An accomplished professor has pleaded with Aussie renovators to “wake up” to the hidden dangers of asbestos exposure. Gillian North was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2019. Her prognosis means she
Warnings for clean up workers after Kentucky tornadoes over asbestos risks
The significant levels of waste left behind after tornadoes in Kentucky last week have been earmarked as potentially “damaging to human health” to those involved in clean up efforts or
Bingo waste facility accused of exposing workers to asbestos by AWU
According to the Australian Workers Union, workers at the Bingo recycling facility in Eastern Creek have been routinely handling asbestos-containing materials without the appropriate personal protective equipment. A newly lodged
Asbestos uncovered at brick processing facility after residents raise concerns over dust levels
A brick recycling company in the western suburbs of Adelaide has confirmed that asbestos was found at the property, and EPA and local council have confirmed that they are involved.
Contractor to service community service over breaching WHS obligations at asbestos site
A British contractor will be forced to complete 100 hours of community service and ten days of rehabilitation activity after breaching workplace safety regulations regarding asbestos and working at heights.