'Asbestos' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 16, 2015
2015 Mesothelioma and Asbestos Exposure Statistics
New analyses concerning asbestos exposure and mesothelioma are conducted on a regular basis, and the results are not always the same. The recent release of the analysis by the EWG Action Fund,… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | July 14, 2015
Tips for Protecting Your Family from Take Home Asbestos Exposure
Some people may not realize that you don’t have to work in an occupation with asbestos products to be exposed to it. You could be at risk for “take home” asbestos exposure.… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | July 10, 2015
Asbestos-containing Crayons, Crime Scene Kits Pose Threat to Children’s Health
Earlier this week an environmental nonprofit group, the Environmental Working Group Action Fund, released a study which revealed the presence of asbestos in crayons and crime scene kits commonly used by children.… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | June 11, 2015
New Estimate Shows Asbestos Kills More Americans Than Previous Estimates Showed
We know that mesothelioma is diagnosed in 3,000 Americans every year. We also know that there are many other diseases caused by asbestos – including asbestosis, lung cancer and others. In the… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | April 28, 2015
How to Keep a Lookout for Asbestos During Spring Cleaning This Year
As a homeowner, you may be getting ready to start your spring cleaning for the year. This may include general home maintenance, like washing windows, cleaning out your garage, or getting your… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | April 8, 2015
Stopping the Spread of Preventable Cancers
As noted on their website, Public Health is committed to bringing today’s most pressing local, national and global health issues to the forefront of public discourse. Simmons Hanly Conroy and Public Health agree… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 7, 2015
VIDEO: Corporate Companies Knew Asbestos Was Deadly
Asbestos use in America has been called one of the largest man-made epidemics in U.S. history. This is because the health dangers of asbestos have been known for centuries – in fact,… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 6, 2015
Detoxifying Asbestos Brakes in California and Washington
More often than not, when I say that I represent people who suffer from asbestos-related cancer, the response that I get is: How can people still be getting cancer from asbestos? Hasn’t… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 12, 2014
Holiday Storage in Attics and Asbestos Exposure: What to Know
It’s that time of year – people are heading upstairs to the attic or other storage space to fumble through their holiday décor and wrapping essentials. They’re pulling out boxes, shifting large… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 7, 2014
Renovating Your Home? Keep These Asbestos Tips in Mind
Thanks to its low cost and fire resistant capabilities, asbestos was often used in house construction. Homes built anywhere from the early 1900s until as late as the 1980s likely had some… Read More
