European Union lawmakers are under pressure to enact new legislation to end the threat that asbestos poses to workers in an unprecedented move. Generally, the European Commission puts forward proposals
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Several New Zealand organisations committed to reducing and eliminating asbestos exposure have called on tradespeople and businesses to do more to keep workers and the environment safe, as Asbestos Awareness
SA demolition contractor accused of misleading and deceptive conduct
A South Australian demolition contractor who deceived clients about the presence of asbestos in order to overcharge them has had his case heard in the state’s Supreme Court. While neither
Warning over third-wave of asbestos exposure illness
A leading Australian dust diseases lawyer has warned that the country is facing a “third wave” of asbestos exposure, for which compensation may be difficult to obtain. Roger Singh, dust
Sydney’s apartments struggling against damp and mould
It isn’t news that Sydney has experienced a run of particularly damp and challenging weather, with many buildings affected by water ingress that has previously never been seen leaking from