Asbestos FAQs

• Q: What Is Asbestos And What Is It Used For?
  A: Asbestos is a group of fibrous, naturally occurring minerals found in soil and rock that can be separated and spun into long threads. The three most common types of … More
• Q: Is Asbestos Hazardous To Your Health? Can It Cause Diseases?
  A: The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), and the EPA have determined that asbestos is in fact a human carcinogen, and that breathing high levels of … More
• Q: Who Is Most Likely To Be At Risk?
  A: Nearly everyone is exposed to asbestos at some point during their life.  Drinking water may contain asbestos from natural sources, or from … More
• Q: Has The Federal Government Made Regulations To Decrease Asbestos Exposure?
  A: Yes.  In 1989, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned all new uses of asbestos; however, uses established prior to 1989 are still permitted.  … More
• Q: Can I File An Asbestos-Related Lawsuit?
  A: Although the EPA has made regulations to promote protection from asbestos, and organizations such as the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) … More