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Russia Plays Roulette As Top Asbestos Industry.

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:49:31 +0000

Around 100,000 workers die each year from asbestos-related disease. As the world’s top asbestos producer, Russia, with its strong government backing, vies with China and India to be the chief cause of future global epidemics of asbestosis and mesothelioma.

Asbestos Exposure Across The Class Divide

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:33:37 +0000

Asbestos exposure, leading to fatal diseases such as mesothelioma, tends to be thought of as predominantly affecting sections of society who were either involved in the manufacture of, or worked with asbestos products. The risk spread to affect individuals who were inadvertently the victim of asbestos exposure in occupational locations where the manufactured asbestos products, e.g. ceiling tiles, were often found, such as in schools and colleges.

HSG 264 – Health & Safety Executive Asbestos Survey Guide

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:26:38 +0000

The evolution of legislation, which aims to update regulations dealing with the management of asbestos, has been dependent on raising asbestos awareness, campaigning for change and seeking redress through the law courts for asbestos compensation entitlement.

Company Failed to Check for Dangerous Asbestos Fibres

admin — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:20:29 +0000

A Cornwall development company, Norwegian Homes Limited, has been fined £4,500 for failing to undertake a survey for the presence of dangerous asbestos fibres when demolishing a Hotel.

Council and Contractors Fined for Unsafe Asbestos Removal

admin — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:45:46 +0000

A local authority and it’s contractor have been fined after a worker left a family exposed to dangerous asbestos fibres for three days.

HSE Warn Retailers of Asbestos Dangers

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 08:12:50 +0000

During May the HSE have been contacting retailers advising them of their legal responsibilities on asbestos to ensure workers, customers or any contractors are protected from exposure.

Development Company Fined over Asbestos Exposure

admin — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 08:55:47 +0000

A development company has been fined a total of £15,000 at Bournemouth Crown Court for exposing employees and members of the public to the dangers of asbestos material while working at a property in Poole.

Asbestosis Increase Leads To More Claims.

Kelvin.Graham — Tue, 25 May 2010 12:51:19 +0000

Assertions that the present dangers of contracting an asbestos related disease are considerably reduced as a result of the banning of its use in products or heightened asbestos awareness, are shown to be false every time Government statistics and anecdotal evidence are released. Consistently rising asbestos compensation figures show very clearly that more people are contracting asbestos-related cancers such as asbestosis and mesothelioma.

Ensure Asbestos Surveyors are Qualified

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 15:13:08 +0000

The HSE have reported that asbestos surveys are only useful if there are undertaken by suitably qualified and competent surveyors. They are now running road shows in conjunction with British Occupational Hygiene Society and Asbestos Testing and Consultancy.

Mesothelioma Rate Forecast.

Kelvin.Graham — Tue, 11 May 2010 08:46:05 +0000

Deaths from mesothelioma continue to increase around the UK as asbestosis symptoms appear and confirmed diagnosis discovers more cases in both men and women.