Officials with the European Union have ordered an inquiry into exactly how much asbestos is present in two of their parliament buildings in Strasbourg. It was known that the buildings had asbestos concerns when they were purchased last year, but the amount of asbestos in the buildings may be more th...

There are several ways a person can help to lower their chances of coming into contact with asbestos, a material that is linked to mesothelioma cancer. By observing these simple precautions, those who believe they come into regular contact with asbestos can safeguard their health.
First, the best w...

About 30 Nova Scotia (Canada) shipyard workers want to know why they werent told about the presence of asbestos onboard a freighter that frequents their shipyard.
According to an article in the Nova Scotia Chronicle Herald, a union representing about half of the 30 workers aboard the Marine Atlan...

Exposed asbestos-containing insulation caused the sudden shutdown of a health unit in the city of Guelph in Canadas Ontario province.
According to an article in the Guelph Tribune, asbestos was found in the office of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, forcing the office to close late las...

After finding yet more asbestos aboard a Chinese ship docked in the north Queensland city of Townsville, the International Transport Workers Federation (ITWF) has called for a full audit of asbestos for the cargo ship known as the Sea Sparkle.
The asbestos was found late last week on the Panamanian...