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 ...

That's right, Julia Child used an asbestos tile for baking. Here's why it wasn't so unusual at the time, and a safer ...

If you’re thinking about remodeling and live in an older home, you need to be on the lookout for asbestos. Flooring tiles, insulation and pipework are some of the most common areas where ...

The Renaissance Center has a history of asbestos, and tearing down two of the skyscrapers could prove challenging and costly, experts said.

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 ...

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT)—Demolition continues in downtown Jonesboro, and crews are working to keep the air clear of asbestos.

They all related to employees being exposed to asbestos while removing floor tiles. The employer did not identify materials in the facility which may contain asbestos before employees were ...

Students raise frustration over asbestos in over half of Sac State’s lecture halls, but school officials say removal is not ...

For much of the 19th and 20th century, the mining and use of asbestos saw near-constant growth, with virtually every material used in the construction of homes, offices, ships, road networks and ...