SearchArchives for: May 2007Zimbabwe Asbestos Mines Eye Middle East Market25th May 2007 In efforts to regain its lost market share of the asbestos market, Zimbabwe asbestos mines have set their eyes on the countries of the Middle East, who have long been consumers of the dangerous mineral.
An article in AllAfrica.com notes that Iran has al… more » Categories: Asbestos Information Work with asbestos cement must be properly controlled25th May 2007 The HSE has warned companies to take extra care when demolishing buildings containing asbestos cement sheets.
The warning comes after Wye Valley Demolition Ltd of Hereford, was fined GBP6,000 and asked to pay costs of GBP13,621 at Hereford Magistrates C… more » Categories: Asbestos Information Prosecution highlights responsibility to manage asbestos during renovation work25th May 2007 The dangers of disturbing asbestos during building or renovation work, and not ensuring the correct procedures are in place to manage asbestos, have been raised by a recent health and safety prosecution.
During February and March 2004, asbestos at Silve… more » Categories: Asbestos Information Survey reveals many workers dismissive of asbestos25th May 2007 A survey carried out on behalf of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revealed that many maintenance workers are dismissive of the dangers posed by asbestos, reports Norwich Union Risk Services.
Many of those questioned believed that they were unl… more » Categories: Asbestos Information U.S. agency trials Alternative Asbestos Control Method25th May 2007 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. body with similar responsibilities to the Health and Safety Executive, has been trialing a new method of asbestos removal that can reduce the risk of exposure and is cheaper than current methods.
The A… more » Categories: Asbestos Information Asbestos in 21 Buildings at Cal State Northridge22nd May 2007 Faculty and staff at the California State University campus in Northridge have been notified that asbestos exists in 21 of the colleges buildings. Officials note that the hazardous material can be found in tile floors, thermal pipe insulators, or other f… more » Categories: Asbestos Information School Faces Fines for Improper Asbestos Removal15th May 2007 A Cedar Rapids, Iowa school that removed a few hundred square feet of asbestos without regard for the well-being of their staff or students has been cited by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) for asbestos violations.
According to… more » Categories: Asbestos Information Power Plant Worker Seeks Damages in Asbestos Suit09th May 2007 A British man who worked for numerous power plants throughout the country is suing RWE Npower plc for compensation of up to £200,000, claiming he was exposed to deadly asbestos dust and fibers when he worked as an electrician’s mate and rigger betw… more » Categories: Asbestos Information Georgia Town Drinks Water from Asbestos-Laden Pipes03rd May 2007 In the small town of Richland, Georgia â“ not far from the city of Plains â“ the asbestos levels in the drinking water are more than 3,000 times the amount considered safe for consumption, notes an article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, thanks to f… more » Categories: Asbestos Information Mesothelioma At A Glance Posted By : Herbert Sanchez02nd May 2007 This article discusses how mesothelium tissues in the body can form cancer cells.This article is courtesy of ArticleSphere.comGovernment to end asbestos disability compensation for manual workers? | Salinas Workers Leave Over Asbestos - Monteray Herald |… more » Categories: Asbestos News A Positive Guideline To Deal With Mesothelioma Posted By : Herbert Sanchez02nd May 2007 This article discusses some of the positive ways to deal with the diagnosis of Mesothelioma.This article is courtesy of ArticleSphere.comTeacher retires over Asbestos Removal - to kids dismay | Senate Urged to Consider Asbestos Awareness Week | UK Says… more » Categories: Asbestos News A Brief Overview On Peritoneal Mesothelioma Posted By : Herbert Sanchez01st May 2007 This article is a brief discussion on the symptoms of Peritoneal Mesothelioma.This article is courtesy of ArticleSphere.comAsbestos in 21 Buildings at Cal State Northridge | Power Plant Worker Seeks Damages in Asbestos Suit | Asbestos Disease, Asbestos C… more » Categories: Asbestos News |
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