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Workers in Some Industries Could Expose Family Members to Asbestos

Clark Seif Clark (CSC) offers testing and consulting services to help identify asbestos hazards to prevent human exposure risks and costly violations.


Chatsworth, CA – WEBWIRE

Even today with the asbestos regulations that are in place, workers and their families could be at risk if a worker has not been properly trained or informed about asbestos-containing materials they may handle or come across.

Several years ago, an Oakland, California jury awarded over $27 million in compensation to an elderly couple. A lawsuit had been filed because the wife of a man who worked with asbestos insulation years before developed mesothelioma. The couple claimed her condition was due to her husband exposing her to asbestos fibers he inadvertently brought into their home. This type of exposure to family members is often referred to as secondhand, secondary or take-home asbestos exposure.
 
Asbestos is the name given to six naturally occurring fibrous minerals. These minerals offer unique properties so they were used for decades in thousands of building materials and commercial products. While most of these products have been phased out over the past several decades, they can still be found in some older properties.
 
The Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry reports that significant exposure to any type of asbestos will increase the risk of mesothelioma, asbestosis and lung cancer. They also report that asbestos-related disease has been diagnosed in not just workers that dealt with asbestos and asbestos-containing materials, but also with family members. The National Cancer Institute states that this risk is thought to result from exposure to asbestos fibers brought into the home on the shoes, clothing, skin and the hair of workers.
 
“Even today with the asbestos regulations that are in place, workers and their families could be at risk if a worker has not been properly trained or informed about asbestos-containing materials they may handle or come across,” said Franco Seif, President of Clark Seif Clark. “Unless a material is labeled as containing asbestos, which few are, the only way to know is to have it tested, regardless of the date of application. At CSC, we provide asbestos testing and consulting services to identify and mitigate exposure risks. These services also keep companies in compliance with asbestos regulations.”  
 
CSC recently sponsored a video about asbestos and secondhand exposure risks that can be seen at: https://youtu.be/l6pVwqoAMUk
 
To learn more about asbestos or other environmental, health, occupational, indoor air quality and safety testing and consulting issues, please visit www.csceng.com, email csc@csceng.com or call (800) 807-1118. 
 
About Clark Seif Clark
CSC was established in 1989 to help clients in both public and private sectors address environmental, IAQ, and health and safety (EH&S) issues. CSC is a leading provider of these services with multiple offices along the western seaboard and southwest. The company believes in science-based protocols and has a strong background in engineering, making them the preferred environmental consultants to industrial clients, healthcare facilities, architects, schools, builders, contractors, developers and real estate professionals.
 


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