Could carbon fiber inflict the same kind of damage on the human body as asbestos? That’s the question which [Nathan] found himself struggling with after taking a look at carbon fiber-reinforc… ...

Scientists have plenty of data on these severe cases but much less information about what happens when you inhale small amounts of asbestos—e.g., at rates of less than one fiber per cc of air.

Jefferson County authorities are warning residents near the TPC plant to be on the lookout for asbestos, a cancer causing material. This after multiple explosions.

East has had roofing, civil engineering, HVAC, asphalt construction and gym floor renovations. Roofing and construction are still taking place even though the school opened on Aug. 5.

Ministry of Labour regulations dictate the work crews must wear hazardous material suits because the asphalt contains 1- to 3-per cent asbestos, above the provincial cut-off of 0.5 per cent that ...

Workmen will remove bitumen from the expansion joints and start taking it away from Monday. They will wear special protective clothing as a precaution due to the asbestos.