After a presence of disturbed asbestos found in a “space used to help circulate air” closed down Gist Hall in May, Humboldt State University has announced the building reopened this week. Right before the spring semester ended, HSU closed down the building to test for traces of asbestos. Tests later confirmed no asbestos fibers were […]
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Test Shows ‘Some Asbestos’ in Material Found in Gist Hall
Material found in Gist Hall earlier this month “does indeed contain some asbestos,” according to a statement posted today on the Humboldt State University website. Other “loose materials” found in the building will also be tested, with results expected back next week. Meanwhile, HSU is working with an outside firm on a clean-up plan, according […]
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HSU: Gist Hall Still Closed, Test Finds No Asbestos in the Air
Testing by a private lab found no asbestos fibers in the air of Gist Hall, which has been closed for nearly a week after “disturbed material” was discovered during a routine check of the building’s systems, according to a release today from Humboldt State University. A second test to “confirm that it is indeed disturbed […]
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Gist Hall Remains Closed, Finals Relocated
Gist Hall at Humboldt State University remains closed today “out of an abundance of caution” after Friday’s discovery of what could be disturbed asbestos and finals have been moved to new locations. “All classes and other activities in Gist Hall have been suspended,” a release from HSU states. “There is no access to offices or […]
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‘Possible’ Disturbed Asbestos Closes Down Gist Hall
Humboldt State University’s Gist Hall “has been closed until further notice” after what the university describes as “the possible presence of disturbed asbestos” was detected during a “routine check” on Friday. According to a post on the HSU website, tests will be conducted over the weekend and Monday. The university asks employees who worked in […]
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Before the $4.7 Billion Baby Powder Verdict, There Was One in Humboldt
By now, you’ve probably heard about Reuters’ investigative bombshell showing that Johnson & Johnson knew for decades that its baby powder contained asbestos while the company publicly insisted on the “safety and purity” of its iconic product. If this is news to you, check out the story here, which relies on scores of interviews and […]