The United Kingdom Government has called an inquiry into the current risks of asbestos following rising numbers of fatalities liked to it. The work and pensions committee in parliament will
Asbestos-containing illegal dumping continues as councils plead for public assistance
The Environmental Health team at Mid Coast Council is asking the public for help to locate those responsible for an incident of illegal dumping. Mid Coast Council spans from Nelson’s
Staff and inmates concerned over potential asbestos exposure after Waikeria Prison riots
The New Zealand Department of Corrections has confirmed that the Waikeria Prison site contains asbestos in a section of the site soon to be demolished but has reiterated that the
Victorian TAFE investigated over dry cutting practices
Apprentices at Victorian TAFE courses are allegedly being taught how to dry cut sandstone despite the material containing high levels of potentially deadly silica dust. The practice of dry cutting
Global rates of mesothelioma increasing, countries with asbestos bans faring better
According to a new study published this week, the global incidence of mesothelioma and associated deaths increased from 1990 to 2017. Zhen Zhai MD from the Zhejiang University in China,