Prudhoe Bay officials told them earlier this week that they may have been exposed to high levels of asbestos.

BP workers exposed to asbestos

BP and the Prudhoe Bay oil fields continue to dominate the headlines Thursday, as workers are told they may have been exposed to high levels of a deadly airborne toxin. According to a Prudhoe Bay worker, who wishes to remain anonymous, Prudhoe Bay officials told them earlier this week that they may have been exposed to high levels of asbestos.

This asbestos is said to have come from glue that adheres to the insulation surrounding BP's pipelines. BP workers have halted repairs of Prudhoe Bay's corroded pipelines until it is determined how dangerous those asbestos levels are.

"I'm very concerned. I think everybody is concerned," said BP spokesperson Daren Beaudo.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, potentially dangerous levels of asbestos have been found in the glue used to hold insulation on to the pipeline on the west side of Prudhoe Bay... (Read More)

EPA will release a draft brochure titled, Current Best Practices for Preventing Asbestos Exposure Among Brake and Clutch Repair Workers.

By Marconi Calindas
Reporter

Friday, August 25, 2006

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently updated its guide to protect the health of auto mechanics across the nation.

EPA will release a draft brochure titled, Current Best Practices for Preventing Asbestos Exposure Among Brake and Clutch Repair Workers. According to EPA the brochure will contain information for both automotive professionals and home mechanics. The public is invited to comment on the brochure in the next 60 days.

"The brochure includes work practices that may be used to avoid asbestos exposure. It also summarizes existing Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulatory requirements for professional automotive mechanics," said the EPA.

When finalized, the brochure would supersede the existing Guidance for Preventing Asbestos Disease Among Auto Mechanics, known as the "Gold Book."

Exposure to asbestos is potentially harmful to human health if microscopic asbestos fibers, released into the air when asbestos is disturbed or in poor condition, are inhaled into the lungs. Asbestos exposure has been associated with a number of serious health problems and diseases, including asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma... (Read More)

For more information on the draft brochure visit

Current Best Practices for Preventing Asbestos Exposure Among Brake and Clutch Repair Workers

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