asbestos

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Insurance companies frequently refuse to pay industrial hygienists to test for dangerous contaminants such as lead and asbestos, or refuse to pay to have them safely removed when they’re found.

From Los Angeles Times

J&J has consistently denied that its now-discontinued talc baby powder contains asbestos or causes cancer.

From Reuters

And while asbestos remediation was taking place, their contractor discovered the roof over stages 7, 8 and 9 "were in a dangerous state".

From BBC

Such a test can diagnose allergens, asbestos, radon, carbon monoxide, harmful mold and VOCs.

From Seattle Times

Hazardous materials like asbestos are likely in the debris and pose a risk to nearby buildings.

From Seattle Times