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Cancelled Schools Scheme Increases Asbestos Risk

Kelvin.Graham — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:31:18 +0000

An unforeseen consequence of the recent coalition government cancellation of the Building Schools for the Future Programme (BSF) is the increased asbestos exposure risk to pupils and teaching staff at many current school buildings built before 1970.

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 Threat Underestimated In The UK

Kelvin.Graham — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:00:45 +0000

More than half of work-related deaths from six major cancers in the UK are due to asbestos, according to a recent London-based public health report, and estimates are greater than those currently used in UK health and safety strategy planning.

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.

Asbestos in Schools – A History Lesson.

Kelvin.Graham — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:23:25 +0000

Whilst Government administrations come and go, and the latest schools system and curriculum initiatives unveiled with new layers of management put into place, the actual fabric of the buildings are consistently ignored, where an ageing nemesis lies in wait, ready to inflict more damage than an ill-conceived educational policy might sustain.

Asbestos Exports To The Developing World.

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:34:53 +0000

It might come as a surprise for some to learn that asbestos is still being imported to a number of countries, mostly in the developing world, as a cheap source material for use in the manufacture of a variety of products.

Asbestos Legacy Continues To Claim Lives.

Kelvin.Graham — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:41:05 +0000

Action Mesothelioma Day and the Mesothelioma Charter are part of a long history of campaigning to raise asbestos awareness to see justice and compensation for all asbestosis and mesothelioma victims.

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.

Asbestos Victim Advice on facebook

admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:02:07 +0000

We’ve just set up an Advice Support Group on facebook where friends, relatives and family members of people who have been diagnosed with asbestos related illnesses can share their advice and experiences with others.

Action Mesothelioma Day 2010.

Kelvin.Graham — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:52:29 +0000

Action Mesothelioma Day 2010, the fifth event to be mounted across the UK, which was announced by The British Lung Foundation (BLF) and supporting organisations to be held on the first Friday in July, is scheduled for 2nd July.