Asbestos was a common material in the homebuilding industry in North America right up until the latter part of the 20th century. Prized for its fire resistance, lack of electrical conductivity, and ...

Asbestos is dangerous, so should always be dealt with my a professional (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Finding asbestos on your property is a dreaded prospect for any homeowner. This mineral ...

The common misconception that asbestos is banned leaves homeowners at risk. Is Your Home a Death Trap? Don't Take the Chance – Test for Asbestos We analyze millions of real estate transactions to ...

(Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson said on Tuesday that 15 new tests found no asbestos in a bottle of baby powder that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says tested positive for trace amounts of ...

This week marks the 14th annual Global Asbestos Awareness Week. This year, the campaign focuses on banning asbestos, preventing exposure, enforcing regulations and strengthening international ...

Your home has a 50% chance of harbouring asbestos, which could be lethal if disturbed. The use of asbestos has been common in the industrialised world since the mid-19th century and it was not until ...

Asbestos in the home can be downright scary. This extremely dangerous material has been linked to all kinds of health problems, including mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. Not scared yet? How ...

VICTORIA – Renovations can be stressful for a homeowner, especially when dealing with an older home where asbestos may be hiding under old flooring or around heating ducts. Before Madeleine Bragg and ...