Asbestos scare grips Australia as Chinese panels test toxic in kids’ hospital
The government of Western Australia (WA) will carry out an audit of the products of Chinese materials supplier Yuanda after white asbestos was discovered...
Campaigners concern over asbestos at Durand’s Stedham school
Campaigners are concerned that asbestos is still lying in rubble after former classrooms on the St Cuthman’s site were knocked down four years ago....
Building giant John Holland defends actions after workers exposed to asbestos
Area not isolated for 24 hours after Perth children’s hospital workers covered in chrysotile while drilling into a roof panel. Building giant John Holland...
Asbestos removal from naval ships to cost Irish taxpayer €500,000
The taxpayer will have to foot the near €0.5m bill for removing potentially-lethal asbestos from Naval Service ships, but the final cost could be...
Former teacher’s death linked to asbestos
Former colleagues of a man who died from asbestos-related cancer are being urged to help with an investigation into how he came into contact...
Victims of asbestos to be remembered on International Workers’ Memorial Day in Clydebank
THE scourge of asbestos-related fatal illness is not some historic malaise that can be consigned to the past, because people are still suffering today....
Mum warns house buyers at Thanet House to check for asbestos
A concerned mother is urging house hunters to check for asbestos in their homes before they move in. The mum-of-two Marie Sandhu, 31, and...
Children of Northampton woman who died from asbestos cancer appeal for information
A grieving brother and sister are appealing for help after their mum, a former factory worker, died after suffering from an asbestos-related cancer. Cherrill...
FACT SHEET – Asbestos & Health
Asbestos & Health The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide information about asbestos and health. This fact sheet will explain the following:...
AUSTRALIA – NSW Homeowners reminded to check for Mr Fluffly loose-fill asbestos insulation
It has been only one year since Martin Swinburn renovated the kitchen in his Asquith family home, and yet the shiny new space could...
