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Mesothelioma News | 2008
Crews Forced to use Protective Gear While Fighting Fire Due to Asbestos Concerns
An early morning fire at an apartment complex close to the University of Colorado campus was quickly put out by Firefighters. Asbestos was believed to exist inside the drywall so firefighters wore protective gear while fighting the fire.
Hungry Horse Dam Undergoing Asbestos Removal
Work crews at the Hungry Horse Dam will soon begin removing dangerous asbestos materials from the area as $3 million has been awarded by the Bureau of Reclamation to a company in Washington State to handle the asbestos removal.
Station 2 has Asbestos Cleaned Out
Carcinogenic, friable asbestos was cleaned out of a fire station in Massachusetts just one month after asbestos fell on firefighters at Station 3 in Newton Centre. A report from samples taken indicated that four instances of friable asbestos were discovered and that the asbestos was not determined to be airborne.
Asbestos Worries in Sausalito over VA Construction Work
A construction project near the Bay Model was shut down by Sausalito officials after alarmed residents raised concerns about asbestos exposure while complaining about dust from the weekend work.
Asbestos Discovery Delays Demolition Work
An asbestos discovery in the white shingles covering property at 523 N. Centre St. postponed the demolition of that building and the former Going My Way bar at 521 N. Center, according to Elm Street manager for the City of Pottsville, Schuylkill Community Action, Mike McGeever.
IG - The Lack of Regulation Raises Threats of Lead and Asbestos
An alert issued by the D.C. Inspector General indicates that the D.C. government's regulation of lead and asbestos removal is ineffective, insufficient and might increase health risks for residents of the District residents undertaking renovation projects.
Madison, WI Biotech Firm Happy to Ride the Coattails of Competitor
Alfacell Corporation, just completed its second Phase III trial of a new class of anti-cancer therapy that is much like what is being developed at Quintessence, which has not even started clinical trials yet.
House Vote Gives University Money for Mesothelioma Research
A bill passed by the Minnesota House of Representatives will give $4.9 million to the University to study a rare and fatal form of cancer, but a veto has been threatened by Governor Tim Pawlenty.
W.R. Grace will Pay Large Amount for Asbestos Cleanup
W.R. Grace, has agreed to pay $250 million, the largest sum in the history of the Superfund program, as reimbursement to the federal government for the costs of the investigation and cleanup of asbestos contamination in Libby, Montana.
Work Temporarily Halted at Mirant Over Asbestos Exposure
There are some workers who are concerned about possible asbestos exposure at Mirant's Morgantown Generating Plant in Charles County Maryland after a fireproof insulation barrier was broken.
