HSE stats show annual deaths from mesothelioma and asbestosis continue to rise
The HSE has released their latest Health & Safety Statistics for 2017, including figures on mesothelioma and asbestosis deaths (up to 2015)...
Tag: Cancer
Fears that asbestos in Colwyn Bay pier ‘could contaminate beach’
Concerns are increasing that asbestos from the derelict Grade II-listed Colwyn Bay pier could contaminate the beach...
Piles of dangerous asbestos dumped behind a Herts church car park
Piles of broken asbestos were carelessly dumped in a Batford church ground over the bank holiday weekend...
Indirect asbestos victims seek ‘justice’ with support of Digby Brown
The victims, mainly women, were often exposed to asbestos while washing their spouse's clothing...
Joint Union Asbestos Committee release statement on asbestos in schools ahead of national conference
The first national conference addressing the issue of how to protect children and staff from the dangers of asbestos in schools and colleges is being held on 4 July 2017...
Asbestos may be present in over 40 North Ayrshire schools
Deadly asbestos could be present in many North Ayrshire Schools. Figures show that 42 schools across the district could still have asbestos in them...
Fatal legacy left by use of asbestos in North East industry
‘Lessons must be learnt’ say experts APIL after shocking figures reveal the fatal legacy left by historic asbestos use in the North East...
Successful claim made against fire service following firefighter’s asbestos death
The family of a Bradford man and former Leeds firefighter, who died from an asbestos-related illness, has received a settlement from his former employers...