ASBESTOS. MESOTHELIOMA. OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE THROUGHOUT GEORGIA.
Firefighters in Georgia face many risks on the job, with some standing out as incredibly obvious. Other risks, by comparison, may catch people by surprise. For example, firefighters have a higher chance of dying from cancer than others due to their exposure to burning...
When working in buildings with asbestos, or with asbestos directly, people expose themselves to the dangers that asbestos can create. This includes a condition known colloquially as "popcorn lung", or bronchiolitis obliterans in scientific terminology. But just what...
Asbestos is a naturally-occurring mineral that led to many innovations through the 19th and 20th centuries. As a durable, resistant material, Georgia mines harvested asbestos and industries used it in a variety of ways from construction to textiles. Nowadays, medical...
Working in certain Georgia industries places you at a high risk of asbestos exposure. With increased asbestos exposure comes an increased risk of developing mesothelioma. A type of tumor that lines the stomach, heart and other organs, mesothelioma often develops...
Long-term exposure to asbestos can lead to many ill-effects, and pleural effusion is a medical condition that affects the lungs. A thin membrane known as the pleura lines the lungs and facilitates breathing. Pleural effusion occurs when fluid builds under this...
Those exposed to asbestos may experience shortness of breath, loss of appetite associated with weight loss, chest pain or tightness, and a dry, persistent cough associated with a condition called asbestosis. According to the Mayo Clinic, this is a disease that affects...
A mesothelioma diagnosis can be scary, as, to date, there exists no tried-and-true cure for the disease. However, over the years researchers have been regularly inventing and testing new treatment options in the hopes of finding a cure for the cancer. As a result,...
Older buildings require cleaning, disinfecting and repairs to comply with federal health and safety standards. As noted by the U.S. Department of Labor, workers may discover asbestos hazards in broken floor tiles or insulated pipes. The Environmental Protection Agency...
Mesothelioma occurs in the mesothelium: the thin layer of tissue covering the majority of your organs. This form of cancer is aggressive and often deadly, and while treatment options exist, it is often difficult for individuals to find a cure. Thus, it is important to...
When you work as a Georgia firefighter, you face many on-the-job risks. Certain chemical-filled products may pose a particular threat to you when they burn. As a firefighter, you also face a heightened chance of dying from cancer in comparison to the rest of the...
