Jamaica Concerned about Asbestos


06th August 2007

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) reports that they are in the process of removing dangerous asbestos from a now defunct power plant at Hunts Bay, material that should have been removed more than five years ago.
An article in the Jamaica Observer reports that removal and disposal of asbestos-contain...




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IBAS produce report on asbestos use in Asia


05th August 2007

The International Ban Asbestos Secretariat have recently produced a publication titled: Killing the Future (Asbestos Use in Asia). The report examines the use of asbestos in Asia and contains detailed information on asbestos issues in a number of countries. It...




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WHO to shift position on white asbestos?


05th August 2007

In May the World Health Organisation (WHO) appeared to be considering a change to its stance on the status of Chrysotile, white asbestos used in asbestos-cement and similar products.

White asbestos is currently on a list of carcinogenic materials, a listing...




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Jaguar in court over asbestos exposure


05th August 2007

Luxury car manufacturer Jaguar is being sued by the wife of a former worker who believes he contracted mesothelioma while working at the firms Brown Lane plant.

Mr Heer died in June but his wife is continuing with the case and...




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Sixteen Companies Sued Simultaneously For Asbestos Exposure


25th July 2007

Louie Fittz claims he worked at several area refineries between the years of 1964 to 1985. He was recently diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease and is suing the American Optical Corp., along with 15 other companies.
The personal injury lawsuit was filed with the Jefferson County District Court...




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