الأحد، 31 مارس 2019
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الخميس، 28 مارس 2019
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An Asbestos Ban in the United States Remains Elusive
According to the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), diseases contracted from asbestos exposure result in 40,000 fatalities annually in the United States. Efforts by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ban the deadly carcinogen has continued for more than 40 years. In 2016, a light emerged at the end of much too long tunnel. A usually divided Congress unified to pass the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
Yet, the dangerous chemical remains on the market. Asbestos imports into the U.S. continue and are on the rise in spite of 60 other nations banning the deadly substance. It remains legal despite thousands being diagnosed with everything from respiratory illnesses to mesothelioma.
A recent United States Geological Survey report confirmed that raw asbestos imports in the U.S. increased from 332 to 750 metric tons last year in spite of more suitable and safe options. The 100 percent increase includes unknown asbestos amounts in everyday items that include brake materials, wallpaper, and knitted fabrics.
In response, several U.S. Senate Democrats unveiled the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019. If enacted, it would ban mining, importation, use and distribution of asbestos. Specifics include:
•· Amending the TSCA to direct the EPA to ban asbestos within one year
•· Entities submitting a detailed report on their asbestos-related activities within 120 days
•· The EPA - in concert with the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Labor - submitting a report with 18 months on existing asbestos in homes, businesses, public entities and schools
While politicians and government bureaucrats continue to debate and fine tune legislation, asbestos products continue to enter the United States at record rates. That light at the end of the tunnel remains unreachable. Legalized asbestos continues, as do the health battles exposure victims and their families face.
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الاثنين، 25 مارس 2019
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FDA Confirms Asbestos in Claire's Products
For several years, Claire's has been under scrutiny after asbestos was found in their makeup marketed to children. Now, the FDA has confirmed three products tested positive for asbestos.
The FDA is urging consumers not to use Claire's Eye Shadows, Compact Powder and Contour Palette. These products are believed not to currently be in stores, but consumers who have them are home should stop using them immediately.
In 2017, a report by CNN determined asbestos was in nine makeup products. Claire's subsequently removed the products from the shelves.
After the products were removed from stores, the FDA conducted independent tests to determine if they contained asbestos. Since the testing was done by a third-party lab, the FDA wanted to confirm that the reports were accurate. In early 2019, the tests performed by the FDA did confirm the presence of asbestos in the products.
Currently there are no laws requiring companies to have cosmetic products tested and approved for safety by the FDA before they are released to the market.
Cosmetic products can often contain talc; asbestos and talc are often found together which allows the talc to easily be contaminated. Asbestos inhaled or ingested can cause mesothelioma, asbestosis, or other cancers.
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الثلاثاء، 19 مارس 2019
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الثلاثاء، 12 مارس 2019
Five Things to Know About Asbestos Exposure
Workers in many occupations are concerned about asbestos exposure. From auto mechanics to construction workers to teachers, individuals worry about the possibility of developing a devastating lung disease including the deadly cancer mesothelioma. There are numerous facts, however, about asbestos exposure that workers across occupations don't realize.
Here are five facts about asbestos and mesothelioma that workers in at-risk occupations should know.
- The inhalation of asbestos fibers causes the materials to become lodged in the lining of the lungs. This can lead to inflammation and scarring. Ultimately, this can result in difficulty breathing and numerous lung diseases.
- While it is agreed that there is no safe level of asbestos exposure, individuals are more likely to develop asbestos-related conditions if they are exposed to high concentrations of asbestos for longer periods of time. Additionally, friends and family members can experience secondary asbestos exposure if the harmful materials are attached to a worker's skin, hair or clothing.
- Most asbestos-related diseases are diagnosed decades after the primary exposure. Many cases come to light 30, 40 or even 50 years after exposure.
- The deterioration of an individual's health can continue long after exposure to asbestos has ceased.
- There might be early indications of mesothelioma, including pleural effusion (fluid around the lungs), thickening of the lining of the lungs, plaques or calcification around the lungs.
Exposure to asbestos increases the risk of developing asbestosis, mesothelioma or other devastating conditions. While it is a worldwide problem, more than 3000 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year in the United States alone. If you are concerned that you or a loved one was exposed to asbestos at any time in your past, it is wise to seek the guidance of medical and legal professionals.
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الاثنين، 11 مارس 2019
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Veterans Suing After Hearing Loss Caused by 3M Combat Earplugs
U.S. Veterans have accused 3M of knowingly selling defective earplugs used for combat in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the United States. Soldiers who filed lawsuits claim that they now suffer from permanent hearing loss or tinnitus as a result of using the defective earplugs they were required to wear.
Some claim that manufacturers knew the earplugs were defective; others claim that they falsified the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of the earplugs, but continued to sell them to the military anyways. 3M has not admitted guilt, but agreed to pay $9.1 million to the military to settle the allegations.
The earplugs were originally advertised to be dual-ended. If the earplugs were inserted one way, it blocked out all noise; if it was inserted the other way, they protected from loud blasts, but still enabled soldiers to hear commands, conversations, and other certain noises.
Allegedly, the earplugs have a flange that is susceptible to loosening. They were also not long enough to protect the entire ear canal from loud noises. This caused veterans who were required to wear the earplugs to suffer hearing loss, tinnitus, and pain. Some veterans now require hearing aids and need regular medical treatments as a result of injury from the earplugs.
Have you been injured by 3M Combat Earplugs?
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The Continuing Legal Saga over Tainted Talc
Of all products that are presumed to be safe, baby powder would likely be towards the top of that list. While use of the talc is not limited to infants needing diaper changes, the notion of any health risks over its use is difficult, if not impossible to imagine.
For decades, Johnson & Johnson has boasted that its baby powder is a pure and safe pharmaceutical-grade product. Recent events have revealed the ugly truth.
A Cover-Up Uncovered
The U.S. Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as plaintiffs lawyers have a different opinion, and continue to shine a bright light on a harsh reality. Johnson & Johnson continues to be the subject of subpoenas and lawsuits following revelations that the famous talc baby powder they manufacturer did contain asbestos.
Published reports revealed internal company documents over several decades that noted the presence of asbestos, and that J&J covered it up by intentionally switching to microscopes and testing techniques that can't see asbestos. The SEC responded with a lawsuit that accused Johnson & Johnson of failing to disclose information that, once revealed, put their stock in a 12 percent tailspin.
Being served with and complying with a subpoena and trying to appease angry investors only scratches the surface of Johnson & Johnson's legal problems. Individual lawsuits number close to 13,000. Recently they were ordered the company to pay nearly $5 billion to 22 women suffering from ovarian cancer caused by the talcum powder. That decision is under appeal.
In response to the SEC suit, the company offered shareholders who lost money a $5 million stock buyback program. Those suffering diseases ranging from ovarian cancer to mesothelioma are not as fortunate in securing the financial compensation they deserve for trusting in a so-called "trusted product."
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