Asbestos has been in the news as a deadly cancer causing substance for decades. For this reason the average American could be excused for thinking that asbestos has been outlawed. But, as the following Reuters investigations video shows, asbestos is not illegal, and in fact continues to be used in the manufacture of countless products in the country.
http://youtu.be/RZm7u6z6tLI
The reason asbestos continues to be used in industrial settings, according to the video include:
- Physical strength
- Thermal resistance
- Chemical resistance
The debate surrounding dangers posed by different forms of asbestos, and whether or not the substance should have a future in American industry, continues. Those who have fallen ill from asbestos related diseases, and the survivors of those who have died from such diseases, understandably would prefer that asbestos be completely removed from American manufacturing processes, or at least be significantly reduced.
However, as can be seen in the video, there are those who continue to downplay the dangers of some forms of asbestos and advocate the continued use of these so-called less dangerous incarnations of the mineral.
If you or someone you know has suffered the results of asbestos related disease, such as mesothelioma, asbestosis, or lung cancer, contact the Law Office of Brayton Purcell, LLP at (800) 598-0314 immediately, or contact us online for a free consultation.
