Asbestos gaskets were used before the 1980s because of its resistance to fire and moisture, exposing plumbers daily. Read to learn the risks.

Any percentage of asbestos exposure is bad and can lead to chrysotile asbestos poisoning. Learn more about asbestos and its dangers.

Mesothelioma and asbestosis are diseases caused by asbestos. While the primary cause is the same, significant differences set them apart.

Exposure to asbestos gloves by either wearing or manufacturing them could lead to a mesothelioma or asbestosis diagnosis.

A recent EPA asbestos ban will prohibit current uses of chrysotile asbestos nationwide and support the Toxic Substances Control Act.