Tag: Southafrica

Where History Means Knowledge. Be Informed.

How to Search for those Tough to Find Documents: Toxicdocs.org is a Good Site to Kick Off your Research Project.

January 24, 2024

My third thesis for the Masters in History program will likely involve tracking asbestos (primarily blue) sold by Cape Asbestos in South Africa to Johns-Manville for use in the JM Waukegan, Illinois site and which, over time, found itself into Lake Michigan, onto the Illinois beaches, or as being within the superfund clean-up site. The…
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Asbestos on Naval Ships: Why use Amosite Fibers?

March 26, 2022

I am beginning my path towards writing articles and (hopefully) a book on asbestos issues arising from shipbuilding, seafaring, and ship breaking. This will be a tremendous opportunity for me to personally better understand and then discuss the history and remaining legacy issues. I hope that you come along for the ride and participate with…
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