Jobsite Spotlight: Gouverneur Talc

Jobsite Spotlight – Gouverneur Talc In 1948, the Gouverneur Talc Company began mining and milling talc near Balmat, New York. A subsidiary of R. T. Vanderbilt, Gouverneur Talc produced talc for various industrial uses, including the manufacture of paint, ceramics and plastic molding compound. In 1974, the mines and mills of the International Talc Company […]

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Dangers of Asbestos Exposure

Asbestos exposure is a serious issue that can have devastating health consequences, particularly for those who work in industries where asbestos is present. One of the most serious illnesses caused by asbestos exposure is mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs and other internal organs. The dangers […]

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Can Talc Exposure Cause Cancer?

You may have used talc powder products all your life without thinking about the potential dangers that they pose, and you may not have even known that the products were harmful. However, talc exposure has been linked to mesothelioma and lung cancer diagnoses due to asbestos contamination during the mining process. Asbestos is a known […]

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