The MACK Group, LLC Completes the Asbestos Abatement of the Former Steel Craft Factory Located in Newark, New Jersey

April 2006 - The MACK Group, LLC (website http://www.mackgrp.com) completed the asbestos abatement of the former Steel Craft factory located in Newark, New Jersey. The project consisted primarily of the asbestos abatement of 100,000 sf of asbestos roofing and flashing. Asbestos materials were removed from the structures prior to the demolition of the former factory. Although the factory was abandoned, an active community surrounded the site. The Mack group, LLC took special care to have fencing installed and utilize cones and barricades for public safety purposes. The developer eventually plans to redevelop the property for future housing.

The MACK Group, LLC accomplished this asbestos project on schedule and without injury.

About The Mack Group, LLC

The MACK Group, LLC is an asbestos abatement and demolition contractor that operates on a nationwide basis. Services include asbestos abatement, asbestos siding removal, asbestos floor tile removal, transite removal, asbestos abatement consulting, demolition, Terminator flooring removals, Shot Blast/Blastrac services and fluorescent bulb and ballast recycling services.

Contact Information

The MACK Group, LLC 1500 Kings Hwy. N., Ste 209 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 Tel: 973-759-5000 Fax: 973-759-5554 Web: www.MACKgrp.com For more information contact:

Stephen King (973) 759-5000 ext. 302 SKing@mackgrp.com

Hidden Asbestos - New Warnings

Mid term exposure to asbestos, a building material causes major health problems related to the respiratory tract. This building material when moved or disturbed causes small particles of fibers to be dispersed in the air, which, when inhaled causes inflammation, scar-tissue build up or in some cases the deadly cancer.

If you have suffered or suffering as a result of exposure to asbestos a few years back, you may be qualified for a compensation claim. If, you or one of your family members have suffered due to this exposure, a claim solicitor can help you get the right compensation and rehabilitation as required.

Asbestos related illnesses

Asbestos has been a blessing to the human race in the fact that the risk suffered from exposure to it is directly proportional to the exposure. The exposure causes Asbestosis, Pleural plaques, Mesothelioma, Pleural thickening, Emphysema or Lung cancer. The symptoms of asbestosis take years to manifest themselves. Since the asbestos industry was at its peak during the 1960s and 70s, the adverse health affects are becoming apparent today. The worst of asbestosis is supposed to peak in 2005 as per medical experts and the British Medical Journal.

Compensation Claims

All workers who have had this exposure to asbestos are eligible to compensation regardless of their current financial situation. Since, people who have been long exposed to this deadly material without any fault of their own are entitled to a rightful compensation for all the pain and suffering they have endured.

Brendan Barber, TUC general secretary, said: "All forms of asbestos are dangerous, no matter what some employers might say.

"The cancers caused by the killer fibres can take years to develop, so someone who breathes in asbestos dust now may not become ill for another 25 years.

"We don't want to see any more people exposed to asbestos in future."

A million stickers and thousands of leaflets will be sent to workplaces, bearing the message: "Asbestos Kills."

Asbestos and the law

With more and more landmark judgments pouring in by the day, the chances of winning your asbestosis compensation claim become brighter. Act today without procrastination, since the time bar on such cases may be running out. Get in touch with a solicitor today.

A few facts

Around 1500 people die around the UK every year due to asbestosis as per the British Medical Journal. Predictions could only worsen the situation since most experts feel that this is just the tip of the iceberg.

Julian Hall is the Director of Claims Master Group. Personal injury Claim, Asbestos Claims

Asbestos - The Health Risks

In this second article of a series we're going to cover the health risks associated with exposure to asbestos.

Exposure to asbestos can cause a number of health problems including, lung cancer, Mesothelioma, asbestosis and other cancers.

Asbestosis is a chronic lung ailment that can produce shortness of breath coughing and even permanent lung damage.

Mesothelioma is a very rare form of cancer of the thin membranes that line the chest and abdomen. While very rare it is also very serious.

The people at risk for these ailments are anyone who has been exposed to asbestos at any time during their life. However, most people exposed to asbestos do not become ill. Only those exposed to it constantly over a long period of time usually develop symptoms. Most of these people are usually those who have a job that requires them to work with or be around asbestos throughout the day.

Since the early 1940's millions of people have been exposed to asbestos. The first workers to show signs of asbestos related health problems were those who worked in shipbuilding trades, asbestos mining and milling, manufacturing of asbestos textiles, insulation work, demolition workers, drywall workers and fire fighters. Today, improved work practices and regulations make exposure to asbestos in these industries less likely.

Even though it is generally believed that the most seriously ill people from asbestos are those who have suffered from long term exposure, there are cases of those who have only had brief exposure who have become ill as well. The problem is, asbestos exposure related illnesses can take from 10 to 40 years to show up. So a child exposed in school at age 13 may not develop any symptoms until he or she is past age 50.

There is also some evidence that suggests that family members of those who work in asbestos related fields can come down with asbestos related illnesses because of the asbestos fibers that are brought into the house by the worker's shoes and clothes. This type of exposure is called paraoccupational exposure. In order to decrease this risk, workers who are exposed to asbestos should wash their clothes and change before coming home. It is also suggested that they shower first if possible.

So just how great is the risk? Not all workers who are exposed to asbestos develop health problems. A lot has to do with the type of exposure. Asbestos that is encased and unlikely to break apart into the atmosphere presents less of a threat than asbestos that is not encased. Also, the general health of the worker comes into play as well. A worker who already has health related issues or who smokes is more likely to suffer from asbestos related illness. Also, the type of asbestos the worker is exposed to will have a great effect on the worker's health. Some forms of asbestos are more dangerous than others, depending on the concentration and the length of exposure.

In our final article of this series we'll go over how to determine if you might have an asbestos related health problem and if so, what to do about it.

Michael Russell Your Independent guide to Asbestos

Asbestos - Don't Die Of Fright!

Asbestos generates a lot of fear, much of it, although genuine and understandable, is unwarranted. On the other hand, some people ignore the risks problem. Much is said and written about asbestos - here are the facts.

Asbestos can kill, but only in the right (!) circumstances

Asbestos is a very hazardous material, but it is only risk to health when the asbestos fibres become airborne, are inhaled and are deposited in your lungs. So, asbestos materials that are undamaged and undisturbed are not a risk.

If the fibres do get into the atmosphere in significant quantities they are a serious health risk. Inhalation of asbestos fibres can lead to serious diseases such as lung cancer, mesothelioma (a cancer of the lining of the chest and abdomen) and asbestosis (a chronic fibrosis of the lungs). In the past, several industries generated high levels of asbestos fibre in the air. As a result, there are many cases of disease, and many deaths ? at least 3500 deaths a year in the UK at present.

Because asbestos was used so widely in buildings, there are groups of people who may still be exposed to fibres ? but usually at lower concentrations than the older industries. These groups include tradesmen such as plumbers and electricians, and other building and maintenance workers. They are exposed to asbestos when they accidentally disturb asbestos fibres during their normal work.

Diseases caused by asbestos

Cancers

Mesothelioma is a cancer of the chest and abdominal lining. Almost all cases are caused by asbestos. It is always fatal. Mesothelioma takes a long time to develop, from the time of first exposure to development of the disease (known as its latency period): between 15 and 60 years. Exposure to high levels for long periods is not necessary, but the risk increases with higher and longer exposures. It is caused by the brown and blue asbestos, but not by white asbestos.

Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer caused by asbestos is identical to that caused by smoking. People who smoke and are exposed to asbestos run an even higher risk. The latency period is usually at least 20 years. It can be caused by any asbestos fibre, but the risk is higher from brown and blue asbestos.

Other lung diseases

Asbestosis is a disease which causes scarring of the lung tissue - fibrosis. The tissue becomes leathery and less flexible. The lungs? is less able to absorb oxygen from the air and pass it into the blood. Breathing becomes more difficult and the disease progresses over the years. It is sometimes quoted as an underlying cause of death when a sufferer dies. Latency period is about 15 to 30 years.

Pleural plaques or diffuse pleural thickening is a scarring of the chest lining. It can be seen on X-rays but does not cause noticeable symptoms. There is no know connection between pleural plaques and other asbestos diseases, but it is used as a marker of asbestos exposure.

Click the link for the full articleNiall Evans is a health and safety professional in the UK. http://www.clickforhealthandsafety.com/Asbestos-Dont-Die-Of-Fright.html