Even thought it doesn’t make the news like it did in the 1980s and 90s, asbestos continues to be major threat for many facility owners/operators, employees and the public. Because asbestos was used in over 3,000 building products, the threat continues, and here is why:

Health Effects – asbestos is a known carcinogen (cancer causing) when exposure occurs, it has been linked to various diseases (asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung disease.) Approximately 10,000 people die per year in the United States from Illnesses related to Asbestos exposure.

Asbestos Regulations – asbestos is a highly regulated toxic substance (USEPA, OSHA, State/Local Health Agencies) that must be identified and abated by law prior to facility renovation, demolition or disturbance. Failure to comply with government environmental regulations may end up in heavy fines, sanctions, and lawsuits.

Asbestos Litigation – over 90,000 asbestos exposure and property damage lawsuits are filed per year. Asbestos litigation is costly, time-consuming and reputation damaging