April 1 – 7 has been declared Asbestos Awareness Week by the nonprofit advocacy and education group Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization. (ADAO). This online promotional activity is designed to draw attention to the continuing threat of asbestos exposure and asbestos … Continue reading →

A study of global data on mesothelioma cases reported from 1995-2008 has resulted in the conclusion that on a worldwide scale, one out of every four or five mesothelioma cases go unreported. The study was conducted by professionals at occupational … Continue reading →

Cancer: it’s a difficult subject, but not a rare one. According to the National Cancer Institute, approximately 11.1 million people in the United States are currently living with cancer–either fighting it or living as a survivor–a number which suggests that … Continue reading →

Britain has the same long history of mining and industrialization that the United States does. The British Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is an office similar to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in the United States. Here’s what the … Continue reading →