Asbestos fibres may cause serious lung diseases, including asbestosis and cancer. Smoking also increases the risk of developing illness from asbestos exposure. Nema first developed national guidelines ...

The bad news came in the mail one week after Blair and Courtney Severe had closed on their new home. In a terse two-paragraph letter, the Severes’ insurance company canceled their new homeowner’s ...

Environment Cabinet Secretary Adan Duale yesterday outlined the government’s roadmap to eradicate the use of asbestos roofing amid growing health concerns. Speaking before the National Assembly ...

Medical experts have disclosed that people living in houses with asbestos roofs and ceilings, as well as lead-containing ...

The council-owned Weltevreden Flats in Brakpan Central have been drowning in water leaks for about three months after a section of the old asbestos roof panels were removed. The roof was removed to ...

Asbestos was a trendy construction material, mostly used because of its resistance to fire and heat, and its durability. However, it turned out to be a really dangerous and hazardous material because ...

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) - Asbestos has been discovered in the roof at Gracie Mansion and work to remove the potentially cancer-causing materials from New York City's mayoral residence will begin this ...

As property owners across New Zealand face growing compliance obligations around building safety and maintenance, specialised coating services are emerging as cost-effective alternatives to full-scale ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Environment Cabinet Secretary Adan Duale yesterday outlined the government’s roadmap to ...