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Asbestos Exposure Widespread at Oil and Gas Job Sites in Texas

Workers at asbestos job sites in the state of Texas may be at risk of developing mesothelioma, asbestos lung cancer, or other diseases as a result of asbestos exposure....more

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EPA Bans Ongoing Use of Chrysotile Asbestos

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a final rule prohibiting the ongoing use of chrysotile asbestos. The rule, which is the first to be finalized under the 2016 amendments to the Toxic Substances...more

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EPA Finalizes Ban on Ongoing Uses of Asbestos

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On March 18, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule to prohibit ongoing uses of chrysotile asbestos. Chrysotile asbestos, also known as “white asbestos,” has several current uses, such as...more

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Occupational Asbestos Exposure: New Rules From the EU

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Asbestos is an extremely dangerous carcinogenic substance, which unfortunately is still present in some economic sectors. For this reason, the European Union has once again intervened with a Directive in November 2023, which...more

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General Contractor's Motion for Summary Judgment Denied in NYCAL

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Supreme Court of New York, New York County (NYCAL) - In this asbestos action, defendant Arconic, Inc. f/k/a Alcoa, Inc., (Alcoa) moved for summary judgment on the basis that asbestos-containing fireproofing material was...more

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Delaware Workers’ Compensation Statute Bars Civil Claim

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Superior Court of Delaware, New Castle - Plaintiff Jeffery Saunders filed an action against numerous defendants, alleging that he was exposed to asbestos-containing products and sustained resulting injuries...more

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Railway Employer Obtains Summary Judgment Due to Exclusion of Plaintiff’s Experts

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Court: Court of Appeals of Tennessee, At Jackson - Plaintiff Annie Dowdy is a former employee of defendant BNSF Railway Company. She filed suit against BNSF under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (“FELA”), alleging...more

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The First Step in a Proper Site Evaluation: Health & Safety Analysis

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When you perform a site visit, you have two goals: collect the information needed to make a proper determination and get home safely to your family. While some hazards are readily visible and easily noticeable, others are...more

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2BInformed: Engaging with EPA, OSHA’s New Regulation, and Asbestos

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In this episode of 2BInformed, Erik Baptist and Charlotte Bertrand provide advice on the do’s and don’ts when engaging with EPA, discuss OSHA’s Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for regulations that protect workers from...more

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Asbestos/OSHA Enforcement: Missouri Contractors Cited for Alleged Violations Related to Restoration of Kansas State University...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued a May 15th news release stating that it cited two Missouri contractors for allegedly failing to comply with asbestos removal standards while performing...more

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