Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral found in rocks and soil. Its strong fibers, resistance to heat, and anti-corrosive properties are why it was used for various building materials, but its ...

THERE are plenty of videos on the internet of lucky people pulling back their grubby old carpets to reveal jaw-dropping ...

L&I says a Spokane U-Haul owner purchased an old K-Mart and failed to remove asbestos-contaminated flooring tiles.

Beginning in the 1920’s up to the 1980’s, manufacturers used asbestos in materials such as vinyl composition tile (VCT). These floor coverings were often popular in large commercial buildings ...

As Hutchinson Public Schools prepare to move high school students into the new three-floor classroom wing, it must also address a problem found in many older buildings: asbestos. The School Board ...

Norwalk Public Schools will address asbestos-containing floor tiles, aging oil tanks, and limited air conditioning in the coming years If l ...

For many years, asbestos was commonly used in materials such as fire-retardant insulation, floor tiles, plasters, ceiling tiles, pipe insulation, and soundproofing. Health issues have been raised by ...

U-Haul Fined $231,000 for Knowingly Exposing Workers to Asbestos.