by Jeremy Lancaster | Jun 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
Indirect exposures occur frequently at worksites where different operations are carried out in close proximity. This form of indirect exposure is commonly referred to as bystander exposure. Grandjean and Bach (1986) reviewed the literature on bystander exposures,...
by Jeremy Lancaster | Apr 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
The association between mesothelioma and prior exposure is undisputed. Dodson et al. (2011) cites mesothelioma as a signal tumor for asbestos exposure and typically occurs decades after first exposure to asbestos (Dodson, Hammar, & Poye, 2011). Welch (2007) also...
by Jeremy Lancaster | Mar 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
The drywall industry began during World War II, when construction projects evolved from building plaster-based walls to building walls using drywall. Before World War II, houses and commercial buildings had walls made of plaster. Building plaster walls required a...
by Jeremy Lancaster | Feb 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
Thermal system insulation is comprised of a variety of different products. These include pipe and block insulation, insulation muds, mastics, and cloth. Pipe and block insulation, containing significant amounts of asbestos, have been used commercially since well...
by Jeremy Lancaster | Jan 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
All fungal species have the potential to cause health effects. Molds produce allergens, irritants, and in some cases, mycotoxins that may cause reactions in humans. The types and severity of symptoms depend, in part, on the types of mold present, the extent of an...
