Archive for August, 2010
Asbestos Flytipping In Cheshire!
It was reported in the local press a few weeks ago that a pile of refuse, which contained asbestos sheets was recently dumped by the roadside in Burtonwood, Nr Warrington, Cheshire.
Mesothelioma New Treatments
The long latency period of asbestos-related disease often means that asbestosis symptoms may only make themselves known some 40 to 50 years after first exposure, and thus, as a result of age-related or additional debilitating factors, only 20-30% of patients are suitable candidates for surgical procedures.
Pleural Plaques Scheme Opened
The Ministry of Justice have now opened the pleural plaques scheme to compensate those victims eligible for a one off £5,000 payment. We have published the main points below but would recommend that if you feel you are eligible you contact the Ministry of Justice immediately.
Asbestos Risk At The Dentists!
No occupation is without possible health and safety issues in today’s world, not least, at the very medical institutions who take care of the nation’s health. Following the highly publicised dangers that may be present in some of the UK’s hospitals, in the form of Legionnaire’s Disease or MRSA, a recent report suggests that dentists are among the occupational groups facing a higher than average risk of developing the asbestos-related disease, mesothelioma.
Pleural Plaques Payment Scheme Starts.
Exposure to asbestos leads to different types of asbestos-related disease such as asbestosis, or more aggressive cancers, such as mesothelioma. In addition, further conditions can arise from the inhalation of disturbed asbestos fibres or dust. One example is pleural plaques, found within the pleura of the lung, which are small, localised areas of fibrosis caused by exposure to asbestos fibres.