A firefighter from Birmingham, Alabama, recently filed a lawsuit against the city. He alleges that the fire station is making firefighters sick due to exposure to a variety of hazards, including mold, fumes and asbestos. Asbestos may be of particular concern because...
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How could you sue someone because you got sick?
In many cases, people fall ill due to a genetic predisposition or an unhealthy lifestyle, but that is not always the case. For example, exposure to asbestos can result in mesothelioma, a form of cancer. You may have been exposed to asbestos through beauty products, a...
What occupations are most affected by mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer that is commonly associated with asbestos exposure. It can take decades after exposure for mesothelioma to develop, but this does not mean that asbestos exposure is a thing of the past. Some commercial products in the...
How do you give first aid for toxic gas inhalation?
If you and your co-workers handle toxic gases or chemicals, you're at significant risk of inhaling the fumes -- which can lead to permanent injuries and even death.Knowing how to administer first aid to a co-worker that's been exposed to the chemical vapors while...
Can you get workers’ compensation for chemical sensitivities?
If you suffer from multiple chemical sensitivities due to over-exposure to chemicals on the job, can you get workers' compensation benefits -- or any type of disability -- for it?Maybe, but it won't be easy. Approximately 55 million people in the United States suffer...