Guidance for Controlling Asbestos-Containing Materials in Buildings

Guidance for Controlling Asbestos-Containing Materials in Buildings
Author: Dale Keyes
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 125
Release: 1998-05
Genre:
ISBN: 078814314X

Provides guidance on controlling asbestos-containing materials (ACM) found in buildings. Provides a current summary of data on exposure to airborne asbestos; gives survey procedures for determining if ACM is present in buildings; explains how to establish a special operations and maintenance program in a building found to contain asbestos; reviews technical issues confronted when assessing the potential for exposure to airborne asbestos, in particular indoor settings; suggests a structured process for selecting a particular course of action, and much more. Commonly referred to as the Blue Book.

Surviving Mesothelioma and Other Cancers

Surviving Mesothelioma and Other Cancers
Author: Paul Kraus
Publisher: Surviving Mesothelioma
Total Pages: 7
Release: 2005
Genre: Cancer
ISBN: 0977290107

In June 1997, Paul Kraus was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a very aggressive cancer, and given only a few months to live. More than eight years later, Mr. Kraus is alive with a good quality of life having rejected surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Here, the author offers solid practical advice on: how to cope with the initial diagnosis; nutrition and diet; conventional and complementary therapies; the role of the mind in health and the principles of healing.--From publisher description.