The district’s agreement with DOJ to delay prosecution of criminal charges describes asbestos issues at 31 schools.

The asbestos companies appealed the Fifth Circuit’s decision to the U.S. Supreme Court, but were denied in 1974, affirming that the application of strict liability to the asbestos manufacturers ...

Board expected to pass 2025-26 budget at today's meeting Even absent the DOJ investigation, it would be a busy school board meeting day. Front and center, the board is expected to pass a 2025-26 ...

Atlas Turner, a Canadian company, produced and sold asbestos insulation. According to court records, a customer list shows the company shipped asbestos insulation to South Carolina.

Insulation boards can be a great solution for insulating roofs, floors and walls, with an array of options. Confused by the difference between PIR and PUR, or EPS and XPS? Read on to find out the ...

These are often found on ceilings and sometimes walls, in products such as Artex (before 1992). In bathrooms, bath panels may be made of Asbestos cement or Asbestos Insulation Board. In lofts, there ...

Monokote, once hailed as a wonder substance sprayed on steel to prevent the spread of fire inside skyscrapers, was originally asbestos-based until the early 1970s, when federal regulators started ...

Blackstone Business Enterprises, a metal fabricator, exposed four laborers hired through an employment agency in 2008 to remove steam pipes that contained asbestos insulation at at its plant in ...

Asbestos management: Key points Farmers are legally obliged to manage the risks from asbestos in all premises (farm buildings and tenanted properties) Where necessary, get a survey done of older ...

Proper attic insulation is a game-changer for regulating home temperature and reducing energy bills. When soffit venting isn't part of the equation, insulation requires strategic adjustments to ...

Overstuffing Insulation: Packing insulation tightly in the joist space reduces its effectiveness. Ignoring Ventilation: Even without soffits, flow of air is crucial to an unconditioned attic.