About the Author | MesotheliomaClaims.us

Educational Content Built From 25 Years of Asbestos Experience

MesotheliomaClaims.us was created by Dave Runyon as an educational resource for people researching asbestos materials, asbestos exposure, mesothelioma, asbestos-related diseases, and the general information people commonly look for when learning about possible mesothelioma claims.

Dave has approximately 25 years of experience in asbestos testing, asbestos training, asbestos analytical work, and asbestos abatement project management. His background includes conducting asbestos inspections, developing AHERA management plans, providing asbestos awareness training, managing asbestos abatement projects, and performing air quality testing. He served as President & CEO of two environmental testing and consulting firms and prior to that, served as regional manager for a national environmental consulting and testing laboratory.

This experience included work with large hospitals, school systems, commercial properties, and industrial settings where asbestos-containing materials had to be identified, documented, managed, or addressed through regulated procedures.

Professional Background Relevant to This Website

Inspection & Material Recognition

Experience conducting asbestos inspections and identifying suspect asbestos-containing materials in buildings, mechanical systems, institutional facilities, and industrial environments.

AHERA & Management Planning

Experience developing AHERA management plans and helping facilities understand asbestos documentation, periodic surveillance, and management responsibilities.

Training & Awareness

Experience conducting asbestos awareness training to help workers, facility personnel, and building managers better understand asbestos risks and safe work practices.

Air Testing & Analytical Methods

Certified in NIOSH analytical methods related to PCM air sampling and PLM bulk analysis, with practical experience involving air quality testing and asbestos-related analytical work.

Abatement Project Management

Experience providing asbestos abatement project management, contractor oversight, project documentation support, and air monitoring related to regulated abatement activities.

Regulatory & Licensing Background

Experience included service on a regulatory advisory board and licensing related to asbestos inspection, management planning, project design, and contractor supervision.

Why This Background Matters

Asbestos exposure can be difficult to understand because it often involves older building materials, industrial insulation, maintenance activities, renovations, demolition, historical workplace practices, and exposure events that may have occurred decades before a disease is diagnosed. This website uses practical asbestos field experience to explain those topics in plain English.

The goal is not to provide legal advice or medical advice. The goal is to help readers better understand asbestos exposure history, asbestos-related diseases, and the general types of information people often research after a mesothelioma diagnosis or suspected asbestos exposure history.

Educational Scope

MesotheliomaClaims.us explains asbestos exposure, where asbestos was commonly used, disease topics, occupational exposure history, and general claim research concepts. The website is intended to be a plain-English resource for families, workers, veterans, caregivers, and others looking for asbestos-related information.

Content should be reviewed and updated over time to remain useful, accurate, and consistent with the educational purpose of the website.

Important Disclaimer

Dave Runyon, the author, is not presented on this website as a lawyer or medical provider. MesotheliomaClaims.us does not provide legal advice, medical advice, diagnosis, representation, or professional services. Readers should consult qualified professionals for legal or medical guidance.

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Asbestos ExposureLearn how exposure can happen when materials are disturbed. Where Asbestos Was FoundReview common materials and locations where asbestos was historically used. MesotheliomaUnderstand the asbestos connection and plain-English disease basics. Claims InformationLearn general information people commonly research about possible claims.