & Asbestos News
March 10, 2010
West Virginia school district settles with EPA over asbestos violations
The school district in Clay, West Virginia, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have reached a settlement regarding the violation of the Asbestos Hazards Emergency Response Act (AHERA) at an elementary school in the county. The law requires schools to inspect and manage asbestos materials. In 2007, the West Virginia Department of Health and ...
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Asbestos and other surprises during Franklin Township construction project
The Hunterdon County school board recently authorized more than $8 million for a construction project at one of their schools. Previously, they had spent $142,100 to rid the school of asbestos. The construction project had to be halted, in part, because of the discovery that there was still asbestos on the property. In 2005, the ...
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Early detection program created for those at high risk for lung cancer
The early stages of lung cancer typically have no symptoms. However, as the disease becomes more advanced it is deadlier than colon cancer, prostate cancer and breast cancer combined. Some people such as smokers and those exposed to asbestos, nickel, radon, arsenic and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are at increased risk for developing lung cancer. These ...
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Contractor hired for demolition of former concrete plant
In late January, the contract for the removal of 10 structures on the site of the former Wilson Concrete Plant in Bellevue, Nebraska was awarded to Anderson Excavating Co. One of the first steps in demolishing the buildings, located on 27 acres, is the removal of hazardous materials, including asbestos and mercury. After removal of ...
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Renovations may close Pennsylvania high school next year
Renovations at Montour High School in Pennsylvania have become a bit more complicated recently. The school board is considering relocating students to other buildings in order to finish the renovation project in one year rather than exposing the students to the process for two years. Several problems have arisen during the discussion of where to ...
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