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Nov. 1, 07: ADOT, contractor facing asbestos fines
PHOENIX — The Arizona Department of Transportation and a demolition contractor face a $36,000 federal penalty to settle alleged violations of federal standards on asbestos removal. read more »
What is Asbestos?
Asbestos is a natural mineral fiber that has been used in a wide variety of products, including insulation of homes and office buildings, due to its ability to resist heat, and the flame retardant properties of asbestos. Research has shown that although asbestos has many useful qualities in building construction, hundreds of thousands of American deaths have been attributed to the inhalation of asbestos. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of asbestos deaths reached 1,493 in the year 2000 alone. Exposure to asbestos fibers has been shown to possibly cause a number of potentially fatal health problems including asbestosis and mesothelioma, a form of cancer that develops in the chest and abdominal cavities. Mesothelioma affects approximately 2,500 to 3,000 people in the United States each year. Some particular groups of individuals are more likely to suffer from an asbestos related health problem than others, as firefighters, miners, pipe fitters, factory workers, shipbuilders, and construction workers are among the most susceptible due to the their exposure to asbestos and the nature of their work.
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