subject: Defending Clients Through Protective Laws [print this page] More than fifty countries across the world have completely banned asbestos and its various uses. Unfortunately, the United States is not one of these countries. Today, many industries continue to use materials and products that have asbestos. Asbestos continues to be mined and imported in the country. The country, however, acknowledges the harm that asbestos may cause people who are exposed. Thus, to protect the workers who may be exposed to asbestos, the United States has created several laws and regulations about the proper handling, disposal, manufacturing, and use of asbestos. There are also laws that guarantee the protection of the workers where asbestos is present.
At present, these laws are enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), as well as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As mandated by the OSHA and the EPA, companies must comply with the laws, requirements and regulations concerning asbestos, as well as the protection of workers. Two of the most significant laws are OSHAs General Industry Standard and the Construction Standard. Both set the standards for industries to protect employees in private companies and government employees in 23 states. Those that are not covered by these laws are protected by EPAs Asbestos Worker Protection Rule.
The law firm of Baron and Budd upholds the rights of the victims of asbestos exposure by fighting for them as provided by the OSHA standards and EPAs Protection Rule. Baron and Budd also makes sure that victims get what they deserve as provided to them by the law. Aside from the regulations established by OSHA and the EPA, Baron and Budd upholds the rights of the workers as provided to them by the right to information, exposure limits, and other regulations. Baron and Budd has been fighting for the rights of the workers for thirty years now and is one of the leading law firms in the country when it comes to asbestos exposure. In fact, Baron and Budd has won many of the nations landmark decisions and cases in favor of asbestos exposure victims. For thirty years, Baron and Budd has fought for the rights of workers, both inside and outside the courthouse. Baron and Budd supports institutions, agencies, and organizations that fight for the rights of workers exposed to asbestos-containing products.
For more detailed information about Baron and Budd visit www.baronandbudd.com. Their website is consistently updated with the latest news and information about mesothelioma.
