Update on Banning Asbestos in the United States

Asbestos exposure is the leading cause of most people that are diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, and is linked to the deaths of approximately 40,000 Americans a year. Those deaths are caused by lung cancer, asbestosis, cancer of the larynx, and ovarian cancer.

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is also a known carcinogen, and is not banned in the United States. The importing of asbestos into the United States has actually increased in recent years. Asbestos is found in houses in insulation and multiple products have asbestos in them.

The Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019 is a bill that will ban asbestos importation into the United States. The bill has been named for Alan Reinstein, the late husband of Linda Reinstein who died of malignant mesothelioma. Linda Reinstein is one of the co-founders of Asbestos Disease Awareness Foundation who has been working tirelessly for banning asbestos for many years.

According to the ADAO website, the bill would:

Ban importation and use of asbestos and asbestos containing products within one year of enactment.
Require that Chlor-alkali plants using asbestos diaphragms would need to eliminate the use of asbestos and convert to non-asbestos technology following a transition period.
Establish a new Right-to-Know program to require anyone who has imported, processed and distributed asbestos to report and disclose to the public how much asbestos has been in U.S. commerce, where and how it has been used, and who has been exposed.
Require the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to conduct a comprehensive study of risks presented by “legacy” asbestos used in buildings constructed decades ago but still present in millions of residences, businesses, factories, public buildings, and schools.
Stringently control the presence of asbestos contaminants in consumer products and construction materials.
Apply to the hazardous Libby Amphibole form of asbestos, found in attic insulation in millions of homes.

This bill was advanced out of the Committee on Energy and Commerce by a bipartisan vote on November 19th. The next step is to be voted on by the full House of Representatives. During these divisive partisan political times this is a very important step toward the goal of passing this bill into law.

As we pause this week to give thanks for our blessings it is also a time to reflect. For the mesothelioma community it is a time to be thankful for the support of tireless advocates for all their work on making banning asbestos in the United States closer to reality. The work of a few to benefit all. Thank you for trying to make this world a safer, healthier planet.

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Asbestos in Philadelphia Schools Reminds Us All to be Thankful Around the Holidays

As we approach the holidays, we often reflect upon what we are thankful for. We also reflect upon loved ones who have lost their battle to an illness. Being diagnosed with cancer is life altering. For some, it seems to paralyze them, for others it gives them a whole different perspective about life. Receiving this information about a new diagnosis of cancer including malignant mesothelioma triggers a host of emotions.

As we meet and visit with patients including people that are newly diagnosed or have recurrence of the disease, the emotions are wide and complex. No feeling is either wrong or right, it just is what you feel. Recently in the news a woman spoke about her new diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma. She had been exposed to a building containing asbestos for many years. As a result, a profession she loved and enjoyed came to a screeching halt.

It is unclear what symptoms had manifested in her to seek out medical help and confirm a diagnosis. I can imagine what the symptoms were that led to her diagnosis, but what she said was also something that I never really considered. With many tears she spoke about how her career has come to a sudden halt. Her tomorrow is tomorrow and she is unable to look beyond that. She was unaware of the asbestos that was in her place of work.

There has been a vigorous clean up at her workplace dealing with asbestos but still many issues are present. This woman talks about having a safe place to work for all, despite socioeconomic background. Fear of what faces her, and the physical pain that the interviewer speaks about is her primary focus most days. Emotional and physical pain is forefront and keeps her present with her illness which is difficult. Certainly identifying how you feel and speaking to others may be helpful but it does not change her situation presently.

Her plan is to have surgery in December and again the future is a bit unknown at this time. Speaking aloud sharing what her illness is, and how she obtained this diagnosis, can be helpful to many. Not everyone is aware of the dangers of asbestos until it hits close to home. As we progress with our knowledge of malignant mesothelioma and other asbestos related cancers, public awareness is key. Social media has also been a valuable tool connecting people to similar situations.

There are many support resources available to patients, families, and loved ones who are dealing with malignant mesothelioma and asbestos related cancers. Public awareness is key to all. Education has become more prevalent while more research has been done with asbestos related illnesses.

Behind every person diagnosed with this rare cancer, there are family members, friends, co-workers who are all affected. As we celebrate the holidays remember the people in our lives that are battling cancer and reach out if possible.

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News Report Points to Asbestos and Other Environmental Hazards in Philadelphia Schools

Too many times, asbestos issues have come up in America’s schools. U.S. government officials have sent out a call to encourage school districts to plan carefully to remove asbestos before it becomes an issue. Now, schools in Philadelphia are faced with “serious environmental hazards” and students and employees face health risks from lead, mold, and asbestos.

The Inquirer and Daily News conducted an in-depth investigation into the condition of public schools in Philadelphia, identifying more than 9,000 environmental problems dating back to September 2015. Their findings reveal “filthy schools and unsafe conditions — mold, deteriorated asbestos, and acres of flaking and peeling paint likely containing lead — that put children at risk.”

According to the report, about 90 percent of the district’s schools were built before 1978. Asbestos was a common part of construction materials used in U.S. buildings up until the 1980s, and lead paint was banned from residential use in 1978. Schools built prior to the 1980s more than likely were built with materials that contain asbestos and/or lead, and unless the schools have undergone extensive renovations, they still harbor the dangerous materials.

The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), established in 1986 to protect teachers, students and all school employees from asbestos exposure, requires local education agencies to inspect for and manage asbestos containing materials.

The investigative team from the Inquirer interviewed 120 teachers, nurses, parents, students, and experts, and had staff members at over 19 schools use surface wipes to gather samples from throughout the schools to test for lead dust, mold spores, and asbestos fibers.

Results of the testing conducted at a “nationally accredited lab” revealed “dangerously high levels of cancer-causing asbestos fibers” in classrooms, gymnasiums, auditoriums, and hallways. Residue was reported to be from crumbling pipe insulation, damaged floor tiles, and deteriorating ceilings.

When intact, asbestos does not pose a problem, but when asbestos-containing materials become damaged and must be abated (or removed) the size and scope of construction projects can quickly spiral out of control. The Philadelphia school district found this out with school officials saying it could take $3 billion over the next 10 years to build new schools, replace roofs and heating systems, and finish all urgent repairs, according to Education Week.

Although school officials disputed some of the information in the report, they do acknowledge there is work to do to clean up the schools.

“We want to be proactive in identifying, assessing, controlling, and preventing environmental health conditions in our schools,” said Francine Locke, the district’s environmental director. “So we go above and beyond regulations when we collect data about dampness, mold, paint, and plaster damage.”

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency there is no safe level of asbestos exposure. Once exposed to the toxic mineral, a person faces a lifelong risk of developing asbestos-related diseases, such as mesothelioma, a terminal cancer. The disease has a decades-long incubation period, often not revealing itself for 15-60 years after exposure.

If you are concerned about asbestos in your child’s school, contact your school administrator. According to the EPA, your local school district/local education agency must nominate a “designated person” to perform and delegate, if necessary, the management of asbestos in a school building. This person should be able to address any specific concerns you have about management of asbestos in your child’s school.

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Cornell University Focused on Safe Asbestos Removal Across Campus

Researchers at Cornell University have been at the forefront of cancer research. “Cornell Dots”, unique nanoparticles that glow brightly and can light up cancer cells in PET-optical imaging, and “super natural killer cells” that seek out cancerous cells leading the cells to self-destruct, both from Cornell, have been touted as groundbreaking treatment discoveries that stand to benefit mesothelioma patients.

Now, the university is conducting asbestos abatement across the campus in a proactive effort to prevent health hazards from asbestos contamination down the road.

Founded in 1865, much of Cornell University, in Ithaca, New York, was built in the 1900’s when asbestos was commonly used in building materials. Although intact asbestos does not pose a health hazard, when it becomes friable, or crumbles, asbestos fibers can be inhaled leading to lung cancer and mesothelioma.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports there is no safe level of exposure of asbestos. Anyone exposed to the mineral faces a life-long risk of developing mesothelioma.

In an effort to proactively manage the asbestos throughout campus and “to minimize potential health risks to the University community,” The Cornell University Asbestos Management Program was established. Prior to any renovation work on the campus, or when asbestos containing material is found to be damaged, the Asbestos Management Program is contacted.

According to a March 15 article in the Cornell Sun, Tim Fitzpatrick, director of occupational health and safety at Cornell, said that asbestos abatement projects “occur on an ongoing basis” at Cornell. The only current active abatement project is at the Cornell Dairy facility in Hartford, New York, he said.

However, students in Balch Hall, a first-year women’s residence hall first opened in 1929, raised concerns about the work when they saw caution signs in their dorm earlier this year.

Frank Parish, Rand Hall Unit Facility Director, who is overseeing the extensive renovation work being conducted at Rand Hall, a fine arts buidling, says there is no reason for concern during any asbestos abatement work at the University.

“Before a project begins, we do a thorough study of the materials that we will be touching and we have to test them to see if any of them are asbestos-containing,” said Parish. “If they are, we actually hire companies to abate the asbestos and lead paint.” He added that the asbestos contractors are very knowledgeable and know all the laws and procedures and keep the university officials apprised of the project.

According to the University’s website, the Asbestos Management Program operates with the following objectives:

Minimize employee, student and visitor exposure to the hazards of airborne asbestos fibers.
Provide technical services related to asbestos removal projects on the Cornell campus.
Ensure asbestos abatement waste is disposed of properly.
Comply with the applicable regulatory requirements.

The Cornell Sun reports that they first reported about asbestos abatement projects at the University in 1980. And Parish anticipates much more work in the future.

“So basically asbestos is everywhere,” Parish said. “In the tiles you’re walking on, the walls … This takes forever because most of the buildings are old.”

The danger of developing mesothelioma is a life-long risk for those exposed to asbestos. Preventing exposure in the first place, by undertaking abatement projects like at Cornell University, is the only way to protect the public and to eliminate the health risks. Close to 3,000 Americans are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year.

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Swift Action At New York High School Kept Students and Staff Safe From Asbestos

As has been reported numerous times in the past, many schools in the U.S. are faced with quickly having to manage unforeseen issues with asbestos. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that intact asbestos does not pose a health hazard, however, once damaged it must immediately be removed. A school in Long Island, NY, had to act quickly earlier this month after a radiator caused flooding in an adjacent classroom exposing asbestos.

According to a Jan. 25 article from Newsday, a radiator in an adjoining building led to flooding that spread to the ceiling above Hempstead High School’s music classroom. During the repair work on the ceiling tiles, workers saw the exposed wrapping on the insulated pipes and halted work to alert the proper authorities.

School officials acted swiftly and brought in an environmental remediation firm that found “slight asbestos” in the pipes. Subsequent air quality tests were clear of any airborne asbestos. Out of an abundance of caution the school took additional steps to clean and sanitize the room as well as having all band uniforms in the room professionally dry-cleaned.

All repair work was quickly completed with limited impact on students or scheduled classes. Parents were alerted to the issue via the website and through robocalls. Superintendent Regina Armstrong said, “No staff or student was exposed to asbestos.”

Many schools, and other buildings, were built with materials that contain asbestos, and still harbor asbestos-containing materials, according to the EPA. U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration reports that asbestos has been used in products such as insulation for pipes (steam lines for example), floor tiles, ceiling tiles, and other building materials.

Risk of mesothelioma, lung cancer or other asbestos-related diseases becomes an issue when asbestos is damaged or disturbed and asbestos fibers can become airborne and inhaled.

The EPA requires schools to closely monitor asbestos and to safely and quickly remove the toxic material in the case of damaged or friable materials. Personnel working on asbestos activities in schools must be trained and accredited in accordance with The Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan, according to the EPA.

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Hartford School Officials Close School During Unexpected Asbestos Abatement Project

Nearly once a month we report on concerns of asbestos in public schools across the U.S. In January, a Massachusetts school was faced with asbestos abatement issues after a fire. Now, a school in Connecticut had to close its doors to students and staff this month after asbestos was found during a locker removal project.

According to a community notice posted on the Hartford Public Schools web site, workmen found asbestos at the Museum Academy at Wish, the Wish School, during a renovation project. To manage the asbestos, the school officials were proactive and took the health of the school community into consideration and decided to close the schools for two days, April 17 and April 18.

“Since the exposure did not occur until the lockers were taken down on Monday [April 10], no students, staff and families were affected,” the officials noted in the alert. “In addition, there is no concern about the safety of students and staff once the asbestos debris is removed.”

Asbestos is a human carcinogen that has been linked to various cancers, including mesothelioma and lung cancer, when the fibers are inhaled or ingested. Although not everyone exposed develops these diseases, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that there is no safe level of exposure.

The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), a provision of the Toxic Substances Control Act, requires local education agencies to “inspect their schools for asbestos-containing building material and prepare management plans to prevent or reduce asbestos hazards.”

In the case of identified asbestos at schools, the EPA encourages “in-place management.” The officials at Wish Academy are commended for the quick action and total removal of the asbestos found in the insulation behind the lockers.

In an April 18 notice posted on the website from Superintendent Leslie Torres-Rodriguez, it was reported school would resume, as initially planned, on April 19. The notice reported the school officials received clearance from the State Department of Health following the asbestos abatement. Torres-Rodriguez said there is no concern about the safety of students and staff after the asbestos debris was cleared and air quality tested.

“Thank you for your flexibility and patience as we remain committed to the safety and well-being of our students,” said Superintendent Leslie Torres-Rodriguez.

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Vandalism at Illinois School Could Lead to Asbestos Abatement Work

Several teenagers bent on entertaining themselves at the end of July took to vandalizing St. Mary’s Catholic School in Bloomington, IL. Not only might the destruction lead to a delayed opening of school, but it may also lead to a hefty price tag for cleanup. The cleanup could involve removing asbestos-containing tiles that were damaged during the incident.

According to reports, the teens damaged several classrooms, the gymnasium, the teachers’ lunch room, the basement as well as the boys locker room. Damage done to the school’s old wing, built in 1954, which houses some of the classrooms and the science room, could have released asbestos fibers into the air. State investigators are assessing the damage and are checking to see if any asbestos was released.

“So we have asbestos tile that we want to make sure that we are not breaking into or any of that,” says Principal Jamie Hartrich, according to WJBC news. “We want the safety of our children when they return to school to be the best.”

The principal reports the vandals dumped water and scratched an obscenity on the gym floor, chemicals were dumped on the carpet in the science room, a projector was destroyed and shaving cream was spread throughout the room, according to a July 25 article in Pantagraph. Other classrooms and the hallways also sustained damage.

The concern with asbestos is due to the damaged carpet which covers asbestos-containing tiles. The carpet is glued to the tiles, and any work required to remove the tiles will require specially-trained asbestos workers. The area of the work would also need to be sectioned off from students and teachers.

“The (carpet-covered) floors affected have tile that contain asbestos,” said St. Mary’s Principal Jamie Hartrich, per Pantagraph. “If it’s contained and covered, no one is at risk.”

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, asbestos has been used in a variety of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire retardant. Asbestos can be found in a wide range of building materials, including roofing shingles, ceiling and floor tiles, paper products, and asbestos cement products. Although no longer used in construction materials, schools built prior to 1980, more than likely, contain some asbestos-containing materials.

Anytime asbestos is disturbed it is necessary to immediately contain and clean the area. Regulations under the EPA’s Clean Air Act specify work practices and guidelines to be followed for management of asbestos to keep the public and workers safe. The goal of asbestos management is to minimize exposure of all building occupants to asbestos fibers. The EPA reports there is no safe level of asbestos exposure.

When asbestos fibers become airborne they can be inhaled, leading to scarred and damaged lungs which is why several efforts to clean up properties contaminated with asbestos are being rewarded. Over time, the person can develop mesothelioma, asbestosis or other asbestos-related diseases. Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer that is diagnosed in nearly 3,000 Americans each year.

Hartich said she is hopeful school will start on time after a representative from the Illinois EPA visited St. Mary’s saying he is optimistic that the asbestos work should be an easy removal.

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WV School Administrators Address Asbestos Removal Involved in Bleacher Upgrade Project

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has specific guidelines and regulations in place to help avert any potential asbestos hazards and to protect children, teachers and the public when on school property. Administrators of the Wayne County Board of Education are citing those safety regulations as they assess the steps needed to remove asbestos from stadium bleachers tagged for an upgrade.

In a Feb. 27 article in the Herald-Dispatch, the final step in opening the new Ceredo-Kenova Elementary School is to handle the bleachers that have fallen into a state of disrepair. According to the school administrators, asbestos has been found in the paint used on the Ward-Craycraft stadium bleachers, and that is delaying their decision of whether to demolish or refurbish the structure.

A committee of volunteers wants to upgrade the stadium. The volunteer group has said they want to turn the stadium into a community landmark and will conduct fundraising as well as doing some of the heavy work themselves. First, though, the administrators need to resolve the asbestos issue. The asbestos has not been disturbed as of yet, and according to Interim Superintendent Steven Paine, the public is safe.

“The bleachers are in fact safe, so no one needs to panic, they are in a good state,” said Paine. “However, there is a procedure to either abate or encapsulate the asbestos.”

Asbestos is a human carcinogen and is known to cause deadly cancers, including mesothelioma and lung cancer, when the fibers are inhaled or ingested. Although not everyone exposed develops these diseases, the EPA reports that there is no safe level of exposure. The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), a provision of the Toxic Substances Control Act, requires local education agencies to “inspect their schools for asbestos-containing building material and prepare management plans to prevent or reduce asbestos hazards.”

The EPA reports that removal of identified asbestos is often not the best course of action to reduce asbestos exposure, as improper removal may create a dangerous situation where none previously existed. In the case of identified asbestos at schools, the EPA encourages “in-place management.” The agency only requires asbestos cleanup in order to prevent significant public exposure to asbestos, such as during building renovation or demolition.

Paine said he and the board are supportive of the restoration of the bleachers, and hopes to utilize volunteer support going forward, but, he says, the proper procedures for removing and disposing of the asbestos must be followed.

“The fact is we are in a different realm on that project now,” Paine said. “But, we will do whatever is needed to ensure the safety of the community and to ensure that beautiful new school is safely opened.”

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New Jersey School Forced to Remove Asbestos Found During A/C Upgrade

We have reported numerous times on asbestos discovery and removal in U.S. schools. Just a year ago, we reported about the concerns raised by U.S. Senators over the safety risk asbestos poses to children in the school system.

Now, school officials in New Jersey who thought they had already addressed asbestos in a Vineland high school had to shell out $1 million for asbestos abatement as part of a renovation project.

According to an Aug. 11 article from The Daily Journal, workers at the Vineland High School South of New Jersey were nearing the end of a two-year, $10 million renovation to the heating and air conditioning system when asbestos was discovered. During the demolition phase of the project, the construction crew discovered asbestos in a panel behind insulation.

“This is not about getting it done; it’s about getting it done right,” said Charles McKenna, the N.J. Schools Development Authority CEO. “We are willing to pay the money because this is a matter of safety; safety for the school and more importantly, safety for the children.”

Asbestos is a known carcinogen and is proven to cause mesothelioma, a serious cancer caused by breathing in the asbestos fibers that then become lodged in the thin membrane that lines and encases the lungs. It can take decades for symptoms to develop, leaving those exposed with a life-long health risk.

Often called “asbestos cancer,” mesothelioma is highly aggressive and is resistant to many cancer treatments. The EPA reports that there is no safe level of exposure which is asbestos abatement on various affected towns has become mandatory.

The additional cost and slow-down of the project is particularly dismaying to McKenna who said a contractor conducted asbestos abatement at the school nearly 15 years ago. Apparently the work was not completed.

“We assumed that all the asbestos had been remediated in the places that your contractor said they were,” he said. “When we started opening up the ceilings, contrary to those representations made by the contractor, we found friable asbestos.”

Asbestos in asbestos-containing products, such as construction materials including floor and ceiling tiles, insulation, and cement products, that has not been damaged does not present a health hazard and can remain in place. However, once the asbestos is damaged and can be crumbled, the level of danger becomes too high for people to be around it.

McKenna hopes to have all the work completed by Aug. 31 so as not to disrupt the start of school. The school’s staff, as well as the contractors, are committed to working extra hours to make sure children are back in school when expected, and are not faced with any asbestos issues. Students are scheduled to return to school on Sept. 6.

“They are going to walk into a school that is safe, asbestos-free and has no health problems,” McKenna said.

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Lack of Information About Asbestos Removal Work at CT High School Concerns Parents

Concerns about asbestos in schools appear to be a growing problem in the U.S., and now, parents in Enfield, CT are voicing their concerns. Officials at Enfield High School began an asbestos abatement project, but parents say they did not explain the issues to them before beginning the work.

According to a Jan. 7 article in the Hartford Courant, Superintendant Jeffrey Schumann said a letter outlining the work had been sent home with students in December indicating that asbestos removal was being conducted as part of the school’s “ongoing renovation.” The work requires several parts of the school to be blocked off for the asbestos removal work, including the cafeteria, the girls locker room and the lower-level kitchen areas.

Asbestos is a known carcinogen that can result in lung cancer and mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the organs. Removal of the material requires contractors to adhere to strict federal and state laws and guidelines to protect the safety of the workers and the public. Cordoning off work areas to prevent public access is one of the requirements that must be followed.

Schumann explained that a subsequent pipe leak in wing “A” of the building led to flooding which caused asbestos-containing floor tiles to separate. He added that he then shifted the work crew who had been conducting the previously mentioned work to manage the tiles damaged in the flooding to prevent “a dangerous situation” if the tiles were to crack.

“At this point, there has still been no communication home regarding the work being down with our children in the school, which is concerning to me,” said one parent in the Courant article.

“We get these robo-calls for the upcoming school play or something to that effect, but something as serious as this, they still haven’t told anyone about it or haven’t had the time to put something together for parents,” said another parent, who has a daughter at the school, according to the Courant.

Schumann indicated an updated letter would be sent to the parents by the following week. A letter from Schumann, dated Jan. 7, posted to the Enfield Public Schools’ website, states, “The work involving the removal of asbestos will be completed on February 13, 2015.”

In addition, according to the letter, “No work will proceed beyond the established completion date of February 13, 2015 without prior approval from the CTDPH [Connecticut Department of Public Health]. A copy of the Dec. 23, 2014 was also posted on the website.

“The risk of school children being exposed to even low levels of asbestos is a concern,” to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that reports that there is no safe level of asbestos exposure. As a result, the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), was passed in 1986 by Congress to protect school children and school employees from exposure to asbestos in school buildings.

Local education agencies are required to inspect their schools for asbestos-containing building material and to prepare management plans to prevent or reduce asbestos hazards.

Parents can contact their local school district to view the district’s school asbestos management plan.

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