7 results for “Owens-Illinois”
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Blog · 2022
There’s Another Asbestos Trust in Town
…and tests on their various products. In 1948, doctors from Saranac wrote the following to Owens-Illinois: “I realize that our findings regarding Kaylo are less favorable than anticipated. However, since Kaylo is capable of producing…
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Blog · 2024
Feds: Empty Office Space May Contain Asbestos
Exposure alert The federal government owns vacant office space and other real estate across the country. According to the Government Accountability Office, more than two-thirds of these properties may be laced with asbestos. Asbestos Removal…
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Blog · 2022
Asbestos Danger While Antiquing: Three Popular Items To Be Cautious About
…still pose a risk of asbestos exposure and related disease. Other common vintage home appliances that contain asbestos include: Ovens/stoves Toasters Slow Cookers Bottle warmers Coffee pots Washing machines Dishwashers Heaters Dryers Curling irons Ironing…
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Blog · 2025
Asbestos Found At Connecticut Construction Site
…20% contained friable asbestos. Given its concentration of 19th and early-20th-century mills, Connecticut owns a hefty slice of that pie; add thousands of colonial-era homes retrofitted with mid-century insulation, and the odds…
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Blog · 2023
Fiberglass Warehouse with Asbestos – Fire Danger
…Following the evacuation and shelter in place precautions, the Clackamas County Development Agency, which owns the building, set forth several guidelines for cleanup of the asbestos ash and debris. These guidelines included wearing disposable gloves and…
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Blog · 2025
Former EPA Official Flags Asbestos Danger in Demolitions: A Growing Concern for Public Health and Safety
…and cement products, in addition to being present in various household items such as appliances, dental products, and children’s toys like play ovens, crayons, and chalk. Despite this widespread use, the evidence of health hazards…
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Blog · 2022
Is there Asbestos in Imported Chinese Goods?
…consumer goods, such as: Makeup Talcum-based products Yarn and thread Electrical heaters Toasters Hair dryers Electrical stoves and ovens Even Some Children’s Products Made in China Have Tested Positive for Asbestos Alarmingly, some Chinese…