There is no dearth to the number of different viruses that are out there today. Each one comes with its own fair share of issues and you might be wondering how you might be able to avoid catching them over the course of your life. While simply taking care of yourself and not indulging in harmful activities might help avoid falling ill unnecessarily, it might not be sufficient. There are certain illnesses that you might actually end...more
If you feel intimidated by the thought of filing a lawsuit you are definitely not alone. Most people are reluctant to file any kind of lawsuit, even if they know they were wronged. And even if they have decided to initiate the process many people don't know where to begin.Frivolous lawsuits have become the bane of society. They cause prices to go up and bog down the legal system.However, if someone or some company has wronged you intentionally...more
If you or someone you love has been struck down by mesothelioma then you may have already decided that you should engage a mesothelioma lawyer. After all, shouldn't the expensive medical treatments as well as the eventual loss of income be paid for by the company responsible for causing the disease in the first place?With everything that has been going on since the diagnosis you may be very tempted to just type in "mesothelioma lawyer" into a search engine on the Internet and choose one of the names that pop up.Deciding which is the right firm to choose can be rather challenging because you will find that there are many firms to choose from.So you may decide to just go with the first name on the list - a lot of people do just that.However, with all that is at stake do you really want to put your fate in the hands of someone you chose by making a rather arbitrary decision?If you feel that more research is warranted then you may want to consider asking the following questions.Ask any potential mesothelioma attorney that you are considering hiring how many mesothelioma cases they have actually handled. Asbestos cases in general are just too broad a category. You want to know the...more
Since the beginning of the twentieth century asbestos manufacturers knew that the products they were making exposed millions of people to life-threatening health risks. And yet they continued to manufacture their products and selfishly ignored the fact that what they were selling was literally killing people.In their pursuit of profits they...more
Would it surprise you to know that for almost two thousand years people have suspected that there are serious health problems associated with exposure to asbestos?Pliny the Elder, in the first century AD, observed that there was a high degree of "lung sickness" amongst the slaves that worked in the Roman quarries. Because many of these slaves died...more
Why Work with OHSS on your Asbestos Removal requirements? 1. OHSS is accredited to ISO17020 (Surveying for Asbestos in Premises and Risk Assessments) 2. OHSS is accredited toISO17025 (Analysis of Asbestos in Bulk Materials) 3. INAB (Irish National Accreditation Board ) Accreditation - Surveying for Asbestos in Premises and Risk Assessments Accreditation 4. OHSS is the only Irish company accredited to undertake re-occupation certification following site clearanceThese certifications mean that our survey methods, analysis, quality management system and report formats are to the highest quality standards available.Asbestos Removal -What we do: 1. Surveying for Asbestos 2. Asbestos Risk Assessments 3. Asbestos Fibre Monitoring 4. Asbestos Removal Compliance We work with our clients to ensure they understand their responsibilities in relation to complying with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Exposure to Asbestos) Regulations 2006 and provide practical advice on any necessary actions.Other Asbestos Services From OHSS 1. Site Clearance Certification for Reoccupation 2. Reassurance Sampling Asbestos Training Courses Available from OHSS 1. Asbestos Awareness...more
Mesothelioma is a deadly disease that has taken thousands of lives. The more public awareness that is brought to this disease, the better. One interesting study is called, Unsuspected exposure to asbestos and bronchogenic carcinoma by K M...more
Asbestos Fibers can be deadly when they broken into tiny pieces and inhaled or swallowed. We must all do our part when it comes to raising public awareness about the terrible diseases associated with asbestos exposure. One interesting study is...more
Asbestos exposure is a known cause of cancer. A plethora of research has been done in the past to establish causation. One interesting study is called, Asbestos exposure and asbestos-related pleural and parenchymal disease associations with immune...more
When asbestos is disturbed or damaged, small fibers can break away and float like dust into the air. If these fibers are inhaled, they can settle into the lungs and over several years cause life threatening health problems. One interesting study is...more
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. Cancer cells develop in the mesothelium, a thin layer of tissue that covers the majority of the bodys internal organs. There are four types. Pleural Malignant...more
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer where malignant cells are found in the protective sacs that covers the bodys internal organs. This sac is called the mesothelium. One interesting study that examines the disease is called, Asbestos fibers in...more