In 1922, the U.S. Navy identified the naturally occurring asbestos mineral as the most efficient and cost-effective insulation, gaskets, and shipbuilding material. During World War II ...

Katcham made gaskets from asbestos ... he moved on in 1977 to another firm that used fiberglass instead of asbestos insulation and eventually launched his own company. Until recently, he and ...

By Jonathan Sharp Asbestos minerals have been heavily applied by the US Armed Forces, especially the US Navy, since the 1920s ...

Maya and Marnie troubleshoot air-cooled condenser performance issues at a New Mexico power plant. Bad sensor data contributes ...

as asbestos was often present in products like insulation, gaskets, and powdered cement. Asbestos is a toxic mineral known for its heat-resistant properties, and it can cause people to develop ...

In 1922, the U.S. Navy identified the naturally occurring asbestos mineral as the most efficient and cost-effective insulation, gaskets, and shipbuilding material. During World War II, asbestos was ...

Because many of these areas generated high levels of heat, insulation, gaskets, valves, and pipes were made with asbestos to provide fire resistance and durability. From the 1930s to the 1980s, almost ...

California was among the top five U.S. states with the most asbestos-related deaths, with 27,080 asbestos-caused deaths.

At least 10 asbestos bankruptcy trusts are moving to delete records that have helped defend against injury claims .

State lawmakers continue to review a bill Thursday that would modify the legal process for victims of asbestos exposure to receive compensation. The legislation proposes two substantial changes to the ...