Find Legal Information

Contrary to popular belief, the mere presence of asbestos in a structure is not enough to constitute a health hazard.  Friable asbestos, which is asbestos that is easily broken down, is always a health hazard.  Non-friable asbestos however, which is generally part of an indurated material that will not yield until under substantial effort.  This means that human ..

Serpentine asbestos refers to a configuration of rocks that typically contain white asbestos fibers.  These fibers are surprisingly versatile and have been used to make brake pads, clothing, insulation and even floor tiles.  Prior to the dangers of asbestos being discovered, white serpentine asbestos was desirable for its water and fire proofing ability as well as an ..

Asbestos Defined:The United States Environmental Protection Agency defines asbestos as a mineral fiber that is commonly used in a variety of building construction materials for its fire-retardant and insulating properties. Because of the mineral’s fiber strength, asbestos was widely used to bolster a number of manufactured goods, including buildings materials (floor tiles, ce..

Wisconsin asbestos abatement procedure aims to ensure that large scale asbestos abatement is carried out with minimal risk to the health of workers and those close to the worksite.  These regulations and procedures derive from federal laws, but will be subject to regular review by state authorities.  Expect compliance divisions to check worksites for compliance with W..

Any state that has manufacturing has likely had some asbestos contamination affect their workers.  This is true in Wisconsin, particularly in the manufacture of automotive parts, metal working and paper manufacturing.  Former workers in Wisconsin’s factories have a higher than typical chance of developing asbestos related illness due to the material either being use..

Wyoming asbestos abatement procedure aims to ensure that large scale asbestos abatement is carried out with minimal risk to the health of workers and those close to the worksite.  These regulations and procedures derive from federal laws, but will be subject to regular review by state authorities.  Expect compliance divisions to check worksites for compliance with Wyo..

Wyoming has very low rates of asbestos related illnesses, no doubt due to the absence of heavy mining and other industries in the state.  Still, some Wyoming residents may have worked with asbestos at some point in their lives or currently live in a structure that contains asbestos building materials.  These structures are the focus of Wyoming asbestos laws and safe a..