For centuries, dockworkers around the world have performed roles crucial to industry. In the United States these workers, sometimes called stevedores or longshoremen, share a

Everyone has seen iconic photographs of tired firefighters in the middle of a disaster with smoke-stained, sweat-streaked faces. Sometimes they’re in the middle of

These days, it’s common knowledge that exposure to asbestos can be extremely dangerous. It’s a topic that we’ve covered on this blog before. Still, even though

Through the years, most adults have seen or heard multiple news stories discussing the dangers associated with exposure to asbestos, including mesothelioma and asbestosis. Older

By now, most people are aware of the risks associated with exposure to asbestos. Asbestos, a mineral once widely used for its insulative properties,

For centuries, various societies have relied upon asbestos for a variety of purposes. After all, when mined, it simply looks and behaves like a

Although it’s now commonly known that exposure to asbestos can lead to mesothelioma, a deadly and incurable form of cancer, asbestos can still be found in many

As time passes by, information regarding the dangers associated with asbestos becomes ever more ubiquitous. Historically, because so many hard-working Americans died or suffered horribly from mesothelioma associated

Many people have suffered, and even died, from the horrible effects of mesothelioma. Fortunately, different segments of society have taken effective steps to address

Asbestos has a long, interesting – and ultimately tragic – history in the United States. Historically, asbestos has been used around the world for