Members of the United Kingdom Parliament have written to Altrad, one of the largest asbestos manufacturers, calling for the parent company to make a £10m donation towards mesothelioma research “for

A historic state school in Brisbane has been closed after asbestos was discovered during excavation works over the weekend as part of construction work at the site. The asbestos was

Asbestos experts are warning residents of cyclone-affected New Zealand to be mindful of the impacts of asbestos damage, and that there are certain precautions to take when returning to cyclone-affected

Brazilian authorities recently sank a decommissioned ship off the country’s coast, which the Asbestos Diseases Awareness Organisation explained highlights the “impossible task” of asbestos risk management. “Asbestos, a known carcinogen,

Historical asbestos use is widely documented – in the 20th century, it was utilised in building materials, fire and heat protection, insulation products and various other settings, largely because it

A family-run business in regional Queensland has seen their livelihood limited after their offices were accidentally covered in asbestos-containing material. The incident occured when a painting company adjacent to the

According to a court judgment, employees of a Dutch flower auction company were allegedly exposed to asbestos for years. The employee’s tasks, which included general manual labour and drilling, saw

The British Parliament is under pressure from various unions across the country after it was revealed that there are hundreds of buildings utilised by the National Health Service, or NHS,

Coastal erosion is a common cause of asbestos being revealed in Australia, with beaches, break walls or other coastal areas often housing the material. On Bribie Island in Queensland, the

A section of a popular Sunshine Coast beach has been closed after asbestos was confirmed at the site last week. Golden Beach was closed, and licensed asbestos assessors were tasked

A South Australian demolition contractor who falsely claimed he had uncovered asbestos materials at clients’ properties has faced the state’s Supreme Court and been fined almost $650,000. John Goros, who

An incident that resulted in injuries to a licensed asbestos removalist has prompted a warning from SafeWork SA, who explained that the worker was injured during asbestos removal work when

A Scottish asbestos surveyance firm has been fined £80,000 following the death of a worker who was killed on the job. Christopher Earley was carrying out an asbestos inspection at

India has recently overtaken Russia and Brazil as the largest producer of asbestos globally, and those who work in the country’s asbestos factories are paying the price. The country is

Residents in affected areas of the River Murray, those who own holiday homes in the area, or those supporting the flood response, are urged by safety authorities to be aware

Trade unions in the United Kingdom have confirmed that they are working with one of the country’s leading cancer experts on a study that examines asbestos exposure in female teachers

A Chinese car manufacturer, which was the subject of a recall of more than 12,000 vehicles almost a decade ago due to asbestos fears, has had its re-entry into the

Following several businesses being locked out of a council-run not-for-profit facility in Melbourne after an asbestos scare, tenants have been denied access to return to the site despite a court

The asbestos-contaminated town of Wittenoom in Western Australia has been razed after an out-of-control bushfire destroyed many of the remaining buildings just after Christmas last year. The abandoned town, which

A blitz by the Environmental Protection Authority in the Northern Territory has revealed a swathe of illegal dumps, including several asbestos and chemical waste dumps, with inspectors revealing the extent

Upgrades to the foreshore facilities at Little Manly Beach which had been set back several months due to the unearthing of bones during excavation work, have now been further delayed

A Californian woman who has mesothelioma has won a legal battle against cosmetics manufacturer Avon, and a forklift manufacturing company after almost a year. Ms Chapman filed suit, along with

Business owners at the Melbourne Innovation Centre (MIC) in Alphington, in the city’s inner north, have been told that their businesses are a no-go zone less than a fortnight from

A historic timber mill in Western Australia, which was recently gutted by fire, has drawn the attention of local residents and health and safety experts after it was gutted by

Workplace exposure to asbestos, particularly of an historic nature, is well documented and largely considered the most prevalent form of asbestos exposure globally. However, there is increasing evidence of malignant

Television host Cherie Barber has warned homeowners and DIY renovators about the risk of asbestos exposure after revealing that she was once exposed to the potentially deadly fibres early on

WorkSafe Victoria remains committed to cracking down on legislative requirements regarding asbestos safety in the workplace, as the safety organisation records its eighth prosecution for asbestos mismanagement since 2019, with

Despite being banned for almost two decades, it is estimated that the legacy of asbestos in Australia remains an active risk, with more than 6,000 tonnes dumped illegally every year

According to a report by Michael West Media, construction workers at the AMP building have allegedly been exposed to asbestos during refurbishment works. The report states that approximately 30 workers