University locked in lawsuit regarding potential health risk of asbestos
Posted by Sonoma State StarSonoma State StarUniversity locked in lawsuit regarding potential health risk of asbestosSonoma State StarA controversy on campus about the potential health risks of asbestos in some of Sonoma State University's older buildings is rooted in a lawsuit filed by a former environmental health and safety inspector who resigned in July 2015 after raising …
Utah Signs Law to Curb Asbestos Fraud
Posted by Legal Reader (blog)Utah Signs Law to Curb Asbestos FraudLegal Reader (blog)Utah signs law to curb asbestos fraud, and was applauded Thursday by the U.S. Chamber. Lisa A. Rickard, president of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR), said in a statement about Utah Governor Gary Herbert signing the law to curb “double …
Angie’s List: How to Safely Deal with Asbestos
Posted by FOX40FOX40Angie's List: How to Safely Deal with AsbestosFOX40If your home is more than 30 years old, it likely has asbestos in it. That's fine – unless you remodel and then grind or sand the asbestos contained in the floor tiles, insulation or roofing materials and create a hazardous dust, which could eventually …Angie's List: Avoiding […]
Asbestos investigation under way for Hawthorndale School site
Posted by The Southland TimesThe Southland TimesAsbestos investigation under way for Hawthorndale School siteThe Southland TimesEnvironment Southland began an investigation into the demolition of the Hawthorndale School site in November, after an anonymous informant contacted them and claimed the buildings were being demolished with asbestos containing materials inside.
First 10 Canberra Mr Fluffy asbestos blocks to go under auction hammer
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesFirst 10 Canberra Mr Fluffy asbestos blocks to go under auction hammerThe Canberra TimesWith the first five auctions on Tuesday, April 12, and the second five on Thursday, April 14, the government is about to get its first sense of how much money it will make from the land that was affected by […]
Kimball fire hall construction waiting on USDA OK, asbestos removal
Posted by Port Huron Times HeraldPort Huron Times HeraldKimball fire hall construction waiting on USDA OK, asbestos removalPort Huron Times HeraldWork on a new, expanded fire hall in Kimball Township will start in a matter of weeks — just as soon as workers rid the decades-old building of asbestos. “We've actually ordered the storage containers because we've got some asbestos […]
Rats And Asbestos Need To Go Before Edgewater Medical Center Is Demolished
Posted by DNAinfoDNAinfoRats And Asbestos Need To Go Before Edgewater Medical Center Is DemolishedDNAinfoThe buildings will need asbestos to be removed before any work begins. Mullen said he hopes to have a contractor hired for the job in the next few weeks. Then, after spending the required period with an exterminator attempting to clear the building of […]
Angie’s List: Avoiding Asbestos
Posted by My Champlain Valley FOX44 & ABC22My Champlain Valley FOX44 & ABC22Angie's List: Avoiding AsbestosMy Champlain Valley FOX44 & ABC22Asbestos is a natural mineral. It's a good insulator and fire resistant, which is why it's still used in some building materials. “If it's big enough to see, you can't breathe it,†said Jack Leonard from the Environmental Management Institute. “And so […]
Cancer-causing asbestos at center of complex Indiana legal battle
Posted by Indianapolis StarIndianapolis StarCancer-causing asbestos at center of complex Indiana legal battleIndianapolis StarThe cancer, doctors told him, resulted from years of exposure to asbestos in materials he had used, worked with and been around as an electrician. He also smoked a brand of cigarettes that had filters containing asbestos, according to court records.Indiana Supreme Court Tackles Statute […]
Pressure mounts for a ban on all asbestos
Posted by Radio Canada InternationalRadio Canada InternationalPressure mounts for a ban on all asbestosRadio Canada InternationalThe Canadian Cancer Society has added its voice to several groups calling on the new Canadian government to ban all uses of asbestos in Canada. The World Health Organization warns that no form of asbestos is safe. It causes lung and other types of …and […]
My husband died after asbestos exposure. He would be outraged by this legislation
Posted by Bangor Daily NewsBangor Daily NewsMy husband died after asbestos exposure. He would be outraged by this legislationBangor Daily NewsThe bill would prevent families like ours from holding the company responsible for exposing our loved one to asbestos accountable, as long as the company was later acquired by another company. It's a bailout, and it would do nothing […]
Asbestos scare at primary school
Posted by The AdvertiserThe AdvertiserAsbestos scare at primary schoolThe AdvertiserEmergency services were first alerted by a parent accompanying children on the school grounds just after 10.30am on Sunday. It was believed two pieces of asbestos — each the size of a 50c coin — were found in an outdoor area of the school …
Mr Fluffy homes: Queanbeyan residents frustrated by delays in NSW asbestos house buyback
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineMr Fluffy homes: Queanbeyan residents frustrated by delays in NSW asbestos house buybackABC OnlineThe New South Wales Government's response to the legacy of Mr Fluffy asbestos has come under fire from residents who say the response is marred with delays and poor communication. Like the neighbouring ACT, the NSW Government is implementing a …
Asbestos concerns hamper clean-up after factory fire in Sydney’s Lansvale
Posted by ABC OnlineAsbestos concerns hamper clean-up after factory fire in Sydney's LansvaleABC OnlineBut Fire and Rescue New South Wales Superintendent Greg Rankin said concerns about the presence of asbestos at the site had hampered the clean-up. "There's a slight concern of asbestos there so they're taking precautions to ensure the asbestos …and more »
Police Scotland to survey hundreds of buildings amid asbestos risk
Posted by Herald ScotlandHerald ScotlandPolice Scotland to survey hundreds of buildings amid asbestos riskHerald ScotlandCASH-strapped Police Scotland may have to carry out asbestos surveys on hundreds of its premises after a critical inspection by the health and safety quango. A moratorium on work to existing buildings has also been imposed amid concerns the single …and more »
Removing that old asbestos is about to get a lot more expensive
Posted by Stuff.co.nzStuff.co.nzRemoving that old asbestos is about to get a lot more expensiveStuff.co.nzBills for stripping potentially deadly asbestos from houses could double following the introduction of new safety laws tomorrow. Building experts said regulations aimed at improving New Zealand's health and safety record, were good for construction …and more »
Proposed Bonita Springs high school: Reports: Asbestos contamination cleared, site safe to build
Posted by Naples Daily NewsNaples Daily NewsProposed Bonita Springs high school: Reports: Asbestos contamination cleared, site safe to buildNaples Daily NewsThat Lee County's newest high school in Bonita Springs would be located on land that was once used as a receptacle for construction waste contaminated with asbestos raised alarms for some parents and community members. But, school district officials […]
Valley contractors fined for asbestos violations
Posted by Statesman JournalStatesman JournalValley contractors fined for asbestos violationsStatesman JournalTwo companies have been fined a total of $27,200 for violating asbestos rules during the remodel of a commercial building in Albany. Albany-based Conser Design & Construction was the general contractor on the project, which began in March 2015 at 1245 …
Demolition turns to Fluffy clusters in Kambah
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesDemolition turns to Fluffy clusters in KambahThe Canberra TimesThe Asbestos Taskforce has turned its attention to the clusters of Fluffy homes side by side in Kambah, the suburb with more asbestos-contaminated homes than any other. On Friday, it detailed the demolition of three homes in Hiles Place which have been …Mr Fluffy asbestos: More […]
Stunning calendar of Plymouth photos raises £6000 for asbestos victims
Posted by Plymouth HeraldPlymouth HeraldStunning calendar of Plymouth photos raises £6000 for asbestos victimsPlymouth HeraldA Plymouth photography group has raised thousands of pounds for victims of asbestos-related diseases by publishing a charity calendar. The iPlymouth Photography Group united with the South West Mesothelioma Support Group (SWMSG) to produce a …and more »
Become a Canberra Times member today
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesBecome a Canberra Times member todayThe Canberra TimesThe Asbestos Taskforce has turned its attention to the clusters of Fluffy homes side by side in Kambah, the suburb with more asbestos-contaminated homes than any other. On Friday, it detailed the demolition of three homes in Hiles Place which have been …Mr Fluffy asbestos: More than […]
Oxford company, subsidiaries agree to settle asbestos case
Posted by Worcester TelegramOxford company, subsidiaries agree to settle asbestos caseWorcester TelegramOXFORD – Patriots Environmental of Oxford and three companies it owns will pay up to $129,000 to settle allegations that workers mishandled asbestos-containing material during two demolition projects, and that one of the companies failed to pay a $54 …
Breaking News: Asbestos Legal in the U.S.
Posted by Huffington PostHuffington PostBreaking News: Asbestos Legal in the U.S.Huffington PostIt may seem ludicrous that a toxin so notoriously deadly as asbestos would be imported into our country and used in manufacturing to this day, not only is that the case, but deaths from asbestos continue as well. In fact, each year, up to 15,000 …Mesothelioma Verdicts […]
4 Worcester County Companies Pay $129000 in Asbestos Violation Accusations
Posted by Patch.comPatch.com4 Worcester County Companies Pay $129000 in Asbestos Violation AccusationsPatch.comWORCESTER, MA — Four affiliated Worcester-area companies agreed to pay up to $129,000, settling allegations that their workers illegally stored, removed and handled materials that contained asbestos during two demolition projects. One company also …4 Affiliated Boston-Area Companies to Pay Up to $129000 to Settle Allegations of […]
Asbestos found in city-owned building
Posted by News DispatchAsbestos found in city-owned buildingNews DispatchMICHIGAN CITY — Asbestos was recently discovered in a city-owned building, prompting city officials to take action. According to Shannon Eason, assistant park superintendent, the asbestos was discovered in the ceiling of the park maintenance building …
Asbestos issues ‘undermined’ Austins investment
Posted by Derry JournalDerry JournalAsbestos issues 'undermined' Austins investmentDerry JournalIt was around this time that the Asbestos issue was raised. In November, 2015 the Company Director met with McCambridge-Duffy, and without any real investment being secured, it was agreed the Company could not trade beyond Christmas. However, a …
Mr Fluffy asbestos: More than 100 homes demolished so far under ACT buyback scheme
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineMr Fluffy asbestos: More than 100 homes demolished so far under ACT buyback schemeABC OnlineThe ACT's Asbestos Taskforce has passed another milestone, with the demolition of more than 100 homes in Canberra. More than 800 blocks have been surrendered and the focus of the ACT Government's buyback program focus has now shifted to the …Become […]
“Significant” judgement for asbestos-related cancer sufferers
Posted by Herald ScotlandHerald Scotland"Significant" judgement for asbestos-related cancer sufferersHerald ScotlandVICTIMS of asbestos-related cancer in Scotland could be in line for bigger payouts following a ruling in their favour at the Court of Session. A worker who sought compensation when he developed pleural plaques on his lungs as a result of being exposed …and more »
U.S. Chamber Applauds Signing of Utah Law to Curb Asbestos Fraud
Posted by Business Wire (press release)U.S. Chamber Applauds Signing of Utah Law to Curb Asbestos FraudBusiness Wire (press release)WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lisa A. Rickard, president of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR), made the following statement today about Utah Governor Gary Herbert signing into law a bill to curb “double dip†claims against asbestos …and more »
Baron Water replacing 1270km of asbestos cement pipes
Posted by Geelong AdvertiserGeelong AdvertiserBaron Water replacing 1270km of asbestos cement pipesGeelong AdvertiserBarwon Water is replacing the antiquated infrastructure with roughly 1270 kilometres worth of asbestos cement pipes still to be replaced, equivalent to 33 per cent of the main water network. Work is underway at Hamlyn Heights to replace pipes as part …
Gwynedd villagers’ fears over asbestos stored near their homes
Posted by Daily Post North WalesDaily Post North WalesGwynedd villagers' fears over asbestos stored near their homesDaily Post North WalesAsbestos filled containers placed on land near houses in a Gwynedd village, have sparked health fears amongst residents. Two large, red sealed containers are on land opposite houses at Deiniolen near Caernarfon by housing association Cartrefi …
Bradley Pushes For Asbestos Ban
Posted by BlackburnNews.comBlackburnNews.comBradley Pushes For Asbestos BanBlackburnNews.comSarnia's mayor is again putting pressure on the federal government to ban the export of asbestos and its use in Canadian workplaces. Mike Bradley has written a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberals in hopes the country will join the …Sarnia Mayor urges Prime Minister to join in […]
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Launches “Global Asbestos Awareness Week†April 1-7, 2016
Posted by Business Wire (press release)Mesothelioma.com (blog)The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Launches "Global Asbestos Awareness Week†April 1-7, 2016Business Wire (press release)WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), which combines education, advocacy, and community to help ensure justice for asbestos victims, today announced Global Asbestos Awareness Week April 1-7, …Asbestos: One Word. One Week. One World.Mesothelioma.com (blog)all 2 news articles »
Police Scotland told to remedy ‘asbestos issue’
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsPolice Scotland told to remedy 'asbestos issue'BBC NewsPolice Scotland has been told to take "remedial action" over the presence of asbestos in some of its buildings. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) served the force with an improvement notice following inspections at four sites in Glasgow earlier …
Survey finds no asbestos at former auto repair shop
Posted by Glens Falls Post-StarGlens Falls Post-StarSurvey finds no asbestos at former auto repair shopGlens Falls Post-StarQueensbury Supervisor John Strough said the assessment found that a specialized cleanup that would take precautions to avoid the spreading of asbestos would not be needed. The EPA planned to notify the state Department of Labor, which had indicated in …
Asbestos attorney Napoli expects decline in Madison County case filings
Posted by Madison County RecordAsbestos attorney Napoli expects decline in Madison County case filingsMadison County RecordNapoli said that several asbestos plaintiff's firms are beginning to file more of their cases in other jurisdictions – some in federal court and some in other states altogether. In a phone interview Monday, he said the Napoli Shkolnik firm has begun to …
Commissioners OK money for Edinburg school asbestos removal
Posted by New Castle NewsNew Castle NewsCommissioners OK money for Edinburg school asbestos removalNew Castle NewsThey approved the money necessary to remove asbestos from the abandoned Edinburg School building, paving the way for establishment of a veterans' memorial park there. The former Union school district property was donated to the township several years …
Asbestos found in Moorings apartments
Posted by Pensacola News JournalPensacola News JournalAsbestos found in Moorings apartmentsPensacola News JournalKatrice Johnson went to The Moorings apartments Tuesday hoping she could retrieve all her belongings from her tornado-damaged residence. As has often been the case over the past few weeks, she was let down. Earlier this month, asbestos was …
New asbestos regulations hit building owners
Posted by Stuff.co.nzStuff.co.nzNew asbestos regulations hit building ownersStuff.co.nzThe original draft regulations included a requirement that all buildings built before 2000 had a register showing where asbestos was located, but Cabinet is awaiting the results of further consultation before it decides whether to make registers …and more »
Asbestos costing city thousands
Posted by Natchez DemocratAsbestos costing city thousandsNatchez DemocratBuilding Inspector Jody Rutter said two dilapidated and unsafe structures in Natchez — one on State Street, and the other on North Rankin — have tested positive for asbestos, a type of insulation which when made airborne is linked to mesothelioma, a …and more »
Federal judge agrees to stay RICO cases against asbestos plaintiffs firms
Posted by Legal News LineLegal News LineFederal judge agrees to stay RICO cases against asbestos plaintiffs firmsLegal News LineGarlock, in its motion, explained that it reached an agreement with representatives for all current and future asbestos claimants on the principal terms of a consensual plan of reorganization March 17. The agreement will resolve its nearly six-year-old …
Possible school site cleared of asbestos accusations
Posted by Fox 4Fox 4Possible school site cleared of asbestos accusationsFox 4BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — Lee County leaders now say that a parcel of land in Bonita Springs where the school district is eyeing for a new high school is free of asbestos. The land in question is a 66-acre parcel on Imperial Parkway. A few weeks ago, …and […]
County agrees to buy lot across from jail; landowner will abate asbestos
Posted by Billings GazetteBillings GazetteCounty agrees to buy lot across from jail; landowner will abate asbestosBillings GazetteYellowstone County agreed on Tuesday to buy a residential parcel across the street from the jail to expand parking — after the seller agreed to pay for asbestos removal. Commissioners John Ostlund and Jim Reno voted to approve the purchase of 3150 […]
Real estate developer settles lead and asbestos charges
Posted by Business InsuranceReal estate developer settles lead and asbestos chargesBusiness InsuranceThe U.S. Department of Labor has settled charges with a New York state real estate developer and management company related to exposure to lead and asbestos hazards for $700,000. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited …
Deadly asbestos killed Derby Mountain Rescue hero Steve Hilditch, inquest hears
Posted by Derby TelegraphDeadly asbestos killed Derby Mountain Rescue hero Steve Hilditch, inquest hearsDerby TelegraphIn the weeks before his death, Steve Hilditch said he felt "very sad" he was "stopped doing the work he loved" with the rescue team because of the lung cancer he developed after being exposed to asbestos. The inquest into Steve Hilditch's death also […]
Asbestos removal begins at federal building
Posted by Claremore Daily ProgressAsbestos removal begins at federal buildingClaremore Daily ProgressDT Specialized Services of Tulsa was awarded the bid for abatement, demolition and disposal of asbestos-containing material at the building, which could take up to a month to complete. The project will cost nearly $44,000, which will come from the …
Asbestos and liability
Posted by SHPonlineSHPonlineAsbestos and liabilitySHPonlineThe historic use of asbestos in commercial properties means that many buildings that are being renovated or demolished still contain material. Those who don't adequately dispose of any asbestos in their buildings and fail to protect their employees …
$2.2b to replace NZ’s asbestos pipes
Posted by Radio New ZealandRadio New Zealand$2.2b to replace NZ's asbestos pipesRadio New ZealandThe World Health Organisation has said swallowing asbestos present in water does not present the same cancer risk as inhaling dry particles. However, asbestos pipes that are cut or broken when dry can pose a health risk if particles are released into …
Olivet developer overcomes obstacles, looks to future of former psych center
Posted by Poughkeepsie JournalPoughkeepsie JournalOlivet developer overcomes obstacles, looks to future of former psych centerPoughkeepsie JournalHaving reached a settlement with federal officials over lead and asbestos exposure, a Wingdale company with plans to develop a former state hospital hopes town approvals to build are granted next month. While the town approval process did not hinge on …OSHA settles with […]
Company claims insurers did not protect it in asbestos suits
Posted by The Pennsylvania RecordThe Pennsylvania RecordCompany claims insurers did not protect it in asbestos suitsThe Pennsylvania RecordThe Darlings have allegedly been named as defendants in numerous suits filed in various state and federal courts in the United States, in which the claimants alleges bodily sickness, disease, or death as a result of asbestos exposure in products sold …
Lee school officials say Bonita high school site free of asbestos
Posted by Naples Daily NewsNaples Daily NewsLee school officials say Bonita high school site free of asbestosNaples Daily NewsLand that Lee County school officials are eyeing for the district's new high school in Bonita Springs is being critiqued by some community members, who question why the district is pursuing land once contaminated by asbestos. Located on Imperial …
Boyd: Time to end the use of asbestos in Canada
Posted by Ottawa CitizenOttawa CitizenBoyd: Time to end the use of asbestos in CanadaOttawa CitizenFor years, Canada was criticized for the unconscionable practice of exporting asbestos, a deadly carcinogen, to developing countries. A decade later, Canada no longer exports asbestos, thanks to the closure of the last mine in Quebec for economic …Pressure mounts on Ottawa to join […]
Asbestos Still Lurks in Older Buildings: Are Your Lungs at Risk?
Posted by Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic (blog)Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic (blog)Asbestos Still Lurks in Older Buildings: Are Your Lungs at Risk?Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic (blog)Pulmonologist Humberto Choi, MD, says it was also used in shipbuilding and construction to make cements and plastics stronger. “Before it was banned, asbestos could be found in ceilings, floors and paint because it was […]
Asbestos: It’s (finally) time for Ottawa to shut the industry down
Posted by The Globe and MailThe Globe and MailAsbestos: It's (finally) time for Ottawa to shut the industry downThe Globe and MailThe Canadian government has slowly, and we mean really slowly, been coming to terms with the dangers posed by asbestos and its uses. Last year, after decades of insisting to the contrary, Ottawa finally admitted that “asbestos, if inhaled, […]
With federal settlement on lead and asbestos, Olivet developer looks ahead
Posted by Poughkeepsie JournalPoughkeepsie JournalWith federal settlement on lead and asbestos, Olivet developer looks aheadPoughkeepsie JournalHaving reached a settlement with federal officials over lead and asbestos exposure, a Wingdale company with plans to develop a former state hospital hopes town approvals to build are granted next month. While the town approval process did not hinge on …OSHA settles with […]
Pressure mounts on Ottawa to join wide ban on asbestos
Posted by The Globe and MailThe Globe and MailPressure mounts on Ottawa to join wide ban on asbestosThe Globe and Mail“It's time to send a clear message and establish clear policy to end asbestos, end any confusion about its dangers, any confusion about the toll it's taken, and any debate there is about a mythical 'safe' exposure level, and most […]
The Legacy of Libby: Asbestos in America
Posted by Mesothelioma.com (blog)Mesothelioma.com (blog)The Legacy of Libby: Asbestos in AmericaMesothelioma.com (blog)For more than three decades, Gayla Benefield has been at the center of tragic events unfolding in Libby, Montana. Three generations of her family have died or become sick from asbestos-related diseases traced to a mine operated by W. R. Grace …
Asbestos-laden water piping ‘needs upgrading at cost of $8 billion’
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineAsbestos-laden water piping 'needs upgrading at cost of $8 billion'ABC Online"Hardies had a number of factories around the country that just made pipes and they were predominantly used by the different water companies around Australia," said lawyer Tanya Segelov, who is a member of the council for the Asbestos Safety and …and more »
Asbestos-related disease claims three lives in Torbay
Posted by Torquay Herald ExpressAsbestos-related disease claims three lives in TorbayTorquay Herald ExpressThe coroner has been told he had been exposed to asbestos during his working life and was diagnosed with mesothelioma in June 2015. He died of the disease at Rowcroft Hospice on March 2. All three inquests were adjourned by Torbay coroner Ian Arrow …
Asbestos in schools ‘scandal’ is putting pupils and teachers in danger of fatal disease
Posted by The IndependentThe IndependentAsbestos in schools 'scandal' is putting pupils and teachers in danger of fatal diseaseThe IndependentAsbestos in schools is a 'scandal' that puts the lives of both pupils and teachers at risk, according to a report by a safety group. Asbestos was widely used as an insulator in the construction of buildings until 1999, when […]
Asbestos in schools still threatens lives of children, unions warn
Posted by TES NewsTES NewsAsbestos in schools still threatens lives of children, unions warnTES NewsDecades of lax attitudes towards tackling deadly asbestos in schools is a national "scandal" threatening the health of school children, a wide-ranging investigation has found. Education unions say examples of the problem in schools they have found have …Schools asbestos 'scandal' still threatening lives – […]
Charleston asbestos-related deaths are higher than state, national average
Posted by Charleston Post CourierCharleston Post CourierCharleston asbestos-related deaths are higher than state, national averageCharleston Post CourierAn empty street at the Charleston Naval Shipyard where workers used to hustle and bustle. In the 20 years since the shipyard has closed, Charleston County's annual asbestos-related mortality rate has lapped the state's rate and even surpasses national …
Schools asbestos ‘scandal’ still threatening lives
Posted by reportBelfast TelegraphSchools asbestos 'scandal' still threatening lives – reportBelfast TelegraphThe report found the risk to children – including Ms Bowman's son, who attended one of the schools several years later – was underestimated because risk assessments and tests were designed for adults working with asbestos, and not for long-term …and more »
Ohio hotel to undergo asbestos removal before demolition
Posted by WTOL.comOhio hotel to undergo asbestos removal before demolitionWTOL.comTOLEDO, Ohio (AP) – Some $217,000 in taxpayer money will be used to remove asbestos from a northwest Ohio hotel, set to be demolished later this year. The cost to remove the 45-year-old Toledo building now sits at $2.6 million. A project consultant …and more »
Safeway remodel will remove asbestos
Posted by Mail TribuneMail TribuneSafeway remodel will remove asbestosMail TribuneAshland's former Safeway building on Siskiyou Boulevard is slated to reopen once again as a Safeway, following a short stint as the ill-fated Haggen, but first it must get rid of asbestos. After an inspection by the Oregon Department of Environmental …and more »
Asbestos in schools is a national scandal, investigation finds
Posted by Yorkshire PostYorkshire PostAsbestos in schools is a national scandal, investigation findsYorkshire PostThe Joint Union Asbestos Committee (JUAC) said examples of the problem in schools underlined “systematic failings†in the way it was dealt with by successive governments. The JUAC said Whitehall had a “scandalous disregard for life†by permitting …
Ohio EPA investigates possible asbestos discovery in Columbiana County
Posted by WFMJWFMJOhio EPA investigates possible asbestos discovery in Columbiana CountyWFMJA team of Ohio EPA investigators were collecting samples from property in Elk Run Township on Friday to determine if the material contains asbestos. Ohio EPA spokesperson Lindey Amer tells 21 News that the agency was contacted by the West Point Fire …Lisbon FD: Asbestos burnt on propertyWKBN.comall […]
Asbestos delaying complete demolition Monsour Hospital
Posted by WTAE PittsburghWTAE PittsburghAsbestos delaying complete demolition Monsour HospitalWTAE PittsburghWILKINSBURG SHOOTING VICTIMS' FAMILY. WILL SEE ONLY ON 4, THE LAST OF MONSOUR MEDICAL CENTER CRASHING JANETTE. IT TURNS OUT THIS WON'T BE THE LAST WE HEAR ABOUT IT. THE DEMOLITION HIT A SNAG. AFTER IT FELL …Monsour Medical Center Stubbornly Stays StandingCBS Localall 2 news articles »
Asbestos concerns enter Bonita Springs school controversy
Posted by Wink NewsAsbestos concerns enter Bonita Springs school controversyWink NewsBONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – One of two sites for a contested high school to be built in Bonita Springs was once filled with dangerous chemicals, according to concerned residents. The Lee County school district wants to make a decision about the location of …
New rules for disposing of asbestos and plasterboard at Somerset recycling centres
Posted by Chard & Ilminster NewsChard & Ilminster NewsNew rules for disposing of asbestos and plasterboard at Somerset recycling centresChard & Ilminster NewsNEW arrangements for the Somerset recycling centres that take asbestos, plasterboard and related materials start on Monday, April 4. They are aimed at enhancing safety, improving site security, cutting environmental pollution and ensuring the full …
Asbestos adds month to demolition at former Monsour Medical Center
Posted by Tribune-ReviewAsbestos adds month to demolition at former Monsour Medical CenterTribune-ReviewUnexpectedly high amounts of asbestos means it will take an extra month for demolition at the former Monsour Medical Center site along Route 30 in Jeannette to be completed. A change order in the project approved Thursday by the Westmoreland County …
Yellowstone National Park Worker Claims Retaliation Over Asbestos Report
Posted by Claims JournalYellowstone National Park Worker Claims Retaliation Over Asbestos ReportClaims JournalA maintenance worker in Yellowstone National Park said a park concession company retaliated against him after he reported that he and five other employees were exposed to asbestos at a more than century-old lodge. Jon Kline told The Associated Press …
Salmon Arm sports complex closed after testing positive for asbestos
Posted by Globalnews.caGlobalnews.caSalmon Arm sports complex closed after testing positive for asbestosGlobalnews.caThe Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union Indoor Memorial Sports Complex is closed until further notice, after asbestos dust was found inside. Now the non-profit agricultural association that runs the facility may be facing a hefty repair bill. The …Salmon Arm arena closes until further notice […]
Makiki fire station to remain closed for weeks for asbestos removal
Posted by KHON2KHON2Makiki fire station to remain closed for weeks for asbestos removalKHON2The Honolulu Fire Department's Makiki station on Wilder Avenue will be closed for several weeks after tests confirmed asbestos in the flooring. It was found on March 16 during routine maintenance of the floor tiles. For safety reasons, the station's …
Asbestos found in City Hall, other buildings
Posted by Omaha World-HeraldAsbestos found in City Hall, other buildingsOmaha World-HeraldAn 840-page report from the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality has found that Bellevue City Hall and two auxiliary buildings contain asbestos, thus complicating plans to sell or demolish them after city offices relocate to Wall Street later …and more »
Hospital plumber’s family get pay out over asbestos
Posted by Yorkshire Evening PostYorkshire Evening PostHospital plumber's family get pay out over asbestosYorkshire Evening PostJack Coleman, from Cleckheaton, worked in maintenance repairing pipework at the hospital from 1980 until 2004 but the service tunnels he worked in were poorly ventilated and contained asbestos-insulated pipes. He used to manually remove the asbestos …
Where Knowledge and Action Unite: ADAO’s 12th Annual International Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference
Posted by Mesothelioma.com (blog)Mesothelioma.com (blog)Where Knowledge and Action Unite: ADAO's 12th Annual International Asbestos Awareness and Prevention ConferenceMesothelioma.com (blog)The advocacy efforts of Asbestos Awareness Week, starting April 1st, shouldn't come to an end on the 7th. On April 9th through the 10th, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) invites mesothelioma victims, loved ones, and community …
Researchers seek funding for asbestos study
Posted by KLAS-TVKLAS-TVResearchers seek funding for asbestos studyKLAS-TVResearchers are seeking federal money to learn more about naturally occurring asbestos in the dirt that can get picked up into the air. There are still challenges, however, to making the research project come to life. Some residents say the information …Asbestos experts help Boulder City residents breathe easy for […]
Students Return to California School After Asbestos Scare
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comStudents Return to California School After Asbestos ScareAsbestos.comA school asbestos abatement project that forced hundreds of California public students to commute nearly 18 miles to other schools is now over. The younger students at Oak View Elementary School returned to their regular school earlier this month …
Thousands of courthouse files to be moved for asbestos work
Posted by Salisbury PostSalisbury PostThousands of courthouse files to be moved for asbestos workSalisbury PostThousands of Rowan County court files will be displaced, some permanently, as part of a project to replace floor tiles containing asbestos. County officials for years have known floor tiles in the basement of the Rowan County Courthouse — first built …and more »
Report shows asbestos, leaking roof, and a possum at Concord Hospital
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning HeraldReport shows asbestos, leaking roof, and a possum at Concord HospitalSydney Morning HeraldThe only tertiary hospital in NSW not to have been renovated in the last 20 years has asbestos in the pipes, World War II era wards and at least one possum has infiltrated the main building through its leaky roof. Sydney […]
Asbestos experts help Boulder City residents breathe easy for now
Posted by News3LVNews3LVAsbestos experts help Boulder City residents breathe easy for nowNews3LVLAS VEGAS (KSNV News3LV) — Is the air in Boulder City dangerous? It's a big question that could be answered soon. News 3 first reported the naturally occurring asbestos in Boulder City more than a year ago. Wednesday night a small meeting was held in …Researchers seek […]
Madison County asbestos filings total 1224; Only 6 percent filed on behalf of Illinois residents
Posted by Madison County RecordMadison County RecordMadison County asbestos filings total 1224; Only 6 percent filed on behalf of Illinois residentsMadison County RecordAsbestos suits accounted for 72 percent of the law cases filed in Madison County in 2015, with 1,698 total law cases filed on the civil docket. The remaining 28 percent of the cases included medical malpractice, personal […]
Asbestos discovered at Salmon Arm’s indoor arena
Posted by Salmon Arm ObserverAsbestos discovered at Salmon Arm's indoor arenaSalmon Arm ObserverThe SASCU Indoor Memorial Sports Complex has been closed indefinitely due to the discovery of asbestos in the facility. The Salmon Arm and Shuswap Lake Agricultural Association, which owns the building, has retained a company to determine what …and more »
Worker Claims Retaliation over Asbestos Report at Wyoming’s Old Faithful Inn
Posted by Insurance JournalBillings GazetteWorker Claims Retaliation over Asbestos Report at Wyoming's Old Faithful InnInsurance JournalA maintenance worker at Yellowstone National Park in Montana said a park concession company retaliated against him after he reported that he and five other employees were exposed to asbestos at a more than century-old lodge. Jon Kline told The …Yellowstone worker claims retaliation […]
Garlock asbestos bankruptcy settlement
Posted by OverlawyeredGarlock asbestos bankruptcy settlementOverlawyeredThe case famous for helping crack open some of the secrets of the asbestos litigation business has reached a settlement, which will apparently include a settlement (probably without admission of wrongdoing) of civil RICO claims against several law firms.and more »
In Asbestos Bankruptcy Settlement, Conflicts & Racketeering Clouds Loom
Posted by Huffington PostPersonal Injury BureauIn Asbestos Bankruptcy Settlement, Conflicts & Racketeering Clouds LoomHuffington PostIn the insular world of civil litigation, watershed events usually arrive on an installment plan, trickling in at the pace of… well, at the pace of civil litigation. Yet, sometimes disruption arrives quickly, like last week's landmark settlement …Asbestos Lawyers Accused Of Racketeering Close […]
Ruling ends statute of repose for some asbestos cases
Posted by Indiana LawyerRuling ends statute of repose for some asbestos casesIndiana LawyerA divided Indiana Supreme Court ruled March 3 in three combined cases that Section 2 of the Indiana Product Liability Act's Chapter 3 contained a constitutionally impermissible distinction between asbestos-plaintiffs injured by defendants who mined and …
Widow of Bury man who died from asbestos-related cancer wins damages payout
Posted by Manchester Evening NewsManchester Evening NewsWidow of Bury man who died from asbestos-related cancer wins damages payoutManchester Evening NewsA widow has won thousands of pounds damages for the death of her husband – who was struck down by asbestos-related cancer after years spent working as a carpet fitter. Colin Wolstenholme, of Bury , died aged 70 after a […]
First Nation waiting for report on asbestos in school
Posted by Winnipeg SunWinnipeg SunFirst Nation waiting for report on asbestos in schoolWinnipeg SunOne company did not find any signs of asbestos and determined air quality was within safe occupational health limits, while a second found vermiculite containing asbestos in the school, but said air quality was within acceptable occupational health limits.Asbestos in First Nation school forces students […]
Deadly dust
Posted by Meeting on naturally occurring asbestosKLAS-TVDeadly dust – Meeting on naturally occurring asbestosKLAS-TVA group of colleges are holding a public hearing Wednesday night on naturally occurring asbestos. The meeting will be at the Christian Center on Adams Boulevard in Boulder City at 6:30 p.m.. Montana State University in collaboration with the University …
Asbestos Lawyers Accused Of Racketeering Close To Settlement
Posted by ForbesPersonal Injury BureauAsbestos Lawyers Accused Of Racketeering Close To SettlementForbesA Dallas asbestos firm being sued for racketeering said in a court filing last week that it has settled with its accuser, though it is unclear what will become of claims possibly being asserted by another company the firm targeted with lawsuits. Simon …In Asbestos Bankruptcy […]
DEP fines North Oxford Mills owner for asbestos removal
Posted by Worcester TelegramDEP fines North Oxford Mills owner for asbestos removalWorcester TelegramBOSTON – The state Department of Environmental Protection has assessed Weymouth Braided Rug Co. Inc., doing business as North Oxford Mills in Oxford, a $45,412.50 penalty for asbestos violations at former Worcester City Hospital, 26 Queen St., …
DEP finds asbestos in Huber Breaker soil
Posted by Citizens VoiceCitizens VoiceDEP finds asbestos in Huber Breaker soilCitizens VoiceWARREN RUDA / THE CITIZENS' VOICE Rubble remains at the Huber Breaker site last summer. The Department of Environmental Protection announced Monday that asbestos fibers were present in five samples taken on March 8, near the old boiler building …DEP: Asbestos found in Huber Breaker soil samplesWilkes Barre […]
Honolulu fire station may have asbestos
Posted by KHON2KHON2Honolulu fire station may have asbestosKHON2“Exposure is usually chronic and usually takes years to decades before you see the affects of the asbestos so an acute exposure once or twice to asbestos probably not going to cause a lot of problems. It's going to be continuous exposure over the …and more »
New Plymouth’s Barrett St Hopsital demolition begins, more asbestos than thought
Posted by Taranaki Daily NewsTaranaki Daily NewsNew Plymouth's Barrett St Hopsital demolition begins, more asbestos than thoughtTaranaki Daily NewsFollowing numerous delays work has finally begun to demolish the derelict Barrett St Hospital site in New Plymouth. The first pieces of asbestos removed from the site on Monday. READ MORE: * New Plymouth Barrett St Hospital demolition work delayedand more »
Liverpool asbestos crisis ramps up: more sites uncovered, CEO resigns
Posted by Government NewsGovernment NewsLiverpool asbestos crisis ramps up: more sites uncovered, CEO resignsGovernment NewsMembers of the public have stumbled upon even more asbestos-contaminated sites in Liverpool, claims the United Services Union (USU), as it ramps up its bitter row with Liverpool City Council over the issue. USU General Secretary Greame Kelly said he …and more »
BASF Catalysts Escapes Asbestos Liability
Posted by Legal Reader (blog)BASF Catalysts Escapes Asbestos LiabilityLegal Reader (blog)BASF Catalysts escaped an asbestos liability suit brought by a former auto body shop worker, after a California Appeals Court affirmed a jury's finding that asbestos exposure in the case was uncertain. The worker claimed his mesothelioma stemmed from …
Asbestos in First Nation school forces students out of class
Posted by CTV NewsCTV NewsAsbestos in First Nation school forces students out of classCTV NewsPeople living in a Manitoba First Nation community are waiting for an independent engineer's report to determine if it's safe for their kids to return to class. Asbestos was discovered crumbling from the ceiling in a classroom in Ebb and Flow School …
APNewsBreak: Worker claims retaliation over asbestos report
Posted by The Seattle TimesThe Seattle TimesAPNewsBreak: Worker claims retaliation over asbestos reportThe Seattle Times(AP) — A maintenance worker in Yellowstone National Park said a park concession company retaliated against him after he reported that he and five other employees were exposed to asbestos at a more than century-old lodge. Jon Kline told The Associated …and more »
DEP finds asbestos in Huber Breaker soil samples
Posted by Citizens VoiceWilkes Barre Times-LeaderDEP finds asbestos in Huber Breaker soil samplesCitizens VoiceASHLEY — The state Department of Environmental Protection found asbestos in soil samples from the former Huber Breaker site in Ashley. The department announced through a press release on Monday that asbestos fibers were present in five samples …DEP: Asbestos found in Huber Breaker soil samplesWilkes […]
EnPro Agrees to $480 Million Settlement of Garlock Asbestos Claims
Posted by Insurance JournalEnPro Agrees to $480 Million Settlement of Garlock Asbestos ClaimsInsurance JournalEnPro Industries Inc. said it has agreed to a $480 million settlement to resolve current and future personal injury claims related to its asbestos-lined gaskets used in pipes, valves and other industrial applications. The settlement was between EnPro …
Angus grandfather believes killer asbestos fibres contaminated his sandwiches
Posted by The CourierThe CourierAngus grandfather believes killer asbestos fibres contaminated his sandwichesThe CourierThe 66-year-old former engineer from Brechin worked in communications alongside cable layers who regularly drilled through walls lined with asbestos. His lawyers are now investigating whether microscopic fibres from the drilling found their way into …New agency established to focus on asbestos removal in Victorian […]
Call for asbestos comments
Posted by The Border MailThe Border MailCall for asbestos commentsThe Border MailThe NSW amendments relate to the register of affected houses, particularly new requirements for warning signs, which properties can be listed and how the presence of loose-fill asbestos is to be determined. As of March 15, 386 Albury properties and 60 …
Possible asbestos spill in downtown office tower
Posted by CTV NewsCTV NewsPossible asbestos spill in downtown office towerCTV NewsThe City of Winnipeg is investigating a possible asbestos spill at a downtown office tower. It happened Thursday evening at 266 Graham Ave. The building is connected by the skywalk to the new police headquarters. On Saturday, posters on the skywalk …
88 Staffordshire schools to be tested for asbestos
Posted by Staff Newsletter88 Staffordshire schools to be tested for asbestosStaff NewsletterSCHOOLS in Trentham, Blythe Bridge and Meir are among 88 Staffordshire schools to be tested for asbestos after an academy was closed down for health and safety reasons. Inspections have been demanded by the firm maintaining school buildings in the …
Is Your Home a Death Trap? Don’t Take the Chance – Test for Asbestos
Posted by U.S. News & World ReportIs Your Home a Death Trap? Don't Take the Chance – Test for AsbestosU.S. News & World ReportOnce hailed as a premium for fireproofing and insulating, asbestos has become widely known as a dangerous set of fibrous minerals. When its fibers become airborne and are inhaled, asbestos can wreak havoc on a person's lungs, heart […]
RHH mould, asbestos alarm
Posted by The MercuryThe MercuryRHH mould, asbestos alarmThe MercuryIt follows an incident at the hospital on Friday when safety protocol was breached during the removal of asbestos from F Block. Mr Moloney said Worksafe Tasmania had been notified of the asbestos incident and all further works by the subcontractor …and more »
Angus cancer victim is dying from asbestos in his lunchtime SANDWICHES
Posted by Daily MailDaily MailAngus cancer victim is dying from asbestos in his lunchtime SANDWICHESDaily MailA 66-year-old former engineer is dying of cancer after accidentally eating asbestos fibres in his lunchtime sandwiches, it has been claimed. Retired grandfather-of-five Trevor Jones from Brechin in Angus, Scotland, was diagnosed with mesothelioma last …Did my sandwiches give me cancer? Fears lunchbox contaminated […]
Former steel worker pleads for answers as he battles cancer after asbestos exposure
Posted by Derby TelegraphFormer steel worker pleads for answers as he battles cancer after asbestos exposureDerby TelegraphA FORMER steel worker is appealing for his ex-colleagues to come forward as he battles an asbestos-related cancer. Sidney George Leavesley, 85, is searching for answers after being diagnosed in January with mesothelioma, a cancer in the lining of the …
Is the Bible asbestos in the Public School?
Posted by ChristianTodayChristianTodayIs the Bible asbestos in the Public School?ChristianTodayIt is amazing that people today want to treat anything from the Bible as if it's asbestos (to borrow a line from Christian attorney Jordan Lorence) if it somehow shows up in a public school. Historically, it was the push to teach the Bible that gave …
Did my sandwiches give me cancer? Fears lunchbox contaminated with asbestos caused Trevor’s illness
Posted by The Sunday PostDid my sandwiches give me cancer? Fears lunchbox contaminated with asbestos caused Trevor's illnessThe Sunday PostHe added: “We were never warned that we worked in an area with asbestos. I certainly never thought this cancerous substance could be swallowed and cause cancer. “I have it and I know it will kill me. It will be […]
North East campaigners welcome multimillion asbestos related cancer research centre
Posted by ChronicleLiveChronicleLiveNorth East campaigners welcome multimillion asbestos related cancer research centreChronicleLiveThousands of North East victims of a deadly disease are set to benefit from a new £5m research centre into the fight against mesothelioma. The region is a blackspot for the cancer because asbestos was heavily used in shipbuilding, construction and the …and more »
Asbestos spilled in building connected to new Winnipeg police HQ
Posted by CBC.caCBC.caAsbestos spilled in building connected to new Winnipeg police HQCBC.caThe Winnipeg Police Service said the asbestos spill happened Thursday evening during some construction work. City of Winnipeg safety staff are investigating. A police spokesperson said the Fire Department was called and all precautions were taken after …and more »
North East campaigners welcome mulitmillion asbestos related cancer research centre
Posted by ChronicleLiveChronicleLiveNorth East campaigners welcome mulitmillion asbestos related cancer research centreChronicleLiveThousands of North East victims of a deadly disease are set to benefit from a new £5m research centre into the fight against mesothelioma. The region is a blackspot for the cancer because asbestos was heavily used in shipbuilding, construction and the …
Nev. woman files lawsuit against asbestos firm over ‘deceitful’ agreement in breast implant case
Posted by Legal News LineLegal News LineNev. woman files lawsuit against asbestos firm over 'deceitful' agreement in breast implant caseLegal News LineLAS VEGAS (Legal Newsline) – A Las Vegas woman who sustained severe injuries as a result of the chemicals used in her breast implants has filed a lawsuit against a New York City law firm best known for […]
Asbestos claims and the potential impact of new sentencing guidelines
Posted by Lexology (registration)Asbestos claims and the potential impact of new sentencing guidelinesLexology (registration)Asbestos and the consequences of exposure to its dust continues to be an issue to insurers and their insureds. Ten years ago, the surge in the number of claims was expected to have passed by now. Instead, analysts are predicting that mesothelioma …
Five Myths about Asbestos in Schools
Posted by Environmental Working Group (blog)Chicago TribuneFive Myths about Asbestos in SchoolsEnvironmental Working Group (blog)Your kids spend most of the day at school, and you may be surprised at what they could be breathing in their classrooms, cafeterias, hallways and gymnasiums: deadly asbestos fibers. Asbestos, which can cause cancer and other serious illnesses when …Aurora schools to contend with asbestos as […]
Man died after being exposed to asbestos while working for Grimsby Council
Posted by Grimsby TelegraphGrimsby TelegraphMan died after being exposed to asbestos while working for Grimsby CouncilGrimsby TelegraphA GRIMSBY man died after being exposed to asbestos during years of working as a joiner, an inquest found. Timothy George Smith passed away on November 11, 2015 at the age of 64 at his home in Grimsby. He was suffering with […]
EnPro reaches $480M proposed asbestos settlement
Posted by Charlotte Business Journal (blog)Charlotte Business Journal (blog)EnPro reaches $480M proposed asbestos settlementCharlotte Business Journal (blog)EnPro industries has reached a $480 million settlement of all current and future U.S. asbestos claims against its subsidiaries. If approved by asbestos claimants and the courts, the deal will be an important milestone for a company that was spun off in …EnPro Industries […]
Widow’s hunt to prove asbestos caused husband’s death
Posted by St Helens TodaySt Helens TodayWidow's hunt to prove asbestos caused husband's deathSt Helens TodaySimon Ellis, partner and specialist solicitor in asbestos-related injuries at Hugh James, said: “We are hoping that people who might have worked alongside John during his career – whether they worked directly or indirectly with him – will come forward …
Asbestos fear at 88 Stoke-on-Trent schools
Posted by Stoke SentinelAsbestos fear at 88 Stoke-on-Trent schoolsStoke SentinelEVERY school in Stoke-on-Trent is to be tested for asbestos – after an academy was closed down for health and safety reasons. The firm maintaining school buildings in the Potteries has demanded the inspections after concerns the city council's records …
EnPro, Garlock reach $480 mln settlement on asbestos claims
Posted by ReutersStreetInsider.comEnPro, Garlock reach $480 mln settlement on asbestos claimsReutersThe settlement was between EnPro, its now bankrupt unit Garlock Sealing Technologies, Garlock's direct parent Coltec Industries Inc and court-appointed representative for current and future asbestos claimants. EnPro said it would set up and fully fund …EnPro Industries (NPO) Enters Asbestos Claims SettlementStreetInsider.comEnPro Industries Reaches Permanent, Comprehensive […]
EnPro Industries (NPO) Enters Asbestos Claims Settlement
Posted by StreetInsider.comEnPro Industries (NPO) Enters Asbestos Claims SettlementStreetInsider.comEnPro Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NPO) announced that it has reached a comprehensive settlement to resolve current and future asbestos claims. The settlement was reached with the court-appointed committee representing current asbestos claimants (the GST …and more »
Aurora schools to contend with asbestos as construction begins
Posted by Chicago TribuneChicago TribuneAurora schools to contend with asbestos as construction beginsChicago TribuneAsbestos, which is common in older buildings, becomes a health hazard when it is damaged or disturbed and the fibers become airborne, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Claire Barnett, executive director of the Healthy Schools Network, …Five Myths about Asbestos in SchoolsEnvironmental Working Group (blog)Nearly […]
Inspection for asbestos delays demolition again for Kirk Road property
Posted by Youngstown VindicatorInspection for asbestos delays demolition again for Kirk Road propertyYoungstown VindicatorAfter about a two-year battle with a nuisance property, city council again prolonged the demolition at 33 Kirk Road. An employee of MS Consultants, Youngstown, will now inspect the property for asbestos. City Manager Joe Warino said if there is …
Chester County Hit Hard By Asbestos Related Deaths, Study Shows
Posted by Patch.comPatch.comChester County Hit Hard By Asbestos Related Deaths, Study ShowsPatch.com… from diseases associated with exposure to the deadly carcinogen, the report shows. In Delaware County, that rate jumps to an astronomic 12.9 deaths per 100,000, where 1,078 of its residents have passed away from asbestos illnesses from 1999 until …and more »
Asbestos in 3 Schools; Bethel Woman to Lead St. Patrick’s Day Parade; 40-Year-Old Cold Case; Bethel Restaurant …
Posted by Patch.comAsbestos in 3 Schools; Bethel Woman to Lead St. Patrick's Day Parade; 40-Year-Old Cold Case; Bethel Restaurant …Patch.comAsbestos in 3 Schools; Bethel Woman to Lead St. Patrick's Day Parade; 40-Year-Old Cold Case; Bethel Restaurant Scores. Bethel Resident to Receive Public Service Award; Teen Hospitalized After Crash; Bethel Student is a Finalist of Poetry Contest.and more »
Nearly 200 CPS schools show asbestos risk: Report
Posted by WGN-TVWGN-TVNearly 200 CPS schools show asbestos risk: ReportWGN-TVCHICAGO — A new report out says close to 200 Chicago Public Schools have some sort of asbestos risk to teachers and students. The report is from an environmental group based in Washington D.C. and cites CPS's own inspection records. In a statement …and more »
Asbestos history concerns residents near Bonita school site
Posted by WZVN-TVWZVN-TVAsbestos history concerns residents near Bonita school siteWZVN-TVA site recommendation committee for a proposed Bonita Springs high school approved the Imperial Parkway area Tuesday, but it still faces a final Lee County School Board vote. But a very vocal group of Hawthorne residents say not so fast. They've …
Injury resulting from exposure to asbestos does not exist separately …
Posted by JD Supra (press release)Injury resulting from exposure to asbestos does not exist separately …JD Supra (press release)This client alert is relevant for companies that are exposed to industrial risks in France, and addresses in particular the asbestos cases and the related injuries.and more »
Montgomery County Suffers From High Asbestos Related Deaths, Study Shows
Posted by Patch.comPatch.comMontgomery County Suffers From High Asbestos Related Deaths, Study ShowsPatch.comPHILADELPHIA, PA — The legacy of asbestos in the Philadelphia region is one of the worst in the country, according to a new study. Annual mortality rates from asbestos-triggered diseases are far higher than the national average, the Environmental …
Park bosses say no risk after concern over asbestos
Posted by Motherwell TimesMotherwell TimesPark bosses say no risk after concern over asbestosMotherwell TimesThe Times & Speaker was informed of a possible asbestos related situation at the area in Strathclyde Park this week, with fears several members of staff could have been exposed to the substance. The area has floodlit 3G pitches available for games and …
Chester County Hit Hard By Asbestos Related Deaths, Study…
Posted by PatchPatch.comChester County Hit Hard By Asbestos Related Deaths, Study… – PatchPatch.comWest Chester, PA – The Chester County area has one of the worst asbestos mortality rates in the entire country, new research shows.and more »
Parents threaten legal action in asbestos row
Posted by Kirkintilloch HeraldKirkintilloch HeraldParents threaten legal action in asbestos rowKirkintilloch Herald“The response has been entirely procedural and inadequate, and none of the key duty holders have addressed the central issue which is the clear risk to very young children from asbestos removal even within the legal framework for asbestos removal by …
Family appeal for information into Chesterfield man’s asbestos-related cancer death
Posted by Derbyshire TimesDerbyshire TimesFamily appeal for information into Chesterfield man's asbestos-related cancer deathDerbyshire TimesHelen England, a specialist asbestos related disease lawyer at Irwin Mitchell, representing the family, said: “Mesothelioma is an aggressive and incurable cancer and has devastating consequences for sufferers and their loved ones. Sadly, despite …
Liverpool Council chief Carl Wulff ‘resigns’ after asbestos contamination row, but Mayor Ned Mannoun denies he is gone
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineLiverpool Council chief Carl Wulff 'resigns' after asbestos contamination row, but Mayor Ned Mannoun denies he is goneABC OnlineA Sydney council chief executive has succumbed to pressure to resign amid allegations he misled the public about asbestos contamination in the area, the ABC understands. Multiple sources have told the ABC that Liverpool Council CEO […]
Library lobby renovation project delayed after asbestos found
Posted by Clarksville Leaf ChronicleClarksville Leaf ChronicleLibrary lobby renovation project delayed after asbestos foundClarksville Leaf ChronicleCLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — The Clarksville-Montgomery County Library's lobby flooring replacement has been delayed due to the discovery of asbestos as the old flooring was removed. Glue holding the old tile in place tested positive for small amounts of …
Funds approved for Sumner courthouse asbestos cleanup
Posted by The TennesseanThe TennesseanFunds approved for Sumner courthouse asbestos cleanupThe TennesseanUp to $200,000 of emergency funds have been set aside to clean some of the asbestos found in the Sumner County courthouse and the adult probation building in Gallatin, officials said Tuesday. Budget committee members approved the money when it met …
Philadelphia-Area Hit Hard By Asbestos Related Deaths, Study…
Posted by Patch.comPatch.comPhiladelphia-Area Hit Hard By Asbestos Related Deaths, Study…Patch.comRoxborough-Manayunk, PA – The Philadelphia area has one of the worst asbestos mortality rates in the entire country, new research shows.and more »
Asbestos trucked away from contaminated site
Posted by Bay of Plenty Times ...SunLiveAsbestos trucked away from contaminated site – Bay of Plenty Times …New Zealand HeraldAbout 3000 cubic metres of asbestos contaminated material, more than enough to fill an Olympic size swimming pool, has been trucked off a construction site at …SunLive – Underpass project asbestos free – The Bay's News FirstSunLiveall 5 news articles »
Asbestos confirmed at Sumner courthouse
Posted by The TennesseanThe TennesseanAsbestos confirmed at Sumner courthouseThe TennesseanA suspicious substance discovered during the mold remediation at the Sumner County courthouse is asbestos, Sumner County Executive Anthony Holt confirmed Monday. Experts have conformed asbestos is present in the piping insulation at the courthouse …
3 of Bethel’s 5 Public Schools Contain ‘Small Amounts of Asbestos’: Officials
Posted by Patch.com3 of Bethel's 5 Public Schools Contain 'Small Amounts of Asbestos': OfficialsPatch.comThe Bethel Public Schools, in accordance with federal regulation 40 CFR, Part 763, of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) each year is required by statute to issue a notice to update all students and staff concerning the existence of …
Homeowner calls for improved asbestos removal policies
Posted by Comox Valley RecordHomeowner calls for improved asbestos removal policiesComox Valley RecordPatricia Foster was surprised, if not shocked, when she discovered asbestos in drywall plaster while renovating her Courtenay home to create a granny suite for her mother. “I felt that it was a moral responsibility to find out all I could as opposed to …
Philadelphia-Area Hit Hard By Asbestos Related Deaths | Patch
Posted by Patch.comPatch.comPhiladelphia-Area Hit Hard By Asbestos Related Deaths | PatchPatch.comRoxborough-Manayunk, PA – The Philadelphia area has one of the worst asbestos mortality rates in the entire country.and more »
Tradesmen urged to be asbestos aware following prosecution
Posted by SHPonlineSHPonlineTradesmen urged to be asbestos aware following prosecutionSHPonlineA gas engineer removed potentially dangerous asbestos material during a gas boiler replacement putting himself and others at risk from exposure to asbestos fibres, it has been heard in court. Following the case the HSE said that tradesmen should make …
Whitley Bay grandad diagnosed with same asbestos-related cancer that killed his dad
Posted by ChronicleLiveChronicleLiveWhitley Bay grandad diagnosed with same asbestos-related cancer that killed his dadChronicleLiveA former teacher who watched his own father die of asbestos-related cancer has spoken of his devastation at finding out he has the same disease. Adrian Starr was diagnosed with the terminal illness, mesothelioma, in October last year and says his only …
Don’t weaken companies’ responsibility for asbestos risks
Posted by Charleston Post CourierCharleston Post CourierDon't weaken companies' responsibility for asbestos risksCharleston Post CourierIt usually takes several decades before someone who is exposed to asbestos may develop mesothelioma. We know now that mom was exposed as a child. She was raised by her grandparents, and her grandfather worked applying asbestos insulation to …
Only 3 per cent of schools are asbestos-free, audits reveal
Posted by The AgeThe AgeOnly 3 per cent of schools are asbestos-free, audits reveal – The AgeThe AgeOnly 3 per cent of Victorian state schools were asbestos-free at the start of last year, according to audits revealing the prevalence of the toxic material. But the …Most state schools have asbestos, audits revealThe Educatorall 3 news articles »
Asbestos contract awarded for Edinburg school project
Posted by New Castle NewsAsbestos contract awarded for Edinburg school projectNew Castle NewsMahoning Township supervisors awarded a contract Tuesday to remove asbestos from the abandoned school building in Edinburg. Successful bidder was Clarion Environmental Services, of Clarion which was the low of two bidders, offering to do the job for …
PEI Opposition want asbestos removed from schools
Posted by CBC.caCBC.caPEI Opposition want asbestos removed from schoolsCBC.caP.E.I.'s Official Opposition wants the province to deal with the asbestos found in ceiling tiles in seven Island schools. Progressive Conservative Opposition education critic Steven Myers says it is better to be safe than sorry when it comes to dealing …and more »
Head of legal reform group says Calif. appeals court decision in asbestos case just adds to ‘hellhole’ reputation
Posted by Legal News LineLegal News LineHead of legal reform group says Calif. appeals court decision in asbestos case just adds to 'hellhole' reputationLegal News LineSAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – The head of an industry-sponsored group that advocates for legal reform in California says a recent state appeals court decision against Kaiser Gypsum Company Inc. — awarding the plaintiffs […]
Don’t be scared off by asbestos
Posted by Leader-TelegramDon't be scared off by asbestosLeader-TelegramWhat are some of the items you come across that surprise you in the home inspection process? I inspected a home that had what appeared to be asbestos wrapped around the duct work and 9-inch floor tiles — which were actually made of asbestos.
Head of legal reform group says Calif. appeals court decision in …
Posted by Legal News LineLegal News LineHead of legal reform group says Calif. appeals court decision in …Legal News LineSAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – The head of an industry-sponsored group that advocates for legal reform in California says a recent state appeals court …California Appeals Court Awards Millions to Mesothelioma Victim …Mesothelioma.net Blog (blog)all 2 news articles »
First Mr Fluffy asbestos blocks to be auctioned in April
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesFirst Mr Fluffy asbestos blocks to be auctioned in AprilThe Canberra TimesThe focus of Canberra's Mr Fluffy asbestos clean-up will begin to shift from next month as the first 10 remediated blocks of land go on sale at public auction. Auctions for five northside and five southside properties will take place on April […]
P.E.I. Opposition want asbestos removed from schools
Posted by Prince ...CBC.caP.E.I. Opposition want asbestos removed from schools – Prince …CBC.caP.E.I.'s Official Opposition wants the province to deal with the asbestos found in ceiling tiles in seven Island schools.Asbestos found in several P.E.I. schools – Local – The GuardianThe Guardian Charlottetownall 2 news articles »
MDE: Asbestos cleaned up at Williamsport senior facility
Posted by Herald-Mail MediaMDE: Asbestos cleaned up at Williamsport senior facilityHerald-Mail MediaWILLIAMSPORT — Traces of asbestos that were found last month during a renovation project at Williamsport Retirement Village have been removed by a licensed contractor, according to the Maryland Department of the Environment. Earlier this week, the …
Sumner County Courthouse tested for asbestos
Posted by The TennesseanThe TennesseanSumner County Courthouse tested for asbestosThe TennesseanA suspicious substance discovered during the mold remediation at the Sumner County Courthouse is being examined to determine if it is asbestos. Cleaning crews discovered the substance on piping insulation in the ceiling. County leaders anticipate to …
ADAO Applauds the U.S. Senate for Unanimously Passing the …
Posted by Business Wire (press release)ADAO Applauds the U.S. Senate for Unanimously Passing the …Business Wire (press release)WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the largest non-profit in the U.S. dedicated to preventing asbestos …and more »
Goodyear Fails To Show Gov’t Required Asbestos In Brakes
Posted by Law360Goodyear Fails To Show Gov't Required Asbestos In Brakes – Law360Law360 (subscription)Goodyear's role as a government contractor can't get it out of a California state court lawsuit alleging the company was partially responsible for the cancer death …and more »
Man fined over illegal asbestos dumping
Posted by The AdvertiserThe AdvertiserMan fined over illegal asbestos dumpingThe AdvertiserThe waste, some of which was contaminated with asbestos, was dumped on a public reserve on February 7 last year, at Pyrites Road, and Dawes Bridge, McIntyre Road, Dawesley, near the South Eastern Freeway, east of Hahndorf. A neighbour became …
7 P.E.I. schools found with asbestos in ceiling tiles
Posted by Prince Edward ...CBC.ca7 P.E.I. schools found with asbestos in ceiling tiles – Prince Edward …CBC.caLow levels of asbestos have been found in the ceiling tiles of seven schools in Prince Edward Island.Asbestos found in several P.E.I. schools – Local – The GuardianThe Guardian Charlottetownall 2 news articles »
Renovation on new Kalama City Hall stops after city finds asbestos in tiles
Posted by Longview Daily NewsLongview Daily NewsRenovation on new Kalama City Hall stops after city finds asbestos in tilesLongview Daily NewsThe new City Hall was originally expected to open March 18 in the old bank at 195 N. First St. It could be delayed by another month because a private inspector Thursday found asbestos in the tile flooring that […]
David Prouty damaged areas contained no asbestos pollution, expert says
Posted by Worcester TelegramDavid Prouty damaged areas contained no asbestos pollution, expert saysWorcester TelegramStill, there were no signs of asbestos in the air in the damaged areas of the school, said Brian Williams, branch manager for ATC, a West Springfield-based environmental company, during a public hearing about the asbestos report his company compiled …
AIA Commends Passage of Utah Asbestos Litigation Transparency Act
Posted by BenzingaAIA Commends Passage of Utah Asbestos Litigation Transparency ActBenzingaSteve Suchil, American Insurance Association (AIA) Western region assistant vice president, issued the following statement after the Utah Senate's passage of HB 403, the Asbestos Litigation Transparency Act. HB 403 requires asbestos bankruptcy trust …and more »
ADAO Applauds the U.S. Senate for Unanimously Passing the Twelfth Annual Resolution Establishing “National …
Posted by Business Wire (press release)ADAO Applauds the U.S. Senate for Unanimously Passing the Twelfth Annual Resolution Establishing “National …Business Wire (press release)WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the largest non-profit in the U.S. dedicated to preventing asbestos exposure, eliminating asbestos-related diseases, and protecting asbestos victims' civil rights; …and more »
Leaks, Possums, and Asbestos: 6 State Residences That Aren…
Posted by Foreign PolicyForeign PolicyLeaks, Possums, and Asbestos: 6 State Residences That Aren…Foreign Policy“That's why an old, crumbling building with asbestos, which we know is poison, really is so lacking of vision, if you will, and [does not reflect] who we are as Canadians.†“It's coming down on its own, one could argue. Just wait long enough,†she […]
Man fined for potential asbestos exposure
Posted by SHPonlineSHPonlineMan fined for potential asbestos exposureSHPonlineA man from County Durham has been fined for potentially exposing members of the public to asbestos fibres during the refurbishment of a residential property on South Parade, Croft on Tees, County Durham. Darlington Magistrates' Court heard how Peter …
U.S. Chamber Applauds Tennessee’s Asbestos Fraud Reform Bill, Urges Governor to Sign
Posted by Business Wire (press release)U.S. Chamber Applauds Tennessee's Asbestos Fraud Reform Bill, Urges Governor to SignBusiness Wire (press release)WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lisa A. Rickard, president of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR), made the following statement about the Tennessee legislature's passage of a bill to curb “double dip†claims against asbestos bankruptcy …and more »
7 PEI schools found with asbestos in ceiling tiles
Posted by CBC.caCBC.ca7 PEI schools found with asbestos in ceiling tilesCBC.caLow levels of asbestos have been found in the ceiling tiles of seven schools in Prince Edward Island. The schools are Three Oaks High School, East Wiltshire Intermediate School, Eliot River Elementary School, St.Louis Elementary School, Glen Stewart …Asbestos found in several PEI schoolsThe Guardian Charlottetownall 2 news […]
Family launches investigation into dad’s asbestos-related death
Posted by Derbyshire TimesDerbyshire TimesFamily launches investigation into dad's asbestos-related deathDerbyshire TimesHis widow Norma and children, Andrew and Christine, have now instructed specialist asbestos related disease lawyers at Irwin Mitchell to help them gain answers about how Norman was exposed to the deadly dust and are appealing to his former colleagues …
Church Street property asbestos abatement bid awarded; Joel Batzell’s property a concern
Posted by Daily BulldogDaily BulldogChurch Street property asbestos abatement bid awarded; Joel Batzell's property a concernDaily BulldogFARMINGTON – Selectmen awarded a bid for removal of the asbestos in a town-owned building to be razed for the construction of a new parking lot on Church Street. Statewide Asbestos Removal of Plymouth was awarded the job with the lowest bid […]
Hoosier State Eliminates Asbestos Statute of Repose
Posted by Lexology (registration)Hoosier State Eliminates Asbestos Statute of ReposeLexology (registration)On March 2, 2016, Indiana's highest court declared the Indiana Product Liability Act (“IPLAâ€) statute of repose unconstitutional as applied to asbestos claims. In its 3-2 decision, the Indiana Supreme Court essentially overruled a prior landmark …
Asbestos should be part of Ajax studies
Posted by News KamloopsNews KamloopsAsbestos should be part of Ajax studiesNews KamloopsWhen asbestos was still being mined, two major asbestos companies were conducting exploration activities in the Kamloops area. Both Canadian Johns-Manville (part of the https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CPlF-IEkXQlargest asbestos company in North …
Oak View Elementary School in Huntington Beach reopens after asbestos cleanup
Posted by KABC-TVKABC-TVOak View Elementary School in Huntington Beach reopens after asbestos cleanupKABC-TVThere was abatement of not only asbestos but lead paint and mold," said Gina Clayton-Tarvin, president of the Ocean View School District Board of Trustees. Two other schools, Lake View and Hope View also had to close. Students were bused to other …Ceremony marks a return […]
Asbestos presents a potential health hazard in Stevenson Hall
Posted by Sonoma State StarSonoma State StarAsbestos presents a potential health hazard in Stevenson HallSonoma State StarLung cancer, asbestosis and mesothelioma are a few of the many health hazards related to the breathing of asbestos — a set of fibrous minerals formerly used for the construction of buildings prior to the 1980s. Sonoma State University was founded in …
Ford Motor Co. to Face Asbestos Lawsuit
Posted by LawyersandSettlements.comFord Motor Co. to Face Asbestos LawsuitLawyersandSettlements.comSan Francisco, CA A San Francisco family who filed an asbestos lawsuit against Ford Motor Co. has been given the go ahead to continue their lawsuit against Ford and two other defendants. A state appeals court reinstated the lawsuit finding that the …
Calls for mandatory asbestos disclosure
Posted by Your Investment PropertyYour Investment PropertyCalls for mandatory asbestos disclosureYour Investment PropertyThe Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) has called for the state government to introduce an Asbestos Act, which would result in a specific government agency tasked with developing a state-wide plan to manage and remove the material.
Asbestos soil to be removed from Mount Library
Posted by Bay of Plenty ...Asbestos soil to be removed from Mount Library – Bay of Plenty …New Zealand HeraldWork on removing asbestos soil outside the Mount Library will begin tomorrow, and is expected to be completed by the end of the week. – Bay of Plenty Times.and more »
A Sad Truth for Veterans: Asbestos and the ‘Political Pawns’
Posted by Huffington PostA Sad Truth for Veterans: Asbestos and the 'Political Pawns'Huffington PostEvery year, hundreds or even thousands of American veterans who thought they survived military service discover that they were wrong; exposure to asbestos was a mortal wound that took decades to surface, evolving into the much-advertised mesothelioma, …
Leaks, Possums, and Asbestos: 6 State Residences That Aren’t as Fancy as You’d Think
Posted by Foreign PolicyForeign PolicyLeaks, Possums, and Asbestos: 6 State Residences That Aren't as Fancy as You'd ThinkForeign Policy“That's why an old, crumbling building with asbestos, which we know is poison, really is so lacking of vision, if you will, and [does not reflect] who we are as Canadians.†“It's coming down on its own, one could argue, […]
Canada Admits Using Asbestos in New Public Buildings
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comCanada Admits Using Asbestos in New Public BuildingsAsbestos.comThe argument to ban asbestos in Canada is growing stronger after government officials admitted using the carcinogen in the renovation and construction of federal buildings. Members of the nation's trade union association also say the importation of …
Widow alleges dozens of companies caused husband’s asbestos …
Posted by Madison County RecordMadison County RecordWidow alleges dozens of companies caused husband's asbestos …Madison County RecordBELLEVILLE – The widow of a man exposed to asbestos throughout his working life is suing more than two dozen companies, alleging negligence among other …and more »
Grandmother-of-three who was exposed to asbestos “gobsmacked” after cancer diagnosis
Posted by Glasgow Evening TimesGlasgow Evening TimesGrandmother-of-three who was exposed to asbestos "gobsmacked" after cancer diagnosisGlasgow Evening TimesBut her life came to a standstill in June last year when the 63-year-old was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a debilitating form of cancer usually caused by exposure to asbestos fibres. The grandmother-of-three from Kilbirnie had developed a cough that …
Homes plan for asbestos blighted site in Widnes approved
Posted by Liverpool EchoLiverpool EchoHomes plan for asbestos blighted site in Widnes approvedLiverpool EchoPROPOSALS for homes to be built on an asbestos blighted site in Widnes have been approved by councillors. A Halton Council spokeswoman told the Weekly News that the development control committee gave the green light to an application for Bellway …
Letter: Turner Brother’s Asbestos site ministerial meeting
Posted by Rochdale OnlineRochdale OnlineLetter: Turner Brother's Asbestos site ministerial meetingRochdale OnlinePast false and frankly preposterous reassurances about the amount of asbestos on the site, and ludicrous underplaying of the the dangers posed, have left many of us very wary. We will need to be shown a process that will deliver a safe sampling and …
Asbestos removal moves forward
Posted by OttumwacourierOttumwacourierAsbestos removal moves forwardOttumwacourierFinance Director Bob Jay, who also serves as the city's risk manager, told the council the city estimated the amount, which includes asbestos insulation around pipes and some asbestos tile. A small area of insulation was damaged recently, prompting an …
Indiana Product Liability Act’s Statute of Repose Found Unconstitutional For Asbestos Cases
Posted by JD Supra (press release)Indiana Product Liability Act's Statute of Repose Found Unconstitutional For Asbestos CasesJD Supra (press release)Plaintiffs were exposed to materials containing asbestos while working as electricians for multiple decades, and they brought suit against several defendants after developing mesothelioma. In a 3-2 decision, the majority found Section 2 of Chapter 3 of …Court Decision Makes it […]
Widow alleges dozens of companies caused husband’s asbestos-related death
Posted by Madison County RecordMadison County RecordWidow alleges dozens of companies caused husband's asbestos-related deathMadison County RecordAccording to the complaint, Randolph Lenoir, worked as a milk truck driver and then a carman at Illinois Central Railroad, where he came into contact with asbestos. He also was exposed through is father and his brother, who both worked at Illinois …
Hundreds of Libby, Troy residents still refusing asbestos inspections
Posted by KPAX-TVKPAX-TVHundreds of Libby, Troy residents still refusing asbestos inspectionsKPAX-TVHundreds of residents in Libby and Troy are refusing free asbestos inspections from the EPA. Now officials are reminding people that the final cleanup deadline is looming. Two weeks ago, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that they would be …
Couple seeks damages from husband’s alleged exposure to asbestos
Posted by Madison County RecordMadison County RecordCouple seeks damages from husband's alleged exposure to asbestosMadison County RecordThe plaintiff allegedly inhaled, ingested or otherwise absorbed large amounts of asbestos fibers emanating from certain products he was working with and which were manufactured, sold, distributed or installed by the defendants, the lawsuit states.
Ford, MetLife named in asbestos suit
Posted by Madison County RecordMadison County RecordFord, MetLife named in asbestos suitMadison County RecordDuring those years, the suit alleges he was exposed to and inhaled, ingested or otherwise absorbed large amounts of asbestos fibers emanating from certain products he was working with and around. Those products were manufactured, sold, distributed or …
Is Asbestos Still In Our Schools?
Posted by Mesothelioma.com (blog)Mesothelioma.com (blog)Is Asbestos Still In Our Schools?Mesothelioma.com (blog)On a daily basis, students, teachers, school staff, and administrators are unknowingly exposed to a harmful carcinogen: asbestos, a continued health threat in schools today and the only known cause of mesothelioma. This naturally-occurring …Sikorsky Aircraft Targeted in Lawsuit Following Asbestos ExposureMesothelioma.net Blog (blog)all 2 news articles »
Council depot site clear of asbestos
Posted by Clarence Valley Daily ExaminerClarence Valley Daily ExaminerCouncil depot site clear of asbestosClarence Valley Daily ExaminerFURTHER testing of a proposed Clarence Valley Council works depot site in South Grafton has reinforced earlier findings saying it poses no risk from asbestos. Council acting general manager Ashley Lindsay said assessments undertaken by independent …
EnPro Industries (NPO) and Asbestos Claimants Enter Agreement to Delay ACRP Hearing
Posted by StreetInsider.comEnPro Industries (NPO) and Asbestos Claimants Enter Agreement to Delay ACRP HearingStreetInsider.comEnPro Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NPO) today announced that its Garlock Sealing Technologies (GST) subsidiary has agreed with the court-appointed legal representative of future asbestos claimants (the FCR) and the official committee representing current …and more »
Asbestos contaminated stockpile site discovered near Wheeler
Posted by Tillamook Headlight HeraldAsbestos contaminated stockpile site discovered near WheelerTillamook Headlight HeraldA stockpile site that has been used for many years by Oregon Department of Transportation maintenance crews for disposing of slide debris and ditching materials has been contaminated by pieces of asbestos water pipe that will need special clean up.
Lung Cancer and Asbestos
Posted by Lexology (registration)Lung Cancer and AsbestosLexology (registration)Asbestos, the notorious material that has caused so much devastation in the lives of working people, was used widely in building and manufacturing processes. Generations of workers were exposed to the substance, often given little or no protection and …
Advertorial: ACS launches health & safety and asbestos eLearning Academy
Posted by Scottish Housing NewsAdvertorial: ACS launches health & safety and asbestos eLearning AcademyScottish Housing NewsFor over 35 years ACS has been at the forefront of Asbestos, Health & Safety and Environmental research, consultancy and training and this expertise has now been extended into eLearning in our new eLearning Academy. Under the leadership of Prof Roger …
Global Asbestos Awareness Week 2016
Posted by SHPonlineSHPonlineGlobal Asbestos Awareness Week 2016SHPonlineThe Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) continues its worldwide campaign to eliminate asbestos with Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW) 1- 7 April, 2016. GAAW is intended to raise awareness of asbestos and educate communities to …
Asbestos exposed in serious fire in vacant Tawa units early Monday morning
Posted by The Dominion PostThe Dominion PostAsbestos exposed in serious fire in vacant Tawa units early Monday morningThe Dominion PostAsbestos buried in the walls of derelict units near Porirua has been exposed in a suspicious blaze overnight. Two vacant Housing New Zealand units were seriously damaged, one completely destroyed, in a fire in Tawa, south of Porirua, about 1am […]
Sixty tonnes of asbestos soil dumped in Hills
Posted by The AdvertiserThe AdvertiserSixty tonnes of asbestos soil dumped in HillsThe AdvertiserThe asbestos-contaminated waste dumped on the Kidman Trail. Picture: Mount Barker Council Asbestos was in the soil dumped on the Kidman Trail. Picture: Mount Barker Council. Ashurst, 29, faces a maximum penalty of a $120,000 fine, two years' jail or …
Survivors of asbestos victims lose out as deal allows insurance companies to evade responsibility
Posted by Buffalo NewsBuffalo NewsSurvivors of asbestos victims lose out as deal allows insurance companies to evade responsibilityBuffalo NewsThe tragedy began with mesothelioma, attributed to asbestos exposure 40 years ago. Joe Muir died of the disease, but not before a Buffalo jury awarded him $5.7 million. His widow, Nancy Muir, hasn't been able to collect that money because […]
Homeowners urged to test for loose-fill asbestos
Posted by The Young WitnessThe Young WitnessHomeowners urged to test for loose-fill asbestosThe Young WitnessHOMEOWNERS in Southern NSW are being urged to take up the NSW Government's offer of free sample testing for loose-fill asbestos insulation. Ms Hodgkinson said that Albury City, Berrigan, Bombala, Boorowa, Cooma Monaro, Goulburn Mulwaree, …
Sikorsky Aircraft Targeted by Dozens of Workers in Asbestos Class Action
Posted by Connecticut Law TribuneSikorsky Aircraft Targeted by Dozens of Workers in Asbestos Class ActionConnecticut Law TribuneIn what plaintiffs lawyers are describing as the worst workplace asbestos exposure case in Connecticut's recent history, more than 40 workers involved in a Sikorsky Aircraft renovation project have filed a class action lawsuit after being exposed to …
Honda, Toyota, MetLife among companies named in man’s asbestos suit
Posted by Madison County RecordMadison County RecordHonda, Toyota, MetLife among companies named in man's asbestos suitMadison County RecordAt various times, the lawsuit alleges, the plaintiff was exposed to and inhaled, ingested or otherwise absorbed large amounts of asbestos fibers emanating from products he was working with. He also was allegedly exposed to asbestos-containing products …
Asbestos removal to cost city less than expected
Posted by Petoskey News-ReviewPetoskey News-ReviewAsbestos removal to cost city less than expectedPetoskey News-ReviewBOYNE CITY — City officials in Boyne City will spend about half of what they originally expected to pay to have the asbestos removed from existing municipal facilities later this year. Taking care of one of the last major steps leading up to the city …March […]
State tests show no asbestos danger in Niagara clerk’s office
Posted by Buffalo NewsState tests show no asbestos danger in Niagara clerk's officeBuffalo NewsLOCKPORT – Niagara County officials and a union leader said Friday that state testing in the Niagara County clerk's office showed no danger resulting from the removal of floor tiles containing asbestos in late January. “Air sampling came back negative …and more »
Indiana Asbestos Exposure Repose Law Unconstitutional
Posted by Bloomberg BNAIndiana Asbestos Exposure Repose Law UnconstitutionalBloomberg BNAMarch 3  A provision of Indiana's product liability act that extinguishes certain asbestos-related disease claims after 10 years is unconstitutional because it treats similarly situated asbestos exposure plaintiffs differently, the Indiana Supreme …
Asbestos, parking on council agenda
Posted by OttumwacourierOttumwacourierAsbestos, parking on council agendaOttumwacourierOTTUMWA — It's going to cost Ottumwa just shy of $30,000 to remove asbestos from the basement of City Hall, a step that gained importance after federal officials investigated inadvertent damage to some insulation. Many older buildings include asbestos …
EPA plans to clean up asbestos present in debris at former Johnson Controls site in Goshen
Posted by Fox 28Fox 28EPA plans to clean up asbestos present in debris at former Johnson Controls site in GoshenFox 28A federal agency is stepping in to clean up a former factory in Goshen. A private environmental consulting firm found asbestos in debris from the former Johnson Controls site. Neighbors expressed their concerns. The EPA started clean up […]
ODOT to clean up contaminated stockpile site near Wheeler; asbestos pipe discovered at site
Posted by Tillamook County PioneerTillamook County PioneerODOT to clean up contaminated stockpile site near Wheeler; asbestos pipe discovered at siteTillamook County PioneerWHEELER, Ore. – A stockpile site that has been used for many years by Oregon Department of Transportation maintenance crews for disposing of slide debris and ditching materials has been contaminated by pieces of asbestos water pipe, therefore …and […]
Asbestos Victims Fight Bill Delaying Compensation
Posted by Legal Reader (blog)Asbestos Victims Fight Bill Delaying CompensationLegal Reader (blog)This week, asbestos victims fight bill delaying compensation by pleading the House Business and Labor Committee of Salt Lake City to reject a bill that would deny their ability to collect compensation. “It's only a matter of time before this disease …
Gambia: Lawmakers Want Change of Asbestos Water Pipes
Posted by AllAfrica.comGambia: Lawmakers Want Change of Asbestos Water PipesAllAfrica.comThe National Environment Agency (NEA) Wednesday said they have the grit to work with relevant institutions in the proper and environmentally sound procedure for the disposal of Asbestos materials, as the institution re-appeared before deputies of the …
Man. First Nation declares emergency at school with falling asbestos debris
Posted by CTV NewsCTV NewsMan. First Nation declares emergency at school with falling asbestos debrisCTV NewsA Manitoba First Nation school has declared a state of emergency after asbestos debris fell from the ceiling. Officials from Ebb and Flow First Nation, located 235 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg, shut down the school earlier this week. Chief Nelson …Ebb and Flow […]
For families, justice elusive over deadliness of asbestos
Posted by Buffalo NewsBuffalo NewsFor families, justice elusive over deadliness of asbestosBuffalo NewsTheir lawsuits in federal court in Buffalo allege that the agreements were designed to fend off future asbestos-related claims by workers such as Joe Muir and were motivated by a desire to escape multimillion-dollar judgments. “Their hope is you'll …
WorkSafeBC to appeal decision favouring asbestos-removal company
Posted by CTV NewsCTV NewsWorkSafeBC to appeal decision favouring asbestos-removal companyCTV NewsVANCOUVER – British Columbia's Workers' Compensation Board is appealing a B.C. Supreme Court decision that threw out allegations that an asbestos-removal contractor and his son disobeyed a court order to comply with safety laws. WorkSafeBC says it …Stakes 'huge' for BC workers if asbestos court ruling standsNanaimo News […]
Supreme Court says statute of repose does not apply in prolonged asbestos cases
Posted by Indiana LawyerSupreme Court says statute of repose does not apply in prolonged asbestos casesIndiana LawyerThe plaintiffs argued section 2 of the Indiana Product Liability Act contained a constitutionally impermissible distinction between asbestos-plaintiffs injured by defendants who mined and sold raw asbestos and asbestos-plaintiffs who were injured by …
Welcome to Thetford Mines, Que., the former asbestos town turned unlikely basketball hotbed
Posted by National PostNational PostWelcome to Thetford Mines, Que., the former asbestos town turned unlikely basketball hotbedNational PostKnown for producing Quebec Nordiques goalie Mario (Goose) Gosselin as well as millions of tons of asbestos, Thetford Mines would have ranked near the bottom of any list of basketball hotbeds. But Guerrier had faith in coach Igor Rwigema and signed […]
Asbestos debris evacuates school on Manitoba’s Ebb & Flow First Nation
Posted by MetroNews CanadaMetroNews CanadaAsbestos debris evacuates school on Manitoba's Ebb & Flow First NationMetroNews CanadaAbout 500 students have been forced from a school on a western Manitoba reserve following the discovery of asbestos in the building. The students on the Ebb & Flow First Nation, about 250 km northwest of Winnipeg, have been out of their classes […]
Ebb and Flow school closed, emergency declared after asbestos found
Posted by CBC.caCBC.caEbb and Flow school closed, emergency declared after asbestos foundCBC.caEbb and Flow First Nation has shut down its school and declared a state of emergency after asbestos was found in the 34-year-old building. Dust particles the school custodian found multiple times in the school's art room were sent to Winnipeg for …Asbestos concerns raised when […]
Widows battle insurers over Durez asbestos judgment money
Posted by Buffalo NewsBuffalo NewsWidows battle insurers over Durez asbestos judgment moneyBuffalo NewsHe died a year later but lived long enough to see a jury in Buffalo attribute his illness to asbestos exposure and his two summers 40 years ago working at Durez. The jury also awarded him $5.7 million. His widow, Nancy Muir, is still trying to […]
Congress should protect asbestos victims, not companies behind it
Posted by Fort Worth Star Telegram (blog)Fort Worth Star Telegram (blog)Congress should protect asbestos victims, not companies behind itFort Worth Star Telegram (blog)John Cornyn and Ted Cruz face an important decision in their roles on the Senate Judiciary Committee, which will soon vote on whether to advance a bill that would make dramatic changes to how our legal system treats people […]
UPDATE: Chilliwack’s landfill could accept asbestos by April
Posted by Chilliwack ProgressUPDATE: Chilliwack's landfill could accept asbestos by AprilChilliwack ProgressAsbestos could be accepted at Chilliwack's Bailey landfill as early as April, giving homeowners and contractors an easier disposal option. The decision is hoped to decrease the amount of construction waste being dumped in rural areas all around …and more »
Former asbestos removal firm owner sentenced
Posted by Daily ItemFormer asbestos removal firm owner sentencedDaily ItemLAWRENCE — The former owner of a Lynnfield asbestos removal company has been sentenced to 60 days in the House of Correction for violating his probation by working for another asbestos abatement company, according to Attorney General Maura …Former Lynnfield Asbestos Removal Company Owner SentencedPatch.comall 2 news articles »
Asbestos victims testify against bill they say would deny them compensation
Posted by Deseret NewsDeseret NewsAsbestos victims testify against bill they say would deny them compensationDeseret NewsAll three suffer or suffered from mesothelioma brought on by years of exposure to asbestos. The three men implored the House Business and Labor Committee to reject a bill that they say would delay or deny their ability to collect compensation through …Asbestos […]
Asbestos fear forces hundreds from Ebb and Flow School
Posted by Globalnews.caGlobalnews.caAsbestos fear forces hundreds from Ebb and Flow SchoolGlobalnews.caWINNIPEG — Over 500 students from Ebb & Flow School have been forced out due to concerns about asbestos. Students have been kept away from classes since Tuesday, when asbestos debris fell from a wall, according to Jean Malcolm, Director of …and more »
Former Lynnfield Asbestos Removal Company Owner Sentenced
Posted by Patch.comFormer Lynnfield Asbestos Removal Company Owner SentencedPatch.comLYNNFIELD, MA—A former co-owner of AEI Environmental LLC, who was found to be illegally storing bags of asbestos at a Lynnfield self-storage facility in 2012, was sentenced to 60 days in prison for a probation violation Wednesday. David Harder, 51, of …and more »
Asbestos victims, lawyers fear new ALEC-inspired Utah bill may delay compensation
Posted by Salt Lake TribuneAsbestos victims, lawyers fear new ALEC-inspired Utah bill may delay compensationSalt Lake TribuneHe also visited his doctor to have fluid drained from his lungs so he would be well enough to travel to the Capitol this week to testify against a bill he says would make it harder for patients like him to sue over […]
Asbestos could be heading to Bailey landfill
Posted by Chilliwack ProgressAsbestos could be heading to Bailey landfillChilliwack ProgressAsbestos is a dangerous substance to handle and dispose of, but is prevalent in homes built pre-1990. Historically, homeowners and contractors demolishing or renovating these homes are turned away from Bailey if it's believed their waste is contaminated.and more »
Asbestos firm walks
Posted by Richmond NewsRichmond NewsAsbestos firm walksRichmond NewsA judge has ruled that an asbestos removal contractor — who operates in Richmond — is not in contempt of court after allegedly ignoring a previous court order. At the BC Supreme Court on Friday, Justice George Macintosh dismissed the application …
County wants owner to pay for asbestos cleanup before land purchase
Posted by Billings GazetteBillings GazetteCounty wants owner to pay for asbestos cleanup before land purchaseBillings GazetteA proposed deal for Yellowstone County to buy residential property across from the jail to expand parking ran into a hitch this week over asbestos. Yellowstone County Commissioners John Ostlund and Jim Reno voted to buy the property at 3150 King Ave.and more »
Factory owner admits exposing workers to asbestos
Posted by Rochester Democrat and ChronicleRochester Democrat and ChronicleFactory owner admits exposing workers to asbestosRochester Democrat and ChronicleAn Avon man has admitted that he knowingly subjected untrained workers — including a 16-year-old boy — to asbestos at a Rochester warehouse, court records show. Anastasios “Taso†Kolokouris, 32, pleaded guilty Tuesday to violating federal Clean Air …Avon property developer pleads guilty to […]
Asbestos bill advances, despite concerns about delays for victim compensation
Posted by Salt Lake TribuneDeseret NewsAsbestos bill advances, despite concerns about delays for victim compensationSalt Lake TribuneVictims of asbestos exposure would have to meet new requirements in order to receive compensation for their illness — and some contend that could mean patients die before they're paid — under a bill that cleared a House committee Wednesday. Thomas …Asbestos victims testify […]
Building housing ministry offices evacuated due to possible asbestos
Posted by OHS CanadaBuilding housing ministry offices evacuated due to possible asbestosOHS Canada(Canadian OH&S News) — Saskatchewan's government authority for occupational health and safety had to face a work-related safety crisis of its own from Feb. 23 to 24, when a building that houses some of its offices was evacuated over an asbestos scare.
EPA verifies presence of asbestos at Johnson Controls site in Goshen
Posted by The Elkhart TruthThe Elkhart TruthEPA verifies presence of asbestos at Johnson Controls site in GoshenThe Elkhart TruthEPA verifies presence of asbestos at Johnson Controls site in Goshen. Fences could go up around the property at 1302 E. Monroe St. as early as Thursday, as the EPA prepares to clean the site. Johnson%2520Controls%252002. The former Johnson …
A reminder about asbestos and fire safety requirements
Posted by Lexology (registration)A reminder about asbestos and fire safety requirementsLexology (registration)The key legislation on asbestos is the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (“CARâ€) which has been in force since 6 April 2012. The Health and Safety Executive also published an Approved Code of Practice in 2013 which provides guidance and best …
Disabled veteran and family forced out of asbestos ridden home
Posted by KTNV Las VegasKTNV Las VegasDisabled veteran and family forced out of asbestos ridden homeKTNV Las VegasA disabled veteran and her family are being forced out of their North Las Vegas home because of asbestos. The family that lives near Cheyenne Avenue and Civic Center Drive says now, they have nowhere to go. Ivon Valenzuela has been trying […]
Unexpected asbestos adds millions to St. Paul bluff building demo
Posted by TwinCities.com-Pioneer PressTwinCities.com-Pioneer PressUnexpected asbestos adds millions to St. Paul bluff building demoTwinCities.com-Pioneer Press… buildings will continue in downtown St. Paul, despite climbing costs. The Ramsey County Board voted 6-1 Tuesday to increase the project's budget by another $2 million to cover rising costs related to delays and unanticipated asbestos discovered at …
More than 100 homes to be built at asbestos contaminated site in Widnes
Posted by Liverpool EchoLiverpool EchoMore than 100 homes to be built at asbestos contaminated site in WidnesLiverpool EchoThe homes would be built on parts of the former Turners Asbestos Cement works, which it said made a produced a 'wide range' of asbestos containing products which operated from 1916 to 1999. It added that Marley Eternit most recently occupied […]
Asbestos victims, lawyers fear new bill may delay compensation
Posted by Salt Lake TribuneAsbestos victims, lawyers fear new bill may delay compensationSalt Lake TribuneAfter retiring to St. George six years ago, Petersen bought a bike that he rode every day until he noticed about two years ago that he was getting winded on bike rides. Doctors found that mesothelioma, caused by years of exposure to asbestos when he […]
Study sheds new light on asbestos-related cancer
Posted by Cancer Research UKMesotheliomaHelp.orgStudy sheds new light on asbestos-related cancerCancer Research UKUS scientists analysing tumour samples from patients with mesothelioma – a form of cancer linked with asbestos exposure – have mapped out the gene faults associated with the disease in unprecedented detail. "We still need to dig deeper into the …Initial Research That Shows Combination Therapy "Substantially" […]
Letter: Legislature and asbestos bill
Posted by Deseret NewsLetter: Legislature and asbestos billDeseret NewsMy father, Sherman Peterson, died two years ago from mesothelioma, the cancer caused by asbestos exposure. He had operated an auto service station, where he repaired cars, including fixing brakes. Only when he fell ill decades later did we learn that …
Disabled veteran family forced out of asbestos ridden home
Posted by KTNV Las VegasDisabled veteran family forced out of asbestos ridden homeKTNV Las VegasA disabled veteran and her family are being forced out of their North Las Vegas home because of asbestos. The family that lives near Cheyenne and Civic Center says now, they have nowhere to go. Ivon Valenzuela has been trying to pack up her family's …
Hazardous asbestos waste dumped over Draperstown bridge
Posted by Mid Ulster MailMid Ulster MailHazardous asbestos waste dumped over Draperstown bridgeMid Ulster Mail“Asbestos was removed from the banks of the river and the water itself. “On having the issue reported to me by a local resident I immediately contacted the Department of the Environment who, in turn, alerted the Environment Agency. “Their vigilance …and more »
Canada’s Asbestos Workers Condemn BC Supreme Court Ruling That Endangers Worker Safety
Posted by BenzingaCanada's Asbestos Workers Condemn BC Supreme Court Ruling That Endangers Worker SafetyBenzingaREGINA, SK –(Marketwired – February 29, 2016) – Today, the Canadian Conference of Asbestos Workers (CCAW) expressed shock and anger on behalf of Canada's asbestos workers in response to a BC Supreme Court ruling rejecting health and safety …and more »
Advertorial: ACS to launch Health & Safety and Asbestos eLearning Academy
Posted by Scottish Housing NewsAdvertorial: ACS to launch Health & Safety and Asbestos eLearning AcademyScottish Housing NewsFor over 35 years ACS has been at the forefront of Asbestos, Health & Safety and Environmental research, consultancy and training and this expertise has now been extended into eLearning in our new eLearning Academy. Under the leadership of Prof Roger …and more »
Asbestos-tainted barn to be levelled
Posted by New Zealand HeraldSunLiveAsbestos-tainted barn to be levelledNew Zealand HeraldGOING: This building at the Historic Village will be demolished next week at a cost of $75,000. Photo/George Novak. A building at the Historic Village contaminated by asbestos will soon be demolished. Building 50, a barn built in the 1980s from …Asbestos to be removed from Tauranga's Historic VillageRadio […]
Chilliwack city council to consider asbestos dumping at Bailey Landfill
Posted by Chilliwack TimesChilliwack city council to consider asbestos dumping at Bailey LandfillChilliwack TimesChilliwack city council will consider allowing asbestos to be dumped at the Bailey Landfill at Tuesday's meeting. The Bailey Landfill does not currently accept waste that contains asbestos, yet many building materials more than 35 years old contain the …
Veterans dying from asbestos-related cancer win battle for compensation
Posted by The IndependentThe IndependentVeterans dying from asbestos-related cancer win battle for compensationThe IndependentScores of veterans dying from asbestos-related cancer caused by their time in the military are to receive a lump sum in compensation, following an Independent campaign to overturn rules that left them worse off than civilians. Around 60 veterans …Payouts for veterans with asbestos-related cancer […]
Asbestos to be removed from Tauranga’s Historic Village
Posted by Radio New ZealandSunLiveAsbestos to be removed from Tauranga's Historic VillageRadio New ZealandSpecialist contractors will remove asbestos found in buildings in Tauranga's Historic Village over a fortnight, starting next week. The city council said a workshop and storage building closed last September after testing positive for asbestos fibres …Asbestos discovered at Tauranga Historic VillageNew Zealand HeraldVillage asbestos removal […]
Imported Asbestos Creating Extreme Danger for Workers
Posted by SourceableImported Asbestos Creating Extreme Danger for WorkersSourceableFollowing media reports of asbestos-containing materials being found on more than 50 sites across the country, Electrical Trades Union spokesman Lachlan Williams said the union was alarmed at the situation, and feared that what was being reported may …
UK War veterans who contracted asbestos-related cancer will get £140k compensation
Posted by Daily MailDaily MailUK War veterans who contracted asbestos-related cancer will get £140k compensationDaily MailAround 60 veterans suffering from asbestos-related cancer will be given £140,000 lump sum compensation payouts after ministers bowed to pressure from the Royal British Legion, it is understood. The former military personnel who contracted mesothelioma …Victory in compensation battle for veterans with asbestos related […]
Asbestos discovered at Tauranga Historic Village
Posted by New Zealand HeraldSunLiveAsbestos discovered at Tauranga Historic VillageNew Zealand HeraldThe works, which are expected to take around two weeks, follow a survey of the village that found a number of instances of asbestos, the majority of which are low-risk. This means the asbestos is currently in a stable condition, and doesn't pose a …Village asbestos removal worksSunLiveall […]
Asbestos risk: Duncan BC medical building shut down by owner
Posted by CBC.caCBC.caAsbestos risk: Duncan BC medical building shut down by ownerCBC.caA medical services building in Duncan has been shut down temporarily over concerns about asbestos. "It was determined that there is vermiculite contamination in the air plenum and various workspaces in the building," said Scott McCloy with WorkSafeBC.
Judge calls BC workplace safety laws ‘too vague,’ throws out asbestos case
Posted by CBC.caCBC.caJudge calls BC workplace safety laws 'too vague,' throws out asbestos caseCBC.caA British Columbia Supreme Court judge has concluded the province's workplace-safety laws are too vague in a decision union leaders say threatens to undermine B.C.'s entire regulatory regime. Justice George Macintosh tossed out allegations on Friday …BC judge tosses allegations against asbestos contractorCTV NewsTwo asbestos […]
Work halted after asbestos found in Williamsport Retirement Village
Posted by Herald-Mail MediaWork halted after asbestos found in Williamsport Retirement VillageHerald-Mail MediaWILLIAMSPORT — A renovation project at a Williamsport senior-living facility has been put on hold after asbestos was found earlier this month in wrapping around a pipe, the Maryland Department of the Environment said. MDE spokesman Jay Apperson said …
Asbestos is killing our future
Posted by The Hill (blog)Asbestos is killing our futureThe Hill (blog)The first time I came to Capitol Hill to advocate for a ban on asbestos was on the heels of receiving the worst news of my life – my husband, Alan, was diagnosed with mesothelioma. Before Alan's diagnosis, I had never heard of mesothelioma, couldn't …
Asbestos-like mineral raises concern in arid West, including California
Posted by Capitol WeeklyCapitol WeeklyAsbestos-like mineral raises concern in arid West, including CaliforniaCapitol WeeklyRecent research is focusing new attention on an asbestos-like mineral, blamed for staggering rates of a deadly cancer in Turkey, that also is found in the rocks and soil of 13 Western states, including California. The U.S. Geological Survey has …and more »
Company fined £20000 after disturbing asbestos in roof of Northampton primary school
Posted by Northampton Chronicle & EchoNorthampton Chronicle & EchoCompany fined £20000 after disturbing asbestos in roof of Northampton primary schoolNorthampton Chronicle & EchoHSE inspector Sam Russell said after the hearing: “The serious health risks of asbestos, which is a class one carcinogen, are well-known and publicised. “Any maintenance or construction work undertaken in buildings built before 2000 must consider and …
BC judge clears asbestos contractor of contempt, says workplace law too vague
Posted by Vancouver SunVancouver SunBC judge clears asbestos contractor of contempt, says workplace law too vagueVancouver SunVANCOUVER – A B.C. Supreme Court judge has tossed out allegations that an asbestos-removal contractor and his son disobeyed a court order to follow workplace-protection regulations, saying the law is too difficult to understand. Justice George …Two asbestos contractors found not guilty […]
School kids at risk from asbestos
Posted by Gold Coast BulletinGold Coast BulletinSchool kids at risk from asbestosGold Coast BulletinScores of other local schools are on the School Asbestos Register — a compulsory register for all schools built during or before the 1980s — but Mr Cramp said more needed to be done to ensure students did not come into contact with the deadly fibres.
Asbestos taskforce releases photos of some of worst contamination found to date
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesAsbestos taskforce releases photos of some of worst contamination found to dateThe Canberra TimesThe Asbestos Taskforce has released photographs of some of the worst contamination found to date of a Fluffy home, as it prepares the first 10 cleared blocks for sale. Taskforce head Andrew Kefford would not provide the address of the […]
NSW EPA, Parramatta council hunt for asbestos dumper
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineNSW EPA, Parramatta council hunt for asbestos dumperABC Online"We've got our members, who are tendering to do work safely and sustainably missing out, while you're getting theses 'shonks' out there dumping asbestos in the community. "The billion-dollar building companies, they're the ones creating these systemic …and more »
COLUMN: Beware of asbestos after natural disasters
Posted by Clarence Valley Daily ExaminerCOLUMN: Beware of asbestos after natural disastersClarence Valley Daily ExaminerMany buildings in the Clarence Valley, especially those buildings built before 1990, contain asbestos in many places, including flat or corrugated sheets (fibro) used for walls, ceilings, vinyl floor coverings, roofing, or in products such as pipes …
Redmond?s asbestos removal costs mount at Evergreen
Posted by Bend BulletinBend BulletinRedmond?s asbestos removal costs mount at EvergreenBend BulletinFor the third time in three months, the Redmond City Council approved an increase to how much it is spending to get rid of asbestos that the city's Evergreen building renovations keep turning up, bringing the total the city has paid for Evergreen …and more »
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Praises Senator Markey for Introducing the Twelfth Annual Resolution …
Posted by Business Wire (press release)The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Praises Senator Markey for Introducing the Twelfth Annual Resolution …Business Wire (press release)WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the leading U.S. organization serving as the voice of asbestos victims which combines education, advocacy and community, today applauds Senator Edward …and more »
No asbestos fibres on Qld kids’ uniforms
Posted by 9news.com.auNo asbestos fibres on Qld kids' uniforms9news.com.auNo asbestos fibres have been found on the uniforms of two children who picked up pieces of the dangerous substance at a Brisbane school. Education Minister Kate Jones has told parliament tests had not found any trace of asbestos on the children's …and more »
9 Investigates: Orlando firefighters exposed to asbestos at worksite
Posted by WFTV OrlandoWFTV Orlando9 Investigates: Orlando firefighters exposed to asbestos at worksiteWFTV Orlando9 Investigates was first to discover that Orlando firefighters were sent to train in an apartment building filled with asbestos without knowing it. Related Headlines. Raw: Orlando firefighters react to possible asbestos exposure. Orange County …and more »
Brisbane News Playground asbestos scare
Posted by Ten Eyewitness NewsTen Eyewitness NewsBrisbane News Playground asbestos scareTen Eyewitness NewsBrisbane News Playground asbestos scare. Brisbane News Playground asbestos scare. You're watching Brisbane News Playground asbestos scare Education Minister confirms a state school will stay open despite students picking up asbestos in the …and more »
No danger after contamination area secured
Posted by Courier MailCourier MailNo danger after contamination area securedCourier MailEARLIER: A six-year-old girl faces a lifetime of tests after asbestos fibres were found on her school uniform after she found a piece of building material at her school. The Holland Park State School student was exposed when she and a friend discovered …Asbestos concerns at Brisbane schoolBrisbane […]
Asbestos dumped near homes in western Sydney
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineAsbestos dumped near homes in western SydneyABC OnlineA 50-metre trail of asbestos-laden material has been dumped on a street in Sydney's west, close to a number of homes. Parramatta City Council said a white tip truck dumped its load onto Boundary Road at Chester Hill, sometime between 2:00am and 3:00am …
I-Team: Will EPA tackle southern Nevada’s asbestos issue?
Posted by KLAS-TVKLAS-TVI-Team: Will EPA tackle southern Nevada's asbestos issue?KLAS-TVInternal emails obtained by the I-Team reveal that — contrary to their public statements — Nevada health officials tried to stop the publication of the asbestos data because they disagreed with the findings. They also plotted to attack the …
Asbestos not found on uniforms of Holland Park State School students
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineAsbestos not found on uniforms of Holland Park State School studentsABC OnlineAsbestos fibres have not been found on the uniforms of two Brisbane students who spotted a suspected chunk of the dangerous fibre in their school's playground, a spokesperson for Queensland's Education Minister says.Qld school to stay open despite asbestos9news.com.auall 8 news articles »
Legal FAQs
Posted by Mesothelioma.comLegal FAQsMesothelioma.comAsbestos laws and litigation can be complex. On this page, we've provided answers to some of the most common legal questions related to mesothelioma and asbestos. Please note that every individual case is different. To discuss specific questions or …and more »
Asbestos scare at Brisbane’s Holland Park State School sees students’ uniforms removed
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineAsbestos scare at Brisbane's Holland Park State School sees students' uniforms removedABC OnlineTwo Brisbane primary school students were asked to remove their uniforms over concerns they had come into contact with asbestos, the Queensland Department of Education and Training (DET) has confirmed. Holland Park State School on Brisbane's …Six year old Queensland student faces lengthy […]
Student ‘humiliated’ after asbestos find
Posted by Courier MailCourier MailStudent 'humiliated' after asbestos findCourier MailTests later confirmed asbestos fibres had lodged on the girl's uniform. “We have to wait until August-September to put her through the X-ray. We'll have to explain to her why they're taking the photographs,†the mother said. “Having to put my baby …Asbestos concerns at Brisbane state schoolSBSall 7 […]
Asbestos firm attempting to block racketeering claims by John Crane Inc.
Posted by Legal News LineAsbestos firm attempting to block racketeering claims by John Crane Inc.Legal News LineLOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – After a second company it targeted with asbestos lawsuits accused it of racketeering, a Dallas asbestos law firm is asking a federal judge to declare the firm's actions do not amount to that. On Friday, the plaintiffs …
Workers back after asbestos scare at Sask. workplace safety office
Posted by CBC.caCBC.caWorkers back after asbestos scare at Sask. workplace safety officeCBC.caWorkers are back in the building following an asbestos scare that led to the evacuation of the downtown Regina offices of the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety. About 90 government employees on three floors were told to leave the office …Asbestos causes evacuation of Downtown […]
School abruptly closes auditorium, cancels play to test for asbestos
Posted by NJ.comNJ.comSchool abruptly closes auditorium, cancels play to test for asbestosNJ.comFicarra did not discuss asbestos in the statement but Jeffery Plunkett, Director of the Hamilton Health Department said they found a section of the auditorium that could contain asbestos. He added that testing is being done to determine whether it is …and more »
Fibres on child after school asbestos find
Posted by Courier MailCourier MailFibres on child after school asbestos findCourier MailShe said she was disappointed that the area had not been remediated sooner despite several letters being sent home to parents about the discovery of materials containing asbestos at the school during the past 12 months. The parent said their child was …Asbestos concerns at Brisbane state schoolSBSall […]
Red meat, the new asbestos? Not so fast
Posted by Buffalo Business First (blog)Buffalo Business First (blog)Red meat, the new asbestos? Not so fastBuffalo Business First (blog)In a perfect illustration of how scientific literature and research can be distorted, the World Health Organization (WHO) and its International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) recently indicated that meat — especially but not exclusively …
Asbestos-hit Sutton Coldfield School to benefit from £1 million future proofing
Posted by Sutton Coldfield ObserverSutton Coldfield ObserverAsbestos-hit Sutton Coldfield School to benefit from £1 million future proofingSutton Coldfield ObserverA POPULAR Sutton Coldfield primary school is set to reopen after the discovery of asbestos delayed a one million pound revamp. The project is part of Hill West Primary School's strategy to invest in a modern key stage two building at […]
It’s time to stop asbestos fear-mongering
Posted by The Western NewsIt's time to stop asbestos fear-mongeringThe Western NewsHe seriously shoots his own foot, however, when he refers to Libby asbestos fibers in ambient air as an “offending toxin.†A true biologist would know that toxins (see your dictionary) are only formed by organic entities like bacteria in food or in a …and more »
Issues With Claims Against Asbestos …
Posted by ClaimsJournal.comIssues With Claims Against Asbestos …ClaimsJournal.comA new, first-of-its-kind study of claims made to asbestos bankruptcy trusts shows widespread inconsistencies in the information single asbestos plaintiffs provide to the different trusts. These trusts currently hold over $30 billion in assets. Despite …
Discovery of asbestos complicates planned demolition of Newstead house
Posted by Buffalo NewsDiscovery of asbestos complicates planned demolition of Newstead houseBuffalo NewsThe demolition of a dilapidated home on Bloomingdale Avenue in Newstead was delayed after an inspector recently discovered asbestos there, Town Attorney Nathan S. Neill said after Monday evening's Town Board meeting. A motion to move forward on the …and more »
Scientists Say “Asbestos-Like” Fibers Can Cause Mesothelioma, Too, According to Surviving Mesothelioma
Posted by BenzingaScientists Say "Asbestos-Like" Fibers Can Cause Mesothelioma, Too, According to Surviving MesotheliomaBenzinga"Although asbestos remains the primary cause of mesothelioma, it is important to remember that it is not the only potential cause," says Alex Strauss, Managing Editor of Surviving Mesothelioma. "It is hoped that we will be able to apply the lessons …and more »
Asbestos removal planned at 4 schools
Posted by Chicago TribuneAsbestos removal planned at 4 schoolsChicago TribuneWest Aurora School District 129 officials are preparing to have asbestos removed from four schools before beginning renovations. The school board is considering a recommended bid of $195,200 for the removal at Hall Elementary, Freeman Elementary, …
Study Reveals Significant Inconsistencies in Claims to Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts
Posted by ClaimsJournal.comStudy Reveals Significant Inconsistencies in Claims to Asbestos Bankruptcy TrustsClaimsJournal.comA new, first-of-its-kind study of claims made to asbestos bankruptcy trusts shows widespread inconsistencies in the information single asbestos plaintiffs provide to the different trusts. These trusts currently hold over $30 billion in assets. Despite …
People across York put at risk by asbestos dust from former carriageworks, claims campaigner
Posted by The Press, YorkThe Press, YorkPeople across York put at risk by asbestos dust from former carriageworks, claims campaignerThe Press, YorkPEOPLE across York probably breathed in deadly asbestos dust from the former York carriageworks in the late 1950s and 60s, a former union leader has claimed. Paul Cooper, 72, who worked at the factory in Holgate Road from […]
Asbestos-Like Fibers and Pleural Mesothelioma Risk
Posted by Surviving MesotheliomaSurviving MesotheliomaAsbestos-Like Fibers and Pleural Mesothelioma RiskSurviving MesotheliomaAlthough there was evidence that people who worked with asbestos were contracting serious illnesses including asbestosis and lung cancer as early as the 1040s, it was not until 1960 that a pivotal study demonstrated a “causal connection†between the …“Science for Sale†Series Shines a Light on Asbestos Companies' […]
Asbestos removed from Rothesay Pavilion
Posted by ButemanButemanAsbestos removed from Rothesay PavilionButemanThe first stage of refurbishment work at Rothesay Pavilion has been completed with the removal of harmful asbestos from the property. Specialist contractors moved on to the site late last month and sealed off the building before starting work on …
Asbestos slowing down Monterey Conference Center remodel.
Posted by Monterey County Weekly (blog)Monterey County Weekly (blog)Asbestos slowing down Monterey Conference Center remodel.Monterey County Weekly (blog)Air-tight white tents cordon off areas where asbestos is being removed, a process that has slowed things down as there has been much more of the cancer-causing mineral than was anticipated. Two months into the $50 million remodel of the Monterey …
Weyerhaeuser Beats 5 Asbestos Suits Over Former Wis. Plant
Posted by Law360 (subscription)Weyerhaeuser Beats 5 Asbestos Suits Over Former Wis. PlantLaw360 (subscription)Law360, New York (February 19, 2016, 11:21 PM ET) — Paper giant Weyerhaeuser Co. managed Friday to defeat five out of eight asbestos injury cases in Wisconsin federal court by the estates of deceased former employees and their spouses over asbestos …and more »
Fran Ansley: Bills would allow asbestos industry to escape justice
Posted by Knoxville News SentinelFran Ansley: Bills would allow asbestos industry to escape justiceKnoxville News Sentinel"If you have enjoyed a good life while working with asbestos products why not die from it?" wrote an executive with the Bendix Corporation (now part of Honeywell) in a 1966 internal memo. Switching from asbestos-containing brake pads to those made …
Lockheed off the hook for Connecticut asbestos suit
Posted by 2nd CircuitLockheed off the hook for Connecticut asbestos suit – 2nd CircuitReutersA federal appeals court has ruled that Maryland-based aerospace giant Lockheed Martin Corp need not face an asbestos lawsuit in Connecticut, citing a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that general jurisdiction exists only when out-of-state parties are …
Asbestos Hurts Developing Nations The Most
Posted by Mesothelioma.com (blog)Mesothelioma.com (blog)Asbestos Hurts Developing Nations The MostMesothelioma.com (blog)More than 50 nations have banned asbestos over the past three decades, but that fact provides little comfort to Sharad Vittnal Sawant of Mumbai, India. He works in a factory that uses chrysotile asbestos and lives in a nation that is one of the world's …
Asbestos exposure led to lung cancer, plaintiffs allege
Posted by Madison County RecordMadison County RecordAsbestos exposure led to lung cancer, plaintiffs allegeMadison County RecordAt various times during the course of his work, the lawsuit states, he was exposed to, inhaled, ingested or otherwise absorbed large amounts of asbestos fibers emanating from certain products he worked with and which were manufactured, sold …and more »
Chamber study finds ‘inconsistencies’ in asbestos trust claims
Posted by The HillChamber study finds 'inconsistencies' in asbestos trust claimsThe HillThe chamber's Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) said it analyzed information from 100 randomly selected personal information questionnaires submitted by asbestos plaintiffs in the bankruptcy proceedings of Garlock Sealing Technologies, Inc. and found …Significant Inconsistencies Found in Claims to Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts, Study SaysBusiness Wire (press release)all […]
EPA Is Close to Finishing Libby Asbestos Cleanup
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comEPA Is Close to Finishing Libby Asbestos CleanupAsbestos.comExposure to asbestos can lead to several serious illnesses, including asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. The latency period between exposure and diagnosis of mesothelioma is 20-50 years. The cleanup price has exceeded $540 million and is …
“Lifesaving” action being taken on asbestos
Posted by South Wales ArgusSouth Wales Argus"Lifesaving" action being taken on asbestosSouth Wales ArgusThe Welsh Government's communities minister Lesley Griffiths has written to every local authority and registered social landlord in Wales calling on them to ensure contractors are fully informed of asbestos in a property before starting maintenance work.and more »
EPA to begin asbestos assessment at former Johnson Controls site in Goshen next week
Posted by The Elkhart TruthThe Elkhart TruthEPA to begin asbestos assessment at former Johnson Controls site in Goshen next weekThe Elkhart TruthThe former Johnson Controls site is shown along Egbert Avenue and 16th Street in Goshen Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016. The city of Goshen wants the site cleaned up due to asbestos concerns. (Elkhart Truth photo/Sam Householder) (Buy this […]
Liverpool Council worker diagnosed with ‘lung abnormality’
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineLiverpool Council worker diagnosed with 'lung abnormality'ABC OnlineMedical tests have revealed a south-western Sydney council worker has a "lung abnormality" after asbestos-contaminated soil was found in the region. Graeme Kelly, the general secretary of the United Services Union, which represents council workers …
Birmingham school hit with £1 MILLION bill to remove asbestos
Posted by Birmingham MailBirmingham MailBirmingham school hit with £1 MILLION bill to remove asbestosBirmingham MailA Birmingham school was forced to close part of its building after discovering asbestos – which has cost a staggering £1 million to remove. Hill West Primary in Four Oaks shut down the facility for Key Stage Two pupils, leaving many having to be […]
Madison County asbestos case settles three days into trial
Posted by Madison County RecordMadison County RecordMadison County asbestos case settles three days into trialMadison County RecordPlaintiff William Hollingsworth, a Michigan mechanic, sued dozens of corporations in 2012, claiming his wife, Karen, died from mesothelioma in 2010, as a result of second-hand asbestos exposure derived mainly from his work on tractor clutches.
Home > Science For Sale: Ford Spends $40M to Discredit Danger of Asbestos Brakes
Posted by Environmental Working Group (blog)Home > Science For Sale: Ford Spends $40M to Discredit Danger of Asbestos BrakesEnvironmental Working Group (blog)In 1971 Ford Motor Company decided that $1.25 per car was too much to spend on safer alternatives to asbestos brakes. Thirty years later, in the face of mounting lawsuits, Ford began spending millions for questionable studies trying to […]
Asbestos concerns are raised at another Corridor high school
Posted by KGAN TVKGAN TVAsbestos concerns are raised at another Corridor high schoolKGAN TVCEDAR RAPIDS, IA (CBS2/FOX28) – A subcontracted worker is now coming forward with claims that another Corridor high school mishandled asbestos during construction. On Tuesday morning, the Attorney General's Office was designated to handle matters …Cedar Rapids School District could face new asbestos lawsuitThe Gazette: Eastern […]
Welsh government issues asbestos warning to councils
Posted by The Construction IndexThe Construction IndexWelsh government issues asbestos warning to councilsThe Construction IndexAfter being lobbied by the Ucatt construction union, Lesley Griffiths – minister for communities and tackling poverty – reminded councils to ensure that information on asbestos was be passed to maintenance contractors and cautioned against over …
BC asbestos-removal company defends its record
Posted by Vancouver SunVancouver SunBC asbestos-removal company defends its recordVancouver SunAsbestos-removal company Seattle Environmental and its operators opened their defence Wednesday in a contempt of court application in B.C. Supreme Court by WorkSafeBC, arguing they had been diligent, but made some errors that were corrected.Company facing contempt of court in asbestos threat in Richmond duplexRichmond NewsB.C. asbestos-removal contractors […]
Taking Action Against Asbestos: ADAO’s 9th Asbestos Congressional Staff Briefing
Posted by Mesothelioma.com (blog)Mesothelioma.com (blog)Taking Action Against Asbestos: ADAO's 9th Asbestos Congressional Staff BriefingMesothelioma.com (blog)Asbestos claims the lives of approximately 15,000 people every year in the United States. And yet, this lethal substance is still legal, permitted to keep threatening consumer safety and the health of the general public. Soon, legislators will cast …
Libby gathering to mark progress in asbestos cleanup efforts
Posted by The MissoulianThe MissoulianLibby gathering to mark progress in asbestos cleanup effortsThe MissoulianIn it, the EPA said it anticipates another four years and $64 million worth of work remains to be done in Libby, where cancer-causing asbestos has killed hundreds of people and sickened thousands. A separate Superfund project at the former W.R. Grace …
This Week in Unnerving Asbestos News
Posted by ThePopTortThePopTortThis Week in Unnerving Asbestos NewsThePopTort[C]orrespondent Milène Larsson traveled to the world's largest asbestos mine in the eponymous town of Asbest, Russia, to meet workers whose livelihoods revolve entirely around the dangerous mineral. Surprisingly, the risks associated with asbestos …Report Renews Concern About Asbestos-Like Minerals at Sites in Arid WestFairWarningFord Pays $40 Million for Its […]
EPA to investigate asbestos at former Johnson Controls site in Goshen
Posted by The Elkhart TruthThe Elkhart TruthEPA to investigate asbestos at former Johnson Controls site in GoshenThe Elkhart TruthAccording to IDEM's asbestos removal requirements for demolition, all facilities (with some exceptions) must be inspected by an Indiana licensed asbestos inspector before demolition happens. The inspector must notify IDEM regardless of whether or not …'There's no question there's been asbestos' at […]
DA probes potential asbestos violation at now-destroyed Dick Bruhn building.
Posted by Monterey County Weekly (blog)Monterey County Weekly (blog)DA probes potential asbestos violation at now-destroyed Dick Bruhn building.Monterey County Weekly (blog)For about a month, the Monterey County District Attorney's Office has been investigating possible illegal removal and dumping of asbestos from the now-destroyed Dick Bruhn building in Oldtown Salinas. The Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control …Developer of Dick Bruhn […]
Buried asbestos ‘safe’, MP says
Posted by Geelong AdvertiserGeelong AdvertiserBuried asbestos 'safe', MP saysGeelong AdvertiserResponding in parliament to a question from Victorian Greens leader Greg Barber, Ms Neville said the volume of buried asbestos was estimated to be “less than 26,000 cubic metres.†It included equipment contaminated with asbestos and soil used to cover …
‘There’s no question there’s been asbestos’ at former Goshen factory
Posted by WSBT-TVWSBT-TV'There's no question there's been asbestos' at former Goshen factoryWSBT-TV"We were recently contacted by the Indiana Department Environmental Management and found out there's some potential asbestos on the site that hasn't been cleaned up," said Goshen's Democratic mayor, Jeremy Stutsman. "The contamination has been …Mayor: Goshen debris piles contain hazardous asbestosGoshen Newsall 4 news articles »
City Taking Action to Remove Asbestos from Building
Posted by KRGVKRGVCity Taking Action to Remove Asbestos from BuildingKRGVBROWNSVILLE- The demolition of a Brownsville building with a dark history is slowly nearing demolition. Brownsville city commissioners voted to demolish the building where John Allen Rubio murdered his three children in 2003. The discovery of asbestos …and more »
Derby asbestos victim: The deadly dust has ruined my life
Posted by Derby TelegraphDerby asbestos victim: The deadly dust has ruined my lifeDerby TelegraphThe former Derby labourer says he will never recover from the damage caused to his lungs by the asbestos. Mr McGahey has been forced to move to the ground floor of his home as he struggles to use the stairs and needs oxygen eight to […]
Asbestos removal company owners accused of jeopardizing health of employees
Posted by Globalnews.caGlobalnews.caAsbestos removal company owners accused of jeopardizing health of employeesGlobalnews.caABOVE: Mike and Shawn Singh, the owners of an asbestos removal company, head to court to face allegations they jeopardized the health and safety of their employees, despite many warnings. John Daly reports.BC asbestos removal company faces contempt of court hearingCBC.caBC court case opens against asbestos-removal […]
Mayor: Goshen debris piles contain hazardous asbestos
Posted by Goshen NewsGoshen NewsMayor: Goshen debris piles contain hazardous asbestosGoshen NewsA report on the asbestos contamination was filed recently as part of a federal lawsuit claiming local residents were exposed to toxic chemicals from the former industrial site. That report by Keramida of Indianapolis, states that 115 samples were taken …Cleanup efforts continue at former factory site […]
Lincoln Leisure Center to reopen Wednesday after asbestos removal
Posted by Bloomington PantagraphBloomington PantagraphLincoln Leisure Center to reopen Wednesday after asbestos removalBloomington PantagraphBLOOMINGTON — Lincoln Leisure Center is expected to reopen to the public Wednesday after an asbestos removal contractor's inspection gave the building a clean bill of health Tuesday, city officials announced. The former elementary school at 1206 S.
Why the Deadly Asbestos Industry Is Still Alive and Well
Posted by VICEVICEWhy the Deadly Asbestos Industry Is Still Alive and WellVICEDespite irrefutable scientific evidence calling out the dangers of asbestos, 2 million tons of the carcinogen are exported every year to the developing world, where it's often handled with little to no regulation.For this episode of VICE Reports …
Libby Community Members to Celebrate Progress of Asbestos Cleanup
Posted by Flathead BeaconFlathead BeaconLibby Community Members to Celebrate Progress of Asbestos CleanupFlathead BeaconWhat once was one of the most polluted communities in the greater Pacific Northwest now has less asbestos in the air than many cities in Montana and a clear path toward ultimate cleanup. This week, residents will gather at the Cabinet Mountain Brewing Co.
‘Asbestos and broken glass’ on Warlingham cycle route as fly-tipping gets worse
Posted by Get SurreyGet Surrey'Asbestos and broken glass' on Warlingham cycle route as fly-tipping gets worseGet SurreyA popular cycle route in Warlingham has been labelled as “potentially dangerous†after fly-tipping problems worsened over the weekend. Broken glass and asbestos is believed to have been amongst the pile of waste spotted on Beddlestead Lane on Sunday …
BC court case opens against asbestos-removal firm
Posted by Vancouver SunVancouver SunBC court case opens against asbestos-removal firmVancouver SunWorkSafeBC began its case Monday to seek another B.C. Supreme Court contempt order against asbestos-removal company Seattle Environmental, arguing it has continued to breach workplace safety rules. The province's workplace safety agency alleges …BC asbestos removal company faces contempt of court hearingCBC.caB.C. asbestos-removal contractors back in courtGlobalnews.caAsbestos-removal firm […]
Landmark legal ruling opens door for asbestos victims to receive higher compensation
Posted by Scottish Daily RecordScottish Daily RecordLandmark legal ruling opens door for asbestos victims to receive higher compensationScottish Daily RecordDigby Brown won William's case by arguing that the rightful amount of compensation awarded to victims should be based on the impact an asbestos-related condition has on an individual's health, and the anxiety and distress it causes them – not […]
Ford Spent $40 Million to Reshape Asbestos Science
Posted by VICE NewsVICE NewsFord Spent $40 Million to Reshape Asbestos ScienceVICE NewsThe lawyer, Darrell Grams, explained that Ford had been losing lawsuits filed by former auto mechanics alleging asbestos in brakes had given them mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer virtually always tied to asbestos exposure. Grams asked Paustenbach …and more »
Council OKs asbestos-removal pact for new police station
Posted by Southeast MissourianSoutheast MissourianCouncil OKs asbestos-removal pact for new police stationSoutheast MissourianThe Cape Girardeau City Council voted Monday night to hire a contractor to remove asbestos-containing materials in the former Naval Reserve Center to prepare for construction of a new police station and municipal court. Midwest Environmental Studies of …
Construction firm fined over failure to manage asbestos
Posted by Scoop.co.nz (press release)Construction firm fined over failure to manage asbestosScoop.co.nz (press release)Upper Hutt-based company Hutt Construction 2013 Limited was fined $26,812.50 and ordered to pay $7,500 in reparations for failing to properly identify and manage asbestos at a demolition site. Its sole director and shareholder, Philip Delaney, was …
Inquest: Retired horse breeder from Leominster believed she was exposed to asbestos from ironing board
Posted by Hereford TimesHereford TimesInquest: Retired horse breeder from Leominster believed she was exposed to asbestos from ironing boardHereford TimesA RETIRED horse breeder from Leominster believed she may have been exposed to asbestos from an ironing board made by her father, an inquest heard. Julia Simpson, 73, died on March 30 2015 at St Michael's Hospice, having been […]
Asbestos-laced imports put tradies at risk
Posted by The Australian (subscription)The Australian (subscription)Asbestos-laced imports put tradies at riskThe Australian (subscription)Tradies and builders could be the face of a deadly new wave of mesothelioma cases to hit Australia, as the head of the nation's asbestos eradication agency warns the country is set to be swamped with Asian building products laced with the killer material.Dozens of Australian […]
Asbestos replacement project sees Hilton pipes run dry
Posted by News24News24Asbestos replacement project sees Hilton pipes run dryNews24uMgungundlovu District municipality's spokesperson Mbali Ndlovu said the asbestos cement replacement project the municipality is embarking on has resulted in a lot of water interruptions. “At the moment, the contractor is currently replacing a pipeline …
Upper Hutt construction firm fined for not managing asbestos removal properly
Posted by Stuff.co.nzStuff.co.nzUpper Hutt construction firm fined for not managing asbestos removal properlyStuff.co.nzAn Upper Hutt-based company has been fined more than $26,000 and ordered to pay $7500 in reparations for failing to properly identify and manage asbestos at a demolition site next to a preschool. The company's sole director and shareholder, Philip …Construction firm fined over failure to […]
Council fed up with asbestos being dumped at Lismore
Posted by Northern StarCouncil fed up with asbestos being dumped at LismoreNorthern StarLISMORE City Council staff are, once again, concerned and angry after five separate instances last week where asbestos was found hidden inside waste dropped off at the Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre. Waste Operations Coordinator Kevin Trustum …
Asbestos found in four new tram substations built in Melbourne last year
Posted by The AgeThe AgeAsbestos found in four new tram substations built in Melbourne last yearThe AgeFour new electrical tram substations have been built in Melbourne with asbestos flooring imported from China. Testing found a very small risk of exposure to the deadly substance, prompting Yarra Trams to rush to secure the four sites. Three modular …
Workington barn fire caused asbestos warning
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsWorkington barn fire caused asbestos warningBBC NewsResidents of a Cumbrian town had to keep their windows shut for almost six hours amid asbestos fears after a fire broke out at a barn. Firefighters were called to the barn in Workington just before 05:30 GMT and police were forced to close the A66 to …Asbestos fear […]
BC asbestos removal company faces contempt of court hearing
Posted by CBC.caCBC.caBC asbestos removal company faces contempt of court hearingCBC.caAn asbestos-removal company is in court starting Monday to face accusations it repeatedly exposed its workers to the deadly construction material. Labour organizations in British Columbia are calling for jail time against Seattle Environmental …Asbestos-removal company accused of putting worker lives at riskCKNW News Talk 980Jail sentences […]
Asbestos warning over Workington barn fire
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsAsbestos warning over Workington barn fireBBC NewsResidents of a Cumbrian town had to keep their windows shut for several hours amid asbestos fears after a fire broke out at a barn. Firefighters were called to the barn in Workington just before 05:30 GMT and police were forced to close the A66 to …Asbestos fear […]
Weather blamed for boiler, asbestos problem leading to temporary shutdown of Callicoon hospital
Posted by Times Herald-RecordWeather blamed for boiler, asbestos problem leading to temporary shutdown of Callicoon hospitalTimes Herald-RecordCALLICOON – The weekend's arctic blast is being blamed for an asbestos contamination problem that forced Grover M. Hermann Hospital in Callicoon to close its doors as of 7 p.m. on Sunday. A Mobile Medic Ambulance will be stationed outside the hospital …and […]
BC labour groups want jail time for alleged asbestos-removal culprits
Posted by Vancouver SunVancouver SunBC labour groups want jail time for alleged asbestos-removal culpritsVancouver SunVANCOUVER — An asbestos-removal company is in court this week to face accusations it repeatedly exposed its workers to the deadly construction material. Labour organizations in British Columbia are calling for jail time against Seattle Environmental …Jail sentences urged as BC asbestos removal company heads […]
Dozens of Australian building sites contaminated by illegal Chinese asbestos imports, authorities say
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineDozens of Australian building sites contaminated by illegal Chinese asbestos imports, authorities sayABC OnlineMore than 50 building sites across the nation are suspected of illegal asbestos contamination from China, in a problem described as the "tip of the iceberg". Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency CEO Peter Tighe said he was aware of 64 sites […]
Workington asbestos barn fire prompts ‘shut windows’ warning
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsWorkington asbestos barn fire prompts 'shut windows' warningBBC NewsPeople living near a barn that caught fire are being urged to keep their windows and doors shut for several hours amid fears it contained asbestos. Firefighters were called to the barn in Workington just before 05:30 GMT and police were forced to close …Residents urged […]
Feds not ready to release asbestos data
Posted by OttumwacourierFeds not ready to release asbestos dataOttumwacourierAccording to the city, the damage happened when an employee accidentally made contact with a pipe while working in the basement. While the city did not say when the incident occurred, the statement said work was halted and independent testing was …and more »
North Dakota High Court Rejects “Take-Home†Asbestos Claim
Posted by The National Law ReviewThe National Law ReviewNorth Dakota High Court Rejects “Take-Home†Asbestos ClaimThe National Law ReviewIn a case of first impression that may clarify the duty of care in secondary exposure claims in North Dakota, the state's highest court rejected claims based on childhood exposure to asbestos brought home on an insulation worker's clothing. See Palmer v.
Widnes widow demands answers after asbestos kills her husband
Posted by Liverpool EchoLiverpool EchoWidnes widow demands answers after asbestos kills her husbandLiverpool EchoA Widnes woman is searching for answers after her husband died from an asbestos-related cancer. Frank Holland, 72, was working as a HGV driver when he fell ill and was diagnosed with mesothelioma, an incurable cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.
Orlando Firefighters Exposed to Asbestos Were Not Warned
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comOrlando Firefighters Exposed to Asbestos Were Not WarnedAsbestos.comMore than a dozen Orlando firefighters were exposed to asbestos earlier this month because their supervisors failed to warn them of the known dangers. The families of many of those firefighters worry secondhand exposure to the deadly mineral could …
Company fined for safety failings when dealing with asbestos at a school
Posted by Health and Safety Executive (press release)Company fined for safety failings when dealing with asbestos at a schoolHealth and Safety Executive (press release)An Oxford based company has been fined after disturbing asbestos insulation board (AIB) at a school. Northampton Magistrates' Court heard how Amey Communities Limited (ACL) were contracted to carry out roof refurbishment at Lings Primary School, …and more »
Widow alleges asbestos exposure caused husband’s premature death
Posted by Madison County RecordMadison County RecordWidow alleges asbestos exposure caused husband's premature deathMadison County RecordIn addition, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and Pneumo Abex Corporation received their own count, alleging both knew of the dangers of asbestos exposure yet conspired to remove mention of said dangers from printed materials over which they had …
The Moment for Congress to Fight Against Cancer and Asbestos Is Now
Posted by Huffington PostHuffington PostThe Moment for Congress to Fight Against Cancer and Asbestos Is NowHuffington PostAfter his wife died from lack of available medical treatment, Dashrath Manjhi, a poor Indian laborer, cut a 360 foot long, 30 foot wide road through a mountain with his own hands in order to get others from his village to the […]
Asbestos mortality rate in Anderson County doubles national number
Posted by Local 8 NowLocal 8 NowAsbestos mortality rate in Anderson County doubles national numberLocal 8 NowWASHINGTON (WVLT) — A report from the Environmental Working Group Action Fund reveals shocking statistics about mortality rates as a result of asbestos. The national mortality rate for asbestos is around 4.9 deaths per 100,000 people. Anderson County …
Senate Committee Ponders Asbestos Trust Transparency
Posted by Bloomberg BNASenate Committee Ponders Asbestos Trust TransparencyBloomberg BNAFeb. 3  Sharply differing views on the need for asbestos bankruptcy trust reforms dominated a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Feb. 3, as proponents of an overhaul bill complained of abusive litigation tactics, while opponents said the bill …
Asbestos found in debris at Adrian’s old Dura plant
Posted by 13abc Action News13abc Action NewsAsbestos found in debris at Adrian's old Dura plant13abc Action NewsADRIAN, MI (13abc Action News) – Many people of Toledo and Adrian remember how vital the Dura plants were. “I just build convertible tops various stages of it," said Matt Bishop. "Pretty simple work.†The automotive parts manufacturer had been around …
EPA confirms asbestos at old Dura site
Posted by The Daily TelegramThe Daily TelegramEPA confirms asbestos at old Dura siteThe Daily TelegramThe Environmental Protection Agency's initial site assessment report of the old Dura plant property has confirmed the presence of asbestos in the debris piles. According to the site report conducted by the EPA consultant, Tetra Tech, out of the 15 …
Warwick Camp: asbestos removal needed
Posted by Royal GazetteRoyal GazetteWarwick Camp: asbestos removal neededRoyal GazetteThe Ministry of Public Works is looking for a company to remove asbestos from the Warwick Camp dining hall. A ministry spokesman said the roof's corrugated asbestos sheets had been earmarked for replacement for years, but the job increased in priority …
Asbestos to be removed from Christchurch library site
Posted by The PressThe PressAsbestos to be removed from Christchurch library siteThe PressAsbestos-riddled demolition material will have to be removed from a central Christchurch site before work can begin on the new $85 million library. The material, enough to fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool and a 25-metre-long pool, has been sitting …and more »
Asbestos case puts spotlight on honorary degree
Posted by Yale Daily News (blog)Asbestos case puts spotlight on honorary degreeYale Daily News (blog)In Casale Monferrato — a small city of 35,000 on the banks of the river Po in Northern Italy — sits Swiss billionaire Stephan Schmidheiny's abandoned cement factory, a building responsible for the asbestos-related deaths of thousands over the past 20 …
Asbestos Removal Planned for Summer at Deer Path Middle School
Posted by Patch.comPatch.comAsbestos Removal Planned for Summer at Deer Path Middle SchoolPatch.comDistrict 67 officials said carpeting and asbestos will be removed and replaced with new tile in the east building, the Lake Forester reports. The district will pay $266,000 to Husar Abatement for the removal. Asbestos has existed in the building since …
New Study Examines Naturally Occurring Asbestos Carried in Sumas River Sediment
Posted by United States Geological Survey (press release)New Study Examines Naturally Occurring Asbestos Carried in Sumas River SedimentUnited States Geological Survey (press release)During a two-year study, USGS scientists measured the amount of sediment carried by the Sumas River during normal and wet years and assessed the settling and transport characteristics of asbestos fibers in river water. Heavier sediment such as sand and …
Asbestos delaying demo of Denison’s Madonna Hospital
Posted by Sherman Denison Herald DemocratSherman Denison Herald DemocratAsbestos delaying demo of Denison's Madonna HospitalSherman Denison Herald DemocratCHRIS JENNINGS / HERALD DEMOCRAT Pictured here is a view of the north side of the old Madonna Hospital in Denison. The demolition of the former hospital building is expected to be delayed pending discussions of an asbestos abatement.
David Cameron urged to close asbestos loophole for veterans dying of cancer
Posted by The IndependentThe IndependentDavid Cameron urged to close asbestos loophole for veterans dying of cancerThe IndependentDavid Cameron is being urged to intervene to ensure the Ministry of Defence gives 60 veterans with terminal cancer from asbestos exposure the same compensation rights as civilians and other ex-soldiers. The Prime Minister is facing calls from military …and more »
Union president of OFD said up to 15 workers exposed to asbestos
Posted by WFTV OrlandoWFTV OrlandoUnion president of OFD said up to 15 workers exposed to asbestosWFTV OrlandoOrlando firefighters were exposed to asbestos while prepping an old apartment building for a training exercise, officials said. The union president said up to 15 firefighters were exposed to asbestos at the abandoned Lakeside Village. "We were the ones …
Asbestos trial ends after last defendant settles
Posted by messenger-inquirermessenger-inquirerAsbestos trial ends after last defendant settlesmessenger-inquirerIn her suit, White claimed she contracted mesothelioma, a form of cancer exclusively associated with asbestos exposure, from asbestos dust her then-husband, Ron Eades, brought home on his work clothes during the years they were married.and more »
Niagara County government faces another asbestos complaint
Posted by Buffalo NewsNiagara County government faces another asbestos complaintBuffalo NewsLOCKPORT – Niagara County has another asbestos issue on its hands, but this time it's been, in a sense, swept under the rug. The installation of new carpeting in the County Clerk's office last month may have resulted in the unprotected removal of floor …
Man pleads guilty to improperly disposing of asbestos in Ore City, Diana
Posted by KLTVMan pleads guilty to improperly disposing of asbestos in Ore City, DianaKLTV16, 2011, an inspector with the Texas Department of State Health Services conducted a site inspection where Beshears was removing the pipeline near Diana, Texas, and informed Beshears that the pipeline had a coating of asbestos. On Dec. 21, 2011 …and more »
SF court says family can sue over lethal asbestos exposure
Posted by SFGateSFGateSF court says family can sue over lethal asbestos exposureSFGateA state appeals court in San Francisco has reinstated a lawsuit by a widow and her children against Ford Motor Co. and two other possible sources of lethal asbestos dust at a Coast Guard base where the woman's late husband worked. Gene Lepore was a …Calif. Court […]
Local post office workers concerned over asbestos
Posted by Mount Pleasant Daily TribuneLocal post office workers concerned over asbestosMount Pleasant Daily TribuneThe asbestos identified at the Mount Pleasant Post Office is non-friable and located throughout the building. The postal service requires a semi-annual visual surveillance inspection for asbestos. During the most recent visual inspection which was …
Lansdowne group cites asbestos among school problems at Board of Education meeting
Posted by Baltimore SunBaltimore SunLansdowne group cites asbestos among school problems at Board of Education meetingBaltimore SunAt the board meeting she wore a blue shirt and held up a blue sign that read "constantly breathing in asbestos." "I lost two brothers to asbestos," Zach said of the mineral, which was used for insulation in buildings until the Environmental […]
Ministry Says Nahariya Should Not Grow Until Asbestos Is Removed
Posted by HaaretzHaaretzMinistry Says Nahariya Should Not Grow Until Asbestos Is RemovedHaaretzThe Environmental Protection Ministry is recommending that no new building permits be issued for northern Nahariya because the area is contaminated with asbestos. It said new residents should not be brought into the area because of the danger posed by …
Asbestos abatement coming to Deer Path Middle School
Posted by Chicago TribuneAsbestos abatement coming to Deer Path Middle SchoolChicago TribuneIt's going to be a busy summer at Deer Path Middle School, where officials say carpeting and asbestos will be removed and replaced with new tile in the east building. On Jan. 26, the District 67 Board of Education approved paying $266,000 to Husar …
Anti-Christian Groups Treat Bible Like Asbestos in Public Schools
Posted by Christian PostChristian PostAnti-Christian Groups Treat Bible Like Asbestos in Public SchoolsChristian PostIt is amazing that people today want to treat anything from the Bible as if it's asbestos, to borrow a line from Christian attorney Jordan Lorence, if it somehow shows up in a public school. Historically, it was the push to teach the Bible that […]
Sen. Flake bill requires transparency on asbestos claims
Posted by azcentral.comazcentral.comSen. Flake bill requires transparency on asbestos claimsazcentral.comJeff Flake to increase transparency in the legal system has thrust the Arizona Republican into the middle of a heated battle over how victims of asbestos exposure are treated. The debate pits business interests that say the legislation is needed to …
Charity’s horror at discoveries of asbestos in Derby
Posted by Derby TelegraphDerby TelegraphCharity's horror at discoveries of asbestos in DerbyDerby TelegraphTHE honorary chairman of a Derbyshire charity which helps people affected by asbestos has told of his horror at incidents where the deadly material was found in a lane and fly-tipped in a garage. David Trigg, of Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team, said …
Orlando firefighter training to change after crews exposed to asbestos
Posted by WFTV OrlandoWFTV OrlandoOrlando firefighter training to change after crews exposed to asbestosWFTV OrlandoThe city of Orlando is looking to change the way it does live fire training after firefighters said their health was put in danger from being exposed to asbestos. A dozen firefighters were exposed to the hazardous substance inside an abandoned …Orlando Firefighter Training […]
Asbestos Exposure at Gateway Arch Closes Museum
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comAsbestos Exposure at Gateway Arch Closes MuseumAsbestos.comAn asbestos exposure mishap at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis not only delayed a renovation project at an estimated cost of $350,000, but it also exposed park service employees and others to the cancer-causing mineral. And now there's uncertainty as to …
Cleanup Plan Approved for Asbestos-Contaminated Montana Town
Posted by ABC NewsCleanup Plan Approved for Asbestos-Contaminated Montana TownABC NewsThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency granted final approval on Monday to a costly cleanup program for a Montana community where health officials say hundreds of people have been killed by asbestos poisoning. The agency's action comes more than …and more »
Asbestos Taskforce head Andrew Kefford defends changes to land rent for Fluffy owners
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesAsbestos Taskforce head Andrew Kefford defends changes to land rent for Fluffy ownersThe Canberra TimesAsbestos Taskforce head Andrew Kefford says changes to the land rent scheme are necessary to prevent Fluffy owners making windfall gains. Mr Kefford was commenting as the ACT parliament prepares to finalise new rules this week that force Fluffy […]
Hershel Gober: Asbestos bill an injustice to veterans
Posted by Battle Creek EnquirerBattle Creek EnquirerHershel Gober: Asbestos bill an injustice to veteransBattle Creek EnquirerThe so-called FACT Act (H.R. 1927) will make it harder for Americans who are sick and dying from asbestos-triggered disease to obtain compensation from the corporations responsible for their exposure. The bill is backed by some of the biggest …
How Can We Stop Illegal Asbestos Dumping?
Posted by SourceableSourceableHow Can We Stop Illegal Asbestos Dumping?SourceableBroadly speaking, activity relating to the dumping of asbestos or asbestos containing materials falls into two categories: smaller dumps undertaken by households and larger dumps from commercial operations – with many of the latter involving material …
Daughter alleges father’s death was a result of asbestos exposure
Posted by Madison County RecordMadison County RecordDaughter alleges father's death was a result of asbestos exposureMadison County RecordAmong the counts against the defendants are negligence, willful and wanton conduct, fraudulent misrepresentation, battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress related to the manufacture, distribution and use of asbestos-containing products.
When a Company Is Caught in the Ultimate Litigation Risk: Asbestos
Posted by Law.com (subscription)Law.com (subscription)When a Company Is Caught in the Ultimate Litigation Risk: AsbestosLaw.com (subscription)This article focuses on the engineering and construction sector and the asbestos “fever†that hit Fluor Corporation, which ranked 109 among the Fortune 500 in 2014. Fluor typically handles multibillion dollar projects in many countries around the world.
Environmental exposure: a step towards compensation of neighbours of former asbestos-using plants?
Posted by JD Supra (press release)Environmental exposure: a step towards compensation of neighbours of former asbestos-using plants?JD Supra (press release)On 22 October 2015, the Paris Civil Court ("Tribunal de grande instance de Paris") handed down a judgment concerning environmental exposure to asbestos which could pave the way towards compensation of neighbours of industrial sites. Originally, the …and more »
Son blames dozens of companies for father’s exposure to asbestos, death
Posted by Madison County RecordMadison County RecordSon blames dozens of companies for father's exposure to asbestos, deathMadison County RecordBELLEVILLE – The son of a former laborer is suing dozens of companies, alleging his father's exposure to asbestos fibers led to a premature death. Louis Jimerson, individually and as special administrator of the estate of Henry W. Jimerson, filed the […]
Dad’s six-figure payout for lethal asbestos cancer
Posted by Pendle TodayAsbestos.comDad's six-figure payout for lethal asbestos cancerPendle TodayYesterday, which was World Cancer Day, the family of former plumber Eddie Heap (78), who first began working with asbestos more than 60 years ago, said incurable mesothelioma has taken away his independence. He struggles to walk any distance due to …Did Dads Genes Put Him at Risk of […]
9 Investigates: Orlando firefighters not informed about asbestos at worksite
Posted by WFTV OrlandoWFTV Orlando9 Investigates: Orlando firefighters not informed about asbestos at worksiteWFTV OrlandoOrlando firefighters said they were put in harm's way by their own department after a building crews were working in was filled with asbestos. Orange County said the department didn't inform the firefighters that the abandoned apartment building along …
EPA, USFS Create Virtual Model of Asbestos Mine Wildfire
Posted by Flathead BeaconFlathead BeaconEPA, USFS Create Virtual Model of Asbestos Mine WildfireFlathead BeaconIn the years after the mine closed, the local community learned the asbestos produced by W.R. Grace caused cancer and other health issues. More than 2,000 current or former residents have been diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases and at least 400 …and more »
Asbestos Bill Hearing Set as John Crane Files RICO Suits
Posted by Bloomberg BNAAsbestos Bill Hearing Set as John Crane Files RICO SuitsBloomberg BNAFeb. 1  The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to consider an asbestos bankruptcy trust overhaul bill Wednesday aimed at what its business proponents say is abusive litigation tactics by plaintiffs' attorneys. Meanwhile, in what some overhaul …
Youngstown panel plans to remove asbestos, demolish 2 former Wick Six sites
Posted by Youngstown VindicatorYoungstown panel plans to remove asbestos, demolish 2 former Wick Six sitesYoungstown VindicatorThe city's board of control approved a $49,412 payment to MS Consultants for designs and plans to remove asbestos and demolish two former Wick Avenue car-dealership properties. The plan should be done by the Youngstown company in 30 to 60 days, …and more »
Sen. Patrick Leahy on Need for Transparency in Asbestos Trusts
Posted by Legal Reader (blog)Sen. Patrick Leahy on Need for Transparency in Asbestos TrustsLegal Reader (blog)Yesterday the Senate Judiciary Committee met to review the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2015 (FACT Act), an onerous bill that already passed in the House. The FACT Act imposes unacceptable reporting requirements on those seeking …Senator Durbin Says 'FACT Act' Harms Victims of […]
Asbestos to be removed from Kimberley, Pilbara schools in building safety scheme
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineAsbestos to be removed from Kimberley, Pilbara schools in building safety schemeABC OnlineWork will get underway soon to repair cracks and remove asbestos at 20 north-west Western Australian schools. The State Government has committed $15 million to improve safety for students and staff at 300 schools across WA. Among those on the priority …and more »
US Senate panel holds hearing on asbestos trust bill
Posted by Legal News LineLegal News LineUS Senate panel holds hearing on asbestos trust billLegal News LineIt also would require trusts to respond to information sought from them by defendants in asbestos lawsuits. Defendants in those lawsuits want to ensure that plaintiffs' attorneys aren't fully blaming their products while also blaming the products of …Oregon Home Asbestos Demolition Laws […]
Widening asbestos compensation
Posted by The Japan TimesWidening asbestos compensationThe Japan TimesThe Kyoto District Court last month ordered the national government and manufacturers of building materials to pay a total of Â¥216 million to construction workers and a bereaved relative in compensation for illnesses suffered through exposure to …
Analysis Shows Skyrocketing Asbestos-Related Deaths In East Texas
Posted by Mesothelioma.comAnalysis Shows Skyrocketing Asbestos-Related Deaths In East TexasMesothelioma.comEast Texas – A recent analysis by the EWG Action Fund reveals the rate for asbestos-related deaths in eight counties of East Texas are two to five times higher than the state and national averages. This area of East Texas has been dubbed as “Asbestos …
Senator Durbin Says ‘FACT Act’ Harms Victims of Asbestos-Related Disease
Posted by eNews Park ForesteNews Park ForestSenator Durbin Says 'FACT Act' Harms Victims of Asbestos-Related DiseaseeNews Park ForestWASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2016. At a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today said that legislation – the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act – passed by the House of …Oregon Home Asbestos Demolition Laws Becoming StricterMesothelioma.comUS […]
City Tests For Asbestos at City Hall
Posted by Ottumwa PostOttumwa PostCity Tests For Asbestos at City HallOttumwa PostOttumwa, Iowa – Concern about the presence of asbestos at City Hall was recently raised after a City employee accidentally bumped and damaged some asbestos pipe insulation while working in the basement. The work was halted in that area and …City says absbestos fine possibleOttumwacourierall 2 news articles »
UPDATE: Maplewood Officials: Asbestos Removal at Post Office Being Handled Properly
Posted by The Village GreenThe Village GreenUPDATE: Maplewood Officials: Asbestos Removal at Post Office Being Handled ProperlyThe Village GreenUpdate: Village Green spoke with Maplewood Construction Official Bob Mittermaier who confirmed that contractors removing materials containing asbestos were following protocols. See below. The removal of asbestos-containing caulking from windows at …
Widow blames dozens of employers for husband’s asbestos-related death
Posted by Madison County RecordMadison County RecordWidow blames dozens of employers for husband's asbestos-related deathMadison County RecordBELLEVILLE – The widow of a former welder is is suing dozens of companies, alleging his death was related to exposure to asbestos fibers. Alma Singleton, individually and as special administrator of the estate of Curtis Singleton, filed a lawsuit Jan …
Is the Bible Like “Asbestos†in the Public School?
Posted by Town HallTown HallIs the Bible Like “Asbestos†in the Public School?Town HallIt is amazing that people today want to treat anything from the Bible as if it's asbestos, to borrow a line from Christian attorney Jordan Lorence, if it somehow shows up in a public school. Historically, it was the push to teach the Bible that […]
Senate Considers FACT Act, Asbestos Claims
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comSenate Considers FACT Act, Asbestos ClaimsAsbestos.comThe U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee today will begin discussing the Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency (FACT) Act — despite growing, widespread opposition. Groups of veterans, teachers, firefighters, municipal, county and state workers delivered …Asbestos transparency bill sitting in House Judiciary CommitteeThe Pennsylvania RecordVeterans, First Responders and Teachers: Say No to FACT ActLegal […]
Asbestos transparency bill sitting in House Judiciary Committee
Posted by The Pennsylvania RecordThe Pennsylvania RecordAsbestos transparency bill sitting in House Judiciary CommitteeThe Pennsylvania RecordHARRISBURG – The Fairness in Claims and Transparency Act, designed to add transparency to the Pennsylvania asbestos recovery system and follows legislation proposed around the country, is awaiting action by the House Judiciary Committee. The bill …Senate Considers FACT Act, Asbestos ClaimsAsbestos.comVeterans, First Responders and […]
GHS asbestos abatement slated for Thursday
Posted by Greenwich TimeGHS asbestos abatement slated for ThursdayGreenwich TimeA new round of asbestos abatement is scheduled to begin Thursday at Greenwich High School as work continues on new music classrooms. The project will include removing spray-on asbestos fireproofing in the part of the school's building adjacent to where …and more »
Liverpool councillor expelled from meeting amid asbestos row
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineLiverpool councillor expelled from meeting amid asbestos rowABC OnlineA councillor who attempted to bring a no-confidence motion against a western Sydney mayor and council CEO, citing their "mismanagement" of asbestos contamination in the region, has been expelled from a fiery meeting. In front of a packed public gallery …
Veterans groups oppose asbestos bill in Senate
Posted by Stars and StripesStars and StripesVeterans groups oppose asbestos bill in SenateStars and StripesWASHINGTON — A bill opposed by veterans groups that affects people poisoned by asbestos triggered strong debate Wednesday during a first hearing in the Senate. Republican senators, including sponsor Jeff Flake of Arizona, argued the bill will ferret …
Easter date for removal of asbestos from Fife school
Posted by The CourierThe CourierEaster date for removal of asbestos from Fife schoolThe CourierThe work is to be carried out at Lumphinnans this Easter, when the school's classrooms are closed. There were fears it would mean the voluntarily-run Cowdenbeath after school club would have to be on the lookout for a new home, but happily it will be […]
Maplewood Officials: Asbestos Removal at Post Office Being Handled Properly
Posted by The Village GreenThe Village GreenMaplewood Officials: Asbestos Removal at Post Office Being Handled ProperlyThe Village GreenForgione said that any dust from the removal was being “controlled by water inside the building, but there is very little asbestos that creates the dust. It's in caulking and floor tiles, etc.†Forgione said that window openings would be covered either […]
Federal labour minister says she will consider asbestos ban
Posted by CBC.caCBC.caFederal labour minister says she will consider asbestos banCBC.caLabour group wants 'unilateral ban'. But in Canada, the Canadian Labour Congress says the use of asbestos cement pipe is actually on the rise in Canada and is increasingly being installed in federally-funded infrastructure projects in Ontario and …and more »
Asbestos exposure lawsuit opens
Posted by messenger-inquirermessenger-inquirerAsbestos exposure lawsuit opensmessenger-inquirerThe first arguments in a lawsuit filed by a former Owensboro woman who claims she contacted asbestos-associated cancer from asbestos brought home on her husband's clothes while he was working as an insulator at several regional companies, were …
Clearing of asbestos found in Derby lane cost council £400
Posted by Derby TelegraphClearing of asbestos found in Derby lane cost council £400Derby TelegraphHAZARDOUS asbestos found in a lane between Chellaston and Aston-on-Trent on Thursday cost the taxpayer nearly £400 to clear. Aston Lane was closed for more than four hours. It is thought that the asbestos had fallen off a vehicle. A Derby City Council …
Relief needed for victims of asbestos-related health problems
Posted by Chicago TribuneRelief needed for victims of asbestos-related health problemsChicago TribuneIn a class-action lawsuit filed by former construction workers and others seeking compensation for damage caused by asbestos at construction sites, the Kyoto District Court ordered the state and nine construction material makers to each pay just over …Substantial relief needed for victims of asbestos-related health problemsThe […]
Mesothelioma of “Unknown†Cause: Asbestos May Still Be the Culprit
Posted by Surviving MesotheliomaSurviving MesotheliomaMesothelioma of “Unknown†Cause: Asbestos May Still Be the CulpritSurviving MesotheliomaThe remaining 36 percent of previously unclassified mesothelioma cases were found to be related to asbestos exposure in homes, environments or leisure activities. Asbestos was once widely used in house construction and occurs naturally in the soil in …Veteran Sues Apartment Complex Over Asbestos ExposureJustice […]
Asbestos removal kicks off Franklin Street mill renovation
Posted by Nashua TelegraphNashua TelegraphAsbestos removal kicks off Franklin Street mill renovationNashua TelegraphCrews have begun preparation work for asbestos removal in the boiler house at the former Nashua Corporation building on Franklin Street in Nashua, the long empty mill building purchased by a Manchester developer late last year. A permit for interior …and more »
Federal government still using asbestos in new construction
Posted by CBC.caCBC.caFederal government still using asbestos in new constructionCBC.caCBC News has confirmed the federal government continues to use asbestos-containing materials in the construction and renovation of federal buildings, even though asbestos is a known carcinogen and toxin. The World Health Organization recommends …
Underpass asbestos to go
Posted by SunLiveSunLiveUnderpass asbestos to goSunLiveWork to remove an asbestos contaminated area at the Maungatapu underpass site starts this week. The contaminated area between the scout hall and the stream has been screened off in preparation for specialist contractors to start work today, says the NZ …and more »
Brazen fly-tippers dump suspected asbestos in Derby garage
Posted by Derby TelegraphDerby TelegraphBrazen fly-tippers dump suspected asbestos in Derby garageDerby TelegraphHAZARDOUS asbestos is feared to have been dumped in a Derby garage after it was broken into. The site is at the end of Thorndike Avenue, Alvaston, where several garages are owned by Derby Homes. It is not known whether the break-in and the dumping …
Asbestos Myths
Posted by Lexology (registration)Asbestos MythsLexology (registration)It is widely known that asbestos causes a range of serious and sometimes fatal conditions, including mesothelioma and lung cancer. Here are four of the top asbestos myths and the truth behind the illusions. 1. Myth – small amounts of asbestos aren't …
Asbestos exposure increasingly happening at home, research shows
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning HeraldAsbestos exposure increasingly happening at home, research showsSydney Morning HeraldOverall rates of asbestos-related cancers may have slowed, but exposure to the toxic material is increasingly occurring at home, according to a report in the Australian Medical Journal. The report, to be published on Tuesday, said patterns of exposure …Doctors alert over asbestosThe West […]
Increased Asbestos Waste Leads to High Cost and Illegal Dumping
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comIncreased Asbestos Waste Leads to High Cost and Illegal DumpingAsbestos.comEvery few months, Andrew Morrison gets a call about a pile of asbestos that's been illegally dumped. Morrison, the owner of Andrew's Asbestos Solutions in Victoria, Australia, says the cost of proper asbestos disposal sometimes makes people feel forced …
House measure sacks state’s asbestos-worker certification
Posted by Topeka Capital JournalHouse measure sacks state's asbestos-worker certificationTopeka Capital JournalThe state's environmental regulatory agency requested Monday a House committee support repeal of a 30-year-old law requiring annual training certification by Kansas officials of workers performing asbestos abatement. Adoption of legislation sought by …and more »
Vets, first responders, teachers push Congress to reject asbestos bill
Posted by The HillVets, first responders, teachers push Congress to reject asbestos billThe HillVeterans, first responders and teachers are urging lawmakers to reject legislation that would require asbestos victims to share personal information when seeking compensation in court. Two letters were sent to Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck …
Retired Barrow brickie in bid for answers following asbestos disease diagnosis
Posted by NW Evening MailNW Evening MailRetired Barrow brickie in bid for answers following asbestos disease diagnosisNW Evening MailA RETIRED Barrow council bricklayer is appealing to his former colleagues to come forward in a bid to find out how and where he was exposed to asbestos. Dennis Pearson, 66, from Stainton, was diagnosed with mesothelioma, which is caused by […]
Asbestos concerns over Northbourne House redevelopment
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesAsbestos concerns over Northbourne House redevelopmentThe Canberra TimesResidents of the Monarch apartment building in Turner expressed strong concerns about the removal of dangerous amosite​ and chrysotile asbestos in debris, dust and sheeting and have called for the development application process to be reopened.
Doctors alert over asbestos
Posted by The West AustralianThe West AustralianDoctors alert over asbestosThe West AustralianDoctors have been warned to remain vigilant about checking a patient's history of exposure to asbestos to ensure they do not confuse symptoms of asbestos- related diseases with other conditions. A report published today in the Medical Journal of …Keep vigilant about asbestos, Australian doctors told9news.com.auall 8 news […]
School Board Cancels Classes Again After Mold, Asbestos Found in Elementary School
Posted by CIproud.comCIproud.comSchool Board Cancels Classes Again After Mold, Asbestos Found in Elementary SchoolCIproud.comDangerous amounts of mold, asbestos, and lead paint in the school is what caused this whole thing. The school board made this decision Saturday night at an emergency school board meeting. A yearly health inspection of midland elementary school that …and more »
‘Urgent’ asbestos clean-up in CBD school buildings
Posted by The AdvertiserThe Advertiser'Urgent' asbestos clean-up in CBD school buildingsThe AdvertiserThe council register shows seven buildings, of the 24 in which asbestos needs to be removed, required urgent action: Scotch College Rowing Club, Unley/Norwood High School Rowing Club, University of Adelaide change rooms, Jolley's Boathouse building, …
New Asbestos Claim Killer Making Its Way Through Congress
Posted by Legal ExaminerLegal ExaminerNew Asbestos Claim Killer Making Its Way Through CongressLegal ExaminerThe Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act, also referred to as the FACT Act, passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, poses significant harm to asbestos victims and their families. In short, the FACT Act would forfeit the privacy of …
South Devon residents die following asbestos exposure
Posted by Torquay Herald ExpressTorquay Herald ExpressSouth Devon residents die following asbestos exposureTorquay Herald ExpressTHREE people from South Devon have died having been exposed to asbestos during their lives. Richard Alan Bridge, 64, of Woodland Park Nursing Home in Torquay, was diagnosed with mesothelioma in August 2015. During his time working as a car …
Asbestos Removal Underway at Maplewood Post Office Building
Posted by The Village GreenThe Village GreenAsbestos Removal Underway at Maplewood Post Office BuildingThe Village GreenLocal residents were excited to see activity inside the former Maplewood Post Office building on Maplewood Avenue in recent days. Today, workers can be seen removing windows and pulling them inside the building; the path along the south side of the …
Asbestos could have been detected: report
Posted by Yahoo7 NewsAsbestos could have been detected: reportYahoo7 NewsAn independent expert in asbestos risk management also conducted a re-enactment of grinding work undertaken at the reservoir and found that asbestos was not present at a concentration exceeding the workplace exposure standard set by the National …and more »
Widow launches £100000 damages claim against husband’s former employer after asbestos death
Posted by Bradford Telegraph and ArgusWidow launches £100000 damages claim against husband's former employer after asbestos deathBradford Telegraph and ArgusTHE WIDOW of a man killed by deadly asbestos poisoning has launched a £100,000 damages claim against his former employer. Fred Barrett died, aged 87, in 2014 from mesothelioma, an incurable asbestos-related cancer of the lining of the lungs.and more »
Government managers call off meeting about workers’ asbestos worries
Posted by CBC.caCBC.caGovernment managers call off meeting about workers' asbestos worriesCBC.caThe head of a union representing public servants says managers with the Canada Revenue Agency abruptly cancelled a meeting about asbestos in a government building yesterday, just hours after the CBC published a story about workers' concerns.
Asbestos-covered Jack Briggs poisoned wife with hugs and kisses
Posted by Daily MailDaily MailAsbestos-covered Jack Briggs poisoned wife with hugs and kissesDaily MailAn elderly Yorkshire widow died four decades after she was poisoned by hugs and kisses from her asbestos-covered husband, it is claimed. Jack Briggs unwittingly exposed his wife of over 50 years to the deadly substance every time he came home from …and more »
Widow blames General Electric for husband’s death from asbestos exposure
Posted by Madison County RecordMadison County RecordWidow blames General Electric for husband's death from asbestos exposureMadison County RecordAccording to the complaint, after spending his entire working life around asbestos-containing products manufactured by the defendant, Robert Hubert deceased was diagnosed with mesothelioma on Jan. 27, 2015. The suit says Hubert was exposed to, …
State, building supply makers ordered to pay asbestos compensation
Posted by Japan TodayCook County RecordState, building supply makers ordered to pay asbestos compensationJapan TodayA court ordered the state and nine building material manufacturers on Friday to pay a total of 216 million yen in damages to former construction workers and their families for illnesses the workers developed after being exposed to asbestos at …State, building supply makers […]
Derbyshire road where asbestos was found reopens amid calls for CCTV
Posted by Derby TelegraphDerby TelegraphDerbyshire road where asbestos was found reopens amid calls for CCTVDerby TelegraphWhile the asbestos was in the lane, a council spokeswoman warned: "The risk to the public is relatively low as it is in a wide open space on a country road, and is undisturbed, however we would advise staying away from the area […]
CEMENCO’S Asbestos Dumped in Communities
Posted by The New Dawn LiberiaCEMENCO'S Asbestos Dumped in CommunitiesThe New Dawn LiberiaSome concerned residents of the Doe Community within the vicinity of CEMENCO on Busrod Island, on Thursday, January 27, discovered huge quantity of Asbestos within their community. According to the concerned Doe Community residents, they were …
Bridgeport asbestos contractor takes heat in Stamford
Posted by CT PostCT PostBridgeport asbestos contractor takes heat in StamfordCT PostThe Bridgeport-based company that signs off on the removal of asbestos in Stamford's 20 schools may have an inappropriate relationship with the company that assigns the work. AMC Environmental is responsible for testing for asbestos before and after …and more »
Water Corporation failed workers exposed to asbestos, report finds
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineWater Corporation failed workers exposed to asbestos, report findsABC OnlineThe risk to workers who were exposed to asbestos on a maintenance project was low, the Water Corporation says, despite an investigation finding the organisation failed on multiple occasions to identify the danger and inform staff and contractors.Asbestos could have been detected: reportYahoo7 Newsall 6 […]
Widow ‘poisoned by husband’s asbestos hugs’
Posted by Telegraph.co.ukTelegraph.co.ukWidow 'poisoned by husband's asbestos hugs'Telegraph.co.ukPeter Cowan, her lawyer, said Mr Briggs returned home from working as a labourer at the factory in Cleckheaton, still dressed in his work clothing and footwear. Asbestos insulation peeling from a ceiling Photo: Alamy. He would remove his boots in the …Widow 'died from asbestos exposure 40 years after […]
Derbyshire road where asbestos was dumped reopens amid calls for CCTV
Posted by Derby TelegraphDerby TelegraphDerbyshire road where asbestos was dumped reopens amid calls for CCTVDerby TelegraphWhile the asbestos was in the lane, a council spokeswoman warned: "The risk to the public is relatively low as it is in a wide open space on a country road, and is undisturbed, however we would advise staying away from the area […]
Schools asbestos contractor shares roof with AFB
Posted by The AdvocateThe AdvocateSchools asbestos contractor shares roof with AFBThe AdvocateSTAMFORD — The firm that signs off on the removal of asbestos in the city's 20 schools may have an inappropriate relationship with the company that assigns the work. AMC Environmental is responsible for testing for asbestos before and after remediation.and more »
Widow ‘died from asbestos exposure 40 years after husband’s poisonous hugs’
Posted by Mirror.co.ukMirror.co.ukWidow 'died from asbestos exposure 40 years after husband's poisonous hugs'Mirror.co.ukThe family of a woman killed by cancer after years of asbestos exposure through handling her hubby's workwear are suing his former employer for up to £110,000. Jack Briggs was around the deadly substance while labouring at his firm in the 1970s and …Widow 'poisoned by […]
Asbestos a potential cancer threat, even 40 to 50 years after exposure
Posted by CBC.caCBC.caAsbestos a potential cancer threat, even 40 to 50 years after exposureCBC.caEven 40 to 50 years after exposure to asbestos, you could still be at risk of developing cancer. Thanks to better data collection and advances in medical technology, doctors are just getting better at identifying cases of mesothelioma — and we may …
Asbestos piping at Gateway Arch caused month-long delay
Posted by fox2now.comSt. Louis Business JournalAsbestos piping at Gateway Arch caused month-long delayfox2now.comST. LOUIS (AP) – Work has resumed on the Gateway Arch's underground museum after a delay of more than a month caused when a contractor exposed asbestos piping. The National Park Service says the stoppage will cost about $350,000 and could add …Asbestos could delay Arch […]
Labor group warns of asbestos risk in demolition of iconic PNB building
Posted by InterAksyonInterAksyonLabor group warns of asbestos risk in demolition of iconic PNB buildingInterAksyonAsbestos dust fibers are very friable and cannot be seen by naked eyes, Tanjusay pointed out. "Inhalation can cause these fibers to penetrate deep into the lungs, which can cause incurable lung cancer and other debilitating diseases," Tanjusay added.
Mile-long stretch of Derbyshire lane sealed off after asbestos dumped
Posted by Derby TelegraphMile-long stretch of Derbyshire lane sealed off after asbestos dumpedDerby TelegraphA mile-long stretch of a lane on the outskirts of Derby has been sealed off after asbestos was dumped along its whole length. Materials have been dumped on the road between Chellaston and Aston-on-Trent, Chellaston Lane. A police spokesman said calls …
Ottawa Taxation Centre workers astonished after asbestos found in ceiling
Posted by CBC.caCBC.caOttawa Taxation Centre workers astonished after asbestos found in ceilingCBC.caCBC requested an interview regarding the asbestos in the ceiling at 875 Heron Rd. and received a statement saying: "Public Services and Procurement Canada was aware of the asbestos. Information on the presence of asbestos was provided to the …
Staff concerns about asbestos exposure on campus at UC
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesStaff concerns about asbestos exposure on campus at UCThe Canberra TimesStaff working in building 10, home to various facilities within the Faculty of Health including the disciplines of nursing and midwifery, said they were evacuated last week over concerns that asbestos fibres could have been contained in black dust …and more »
Asbestos, underground tank cleanup slated for former Parris land
Posted by The Sylva HeraldAsbestos, underground tank cleanup slated for former Parris landThe Sylva HeraldJackson County will close on property next to the historic Courthouse once asbestos floor tiles and an underground oil tank are removed by either a county contractor or the land owners. The .14-acre tract was once owned by the late John Parris, a Sylva …
In Pictures: Inside Naples’ Asbestos-Lined Ghetto
Posted by VICE NewsVICE NewsIn Pictures: Inside Naples' Asbestos-Lined GhettoVICE NewsMario — who would only use his first name, like many residents of the slum where he lives — is one of the so-called invisibles, people whom authorities seem to have forgotten after dumping them in these asbestos-lined containers. He was moved …
Plan to bury and build over QEII Park’s asbestos piles finalised
Posted by The PressThe PressPlan to bury and build over QEII Park's asbestos piles finalisedThe PressCouncillors were told that keeping the 16,000 to 20,000 tonnes of asbestos-contaminated material – about 750 truckloads – on site was a cheaper option than trucking it to an accredited disposal facility, such as the one at Kate Valley, in North Canterbury.
Second Company Accuses Asbestos Lawyers Of Racketeering
Posted by ForbesLegal News LineSecond Company Accuses Asbestos Lawyers Of RacketeeringForbesA second company has accused plaintiff lawyers of using fraudulent tactics to win asbestos lawsuits, citing evidence uncovered after a federal judge opened records obtained in the bankruptcy of Garlock Sealing Technologies. John Crane Inc., which like …Another company making racketeering claims against asbestos lawyersLegal News Lineall 2 […]
Ohio EPA: asbestos concerns being dealt with
Posted by Sandusky RegisterOhio EPA: asbestos concerns being dealt withSandusky RegisterSpeculation surrounded the safety of those working on a Second Street property earlier this month. Some members of social media claimed Port Clinton firefighters tore down pieces of a building at 111 W. Second Street without following Ohio EPA safety …
Asbestos error could cost Arch project $350000, plus weeks of delay
Posted by STLtoday.comSTLtoday.comAsbestos error could cost Arch project $350000, plus weeks of delaySTLtoday.comST. LOUIS • Work has restarted on the Gateway Arch's underground museum after workers exposed asbestos piping, but National Park Service officials think the month-long stoppage will cost about $350,000 and could add weeks to the project schedule.and more »
Invercargill City Council to review asbestos cement water mains
Posted by The Southland TimesThe Southland TimesInvercargill City Council to review asbestos cement water mainsThe Southland TimesInvercargill City Council engineering project manager Tim Joss holding a sample of the asbestos cement water pipes that burst across the city last year. The Invercargill City Council has abandoned the renewal of an asbestos cement water main after …and more »
Death of School Teacher after Asbestos Exposure
Posted by Who is Responsible for Managing the Risk of Asbestos?Death of School Teacher after Asbestos Exposure – Who is Responsible for Managing the Risk of Asbestos?Unlock The LawLast week saw the sad news emerge of a primary school teacher who had passed away after contracting cancer as a result of exposure to asbestos in the workplace. Elizabeth Belt passed away aged 68 after battling […]
Asbestos among rubbish illegally dumped in Upwey
Posted by Herald SunHerald SunAsbestos among rubbish illegally dumped in UpweyHerald SunYarra Ranges Council said the rubbish, on the corner of New St and Glenfern Rd, had been cordoned off and asbestos specialists were expected to remove it this afternoon. Illegal rubbish dumping costs the council about $210,000 a year. Belgrave Sergeant …
How Worried Should We Be About the Asbestos Situation?
Posted by Harvard CrimsonHarvard CrimsonHow Worried Should We Be About the Asbestos Situation?Harvard CrimsonLast week, we learned that asbestos has been found in the building material of Winthrop. This has created quite the uproar, because asbestos is a harmful material, with the potential to cause diseases such as asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma.
Asbestos: What you need to know
Posted by Globalnews.caGlobalnews.caAsbestos: What you need to knowGlobalnews.caTORONTO — Recent reports continue to show an increasing toll from asbestos-related diseases in this country. The question is, why are we seeing more cases of asbestos-related cancers and other lung diseases all these years after industrial use has …
Heights High renovation work uncovers more asbestos and less usable soil than expected
Posted by cleveland.comcleveland.comHeights High renovation work uncovers more asbestos and less usable soil than expectedcleveland.comCLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio — Renovation work at Heights High School has uncovered more asbestos and less quality soil than expected, to the tune of about $631,000 in added cost to the project. "Neither is unusual — we had anticipated finding both, but …
Another Firm Accuses Asbestos Lawyers Of Racketeering
Posted by ForbesLegal News LineAnother Firm Accuses Asbestos Lawyers Of RacketeeringForbesA second company has accused plaintiff lawyers of using fraudulent tactics to win asbestos lawsuits, citing evidence uncovered after a federal judge opened records obtained in the bankruptcy of Garlock Sealing Technologies. John Crane Inc., which like …Another company making racketeering claims against asbestos lawyersLegal News Lineall 2 […]
Illinois Law Blocks Decades Old Asbestos Suits
Posted by JD Supra (press release)JD Supra (press release)Illinois Law Blocks Decades Old Asbestos SuitsJD Supra (press release)According to the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance, virtually every individual on the earth has been exposed to asbestos during some point in their lives, and Illinois residents are not excluded. With such a broad range of industries and facilities that …
Cancer patient sues range of firms over asbestos claim
Posted by Cook County RecordCook County RecordCancer patient sues range of firms over asbestos claimCook County RecordAccording to the complaint, the defendants manufactured a variety of products containing asbestos, such as vehicles and auto parts, boilers and other industrial equipment, joint compounds and other construction goods, gloves and other fire-retardant …
Anglophone North reveals failure to test for asbestos in 12 schools
Posted by CBC.caCBC.caAnglophone North reveals failure to test for asbestos in 12 schoolsCBC.caStymiest says schools in the province have had asbestos management plans in place since 2004. The superintendent says it is not clear why those inspections were not carried out and an investigation is underway. But she said she would not comment on …
Asbestos danger courses in Wolverhampton
Posted by expressandstar.comexpressandstar.comAsbestos danger courses in Wolverhamptonexpressandstar.comExperts from C & D Consultancy will provide three interactive Asbestos Awareness workshops later this month, with 36 free places available for individuals keen to gain more understanding of this potentially deadly topic.Wolverhampton firm tackles construction's biggest killerBdailyall 2 news articles »
Madison County asbestos trial ends in settlement with Crane Co.
Posted by Madison County RecordMadison County asbestos trial ends in settlement with Crane Co.Madison County RecordThe original complaint states that Roy Bale developed mesothelioma as a result of asbestos exposure while working as a pipefitter at various locations, mostly in Idaho, from 1967 to 2007. However, parties said Bale was a pipefitter from 1968 until 2012 …
Advocates Call Asbestos Bill a “Bad Deal” for Victims
Posted by Public News ServicePublic News ServiceAdvocates Call Asbestos Bill a "Bad Deal" for VictimsPublic News ServiceLawsuits have forced many asbestos companies into bankruptcy and trusts have been formed to compensate victims. The American Legislative Exchange Council, which crafted the model for HB 1428, says it would preserve the resources of those trusts for …
Seaford railway line embroiled in asbestos controversy
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineSeaford railway line embroiled in asbestos controversyABC OnlineThe subcontractor said the fibre cement was clearly labelled not to contain asbestos when it was purchased. Opposition Transports spokesperson David Pisoni said a complete safety check of the Seaford line extension was required. "Brown and blue asbesto …
Man blames lung cancer on asbestos-laden products from Goodyear, CBS and two dozen others
Posted by Cook County RecordCook County RecordMan blames lung cancer on asbestos-laden products from Goodyear, CBS and two dozen othersCook County RecordAccording to the complaint, the defendants manufactured a variety of products containing asbestos, such as vehicles and auto parts, boilers and other industrial equipment, joint compounds and other construction goods, gloves and other fire-retardant …
DuPont, MetLife named in asbestos-related suit
Posted by Madison County RecordMadison County RecordDuPont, MetLife named in asbestos-related suitMadison County RecordBELLEVILLE—A couple is suing a number of companies after the husband developed various ailments, including lung cancer, allegedly from working around asbestos his entire career. Donald Jordan, along with his wife Shirley Jordan, filed the suit on Jan.Illinois Couple Taking on a Host of Defendants in […]
The difficulties in proving Asbestos Exposure: Robert Prescott v The University of St Andrews
Posted by Lexology (registration)The difficulties in proving Asbestos Exposure: Robert Prescott v The University of St AndrewsLexology (registration)Dr Prescott claimed his exposure arose from involvement in renovation works at the Old University Library. However, his claim was dismissed because he failed to prove that he had been negligently exposed to dangerous levels of asbestos dust and fibres.
Jan. 23: Asbestos – it kills and it kills. Plus other letters to the editor
Posted by The Globe and MailThe Globe and MailJan. 23: Asbestos – it kills and it kills. Plus other letters to the editorThe Globe and MailWe must continue the painstaking, expensive job of removing asbestos where we can (A Call For Asbestos Safeguards – Jan. 22). Products containing asbestos must be banned. They wear. Fibres are released. These are breathed […]
Asbestos firms taps clients in Hoosick Falls
Posted by Albany Times UnionAsbestos firms taps clients in Hoosick FallsAlbany Times UnionA law firm known for its late-night TV commercials seeking asbestos victims is now looking for people in Hoosick Falls who are grappling with an expanding problem stemming from water pollution there. Weitz & Luxenberg has aired radio ads in the Capital …and more »
Simmons Firm takes asbestos case to trial in Madison County; First asbestos trial in almost two years
Posted by Madison County RecordSimmons Firm takes asbestos case to trial in Madison County; First asbestos trial in almost two yearsMadison County RecordThe Simmons Firm took an Idaho pipefitter's asbestos lawsuit against Crane Co. to trial in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom in Madison County and asked the court to preclude the defense from referencing or providing evidence of […]
Asbestos found in one Malone FEMA buyout home
Posted by Plattsburgh Press RepublicanAsbestos found in one Malone FEMA buyout homePlattsburgh Press RepublicanMALONE — One home to be demolished as part of a federal buyout of 10 flood-damaged properties on Lower Park Street tested positive for asbestos. Tests results revealed Thursday confirmed the presence of friable asbestos at 313 Lower Park, said …
Agencies to model asbestos mine fire
Posted by The Western NewsAgencies to model asbestos mine fireThe Western NewsMembers of the City-County Board of Health voted unanimously Tuesday afternoon to participate in a joint Environmental Protection Agency-United States Forest Service project to model the potential risks of forest fires in Operable Unit 3 of the Libby …and more »
Wells VFW Battles Asbestos, Lead At Their Post
Posted by KEYCKEYCWells VFW Battles Asbestos, Lead At Their PostKEYCEncountering environmental hazards like asbestos and lead have left the Wells VFW without an official home. It all started several years ago. The June 12 storm of 2013 that did a large amount of damage to the city of Wells. Including the local VFW.
Asbestos going strong in developing world, where industry glosses over scientific consensus
Posted by The ProvinceThe ProvinceAsbestos going strong in developing world, where industry glosses over scientific consensusThe ProvinceThe International Labor Organization, World Health Organization, medical researchers and more than 50 countries say the mineral should be banned; asbestos fibers lodge in the lungs and cause disease. The ILO estimates 100,000 people die from …and more »
No asbestos found at Barwick Mills fire site in LaFayette; EPA will hold second testing
Posted by Northwest Georgia NewsNorthwest Georgia NewsNo asbestos found at Barwick Mills fire site in LaFayette; EPA will hold second testingNorthwest Georgia NewsTest results for asbestos at LaFayette's old Barwick Mills plant, which burned down in mid-November, shows there is none at the site. According to David Andrews, onsite coordinator with the federal Environmental Protection Agency, Maxis Engineering was …
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Announces Global Experts to Present at the 2016 Conference
Posted by Business Wire (press release)Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Announces Global Experts to Present at the 2016 ConferenceBusiness Wire (press release)LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), which combines education, advocacy, and community to help ensure justice for asbestos victims, today announced the speakers scheduled to present at the …and more »
Bill will delay asbestos claims
Posted by Hornell Evening TribuneHornell Evening TribuneBill will delay asbestos claimsHornell Evening TribuneIn a call with reporters on Wednesday, Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) outlined his efforts to stop a bill that would place a greater burden on those claiming to suffer from asbestos-related disease from seeking legal recourse. The Furthering …Schumer says bill would hurt asbestos-poisoned veteransCNYcentral.comAsbestos Found […]
Asbestos abatement starts at Lincoln center
Posted by Bloomington PantagraphBloomington PantagraphAsbestos abatement starts at Lincoln centerBloomington PantagraphBLOOMINGTON — The small amount of asbestos found last week at the city-owned Lincoln Leisure Center was removed Thursday, but the building will remain closed for the time being. Ideal Environmental Engineering Inc. of Bloomington removed the …
Teacher died from cancer after decades of exposure to asbestos
Posted by The GuardianThe GuardianTeacher died from cancer after decades of exposure to asbestosThe GuardianA primary school teacher who contracted cancer after decades of exposure to asbestos used as pinboards for her pupil's art work, died as a result of an industrial disease, a coroner has ruled. Elizabeth Belt died aged 68 in September after a three year […]
Union leader calls for national registry to track asbestos
Posted by The Globe and MailThe Globe and MailUnion leader calls for national registry to track asbestosThe Globe and MailWith the number of asbestos-related deaths continuing to climb across Canada, a B.C. union leader is calling for the urgent creation of a national registry of public buildings and marine vessels containing the heat-resistant fibrous mineral that causes …Hollywood and Mesothelioma: […]
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Announces Global Experts to Present at …
Posted by Business Wire (press release)Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Announces Global Experts to Present at …Business Wire (press release)LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), which combines education, advocacy, and community to help ensure justice for asbestos victims, today announced the speakers scheduled to present at the …and more »
No asbestos found at Barwick Mills fire site in LaFayette; EPA will hold …
Posted by The Catoosa County NewsThe Catoosa County NewsNo asbestos found at Barwick Mills fire site in LaFayette; EPA will hold …The Catoosa County NewsTest results for asbestos at LaFayette's old Barwick Mills plant, which burned down in mid-November, shows there is none at the site. According to David Andrews, onsite coordinator with the federal Environmental Protection Agency, Maxis Engineering […]
Canada will no longer fight ‘hazardous’ label on asbestos
Posted by National PostNational PostCanada will no longer fight 'hazardous' label on asbestosNational PostTHETFORD MINES, Que. — The Canadian government has changed tack and will stop fighting international efforts to list asbestos as a hazardous substance, dealing a blow to a once-mighty domestic industry now on the verge of extinction.and more »
Asbestos-linked cancer on the rise: Statscan
Posted by The Globe and MailThe Globe and MailAsbestos-linked cancer on the rise: StatscanThe Globe and MailLike asbestos-related lung cancer, mesothelioma can take 20 to 40 years to develop and begin causing symptoms, among them painful coughing, shortness of breath and severe weight loss. About 60 per cent of those affected die within a year of diagnosis.and more »
Schumer Pushes To Protect Identities Of Asbestos Victims
Posted by Jamestown Post JournalSchumer Pushes To Protect Identities Of Asbestos VictimsJamestown Post JournalThose suffering from asbestos-related diseases – including veterans – may soon become the victims of intimidation and identity theft, according to U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer. On Wednesday, Schumer, D-N.Y., announced during a media conference call that …and more »
Schumer says bill would hurt asbestos-poisoned veterans
Posted by Glens Falls Post-StarSchumer says bill would hurt asbestos-poisoned veteransGlens Falls Post-StarThe New York Democrat says the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act would require veterans sick and possibly dying from asbestos poisoning to disclose their personal information online, including work histories, health records and parts of their …and more »
Asbestos Found In House’s Building Materials
Posted by Harvard CrimsonAsbestos Found In House's Building MaterialsHarvard CrimsonAsbestos found in Harvard building materials recently forced at least one undergraduate to temporarily relocate out of his room in Winthrop House, although administrators say current levels of the fibrous material pose no health problems to students.
Cases of cancer caused by asbestos on the rise, StatsCan says
Posted by CTV NewsCTV NewsCases of cancer caused by asbestos on the rise, StatsCan saysCTV NewsTORONTO – The numbers of cases and deaths from mesothelioma, a deadly cancer caused primarily by workplace asbestos exposure, have continued to rise and show no signs of abating, recently updated figures from Statistics Canada show. Described as …and more »
Hon. Garrett L. Wong takes over as San Francisco Asbestos Department Presiding Judge
Posted by Lexology (registration)Lexology (registration)Hon. Garrett L. Wong takes over as San Francisco Asbestos Department Presiding JudgeLexology (registration)Judge Garrett L. Wong formally replaced the Hon, Teri L. Jackson as the San Francisco Superior Court Asbestos Presiding Judge on January 11, 2016. Judge Wong is a San Francisco native and graduate of the University of California, Berkeley and the …
Northern Cape company fails to provide asbestos protective gear
Posted by South African Broadcasting CorporationSouth African Broadcasting CorporationNorthern Cape company fails to provide asbestos protective gearSouth African Broadcasting CorporationNorthern Cape company fails to provide asbestos protective gear. Wednesday 20 January 2016 19:23. Nobelungu Nowapane. Workers who have been employed by Thakgoga Projects since June 2015 say they are concerned about contracting lung …
Food receipt helps nab WA asbestos dumper
Posted by Yahoo7 NewsYahoo7 NewsFood receipt helps nab WA asbestos dumperYahoo7 NewsA fast food receipt has led to a Perth man being fined $10,000 for illegally dumping fencing containing asbestos at Korung National Park. Samuel Michael Gossage, 27, was identified after Department of Environment regulation investigators found a fast …dumper cops whopper fineThe West Australianall 13 news articles »
Schumer Says House Bill Will Re-Victimize Veterans Impacted By Asbestos Poisoning
Posted by Hudson Valley News NetworkHudson Valley News NetworkSchumer Says House Bill Will Re-Victimize Veterans Impacted By Asbestos PoisoningHudson Valley News NetworkSchumer explained that recent legislation – the House-passed Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act – passed by the House of Representatives would require those veterans who are sick and possibly dying from asbestos poisoning to disclose …Schumer: Bill threatens asbestos […]
Man who left behind a McDonald’s receipt after illegally dumping is tracked by …
Posted by Daily MailDaily MailMan who left behind a McDonald's receipt after illegally dumping is tracked by …Daily MailA 27-year-old man who illegally dumped asbestos-laced fencing in a national park was tracked down by police after he accidentally left behind an old Mcdonald's receipt. One medium spicy jalapeno crispy chicken meal with a free limited edition coke …Food […]
Asbestos-laden material found inside Blair County Courthouse
Posted by Altoona MirrorAsbestos-laden material found inside Blair County CourthouseAltoona MirrorHOLLIDAYSBURG – As Blair County continues efforts aimed at keeping water out of the courthouse, it will need to remove some asbestos-laden material. The one-time popular flame-retardant material was used to encapsulate a stormwater drainage pipe …and more »
Liverpool community fears asbestos contamination from illegal landfill
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineLiverpool community fears asbestos contamination from illegal landfillABC OnlineA Serbian leader says he is worried about the health of his community members after asbestos was found near a cultural club in Liverpool local government area in south-western Sydney. David Milovanovic, president of the St Sava Serbian Club in …
Alert after suspected asbestos found at leisure centre
Posted by Bristol PostAlert after suspected asbestos found at leisure centreBristol PostPART of a leisure centre had to be closed today after suspected asbestos was discovered in the building. The main hall of Scotch Horn Leisure Centre, in Nailsea, was sealed off after drilling work in the walls revealed the mystery substance. A decision …
Contractor jailed for 30 days, fined $45000 after serious asbestos violations
Posted by JD Supra (press release)Contractor jailed for 30 days, fined $45000 after serious asbestos violationsJD Supra (press release)An Ontario contractor has been jailed for 30 days and fined $45,000, after a successful prosecution by the Ontario Ministry of Labour, for violating the asbestos regulation under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act. According to the Ministry …
Guilty Plea for Woman Who Concealed Steamboat Asbestos
Posted by ClaimsJournal.comGuilty Plea for Woman Who Concealed Steamboat AsbestosClaimsJournal.comA San Francisco woman faces up to two years in prison and hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines after pleading guilty to a federal charge that she didn't tell Louisiana regulators about asbestos in the Mississippi Queen steamboat before it was …
Make asbestos removal easier
Posted by Star Weekly (blog)Star Weekly (blog)Make asbestos removal easierStar Weekly (blog)Lou Williams, despite her own ill health, has spent many years fighting on behalf of others battling lung cancer caused by asbestos exposure. She says disposal costs should be heavily subsidised. ''Until that happens, we will have more and more people …
Clean-up delayed on deadly asbestos near school
Posted by The Queensland TimesThe Queensland TimesClean-up delayed on deadly asbestos near schoolThe Queensland TimesDEMOLITION waste found to contain asbestos has been dumped on private property close to Riverview State School. Candidate for Division 3 Jim Dodrill reported the hazard last Tuesday to the Department of Environment. The complaint was forwarded to …
Asbestos tests negative, Meyers auditorium re-opened
Posted by Wilkes Barre Times-LeaderAsbestos tests negative, Meyers auditorium re-openedWilkes Barre Times-LeaderWILKES-BARRE —Tests for asbestos in ceiling plaster at Meyers High came back negative, school board Solicitor Raymond Wendolowski said, and the auditorium was made available for Saturday's Martin Luther King Open Speech and Debate Team …
Former Hitchin teacher taking legal action after contracting asbestos-related …
Posted by Comet 24Comet 24Former Hitchin teacher taking legal action after contracting asbestos-related …Comet 24Nobody suggested those other two cancers were connected with asbestos but now a third 'm' – mesothelioma – is going to get me. “I was in the same classroom at Bessemer for 16 years. “Asbestos was removed from the school from 1983 onwards following …
Veterans groups oppose bill harming asbestos victims
Posted by The Hill (blog)Veterans groups oppose bill harming asbestos victimsThe Hill (blog)The so-called FACT Act (H.R. 1927) will make it harder for Americans who are sick and dying from asbestos-triggered disease to obtain compensation from the corporations responsible for their exposure. The bill is backed by some of the biggest …and more »
Asbestos sufferers thrown lifeline
Posted by New Zealand HeraldAsbestos sufferers thrown lifelineNew Zealand HeraldAsbestos sufferers claiming accident compensation may have been thrown a lifeline when ACC Minister Nikki Kaye said she would review entitlement legislation. Ms Kaye had been following the story of Deanna Trevarthen who has been declined ACC …
Asbestos class action bill faces hurdles
Posted by Business InsuranceAsbestos class action bill faces hurdlesBusiness InsuranceThe outlook for a bill passed by the House of Representatives that would change class action rules in federal court and subject personal injury asbestos settlement funds to new reporting requirements remains extremely murky. For one thing, the Senate …
EPA confirms asbestos on foreshore
Posted by Geelong AdvertiserGeelong AdvertiserEPA confirms asbestos on foreshoreGeelong AdvertiserTHE Environment Protection Authority has confirmed the presence of asbestos on the foreshore at Apollo Bay. EPA will now issue the Otway Coast Committee with a clean-up notice that requires it to commission further assessment of the area to determine …
Asbestos information for Metro customers
Posted by Metro newsfeedMetro newsfeedAsbestos information for Metro customersMetro newsfeedCommercial haulers with drop-box loads of construction, remodeling and demolition debris must certify that their loads are asbestos free. Loads of construction and demolition debris brought in by construction contractors and residential DIY-remodelers …
Woman pleads guilty to concealing Mississippi Queen asbestos
Posted by Lexington Herald LeaderLexington Herald LeaderWoman pleads guilty to concealing Mississippi Queen asbestosLexington Herald LeaderA San Francisco woman faces up to two years in prison and hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines after pleading guilty to a federal charge that she didn't tell Louisiana regulators about asbestos in the Mississippi Queen steamboat before it was …and more »
Gananoque asbestos removal job nets contractor fine, 30 days in jail
Posted by CBC.caCBC.caGananoque asbestos removal job nets contractor fine, 30 days in jailCBC.caA contractor who improperly removed asbestos from an eastern Ontario home and illegally dumped hundreds of pounds of asbestos-containing insulation has been sentenced to 30 days in jail. Daniel Lane of Bolton, Ont., was convicted this week of nine …Contractor sentenced to 30 days for shoddy […]
Diesel As Dangerous As Asbestos, But Europe Looks The Other Way
Posted by ForbesForbesDiesel As Dangerous As Asbestos, But Europe Looks The Other WayForbesIn 2012, the WHO declared the emissions of diesel vehicles a carcinogen, and about as dangerous as asbestos. Half of Europe's cars are diesel-driven. Increased awareness of the true dangers of diesel emissions could mean a nuclear winter for Europe's …and more »
Asbestos at Mount library
Posted by SunLiveSunLiveAsbestos at Mount librarySunLiveAsbestos has been found in the Mount Maunganui library building and contaminated soil outside the building is fenced off. Library staff were informed in December that part of the grounds outside the building was fenced off following the discovery of …and more »
Apollo Bay foreshore find could be asbestos
Posted by Geelong AdvertiserGeelong AdvertiserApollo Bay foreshore find could be asbestosGeelong AdvertiserIf the material proves to be the toxic sheeting, it will be the second time in 12 months asbestos has been found at the Great Ocean Road town's foreshore. The Environment Protection Authority is investigating the latest report after the five small …
Testing shows falling plaster at Meyers is asbestos-free
Posted by Citizens VoiceTesting shows falling plaster at Meyers is asbestos-freeCitizens VoiceWILKES-BARRE — Tests show that plaster falling from the auditorium ceiling at Meyers High School does not have asbestos, Wilkes-Barre Area School District Superintendent Bernard Prevuznak said Friday. The auditorium is now open with areas roped off, …
Contractor sentenced to 30 days for shoddy asbestos removal work
Posted by 680 News680 NewsContractor sentenced to 30 days for shoddy asbestos removal work680 NewsA contractor who has done asbestos removal work in the GTA, Hamilton, Barrie and Kingston area has been sentenced to time behind bars. Daniel Lane of Bolton, who operated a business under the name “HomeSeal†has been sentenced to 30 days and …Bolton contractor fined […]
Barrington selectmen vote to remove debris containing asbestos, put new town …
Posted by The Union LeaderThe Union LeaderBarrington selectmen vote to remove debris containing asbestos, put new town …The Union LeaderTown officials in Barrington voted to spend $144,000 to remove debris with asbestos and lead paint from the site where an old town hall was recently demolished. (KIMBERLEY HAAS/CORRESPONDENT) …
Asbestos risk for Yarloop low in wake of bushfire, Health Department says
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineAsbestos risk for Yarloop low in wake of bushfire, Health Department saysABC OnlineThe WA Health Department has quelled rumours on social media that government officials had told Yarloop residents that asbestos levels in the town were dangerously high. Its director of disaster management, Dr Andy Robertson, said officials were told …WA fires: government moves to […]
Abatement of ‘small’ amount of asbestos at Lincoln center starts next week
Posted by Bloomington PantagraphBloomington PantagraphAbatement of 'small' amount of asbestos at Lincoln center starts next weekBloomington PantagraphBLOOMINGTON — A small amount of asbestos was found Tuesday at the Lincoln Leisure Center, but city officials said Thursday they believe no serious contamination occurred at the building, which remains closed until the material is removed. “There is no …Asbestos found in […]
Mississippi Queen steamboat asbestos case ends with two guilty pleas — owner …
Posted by The AdvocateMississippi Queen steamboat asbestos case ends with two guilty pleas — owner …The AdvocateA San Francisco woman and her company pleaded guilty this week to federal charges they failed to tell state environmental regulators about asbestos in the Mississippi Queen steamboat before a now defunct Assumption Parish company began demolition of …
Asbestos abatement starts next week at Lincoln center
Posted by Bloomington PantagraphBloomington PantagraphAsbestos abatement starts next week at Lincoln centerBloomington PantagraphBLOOMINGTON — A small amount of asbestos was found Tuesday at the Lincoln Leisure Center, but city officials said Thursday they believe no serious contamination occurred at the building, which remains closed until the material is removed. “There is no …
Barrington selectmen vote to remove debris containing asbestos, put new town …
Posted by The Union LeaderThe Union LeaderBarrington selectmen vote to remove debris containing asbestos, put new town …The Union LeaderTown officials in Barrington voted to spend $144,000 to remove debris with asbestos and lead paint from the site where an old town hall was recently demolished. (KIMBERLEY HAAS/CORRESPONDENT) …and more »
Asbestos abatement starts next week at Lincoln center
Posted by Bloomington PantagraphBloomington PantagraphAsbestos abatement starts next week at Lincoln centerBloomington PantagraphBLOOMINGTON — A small amount of asbestos was found Tuesday at the Lincoln Leisure Center, but city officials said Thursday they believe no serious contamination occurred at the building, which remains closed until the material is removed. “There is no …
Contractor sentenced to 30 days for shoddy asbestos removal work
Posted by CityNewsCityNewsContractor sentenced to 30 days for shoddy asbestos removal workCityNewsA contractor who has done asbestos removal work in the GTA, Hamilton, Barrie and Kingston area has been sentenced to time behind bars. Daniel Lane of Bolton, who operated a business under the name “HomeSeal†has been sentenced to 30 days and …Bolton contractor fined $45000, jailed […]
Abatement of ‘small’ amount of asbestos at Lincoln center starts next week
Posted by Bloomington PantagraphBloomington PantagraphAbatement of 'small' amount of asbestos at Lincoln center starts next weekBloomington PantagraphBLOOMINGTON — A small amount of asbestos was found Tuesday at the Lincoln Leisure Center, but city officials said Thursday they believe no serious contamination occurred at the building, which remains closed until the material is removed. “There is no …Asbestos found in […]
Asbestos risk for Yarloop low in wake of bushfire, Health Department says
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineAsbestos risk for Yarloop low in wake of bushfire, Health Department saysABC OnlineThe WA Health Department has quelled rumours on social media that government officials had told Yarloop residents that asbestos levels in the town were dangerously high. Its director of disaster management, Dr Andy Robertson, said officials were told …WA fires: government moves to […]
Possible asbestos found on Vic beach
Posted by Sky News AustraliaSky News AustraliaPossible asbestos found on Vic beachSky News AustraliaPotential fragments of asbestos have been discovered on a popular Victorian beach on the Great Ocean Road. The Environment Protection Authority is investigating after five small fragments of sheeting that may contain asbestos were found by a local …and more »
Removal of asbestos-like material adds cost, delay to Platt project
Posted by Meriden Record-JournalRemoval of asbestos-like material adds cost, delay to Platt projectMeriden Record-JournalMERIDEN — New testing requirements revealed an asbestos-like material in the Platt High School auditorium. Its removal added more than $140,000 to the construction project budget and delayed work in the area. The school is more than halfway through a …
Barrington selectmen vote to remove debris containing asbestos, put new town …
Posted by The Union LeaderThe Union LeaderBarrington selectmen vote to remove debris containing asbestos, put new town …The Union LeaderBARRINGTON — Selectmen decided Thursday night to put a proposed $2.9 million town hall on the warrant for March, and voted to spend $144,000 to remove debris with asbestos and lead paint from the site where an old town hall […]
Asbestos risk for Yarloop low in wake of bushfire, Health Department says
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineAsbestos risk for Yarloop low in wake of bushfire, Health Department saysABC OnlineThe WA Health Department has quelled rumours on social media that government officials had told Yarloop residents that asbestos levels in the town were dangerously high. Its director of disaster management, Dr Andy Robertson, said officials were told …WA fires: government moves to […]
Abatement of ‘small’ amount of asbestos at Lincoln center starts next week
Posted by Bloomington PantagraphBloomington PantagraphAbatement of 'small' amount of asbestos at Lincoln center starts next weekBloomington PantagraphBLOOMINGTON — A small amount of asbestos was found Tuesday at the Lincoln Leisure Center, but city officials said Thursday they believe no serious contamination occurred at the building, which remains closed until the material is removed. “There is no …Asbestos found in […]
ILR: Congress takes important step in preventing asbestos fraud
Posted by Southeast Texas RecordILR: Congress takes important step in preventing asbestos fraudSoutheast Texas RecordOn Jan. 8 the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act. It's an important step toward stopping pervasive fraud in the secretive asbestos trust system, which currently holds about $30 billion in assets.
Abatement of ‘small’ amount of asbestos at Lincoln center to start next week
Posted by Bloomington PantagraphBloomington PantagraphAbatement of 'small' amount of asbestos at Lincoln center to start next weekBloomington PantagraphBLOOMINGTON — A small amount of asbestos was found Tuesday at the Lincoln Leisure Center, but city officials said Thursday they believe no serious contamination occurred at the building, which remains closed until the material is removed. “There is no …Bloomington Working […]
More asbestos delays demolition of old Wahlquist Junior High
Posted by Standard-ExaminerStandard-ExaminerMore asbestos delays demolition of old Wahlquist Junior HighStandard-ExaminerWorkers have been dealing with asbestos abatement related to floor tiles and pipe insulation on the west side of the retired school building. However, after asbestos was found in another 16,000 square feet of the structure, demolition could take more …
Alexandria Workers Workers Confront Town Over Asbestos Claims
Posted by WWNY TV 7WWNY TV 7Alexandria Workers Workers Confront Town Over Asbestos ClaimsWWNY TV 7The workers claim they were denied gear like respirators after finding what they believed was asbestos while working on the second floor. "To make matters worse, we are now left to believe that the town board, the supervisor and the highway …Alexandria highway crews […]
Lincoln Leisure Center closed indefinitely after asbestos found
Posted by Bloomington PantagraphBloomington PantagraphLincoln Leisure Center closed indefinitely after asbestos foundBloomington PantagraphBLOOMINGTON — The city has closed Lincoln Leisure Center on Bloomington's west side after discovering asbestos there. The former Lincoln Elementary School, at 1206 S. Lee St., which offers a range of recreational, enrichment and sports activities, …Asbestos Found in Bloomington BuildingCIproud.comall 2 news articles »
Daughter Files Lawsuit Alleging Familial Asbestos Exposure
Posted by LawyersandSettlements.comDaughter Files Lawsuit Alleging Familial Asbestos ExposureLawyersandSettlements.comToledo, IL A woman has filed an asbestos lawsuit against more than 50 companies alleging she suffered familial asbestos exposure, causing her to develop serious health problems. Familial asbestos exposure is exposure experienced by people whose …
Couple sue CSX Transportation alleging asbestos caused lung cancer
Posted by The Pennsylvania RecordThe Pennsylvania RecordCouple sue CSX Transportation alleging asbestos caused lung cancerThe Pennsylvania RecordPHILADELPHIA – A Kentucky couple is suing CSX Transportation in connection with an allegedly asbestos-related cancer diagnosis. James S. Collier and Mary Elizabeth Collier filed a complaint Dec. 28 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of …West Virginia Federal Court Dismisses […]
Asbestos removal company owner jailed
Posted by The Kingston Whig-StandardThe Kingston Whig-StandardAsbestos removal company owner jailedThe Kingston Whig-StandardA view of the former Joyce Energy Savings Company at 374 Nelson St. in Kingston. The owner of the company Christopher Joyce was sentenced to 45 days in jail for not properly disposing of asbestos on the property and one other site in Kingston.
Asbestos concerns for new Clarence Valley Council depot at Grafton
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineAsbestos concerns for new Clarence Valley Council depot at GraftonABC OnlineIt was a former sewage treatment plant and a dump for fill where, for decades, the Clarence Valley Council workers took broken water mains made of asbestos-bonded concrete. With the council planning to build its new depot on the land, there are …
Asbestos in older school buildings still poses health hazard
Posted by WTOPWTOPAsbestos in older school buildings still poses health hazardWTOPWASHINGTON — Construction on a Montgomery County middle school was interrupted this week when asbestos tiles were found buried at the site. The tiles were the flooring surface of the long-demolished Kensington Junior High. The job of removing the …
Dale Farm fined £30k after workers exposed to asbestos
Posted by Belfast TelegraphBelfast TelegraphDale Farm fined £30k after workers exposed to asbestosBelfast TelegraphAn investigation by HSENI found that Dale Farm had an asbestos management survey carried out 10 years before the incident but an asbestos management plan had not been developed, nor had a refurbishment or demolition survey been undertaken before …Schools trust fined £35000 for disturbing asbestosThird […]
Asbestos discovery slows CFAC demolition
Posted by KPAX-TVKPAX-TVAsbestos discovery slows CFAC demolitionKPAX-TVThe Oregon company responsible for the demolition of the former aluminum plant, Calbag Resources, told the Columbia Falls City Council that it discovered more than 1,400 samples of asbestos. Cliff Boyd of Calbag Resources told the council the asbestos …CFAC samples test positive for abestosNBC Montanaall 2 news articles »
Asbestos/class action reform bill passes US House
Posted by West Virginia RecordWest Virginia RecordAsbestos/class action reform bill passes US HouseWest Virginia RecordH.R. 1927 combines the Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act and the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act, or FACT Act. After hours of debate and the rejection of several Democrat-proposed amendments, the Republican-controlled House passed …Nothing simply symbolic about defeating asbestos lawsuit fraudSoutheast Texas RecordAsbestos, Class […]
Mizkan fined £120k over asbestos failings
Posted by FoodManufacture.co.ukMizkan fined £120k over asbestos failingsFoodManufacture.co.ukAn asbestos removal contractor was then called in, inspected the site and found the asbestos in a skip full of demolition debris. Mizkan Euro, headquartered in Chiswick High Road, London, pleaded guilty to breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act …
Dale Farm fined over Cookstown asbestos exposure
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsDale Farm fined over Cookstown asbestos exposureBBC NewsDale Farm has been fined £30,000 plus costs of £2,500 after two ventilation engineers were exposed to asbestos fibres. The incident happened during extension work at Dunmanbridge Creamery, Cookstown, on 13 March 2013. The company pleaded guilty …Dale Farm fined for asbestos related offencesU.TVDale Farm in Cookstown fined […]
Garlock postpones asbestos hearing
Posted by RubberNews.comRubberNews.comGarlock postpones asbestos hearingRubberNews.comCHARLOTTE, N.C.—Garlock Sealing Technologies has agreed to postpone an Asbestos Claims Resolution Process hearing, scheduled for Jan. 6, until late February. A subsidiary of EnPro Industries Inc., GST reached the agreement with the court-appointed …
Nothing simply symbolic about defeating asbestos lawsuit fraud
Posted by Southeast Texas RecordLaw.com (subscription)Nothing simply symbolic about defeating asbestos lawsuit fraudSoutheast Texas RecordBlake Farenthold's Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act, the bill would prohibit the mingling of injured and uninjured consumers as plaintiffs in a single class action suit and require asbestos trusts to disclose claim information …Asbestos, Class Action Reform Passes the HouseLaw.com (subscription)FACT Act Passes […]
Office on the move
Posted by Chicago TribuneChicago TribuneOffice on the moveChicago TribuneWorkers with Bill's Movers of Highland Thursday began the process if moving the prosecutor's office from the Lake County Government Center to the Westwind building across the street while asbestos remediation and an office remodel take place. (Carrie …
Couple names 70 companies in asbestos case
Posted by West Virginia RecordWest Virginia RecordCouple names 70 companies in asbestos caseWest Virginia RecordLafferty and his wife, Dorothy Lafferty, claim the only medically known cause for mesothelioma in America is exposure to asbestos dust and, over the course of his lifetime, John Lafferty was exposed to asbestos dust while working as a supply person at …WATCH for Asbestos […]
Asbestos found a school building site in Montgomery Co.
Posted by W*USA 9W*USA 9Asbestos found a school building site in Montgomery Co.W*USA 9Asbestos fibres are easily inhaled and can cause lung cancer. "I expect the County to live up to the highest standard of every single health issue having to do with the building of the school," another neighbor said. "I don't walk exactly by here …
As CFAC Demolition Moves Forward, Crews Tackle Massive Amounts of Asbestos
Posted by Flathead BeaconFlathead BeaconAs CFAC Demolition Moves Forward, Crews Tackle Massive Amounts of AsbestosFlathead BeaconIn early June of 1953, a large crowd gathered at an empty section of land below Teakettle Mountain north of Columbia Falls near the Flathead River. The Anaconda Aluminum Company, the global mining and metals giant, was breaking ground on its new …CFAC demolition […]
Advocate against asbestos
Posted by The HillThe HillAdvocate against asbestosThe HillReinstein is not an official lobbyist, but through the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization she co-founded with Larkin in 2004, she's become an advocate, an educator and an activist who testifies before Congress. She made 10 trips to D.C. last year …
Barrington selectmen postpone action on debris pile containing asbestos
Posted by The Union LeaderThe Union LeaderBarrington selectmen postpone action on debris pile containing asbestosThe Union LeaderJohn Scruton, Barrington's town administrator, said it will take 39 truck runs to remove the 850 tons of debris containing asbestos and lead paint, which is currently sitting unattended at the site of the old town hall. (KIMBERLEY HAAS/CORRESPONDENT).
Kirkby post strike ends after row over asbestos fears
Posted by Liverpool EchoLiverpool EchoKirkby post strike ends after row over asbestos fearsLiverpool EchoPostal workers on strike in Kirkby will return to work tomorrow after a row over asbestos fears in a local delivery office. Staff at the Kirkby delivery office walked out without a ballot last Wednesday after suspected asbestos was discovered while …
St Albans MP demands action over asbestos-related cancer
Posted by Herts AdvertiserHerts AdvertiserSt Albans MP demands action over asbestos-related cancerHerts AdvertiserFred Minall, 74, approached the Herts Advertiser to help warn fellow veterans in Hertfordshire that they, like him, could end up being diagnosed with the incurable asbestos-related lung disease. Along with the Royal British Legion, Fred has …Lack of compensation for veterans suffering from asbestos exposureExaminer.comall […]
WATCH for Asbestos in Your Home
Posted by Mesothelioma & Asbestos Awareness Center (blog)Mesothelioma & Asbestos Awareness Center (blog)WATCH for Asbestos in Your HomeMesothelioma & Asbestos Awareness Center (blog)Asbestos is a scary substance. In addition to being the only known cause of mesothelioma, it can lead to other deadly diseases such as asbestosis. Unfortunately, people haven't always been aware of the dangers of asbestos, and for many years […]
Pa. industry has a plan for asbestos victims
Posted by asbestos.comPennLive.comPa. industry has a plan for asbestos victims – and it's not good: Linda ReinsteinPennLive.comPennsylvania ranks third among all 50 states for the highest number of residents succumbing to diseases associated with asbestos. More than 14,200 Pennsylvanians have died since 1999 at the hands of the deadly dust, according to a recent report by the …
Couple names 70 companies in asbestos case
Posted by West Virginia RecordWest Virginia RecordCouple names 70 companies in asbestos caseWest Virginia RecordLafferty and his wife, Dorothy Lafferty, claim the only medically known cause for mesothelioma in America is exposure to asbestos dust and, over the course of his lifetime, John Lafferty was exposed to asbestos dust while working as a supply person at …
Probe into asbestos-related deaths of Sheffield steelworkers
Posted by The StarThe StarProbe into asbestos-related deaths of Sheffield steelworkersThe StarFormer work colleagues are being urged to come forward with information about the presence of potential asbestos at the steel site. Basil's daughter Gillian Sharpe, 50, from Sandygate, Sheffield, said: “My dad loved life and his death has really hit …and more »
Asbestos found a school building site in Montgomery Co.
Posted by W*USA 9W*USA 9Asbestos found a school building site in Montgomery Co.W*USA 9Asbestos fibres are easily inhaled and can cause lung cancer. "I expect the County to live up to the highest standard of every single health issue having to do with the building of the school," another neighbor said. "I don't walk exactly by here …
As CFAC Demolition Moves Forward, Crews Tackle Massive Amounts of Asbestos
Posted by Flathead BeaconFlathead BeaconAs CFAC Demolition Moves Forward, Crews Tackle Massive Amounts of AsbestosFlathead BeaconIn early June of 1953, a large crowd gathered at an empty section of land below Teakettle Mountain north of Columbia Falls near the Flathead River. The Anaconda Aluminum Company, the global mining and metals giant, was breaking ground on its new …CFAC demolition […]
Pa. industry has a plan for asbestos victims
Posted by asbestos.comPennLive.comPa. industry has a plan for asbestos victims – and it's not good: Linda ReinsteinPennLive.comPennsylvania ranks third among all 50 states for the highest number of residents succumbing to diseases associated with asbestos. More than 14,200 Pennsylvanians have died since 1999 at the hands of the deadly dust, according to a recent report by the …
Olivetti asbestos trial gets underway
Posted by The Local.itThe Local.itOlivetti asbestos trial gets underwayThe Local.itIf found guilty they face charges of manslaughter over 14 confirmed asbestos-related deaths which all occurred since 2005. “Olivetti knew about the risks posed to workers for years, but did not respond until it was too late,†prosecuting magistrate …
Probe into asbestos-related deaths of Sheffield steelworkers
Posted by The StarThe StarProbe into asbestos-related deaths of Sheffield steelworkersThe StarFormer work colleagues are being urged to come forward with information about the presence of potential asbestos at the steel site. Basil's daughter Gillian Sharpe, 50, from Sandygate, Sheffield, said: “My dad loved life and his death has really hit …and more »
Pa. industry has a plan for asbestos victims
Posted by asbestos.comPennLive.comPa. industry has a plan for asbestos victims – and it's not good: Linda ReinsteinPennLive.comPennsylvania ranks third among all 50 states for the highest number of residents succumbing to diseases associated with asbestos. More than 14,200 Pennsylvanians have died since 1999 at the hands of the deadly dust, according to a recent report by the …
Kensington residents concerned over asbestos warning sign at middle school site
Posted by WTOPWTOPKensington residents concerned over asbestos warning sign at middle school siteWTOPKENSINGTON, Md. — An asbestos warning sign at the construction site for a new Bethesda-Chevy Chase Cluster middle school has alarmed some residents who live in the Kensington neighborhood. This asbestos warning sign at the construction site for a …
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Johnson criticizes Republicans on asbestos litigation …
Posted by Gwinnettdailypost.comGwinnettdailypost.comPOLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Johnson criticizes Republicans on asbestos litigation …Gwinnettdailypost.comJohnson's office derisively called the bills that were combined the “Denying Access to Justice Act†and the “Denying Justice to Asbestos Victims Act.†In a statement, the office explained the bills “make it virtually impossible†to file lawsuits …House passes bill to reform asbestos lawsuitsThe Hill (blog)House […]
Courthouse to close for asbestos abatement
Posted by Blue Mountain EagleBlue Mountain EagleCourthouse to close for asbestos abatementBlue Mountain EagleCANYON CITY — The Grant County Courthouse will be closed Friday, Jan. 15, through Monday, Jan. 18, for asbestos abatement. The entire building will be closed, and no one will be allowed to enter, with no exceptions. All other county departments will …
House Passes Asbestos Bill Over Veterans’ Objections
Posted by Military.comMilitary.comHouse Passes Asbestos Bill Over Veterans' ObjectionsMilitary.comBlake Farenthold, R-Texas, opens up the injury records of victims – many of them veterans — to companies defending against asbestos-poisoning claims in separate lawsuits, and calls for publishing their medical and work histories, as well as partial …House passes bill to reform asbestos lawsuitsThe Hill (blog)Class action and […]
Asbestos removal begins Wahlert’s renovation
Posted by Dubuque Telegraph HeraldDubuque Telegraph HeraldAsbestos removal begins Wahlert's renovationDubuque Telegraph HeraldAsbestos material in floor tiles and ceilings will be removed from Wahlert Catholic High School. The work is the first phase of Wahlert's multi-million dollar renovation project that will begin later this month. "We're being proactive to get rid of the …
Hundred of Hoo Academy asbestos risk leads to £35000 fine
Posted by Kent OnlineKent OnlineHundred of Hoo Academy asbestos risk leads to £35000 fineKent OnlineAn academy trust has been fined £35,000 for failing to manage asbestos and ensure the safety of builders working at a Medway school. Representatives from the Williamson Trust pleaded guilty at Medway Magistrates Court – where it was heard asbestos had …
House passes bill to reform asbestos lawsuits
Posted by The Hill (blog)The Hill (blog)House passes bill to reform asbestos lawsuitsThe Hill (blog)But lawmakers folded Rep. Blake Farenthold's (R-Texas) hotly contested Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act into the legislation. The bill requires asbestos victims to report certain information when seeking compensation from an asbestos trust.House passes asbestos bill over veterans' objectionsStars and StripesAsbestos, Class Action Bill Faces […]
No decision yet on disposal of asbestos found during demolition of old town …
Posted by The Union LeaderNo decision yet on disposal of asbestos found during demolition of old town …The Union LeaderBARRINGTON — Residents in the town of Barrington are concerned after more asbestos than expected was found during the demolition of the old town hall. The board of selectmen will meet Monday to discuss their options on disposing the hazardous …
Ill. SC bars Workers’ Comp asbestos claim; Employers breathing ‘sigh of relief …
Posted by Legal News LineLegal News LineIll. SC bars Workers' Comp asbestos claim; Employers breathing 'sigh of relief …Legal News Line4, the Illinois Supreme Court barred Ellen Folta, special administrator of James Folta's estate, from bringing action against Ferro Engineering for a mesothelioma diagnosis after alleged exposure to asbestos while he was employed as a shipping clerk …
Charity wants to hear asbestos tales
Posted by The StarCharity wants to hear asbestos talesThe StarThe funding will allow Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team to record where and how the deadly substance was used in local industries and will involve interviewing people who worked with asbestos between 1945 and 1999 – when the substance was banned.
Trades Towers resident receive notice property must be cleaned of asbestos
Posted by WVTM13WVTM13Trades Towers resident receive notice property must be cleaned of asbestosWVTM13The letter stated that there had been delays in repairing the building and asbestos was found during the cleanup process. According to the letter, residents will have to have their property cleaned by a certified licensed asbestos abatement cleaner …
Asbestos exposure leads rise in deaths of BC construction workers
Posted by The Globe and MailThe Globe and MailAsbestos exposure leads rise in deaths of BC construction workersThe Globe and MailDeaths of B.C. construction workers jumped 40 per cent last year, an increase fuelled by the number of workers who have died after being exposed to asbestos while on their jobs decades ago. Al Johnson, WorkSafeBC's prevention service vice-president, …
Charitable trust and contractor fined for asbestos safety failings
Posted by Health and Safety Executive (press release)Charitable trust and contractor fined for asbestos safety failingsHealth and Safety Executive (press release)Chatham Magistrates' Court heard that in July 2012, knowing the trust had an asbestos register identifying where asbestos was located within the school, work was carried out by Mark Tucker to refurbish a building block without consulting the register.and more »
Asbestos Mortality Rates Far Exceed National Average in Eight Texas Counties …
Posted by Business Wire (press release)Asbestos Mortality Rates Far Exceed National Average in Eight Texas Counties …Business Wire (press release)DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Deaths attributed to asbestos-related diseases are alarmingly high in eight East Texas counties, reports the mesothelioma law firm of Baron & Budd. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) recently released an analysis of …and more »
Widow alleges many ex-employers caused husband’s asbestos-related death
Posted by Madison County RecordMadison County RecordWidow alleges many ex-employers caused husband's asbestos-related deathMadison County RecordBELLEVILLE – An Illinois woman is suing nearly 40 companies and Metropolitan Life, alleging negligence in her husband's asbestos-related lung cancer and subsequent death. Bethi D. Dates, administrator of the estate of Roosevelt Dates Jr., filed a …
Don’t Cut Corners When Handling Asbestos
Posted by Habitat magazineHabitat magazineDon't Cut Corners When Handling AsbestosHabitat magazineThe first thing every board needs to know is that asbestos is still ubiquitous in New York, particularly in insulation, floor tiles, and roofing in older buildings. The second thing to know is that the city's rules governing the handling of asbestos …
Lobbying efforts for asbestos bill fueled infighting among vets
Posted by Stars and StripesStars and StripesLobbying efforts for asbestos bill fueled infighting among vetsStars and StripesWASHINGTON — A letter from the California chapters of six veterans groups landed on the desks of House leaders this week, swirling into the center of a fierce lobbying fight over the fate of sailors and others sickened by asbestos. The veterans wrote […]
Pinery fire: Asbestos concerns raised by local residents weeks after deadly blaze
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlinePinery fire: Asbestos concerns raised by local residents weeks after deadly blazeABC OnlineSix weeks after the devastating Pinery bushfire that claimed two lives and destroyed 91 homes, concerns have been raised about loose asbestos throughout the area. Property owners in the area have contacted 891 ABC Adelaide raising the issue. One of …
Asbestos Agency Warns One In Three Homes Contain The Fibre As Flood, Fire …
Posted by Huffington Post AustraliaAsbestos Agency Warns One In Three Homes Contain The Fibre As Flood, Fire …Huffington Post AustraliaWith fires, floods and wild weather hitting parts of Australia, the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency is warning Australian home and building owners to be aware of the dangers of asbestos following natural disasters. Chief executive Peter Tighe …and more »
Firms fined after asbestos failings
Posted by Health and Safety Executive (press release)Firms fined after asbestos failingsHealth and Safety Executive (press release)They failed to provide an asbestos survey to enable their contractor DH Welton to quote and plan appropriately for the work to be undertaken. However, it also found DH Welton could have commissioned a survey when they discovered that Mizkan only had …
Halifax Water issues tender for asbestos removal at Lake Lamont plant
Posted by TheChronicleHerald.caTheChronicleHerald.caHalifax Water issues tender for asbestos removal at Lake Lamont plantTheChronicleHerald.caHalifax Water has issued a tender to have asbestos removed from its Lake Lamont emergency supply plant in Dartmouth. The tender was posted on the Nova Scotia Procurement Services website on Tuesday. Bids for the tender close on Jan. 19.
Security guard who worked in Manchester following IRA bombing dies of asbestos …
Posted by Manchester Evening NewsManchester Evening NewsSecurity guard who worked in Manchester following IRA bombing dies of asbestos …Manchester Evening NewsA security guard who worked in Manchester in the wake of the IRA bombing has died of asbestos-related cancer 20 years after he is believed to have been exposed to carcinogenic dust in the aftermath of the blast. Stuart […]
Asbestos removal underway at devastated Spruces Mobile Home Park
Posted by Berkshire Eagle (subscription)Asbestos removal underway at devastated Spruces Mobile Home ParkBerkshire Eagle (subscription)Asbestos abatement work is underway at the recreation building at the Spruces Mobile Home Park in Williamstown. The few remaining residents of the flood-ravaged park are expected to be relocated by the end of next month. (Ben Garver — The Berkshire …
Asbestos Dangers Are Still Lurking
Posted by U.S. News & World ReportU.S. News & World ReportAsbestos Dangers Are Still LurkingU.S. News & World ReportDespite the fact that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency began banning asbestos in some products and uses in the 1970s, such as in felt laid under flooring and pipe insulation, it's still found in older buildings and allowed in newly produced …
Groups warn asbestos bill could spur online identity theft
Posted by The HillMesothelioma.com (blog)Groups warn asbestos bill could spur online identity theftThe Hill“The FACT Act would create conditions that are ripe for scam artists and identity thieves to prey on all victims of asbestos exposure who have filed claims with trusts established to ensure compensation for harm caused by asbestos corporations,†said a …FACT Act: Asbestos Victims […]
Asbestos bill would expose victims’ personal data, medical histories
Posted by SC MagazineSC MagazineAsbestos bill would expose victims' personal data, medical historiesSC MagazineThe bill would “force the online disclosure of sensitive personal information of sick and dying asbestos victims seeking compensation for their illnesses,†the letter stated. “Disclosure would include the last four digits of their Social Security …Privacy Groups Slam Asbestos Claims Bill Ahead Of VoteLaw360 […]
How the world’s biggest asbestos factory tried to stop campaigners exposing …
Posted by The IndependentThe IndependentHow the world's biggest asbestos factory tried to stop campaigners exposing …The IndependentExecutives at the world's biggest asbestos factory spied on journalists and environmental campaigners who exposed the killer dust's dangers and then launched a covert campaign to accuse them of being communists, it can be revealed. Secret industry …
Supreme Court asked to vacate $4 million jury award to asbestos victim
Posted by Florida Times-UnionSupreme Court asked to vacate $4 million jury award to asbestos victimFlorida Times-UnionThe case revolves around Roy Knight's 2009 diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma, a type of lung cancer triggered by asbestos. Knight was an independent contractor who did sheet metal work at the Scapa plant off and on from 1967-73 where asbestos was …
Bill favors asbestos industry over sick vets, groups say
Posted by Stars and StripesStars and StripesBill favors asbestos industry over sick vets, groups sayStars and StripesWASHINGTON — Asbestos poisoning is personal for Garry Hall, a retired admiral and national executive director of the Association of the United States Navy. Hall's father-in-law, who was a sailor in the 1950s, died this week due to lung cancer that the …Veterans […]
Daughter of woman in asbestos case will give testimony at trial
Posted by messenger-inquirerDaughter of woman in asbestos case will give testimony at trialmessenger-inquirerBut White's daughter, Cheryl Bruner, will not have to testify about her knowledge of asbestos at area facilities that were named in the lawsuit, that Bruner gained while she worked as a corporate attorney defending Louisville Gas and Electric against …
Groups warn asbestos bill could spur online identity theft
Posted by The HillMesothelioma.com (blog)Groups warn asbestos bill could spur online identity theftThe Hill“The FACT Act would create conditions that are ripe for scam artists and identity thieves to prey on all victims of asbestos exposure who have filed claims with trusts established to ensure compensation for harm caused by asbestos corporations,†said a …Fact Act: Asbestos Victims […]
Goldberg, Persky & White Attorneys at Law Release Informational Analysis of …
Posted by Digital JournalGoldberg, Persky & White Attorneys at Law Release Informational Analysis of …Digital Journal(PRLeap.com) January 6, 2016 – Although highly regulated today, asbestos continues to plague former plumbers, steamfitters, steel workers and electricians all across the country. Make sure you know who is most at risk of asbestos exposure, and what …and more »
Asbestos Dangers Are Still Lurking
Posted by U.S. News & World ReportU.S. News & World ReportAsbestos Dangers Are Still LurkingU.S. News & World ReportDespite the fact that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency began banning asbestos in some products and uses in the 1970s, such as in felt laid under flooring and pipe insulation, it's still found in older buildings and allowed in newly produced …
How the world’s biggest asbestos factory tried to stop campaigners exposing …
Posted by The IndependentThe IndependentHow the world's biggest asbestos factory tried to stop campaigners exposing …The IndependentExecutives at the world's biggest asbestos factory spied on journalists and environmental campaigners who exposed the killer dust's dangers and then launched a covert campaign to accuse them of being communists, it can be revealed. Secret industry …
Couple blames companies for husband’s asbestos exposure
Posted by Madison County RecordMadison County RecordCouple blames companies for husband's asbestos exposureMadison County RecordBELLEVILLE – A Belleville couple is suing more than 20 companies, alleging negligence for the husband's exposure to asbestos fibers during his working life. Jerry Hurst and Nancy Hurst filed a lawsuit Dec. 22 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against …
How the world’s biggest asbestos factory tried to stop campaigners exposing …
Posted by The IndependentThe IndependentHow the world's biggest asbestos factory tried to stop campaigners exposing …The IndependentExecutives at the world's biggest asbestos factory spied on journalists and environmental campaigners who exposed the killer dust's dangers and then launched a covert campaign to accuse them of being communists, it can be revealed. Secret industry …
Groups warn asbestos bill could spur online identity theft
Posted by The HillMesothelioma.com (blog)Groups warn asbestos bill could spur online identity theftThe Hill“The FACT Act would create conditions that are ripe for scam artists and identity thieves to prey on all victims of asbestos exposure who have filed claims with trusts established to ensure compensation for harm caused by asbestos corporations,†said a …Fact Act: Asbestos Victims […]
Asbestos Dangers Are Still Lurking
Posted by U.S. News & World ReportU.S. News & World ReportAsbestos Dangers Are Still LurkingU.S. News & World ReportDespite the fact that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency began banning asbestos in some products and uses in the 1970s, such as in felt laid under flooring and pipe insulation, it's still found in older buildings and allowed in newly produced …
Asbestos: Charity will chart the history of the deadly dust across Derbyshire
Posted by Derby TelegraphAsbestos: Charity will chart the history of the deadly dust across DerbyshireDerby TelegraphIn 2012 the names of 100 people killed by the asbestos-related disease mesothelioma were projected onto the tower of Derby Cathedral. Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team has now won a grant to fund a project to chart the history of the deadly dust across …
Officials brace for asbestos test results in aftermath of LaFayette plant fire
Posted by Chattanooga Times Free PressChattanooga Times Free PressOfficials brace for asbestos test results in aftermath of LaFayette plant fireChattanooga Times Free Press"Last week, we took asbestos samples and we're awaiting the laboratory results from those samples to determine how the proposed plan will be amended, modified and implemented," said Barry Holbert, a senior engineer with Maxis Engineering.
Asbestos abatement temporarily closes Canandaigua VA hospital’s recreation area
Posted by MPNnow.comAsbestos abatement temporarily closes Canandaigua VA hospital's recreation areaMPNnow.comCrews at Canandaigua's Veterans Affairs Medical Center, located at 400 Fort Hill Ave., have begun renovations and asbestos abatement in the recreation therapy room/bowling alley located in the basement of Building No. 5. The modifications, being made …and more »
Is asbestos lingering after fire at LaFayette’s Barwick Mills plant?
Posted by Chattanooga Times Free PressChattanooga Times Free PressIs asbestos lingering after fire at LaFayette's Barwick Mills plant?Chattanooga Times Free PressOfficials in LaFayette, Ga. tasked with cleaning up the old Barwick Mills plant in the wake of a November fire that ravaged the building are expected to learn this week if there is asbestos in the building's remains. Samples from […]
Asbestos threat not a thing of the past
Posted by The HeraldThe HeraldAsbestos threat not a thing of the pastThe HeraldWidespread asbestos use throughout much of the 20th century has ensured that the next contamination scandal is never far off. Despite this, asbestos has not captured the public imagination as a public health threat – at least, not in comparison with …
Ga. high court hears asbestos appeal
Posted by The Augusta ChronicleThe Augusta ChronicleGa. high court hears asbestos appealThe Augusta ChronicleThe case revolves around Roy Knight's 2009 diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma, a type of lung cancer triggered by asbestos. Knight was an independent contractor who did sheet-metal work at the Scapa plant off and on from 1967-73 where asbestos was …and more »
Agency seeks new contempt citation against Vancouver-based Seattle Environmental
Posted by Vancouver SunVancouver SunAgency seeks new contempt citation against Vancouver-based Seattle EnvironmentalVancouver SunVANCOUVER — WorkSafeBC has applied to B.C. Supreme Court for another contempt order against asbestos-removal company Seattle Environmental and its operators. The province's chief workplace safety agency argues they have breached a 2012 court …and more »
Asbestos found in University of Otago building
Posted by Radio New ZealandAsbestos found in University of Otago buildingRadio New ZealandAsbestos has been found in balconies being removed from a building at the University of Otago. While the balconies were being removed from the University's humanities building, the coating system was found to contain asbestos. A university spokesperson …
Government Announces Improved Asbestos Compensation Package For Armed Forces …
Posted by IBB Solicitors (blog)IBB Solicitors (blog)Government Announces Improved Asbestos Compensation Package For Armed Forces …IBB Solicitors (blog)The decision follows an ongoing campaign to address the treatment of veterans who will die from cancer caused by asbestos exposure during their time in service. Judith Cummins, Labour MP for Bradford South, said the better deal had been secured thanks …
WorkSafeBC battle with Vancouver-based asbestos firm far from over
Posted by Vancouver SunWorkSafeBC battle with Vancouver-based asbestos firm far from overVancouver SunVANCOUVER — WorkSafeBC has applied to B.C. Supreme Court for another contempt order against asbestos-removal company Seattle Environmental and its operators. The province's chief workplace safety agency argues they have breached a 2012 court …and more »
Islip Town Hall office asbestos removal project to start
Posted by NewsdayIslip Town Hall office asbestos removal project to startNewsdayThe Town of Islip plans to spend $10,000 to remove asbestos-containing tiles from one of its offices in Town Hall West. The tiles were found under carpeting in the Department of Environmental Control office in the municipal building at 401 Main St. in …and more »
Victoria bushfires: Wye River south residents able to return to homes …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineVictoria bushfires: Wye River south residents able to return to homes …ABC OnlineVictoria's Environmental Protection Authority told the meeting asbestos assessments were still going on in other parts of Wye River and Separation Creek, so residents would have to wait for those results before returning home. Mr Rofe said areas must …Parts of fire-affected […]
Victoria bushfires: Asbestos checks needed for Surf Coast areas, authorities say
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineVictoria bushfires: Asbestos checks needed for Surf Coast areas, authorities sayABC OnlineAreas affected by the bushfire on Victoria's Surf Coast must be checked for asbestos before people can return home, the Country Fire Authority says. A community meeting for residents affected by the fires in the Otway Ranges will be held at Apollo Bay […]
Asbestos removed from uni building
Posted by Otago Daily TimesAsbestos removed from uni buildingOtago Daily TimesAsbestos has been found in balconies being taken down on the University of Otago campus, but the university says it is taking precautions to make sure staff are not affected. The balconies are being removed from the university's humanities building …
Top 10 Mesothelioma News Stories of 2015
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comTop 10 Mesothelioma News Stories of 2015Asbestos.comVeterans with asbestos-related diseases now can get referrals from their local VA provider to see a specialist like Lebenthal. They also can go to the West Los Angeles VA to see Dr. Robert Cameron, another mesothelioma specialist. For either option …What We Can Learn from Mesothelioma Trends in AustraliaSurviving […]
Manitoba lady who needed inquiry into asbestos-tainted insulation dies
Posted by The Times (subscription)Manitoba lady who needed inquiry into asbestos-tainted insulation diesThe Times (subscription)A Manitoba advocate for people who suffered from illnesses linked to vermiculite insulation has died of a cancer closely associated with asbestos, her daughter says. Raven ThunderSky grew up in a home on Poplar River First Nation with asbestos-laced …
Asbestos alert! Town looks for alternative meeting, office spaces
Posted by Pinedale RoundupAsbestos alert! Town looks for alternative meeting, office spacesPinedale Roundup“We have been desperately trying to clean up the past recordkeeping and engineering and we came across this 2012 asbestos report for this building,†Mayor Bob Jones said at Monday night's Pinedale Town Council meeting. “And we've had several people …
Government ‘should consider screening for asbestos illness’ from IRA bombs
Posted by Belfast NewsletterBelfast NewsletterGovernment 'should consider screening for asbestos illness' from IRA bombsBelfast Newsletter“We also are asking that serious consideration be given by government to providing a health screening process for those who were exposed to asbestos or other deadly toxins in the aftermath of bombing incidents. “This State has a duty to identify other …
Asbestos at School: Is THAT What Your Child Is Breathing?
Posted by Huffington PostHuffington PostAsbestos at School: Is THAT What Your Child Is Breathing?Huffington PostWe thought the asbestos problem was solved. Thirty years ago, concern in Congress over the impact of exposure to asbestos hazards led to passage of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA). While the law led to an increase in awareness …and more »
Couple blames dozens of companies for husband’s exposure to asbestos fibers
Posted by Madison County RecordMadison County RecordCouple blames dozens of companies for husband's exposure to asbestos fibersMadison County RecordBELLEVILLE – An Illinois couple is suing dozens of companies, alleging exposure to asbestos, led to the husband contracting asbestosis, a cancer of the lung. Archie Berry and Amanda Berry filed a lawsuit Nov. 2 in St. Clair County Circuit Court […]
Health Effects from Asbestos Exposure
Posted by Doctor TipsterDoctor TipsterHealth Effects from Asbestos ExposureDoctor TipsterAsbestos is definitely not something you would want to find in your home. Nor is it something you would particularly want to encounter daily at work. Commonly used in household products and construction supplies pre-1990, it has been banned for use …
Asbestos Lawsuit Reinstated by Wisconsin Appeals Court
Posted by ClaimsJournal.comAsbestos Lawsuit Reinstated by Wisconsin Appeals CourtClaimsJournal.comSandra Brezonick's lawsuit alleges her husband, John Brezonick, contracted mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos at a number of Milwaukee-area industrial sites between 1996 and 2000. The lawsuit includes nearly a dozen defendants, including …
Burst pipe could result in asbestos woes at Reno school
Posted by Reno Gazette JournalReno Gazette JournalBurst pipe could result in asbestos woes at Reno schoolReno Gazette JournalFloor tiles in the school were held in place with a glue that contained asbestos, which wasn't a danger until the water caused the tiles to pop up, releasing the asbestos into the air, according to Pete Etchart, chief operations officer for […]
Asbestos threat ‘minimal’
Posted by The AdvocateThe AdvocateAsbestos threat 'minimal'The AdvocateTHE public safety risk from possible exposure to asbestos in the fire-ravaged Reliquaire building remains is "minimal", according to Latrobe Mayor Peter Freshney. Cr Freshney said he understood that insurance contractors were due to start clearing up …3 Words. I Need Help – FacebookFacebookall 6 news articles »
First Nations health advocate dies of asbestos-related cancer
Posted by Toronto StarToronto StarFirst Nations health advocate dies of asbestos-related cancerToronto StarFirst Nations health advocate dies of asbestos-related cancer. Manitoba resident Raven Thundersky, 50, spent her life fighting for justice for people suffering from illnesses caused by asbestos. Share on Facebook …Manitoba woman who wanted inquiry into asbestos-tainted insulation diesCTV Newsall 16 news articles »
Mesothelioma Risk is Higher Near Natural Asbestos
Posted by Surviving MesotheliomaSurviving MesotheliomaMesothelioma Risk is Higher Near Natural AsbestosSurviving MesotheliomaThere is more evidence that where you live affects your risk of contracting deadly malignant mesothelioma. A recent study conducted by a team of Turkish researchers found that people who live closest to naturally-occurring asbestos – especially if they …
Manitoba woman who wanted inquiry into asbestos-tainted insulation dies
Posted by News1130CTV NewsManitoba woman who wanted inquiry into asbestos-tainted insulation diesNews1130WINNIPEG – A Manitoba advocate for people who suffered from illnesses linked to vermiculite insulation has died of a cancer closely associated with asbestos, her daughter says. Raven ThunderSky grew up in a home on Poplar River First Nation with …Anti-asbestos fighter succumbs to illnessCTV NewsRaven Thundersky, […]
Illness claims asbestos opponent
Posted by Winnipeg Free PressWinnipeg Free PressIllness claims asbestos opponentWinnipeg Free PressIllness claims asbestos opponent. Led fight against feds on issue. By: Scott Billeck Posted: 12/27/2015 3:00 AM | Last Modified: 12/27/2015 5:01 PM | Updates | Comments: 0. Tweet; Post; Reddit; ShareThis; Print; Email. PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE …
Gwydir Council clears asbestos dumps
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineGwydir Council clears asbestos dumpsABC OnlineGwydir Shire Council has been given the all-clear by the Environment Protection Authority, after a number of asbestos dumps were identified in the northern New South Wales town of Warialda more than two years ago. Mayor John Coulton said Council has …and more »
Crusader against asbestos loses her life to asbestos-related disease
Posted by Winnipeg Free PressWinnipeg Free PressCrusader against asbestos loses her life to asbestos-related diseaseWinnipeg Free PressCrusader against asbestos loses her life to asbestos-related disease. Raven ThunderSky is the seventh person in the family to die from asbestos-related diseases. By: Scott Billeck Posted: 12/26/2015 4:01 PM | Comments: 4. Tweet; Post; Reddit; ShareThis …
EU helps Vietnam phase out asbestos
Posted by VietNamNet BridgeVietNamNet BridgeEU helps Vietnam phase out asbestosVietNamNet BridgeVietNamNet Bridge – Asbestos has been an important construction material for Vietnam and a valuable export product over the previous years, however, in 2014 the Vietnamese government decided to phase out production and use of the material, given its …
Home repair should include asbestos check
Posted by The Spokesman Review (registration)Home repair should include asbestos checkThe Spokesman Review (registration)Two recent windstorms have left thousands of Spokane-area residents with damaged roofs and eaves. As homeowners begin the work of hiring contractors or doing the repairs themselves, they need to be on the alert for asbestos in attics, ceilings and …
Philadelphia Mesothelioma Lawyers at Brookman, Rosenberg, Brown & Sandler Help …
Posted by Lawyers.com Blog (blog)Philadelphia Mesothelioma Lawyers at Brookman, Rosenberg, Brown & Sandler Help …Lawyers.com Blog (blog)Philadelphia asbestos lawyers at Brookman, Rosenberg, Brown & Sandler have a long history of fighting for compensation to ensure mesothelioma patients are able to pay for the medical treatment they deserve after being exposed to asbestos by a negligent …
NPR Reports on “Third Wave†of Asbestos Disease
Posted by LawyersandSettlements.comNPR Reports on “Third Wave†of Asbestos DiseaseLawyersandSettlements.comClermont, FL If people thought asbestos litigation was about to drop off the radar, they'll need to think again. NPR recently released a report on the “third wave†of asbestos disease, which includes asbestosis, mesothelioma and lung cancer. Now …
Judge keeps nine remaining companies in asbestos lawsuit
Posted by messenger-inquirerJudge keeps nine remaining companies in asbestos lawsuitmessenger-inquirerAttorneys for the nine remaining companies being sued by a former Owensboro woman who has been diagnosed with a form of cancer related to asbestos exposure made cases Wednesday about why they should be dismissed from the lawsuit. Ultimately …
Madison County again heated over asbestos docket
Posted by Alton TelegraphMadison County again heated over asbestos docketAlton TelegraphThe group says Madison County is home to a disproportionate number of the nation's asbestos-related lawsuits, and most have no connection to Illinois, much less the county. “Madison County is still home to about a third of all asbestos lawsuits brought …and more »
Adrian’s Dura plant debris contains asbestos; EPA help sought
Posted by The Daily TelegramThe Daily TelegramAdrian's Dura plant debris contains asbestos; EPA help soughtThe Daily TelegramAsbestos contaminates much of the pile of rubble on East Beecher Street that used to be the Dura Corp. plant, according to a study of the site. The Adrian Brownfield Redevelopment Authority authorized ASTI Environmental of Brighton to evaluate the …and more »
Home demolitions now require asbestos survey
Posted by Statesman JournalStatesman JournalHome demolitions now require asbestos surveyStatesman JournalAsbestos surveying requirements for residential building demolitions will be beefed up beginning Jan. 1. The Oregon Legislature passed Senate Bill 705 this year in response to growing concern among Oregonians about exposure to cancer-causing asbestos …
Shrewsbury: Contractor fined for asbestos removal violations
Posted by MetroWest Daily NewsShrewsbury: Contractor fined for asbestos removal violationsMetroWest Daily NewsSHREWSBURY — State environmental officials have sanctioned a Leominster company for failing to follow proper asbestos removal procedures at a job site in Shrewsbury. According to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, workers …
Asbestos dumped at Beecher Bay
Posted by Sooke News MirrorAsbestos dumped at Beecher BaySooke News MirrorSooke RCMP are investigating the illegal dumping of 50 bags of asbestos waste at Beecher Bay off East Sooke Road. Police said the bags, which were professionally removed and sent for disposal, contained tiles of discarded linoleum. This is one of …and more »
Montana County Reaches $650K Settlement in Asbestos Exposure Case
Posted by Insurance JournalMontana County Reaches $650K Settlement in Asbestos Exposure CaseInsurance JournalThe Billings Gazette reported the county reached the settlement in November with the estate of Lauren DuPuis, who filed a civil complaint saying he was exposed to asbestos while he worked at the county courthouse as a janitor. The complaint filed in …
Unions help secure £2.7m pay out to North East asbestos victims
Posted by ChronicleLiveChronicleLiveUnions help secure £2.7m pay out to North East asbestos victimsChronicleLiveUnions have helped secure a massive £2.7m for North East asbestos victims and their families in the last year. The Northern TUC Asbestos Support and Campaign Group (ASCG), which was launched in 2010, has helped its clients claim the money which …
Another asbestos dump site found in the Chilliwack River Valley
Posted by Chilliwack ProgressAnother asbestos dump site found in the Chilliwack River ValleyChilliwack ProgressIt's the largest illegal dump of asbestos — but not the first — so far this year in the Chilliwack River Valley. About 70 sealed bags labelled as containing asbestos were unloaded in a pile near Chipmunk Creek Forest Service Road, said Orion Engar …Asbestos […]
Wisconsin appeals court reinstates asbestos lawsuit
Posted by WISN MilwaukeeWISN MilwaukeeWisconsin appeals court reinstates asbestos lawsuitWISN MilwaukeeSandra Brezonick's lawsuit alleges her husband, John Brezonick, contracted mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos at a number of Milwaukee-area industrial sites between 1996 and 2000. The lawsuit includes nearly a dozen defendants, including …Wisconsin appeals court reinstates asbestos lawsuit against Pabst, MillerMinneapolis Star Tribuneall 33 news articles »
Sooke RCMP investigating illegal asbestos dumping on Beecher Bay First Nations …
Posted by CBC.caCBC.caSooke RCMP investigating illegal asbestos dumping on Beecher Bay First Nations …CBC.caRCMP in Sooke, B.C., are investigating the illegal dumping of what they say appears to be asbestos waste on Beecher Bay First Nations land on Vancouver Island. "It's hazardous waste, it's very expensive to get rid of it properly," said Staff Sgt. Jeff …Asbestos […]
Exposure to asbestos revealed at inquest of former Skegness guesthouse owner
Posted by Skegness StandardExposure to asbestos revealed at inquest of former Skegness guesthouse ownerSkegness StandardThis emerged at the inquest on Carrol Morris, of Sutton Court, off Roman Bank, who succumbed to a chest infection on May 6 after a long and brave battle with mesothelioma which is strongly correlated with asbestos contact, though there can be other causes.
Asbestos in former Oamaru RSA building halts toy library plans
Posted by Timaru HeraldTimaru HeraldAsbestos in former Oamaru RSA building halts toy library plansTimaru HeraldThe discovery of asbestos in Oamaru's former RSA building has halted plans for the North Otago Toy Library to move in. Asbestos was found in the lower floor ceiling of the building, forcing the immediate closure of the ground floor while remedial work …and […]
Asbestos found in building
Posted by Otago Daily TimesAsbestos found in buildingOtago Daily TimesThe discovery of asbestos has forced an immediate closure of the former North Otago Returned and Services Association (RSA) building while remedial work is investigated. The Waitaki District Council took over ownership of the building after the …
Buffalo region has highest mortality rates in state linked to asbestos exposure
Posted by WKBW-TVWKBW-TVBuffalo region has highest mortality rates in state linked to asbestos exposureWKBW-TVBUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) – The Buffalo region has the highest mortality rates in the country linked to asbestos exposure. A study conducted by the Environmental Working Group Action Fund (EWG) found the rates in Niagara, Cattaraugus and Erie counties far …
Wisconsin appeals court reinstates asbestos lawsuit against Pabst, Miller
Posted by Minneapolis Star TribuneWMTVWisconsin appeals court reinstates asbestos lawsuit against Pabst, MillerMinneapolis Star TribuneMADISON, Wis. — A Wisconsin appeals court reinstated portions of a woman's lawsuit Tuesday that alleges asbestos exposure at two of Milwaukee's signature brewing companies played a role in her steamfitter husband's death. Sandra Brezonick's lawsuit …Update: Wisconsin appeals court reinstates asbestos lawsuitfox6now.comall 24 news articles »
Labor advocacy groups call for ban on asbestos
Posted by Taipei TimesLabor advocacy groups call for ban on asbestosTaipei TimesSeveral labor advocacy groups yesterday called for a complete ban on the use of asbestos, a highly toxic mineral commonly used in construction and to fireproof materials, as occupational exposure to it has caused an increase in asbestos-related diseases.
Asbestos Exposure Is No. 1 Danger for Urban Explorers
Posted by Asbestos.com (blog)Asbestos.com (blog)Asbestos Exposure Is No. 1 Danger for Urban ExplorersAsbestos.com (blog)Professional and amateur photographers are among the explorers searching for spectacular sights in decaying ruins, but many fail to protect themselves against exposure to asbestos, a material once commonly used in the construction of buildings.
Yellowstone County reaches $650K settlement with estate of man in asbestos …
Posted by Billings GazetteBillings GazetteYellowstone County reaches $650K settlement with estate of man in asbestos …Billings GazetteIn July, DuPuis died of mesothelioma, a rare cancer that affects the membrane lining the lungs and abdomen. Exposure to asbestos is the only known cause of the disease, which happens when asbestos fibers are inhaled and embedded in the lungs' lining.County […]
Shack associations at Wedge Island, Grey to meet asbestos report authors
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineShack associations at Wedge Island, Grey to meet asbestos report authorsABC OnlineTwo Western Australian seaside shack associations will meet the authors of a report which examines asbestos levels at one of Australia's largest shack communities. The report by independent consultants found more than 250 shacks at Wedge Island and …
Underpass asbestos to be removed
Posted by SunLiveSunLiveUnderpass asbestos to be removedSunLiveThe NZ Transport Agency says the asbestos found on the construction site of the Maungatapu underpass project in Tauranga will be removed by specialist contractors in the New Year. The asbestos was found in a buried, demolished building that was …Asbestos to be removed in New YearNew Zealand Heraldall 4 news articles »
Sen. Markey: US Schools Fail Asbestos Management
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comSen. Markey: US Schools Fail Asbestos ManagementAsbestos.comThirty years ago, Congress acted to protect schools from deadly asbestos. But today, it appears the majority of states overlook the law passed to safeguard students, teachers and administrators across the nation. Two congressional legislators this year …Asbestos neglectPractical Ethics (blog)all 3 news articles »
Cattaraugus County’s asbestos-related death rate second-highest in state
Posted by Olean Times HeraldCattaraugus County's asbestos-related death rate second-highest in stateOlean Times HeraldThe analysis by Environmental Working Group found that from 1999 to 2013, Niagara County had almost three times as many asbestos-related deaths annually as the national average. Cattaraugus County's asbestos death rate is more than twice the national …and more »
Asbestos to be removed in New Year
Posted by New Zealand HeraldAsbestos to be removed in New YearNew Zealand HeraldAsbestos found on the construction site of the Maungatapu underpass project in Tauranga will be removed by specialist contractors in the New Year. The asbestos was found in a buried, demolished building that was uncovered while contractors were …and more »
Labor demands full report into Wedge Island shack asbestos be made public
Posted by ABC OnlineLabor demands full report into Wedge Island shack asbestos be made publicABC OnlineThe Western Australian Government is being urged to release a report detailing the amount of asbestos in a seaside shack community. An examination of almost all shacks at Wedge Island and Grey, south of Jurien Bay, found about 52 per cent or 259 […]
‘No danger to pupils’after asbestos found
Posted by Portadown TimesPortadown Times'No danger to pupils'after asbestos foundPortadown TimesShe added, “Upon further investigation, suspected asbestos material was discovered and, in accordance with college procedures, all further investigative work was stopped and the area was immediately cordoned off to all students, staff and visitors.
Cattaraugus County has high death rate for asbestos-related diseases
Posted by Bradford EraCattaraugus County has high death rate for asbestos-related diseasesBradford EraThe analysis by Environmental Working Group found that from 1999 to 2013, Niagara County had almost three times as many asbestos-related deaths annually as the national average. Cattaraugus County's asbestos death rate is more than twice the national …
Why the health threat from asbestos is not a thing of the past
Posted by The Conversation UKThe Conversation UKWhy the health threat from asbestos is not a thing of the pastThe Conversation UKWidespread asbestos use throughout much of the 20th century has ensured that the next contamination scandal is never far off. Despite this, asbestos has not captured the public imagination as a public health threat – at least, not in […]
Former Nelson RFC rugby player Vernon Jenkins has died after battling asbestos …
Posted by WalesOnlineWalesOnlineFormer Nelson RFC rugby player Vernon Jenkins has died after battling asbestos …WalesOnline… the field 700 times for Nelson RFC over five decades, began working for the council as a school-leaver in 1975. He said he only realised the dangers of what he was doing a decade later when he moved to join the council's […]
Courts working on how to handle asbestos
Posted by messenger-inquirerCourts working on how to handle asbestosmessenger-inquirerCourts working on how to handle asbestos. By James Mayse Messenger-Inquirer; Updated 6 hrs ago; 0. At most trials heard in Daviess Circuit Court, a jury is usually selected within a few hours on the first day and a verdict is rendered within two or …
Veteran killed by asbestos exposure
Posted by Daily EchoDaily EchoVeteran killed by asbestos exposureDaily EchoHe put up scaffolding near asbestos-lagged pipes for contractors including GKN Mills Scaffolding, Foster Wheeler and Matthew Hall, the hearing on Thursday (Dec 17) was told. Mr Hurl also smoked for around 25 years from his early teens, which the …and more »
Exposure to asbestos leads to death of Painswick vehicle inspector
Posted by Gloucester CitizenGloucester CitizenExposure to asbestos leads to death of Painswick vehicle inspectorGloucester CitizenAn industrial disease related to exposure of asbestos killed a retired vehicle inspector from Painswick who had worked in the garage trade, an inquest has concluded. David Ward was just 67 when he died from the cancer malignant mesothelioma, which is …Painswick vehicle inspector died […]
Asbestos Company Fined for Violations in Shrewsbury Project
Posted by Patch.comPatch.comAsbestos Company Fined for Violations in Shrewsbury ProjectPatch.comA & E Environmental, a Leominster asbestos abatement contractor, must pay a previously suspended penalty of $14,312.50 after the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) determined that the company violated state asbestos …
Asbestos Claiming New Kind of Victim in ‘Third Wave’
Posted by NewserNewserAsbestos Claiming New Kind of Victim in 'Third Wave'NewserPenny has determined that he breathed in microscopic asbestos fibers 10 years ago when he did work installing fiber-optic cable housed in underground pipe made of asbestos-laden cement, and he has sued AT&T. While the number of people diagnosed …Be Proactive with Your Health to Detect Mesothelioma EarlyAsbestos.com […]
Removing Asbestos Can Be Deadly Duty
Posted by Legal Reader (blog)Removing Asbestos Can Be Deadly DutyLegal Reader (blog)We like to think of asbestos remediation workers as highly trained individuals outfitted with the latest in personal protective equipment (PPE). In a great many cases, that's the truth. What happens when it's not? Dishonest and disreputable companies …
Buffalo-Niagara dubbed New York’s worst region for asbestos-related disease
Posted by Buffalo Business First (blog)Buffalo Business First (blog)Buffalo-Niagara dubbed New York's worst region for asbestos-related diseaseBuffalo Business First (blog)A Washington, D.C., research group calls the Buffalo-Niagara area one of the nation's worst places to live for asbestos-related diseases. The Environmental Working Group Action Fund analyzed federal mortality data from 1999 to 2013 as well as …
Local asbestos deaths far above national average, environmental group says
Posted by Buffalo NewsLocal asbestos deaths far above national average, environmental group saysBuffalo NewsThe Environmental Working Group Action Fund, using death reports from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and international studies on lung cancer deaths, concluded that from 1999 to 2013, the annual asbestos-related death rate in …
DEP orders Leominster contractor to pay over asbestos violations
Posted by Sentinel & EnterpriseDEP orders Leominster contractor to pay over asbestos violationsSentinel & EnterpriseBOSTON — A Leominster asbestos-abatement contractor, A & E Environmental, must pay a previously suspended penalty of $14,312 after the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection determined that the company violated state asbestos …
Vote on Newest Asbestos FACT Act Possible Before End of Year
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comVote on Newest Asbestos FACT Act Possible Before End of YearAsbestos.comSupporters of the bill claim the measure protects victims by warding off fraudulent claims to the asbestos trust funds. Current state and federal laws consider trust fund negotiations private and confidential, not subject to discovery or admissible in …
Asbestos in the home: What you need to know
Posted by Oak Bay News (registration)Asbestos in the home: What you need to knowOak Bay News (registration)If you're in the market for an older home in Oak Bay, chances are good the question of asbestos will arise. Property sellers are required to mention known asbestos in their property disclosure statement. However, depending how long sellers have been in …
ATRA: Madison County #5 ‘Judicial Hellhole’ in country; Report cites asbestos …
Posted by Madison County RecordMadison County RecordATRA: Madison County #5 'Judicial Hellhole' in country; Report cites asbestos …Madison County RecordCourts in California topped the list with the New York City asbestos litigation court (NYCAL), Florida, Missouri and Madison County trailing behind in what ATRA perceives as the top five most unfair courts in the country in how civil litigation […]
State fines Leominster company for 2nd asbestos violation in year
Posted by Worcester TelegramState fines Leominster company for 2nd asbestos violation in yearWorcester TelegramBOSTON – A Leominster asbestos abatement contractor must pay a previously suspended penalty of $14,312 after the state Department of Environmental Protection determined it violated state asbestos regulations for a second time within a year.Asbestos Cleaners Fined For Multiple ViolationsBanker & TradesmanMassDEP fines Leominster company […]
Kurnell clean-up continues amid asbestos concerns
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineKurnell clean-up continues amid asbestos concernsABC OnlineSutherland Shire Mayor Carmelo Pesce said loose asbestos from walls and old corrugated roofs had been painted with blue PVA glue and residents were advised not to touch it. Mr Pesce said State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers and contractors had …Asbestos fears after Syd tornado terror9news.com.auAsbestos fears grow in […]
Qld couple warn of asbestos risk and grief
Posted by Yahoo7 NewsQld couple warn of asbestos risk and griefYahoo7 NewsThe couple were joined by Queensland Employment Minister Grace Grace and rugby league great Trevor Gillmeister to spread the message as professional asbestos removalists and tradies on Thursday worked together to rid their home of asbestos.and more »
Timebomb of asbestos-related disease waiting to explode as builders fall …
Posted by Scottish Daily RecordScottish Daily RecordTimebomb of asbestos-related disease waiting to explode as builders fall …Scottish Daily RecordA TIMEBOMB of asbestos-related disease is waiting to explode as builders fall victim to its deadly effects, a campaigner said yesterday. Ian McConaghy has suffered from asbestosis for 15 years as a result of a career working with ships including those …
Asbestos court gets a boost thanks to Silver conviction
Posted by New York PostNew York PostAsbestos court gets a boost thanks to Silver convictionNew York PostEx-Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver's corruption conviction has helped pull New York City's “asbestos court,†where he held influence, up from its spot as the nation's worst “judicial hellhole.†The American Tort Reform Foundation now says California …California tops list of 'judicial hellholes' by […]
Asbestos fears after Syd tornado terror
Posted by 9news.com.auDaily MailAsbestos fears after Syd tornado terror9news.com.auNow, Kurnell residents face the dangers of airborne asbestos as they try to sort out their lives without power and sewerage in Sydney's south. Locals have been warned not to sift through the wreckage of Wednesday's freak storms, which hit Kurnell the …Asbestos fears grow in Kurnell in aftermath […]
America’s ‘Third Wave’ Of Asbestos Disease Upends Lives
Posted by NPRNPRAmerica's 'Third Wave' Of Asbestos Disease Upends LivesNPRPenny learned that he had peritoneal mesothelioma — a rare cancer of the lining of the abdomen almost always tied to asbestos exposure. He concluded, after consulting with a lawyer, that he'd inhaled microscopic asbestos fibers about a decade earlier …and more »
Asbestos fears limit access to Kurnell following devastating tornado
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning HeraldAsbestos fears limit access to Kurnell following devastating tornadoSydney Morning HeraldMedia and some motorists have been blocked from entering the Sutherland Shire suburb of Kurnell, the scene of Wednesday's devastating tornado, amid asbestos fears. Traffic remains backed up for kilometres along Captain Cook Drive as residents attempt …Leave asbestos to experts: NSW Police9news.com.auSydney tornado: […]
Asbestos warning for storm-hit Sydney
Posted by NEWS.com.au9news.com.auAsbestos warning for storm-hit SydneyNEWS.com.auAs people begin to return home after the storms which thrashed parts of southern Sydney, police are warning residents to not disturb debris as it could possibly contain asbestos. Houses built before 1987 may contain asbestos and if they were damaged in …Sydney storm: Police warn residents of asbestos risk9news.com.auall 13 […]
Sydney tornado: Asbestos concerns emerge as clean-up continues in Kurnell …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineSydney tornado: Asbestos concerns emerge as clean-up continues in Kurnell …ABC OnlineConcerns over disturbed asbestos have emerged as residents at Kurnell on Sydney's south coast survey the damage this morning after a tornado ripped through the area yesterday, tearing roofs off houses and destroying property. The Bureau of Meteorology …Asbestos fears limit access to Kurnell […]
Brighton bombing kills policeman 31 years on after being exposed to asbestos
Posted by Daily MailDaily MailBrighton bombing kills policeman 31 years on after being exposed to asbestosDaily MailA former anti-terror officer who was one of the first on the scene of the Brighton bombing in 1984 has died from cancer after inhaling asbestos while sifting through wreckage at the site 31 years ago. Jonathan Woods, a former Metropolitan Police […]
Sydney storm: Police warn residents of asbestos risk
Posted by 9news.com.au9news.com.auSydney storm: Police warn residents of asbestos risk9news.com.auPeople returning to their homes in southern Sydney have been warned about the possibility of asbestos in debris, after wild storms thrashed parts of Sydney today. Police fear houses built before 1987 may contain asbestos. Superintendent Michael O'Toole …Asbestos warning for storm-hit SydneyNEWS.com.auall 8 news articles »
Blakely Construction fined $45000 for ‘working around’ asbestos
Posted by Stuff.co.nzStuff.co.nzBlakely Construction fined $45000 for 'working around' asbestosStuff.co.nzThe contractor found further asbestos contamination on site and advised Blakely Construction, but demolition work continued. More Super 6 sheets were uncovered and accidently broken up. Blakely Construction's site manager instructed staff to "carry on …Asbestos breach costs firm $45K3News NZConstruction company failed to identify asbestosOtago Daily Times'No excuse […]
Work at asbestos factory killed Stroud man 50 years later
Posted by Stroud LifeStroud LifeWork at asbestos factory killed Stroud man 50 years laterStroud LifeA 70-year-old Stroud man died after working "in an asbestos smog" at a factory for a number of years, an inquest was told today. John Powell of Thrupp Lane, Stroud worked as a foundry worker at Fibrecrete Limited, Chalford Works, from 1961 and 1968, …
Family Leaves India for Better Life, Faces Deadly Asbestos in US
Posted by Asbestos.com (blog)Asbestos.com (blog)Family Leaves India for Better Life, Faces Deadly Asbestos in USAsbestos.com (blog)My grandparents tell me their son experienced severe lower back pain, and he was constantly tired. They say he lost unhealthy amounts of weight and developed a raspy, dry cough. The family, which didn't know about the dangers of toxic asbestos, simply …
Attorneys ask judge to limit information in asbestos case
Posted by messenger-inquirerAttorneys ask judge to limit information in asbestos casemessenger-inquirerWhite claims she was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a form of cancer closely associated with exposure to asbestos, from asbestos dust her then-husband, Ronald Eades, brought home with him when he worked as insulator in the 1970s and 1980s for …
‘Where is better than here?’ Last six residents of Wittenoom resist efforts to …
Posted by The GuardianThe Guardian'Where is better than here?' Last six residents of Wittenoom resist efforts to …The GuardianWestern Australia is threatening to pass legislation to evict the last six residents refusing to leave the mining town of Wittenoom, infamous for a deadly asbestos mine that has been connected to a toll of more than 2,000 cancer deaths. […]
Hospital asbestos cost $380000
Posted by Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily TimesHospital asbestos cost $380000Otago Daily TimesThe Dunedin Hospital asbestos scare cost more than $380,000 just for the initial response, as asbestos surveys released by the Southern District Health Board under the Official Information Act give a sense of the problem's scale. Chief executive Carole …
Chicago doctor and researcher appears as witness in several Simmons’ asbestos …
Posted by Madison County RecordChicago doctor and researcher appears as witness in several Simmons' asbestos …Madison County RecordKindler, who has participated as a speaker at asbestos litigation conferences sponsored by plaintiff lawyers, is named as a mesothelioma expert physician on several asbestos patient resource websites, including asbestos.com, mesothelioma.com, …
Fined for asbestos breach
Posted by New Zealand HeraldStuff.co.nzFined for asbestos breachNew Zealand HeraldA construction company has been fined $45,000 for failing to properly identify and manage asbestos at a demolition site. Blakely Construction Ltd in Christchurch was contracted to demolish buildings on Edgeware Rd in March last year. It hired a …Blakely Construction fined $45000 for 'working around' asbestosStuff.co.nz'No excuse for not […]
Asbestos alert after arson attack in Devon
Posted by Western Morning NewsExeter Express and EchoAsbestos alert after arson attack in DevonWestern Morning NewsFirefighters faced dangerous asbestos contamination as they fought a fire in Devon last night which has been blamed on arsonists. Two fire engines from Dawlish and Teignmouth were sent to the blaze in Old Teignmouth Road, Dawlish, just after 9.30pm on …Dawlish building badly damaged […]
Watch: Asbestos hampers fire investigation into huge Haydock blaze
Posted by Liverpool EchoLiverpool EchoWatch: Asbestos hampers fire investigation into huge Haydock blazeLiverpool EchoWhile they were putting out the fire, which at one stage needed five pumps on it, they discovered asbestos in the roof which means an investigation into the cause of the fire cannot yet be undertaken but it is suspected the cause was a welding […]
Mr Fluffy asbestos truck crashes on Uriarra Road
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesMr Fluffy asbestos truck crashes on Uriarra RoadThe Canberra TimesAn ACT government asbestos taskforce spokeswoman said when the truck tipped, most of the rubble was contained in a tarp cover and there was a low risk from the accident. The truck was later removed from the area and the rubble transported in two […]
Asbestos removal project underway at County building
Posted by NJ.comNJ.comAsbestos removal project underway at County buildingNJ.comA small asbestos removal project is underway at the Hudson County Administration Building, but an official said workers in the area are not in any danger. A 3-foot-square section of ceiling in Room 106 of the administration building on Newark Avenue …
JPL construction may have exposed some employees to asbestos
Posted by The Pasadena Star-NewsJPL construction may have exposed some employees to asbestosThe Pasadena Star-NewsAsbestos abatement at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory may have exposed at least four employees to the lung-cancer causing chemical. JPL shut down the third floor of Building 230 — where some members of the Cassini mission work — on Nov. 18 after …
Asbestos taskforce demolishes 50th Fluffy contaminated house on Monday
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesAsbestos taskforce demolishes 50th Fluffy contaminated house on MondayThe Canberra TimesThe demolition of an asbestos-contaminated home at 14 Sherlock Street, Kaleen, on Monday – the 50th of 963 homes to come down. A water cannon sprays a mist to keep fibres down. Photo: Jay Cronan. The government demolished its 50th Fluffy …and more »
Al-Aqrab: the Egyptian prison with carcinogenic Asbestos and fatal diseases
Posted by Middle East MonitorMiddle East MonitorAl-Aqrab: the Egyptian prison with carcinogenic Asbestos and fatal diseasesMiddle East MonitorIt was constructed using reinforced concrete blocks mixed with carcinogenic asbestos. Indeed, all of its more that 2 meter wide walls were made of cement mixed with carcinogenic asbestos and not of bricks. Consequently, inmates immediately develop …
“Asbestos victims had their lives shortened by 20 years†according to a …
Posted by The Brussels Times“Asbestos victims had their lives shortened by 20 years†according to a …The Brussels TimesWorkers who died after being exposed to asbestos on the Coverit industrial site in Harmignies (Hainaut) and the Eternit industrial site in Kapelle-op-den-Bos and Tisselt (Flemish Brabant) had their lives shortened by on average 20 years. This is …
Kilgore College president: Latest asbestos exoneration likely not enough for …
Posted by Longview News-JournalKilgore College president: Latest asbestos exoneration likely not enough for …Longview News-Journal13, 2015 at 4 a.m.. A state health department letter disposing of more complaints about how Kilgore College has handled asbestos in its buildings could be the last of a year-long line of similar confirmations that no students or faculty were placed in …
A letter from SS Schools about asbestos
Posted by Tulsa WorldA letter from SS Schools about asbestosTulsa WorldIn the past, asbestos was used extensively in building materials because of its insulating, sound absorbing, and fire retarding capabilities. Virtually any building constructed before the late 1970s contained some asbestos. Intact and undisturbed …
Asbestos cancer leaves baby dreams in tatters
Posted by New Zealand HeraldAsbestos cancer leaves baby dreams in tattersNew Zealand HeraldThe eventual diagnosis was pleural mesothelioma, or asbestos cancer. Instead of creating life she was fighting to save her own. At 44 Deanna, aka Dee, is one of the youngest people in New Zealand to fight the cancer prevalent in older men who had …
DNR seeks to sue Cedar Rapids schools over asbestos
Posted by The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesThe Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesDNR seeks to sue Cedar Rapids schools over asbestosThe Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesNew 90-degree elbows were installed on overhead pipes during asbestos remediation work at Cedar Rapids Washington High School in southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Thursday, August 13, 2015. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) …Report: Students possibly […]
Asbestos removal grant for Twinsburg’s Old School approved by Council
Posted by Twinsburg BulletinTwinsburg BulletinAsbestos removal grant for Twinsburg's Old School approved by CouncilTwinsburg BulletinTwinsburg — In the Old School on Darrow Road there are echoes of the children who attended the big, brick building from the 1920s to 1959. There are also leaky ceilings, structural problems and asbestos in just about every nook and cranny of the […]
Small asbestos removal project ongoing in Hudson County Administration Building
Posted by NJ.comNJ.comSmall asbestos removal project ongoing in Hudson County Administration BuildingNJ.comJERSEY CITY — A small asbestos removal project is underway at the Hudson County Administration Building, but an official said workers in the area are not in any danger. A 3-feet square section of ceiling in room 106 of the administration building on …
If these walls could talk: Asbestos could be problematic in DHS rework
Posted by SaukValley.comIf these walls could talk: Asbestos could be problematic in DHS reworkSaukValley.comAfter multiple waves of abatement, part of HVAC work in the 80s and 90s, a monitor caught a whiff of asbestos in 2002. “One monitor reading led us down that path, and we ended up tearing that building down to the concrete pillars,†said […]
Lebanon City Hall re-opens; no asbestos found in air samples
Posted by Albany Democrat HeraldAlbany Democrat HeraldLebanon City Hall re-opens; no asbestos found in air samplesAlbany Democrat HeraldLEBANON — City Hall employees went back to work Thursday morning, after air testing Wednesday afternoon indicated uncontained asbestos was not present in the building. “We're back in the building,†Marks said. “We had the inspectors in yesterday …and more »
Union calls for licence system for asbestos-removal companies
Posted by Vancouver SunVancouver SunUnion calls for licence system for asbestos-removal companiesVancouver SunThe B.C. Insulators Union says the provincial government should implement mandatory licensing for asbestos removal companies as a way to better regulate the industry. The idea is that companies that violate the rules would have their licences suspended …Union calls for mandatory licensing of all asbestos removal […]
QE2 Park’s asbestos pile could become grass seating area
Posted by The PressThe PressQE2 Park's asbestos pile could become grass seating areaThe PressIn a report outlining the plan council recreation and sport manager John Filsell said the asbestos contaminated material would be buried in a specially contained and bounded area and then covered with mesh, geotextile, and clean layers of soil topped …and more »
New Missoula Food Bank site has asbestos contamination in soil
Posted by NBC MontanaNBC MontanaNew Missoula Food Bank site has asbestos contamination in soilNBC MontanaExposure to asbestos can cause lung cancer. There are legal requirements that prohibit anyone from reusing contaminated soil. The site was previously a car lot and mechanic shop. Brock says the soil is filled with motor oil and antifreeze. An …
Zimbabwe: Gaths Mine Sits On Huge Asbestos Deposits
Posted by AllAfrica.comZimbabwe: Gaths Mine Sits On Huge Asbestos DepositsAllAfrica.comGATHS Mine, a subsidiary of Shabanie and Mashaba Mines (SMM), is sitting on asbestos deposits worth more than US$1 billion, the Financial Gazette's Companies & Markets can report. SMM chief executive, Chirandu Ndhlembeu, said the asbestos deposits …
Union calls for mandatory licensing of all asbestos removal companies in BC
Posted by CKNW News Talk 980Union calls for mandatory licensing of all asbestos removal companies in BCCKNW News Talk 980The BC government is being called on to implement mandatory licensing of all asbestos removal companies. The BC Insulators Union says B.C. is one of only a few jurisdictions with no licensing when it comes to asbestos removal. Spokesperson Lee Loftus …and […]
Lebanon City Hall closed due to possible asbestos contamination
Posted by Albany Democrat HeraldAlbany Democrat HeraldLebanon City Hall closed due to possible asbestos contaminationAlbany Democrat HeraldLEBANON — City Hall was closed Wednesday morning — and, depending on what air quality specialists found, may be closed Thursday — due to potential asbestos contamination in parts of the building, according to City Manager Gary Marks.
Cedar Rapids school district says DNR asbestos report has errors, incomplete …
Posted by The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesThe Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesCedar Rapids school district says DNR asbestos report has errors, incomplete …The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesNew 90-degree elbows were installed on overhead pipes during asbestos remediation work at Cedar Rapids Washington High School in southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Thursday, August 13, 2015. (Jim Slosiarek/The […]
Sherwood asbestos halts school board renewal strategy
Posted by HamiltonNews (press release) (registration)HamiltonNews (press release) (registration)Sherwood asbestos halts school board renewal strategyHamiltonNews (press release) (registration)The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board's entire high school revitalization strategy is being put on hold until trustees get a better handle on the asbestos that stalled plans to build new science labs at Sherwood over the summer. Board chair Todd …
Kirby asbestos removal to cost $400K
Posted by Times Record NewsTimes Record NewsKirby asbestos removal to cost $400KTimes Record NewsAn estimated $300,000 to $400,000 of unexpected asbestos abatement is not expected to adversely affect the budget for the Wichita Falls ISD's renovation of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system at Kirby World Academy. The asbestos was …
Mineral kits removed from NT classrooms after reports of asbestos present in …
Posted by NT NewsMineral kits removed from NT classrooms after reports of asbestos present in …NT NewsNT WorkSafe issued a safety alert to the Education Department last month, explaining that asbestos rock samples were contained in mineral kits purchased by schools. With the kits sold throughout Australia and still available online, NT WorkSafe …
Multiple asbestos exposure led to death of St Albans woman
Posted by Herts AdvertiserHerts AdvertiserMultiple asbestos exposure led to death of St Albans womanHerts AdvertiserJoyce Hood, 80, of Mereden Court, St Albans, died “peacefully in her sleep†in September according to Herts chief coroner, Geoffrey Sullivan, from mesothelioma – a form of cancer linked to asbestos. According to testimony from Joyce's son, Robert Hood …
Lebanon City Hall: Closed due to asbestos
Posted by Albany Democrat HeraldAlbany Democrat HeraldLebanon City Hall: Closed due to asbestosAlbany Democrat HeraldLEBANON — City Hall was closed Wednesday morning due to potential asbestos contamination in parts of the building, according to City Manager Gary Marks. All 18 employees were sent home or were working remotely, Marks said. Marks said the city has …and more »
Hefty Asbestos Removal Costs Delay Demolitions
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comHefty Asbestos Removal Costs Delay DemolitionsAsbestos.comAn Illinois investor laments that the only thing he acquired from a recent property acquisition is a big headache involving deadly asbestos. Joey Chernis, partner in P. Mills, LLC, owns the former Pillsbury Mills plant in Springfield that's been …
Asbestos issues cleared up at Kilgore College
Posted by Longview News-JournalAsbestos issues cleared up at Kilgore CollegeLongview News-Journal"This correspondence is to inform you that the investigation has concluded with the result that evidence was not found to support the allegations that a violation of the Texas Asbestos Health Protection Act and Rules occurred and the matter has been …TDSHS finds no evidence to support asbestos […]
Company details asbestos removal process following DNR report
Posted by KCRGKCRGCompany details asbestos removal process following DNR reportKCRGAdvanced Environmental Testing and Abatement, Inc. does asbestos removal across the Midwest, but did not work on the high school project. Michael Poe said his company gets calls just about every day to do asbestos removal. "We have been going since …DNR seeks to sue Cedar Rapids schools over […]
Asbestos battle brews in Congress
Posted by Beaumont EnterpriseAsbestos battle brews in CongressBeaumont EnterpriseJefferson and Orange are among eight counties included in an area of the Upper Texas Gulf Coast designated "Asbestos Alley" because of higher numbers of deaths from the fire-retardant and heat-resistant fiber once widely used in heavy industry.
Montana’s Delegation Should Oppose Asbestos Industry Bill
Posted by Huffington PostMontana's Delegation Should Oppose Asbestos Industry BillHuffington PostAfter spending 13 years and more than $540 million to clean up asbestos in Libby, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has declared the job finished – even though hundreds of homes and buildings in the Lincoln County hamlet remain contaminated.
Schools In Massachusetts Ignore Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act
Posted by iSchoolGuideiSchoolGuideSchools In Massachusetts Ignore Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response ActiSchoolGuideA recent report released on Dec. 3 by the Federal government showed that some schools in Massachusetts fail to observe the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act. The report also indicated that the state government is also doing little to enforce the …
Schools fail to keep track of asbestos
Posted by The Boston GlobeThe Boston GlobeSchools fail to keep track of asbestosThe Boston Globe“When it comes to asbestos in our schools, we know too little, but what we do know indicates we have a widespread problem in addressing this toxic threat, both in Massachusetts and across the country,†said Markey, who has proposed legislation to …
Coal union calls for ‘asbestos-workers’ type fund for coal dust victims
Posted by Brisbane TimesBrisbane TimesCoal union calls for 'asbestos-workers' type fund for coal dust victimsBrisbane TimesThere have been three cases of "black lung" reported in Queensland in 2015, the first in three decades. Photo: Bloomberg. Queensland's coal mining woes worsened quietly with a few paragraphs in a September 2015 annual report from Queensland's Mine's …
Piqua seeks to abate asbestos at old Mo’s Lounge
Posted by Piqua Daily CallPiqua seeks to abate asbestos at old Mo's LoungePiqua Daily CallAccording to the preliminary evaluation of the property, the studies found “significant quantities of asbestos-containing materials … including window caulking, acoustical plaster, various adhesives and mastics, firebrick, pipe and electrical …
State to crack down on residential demolitions done before checking for asbestos
Posted by Portland TribuneState to crack down on residential demolitions done before checking for asbestosPortland TribuneThe DEQ estimates the average cost of doing an asbestos survey and abatement of any asbestos found will be $9,600. That would add to the cost of home demolitions taking place throughout Portland, and address concerns that hazardous asbestos fiber are …and more »
Deadly Exposure: Asbestos Still Lingers Around Our World
Posted by Doctor TipsterDeadly Exposure: Asbestos Still Lingers Around Our WorldDoctor TipsterIf you thought that asbestos was a material that is firmly entrenched in the past, you will no doubt be shocked to discover that the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that some 125 million people around the globe are annually exposed to …
Employer Found Liable In Asbestos Verdict
Posted by The Legal IntelligencerThe Legal IntelligencerEmployer Found Liable In Asbestos VerdictThe Legal IntelligencerAccording to the attorney who represented the plaintiff, the verdict is the first win in Pennsylvania against an employer for asbestos-related claims since the state Supreme Court began allowing employees to try similar cases against their employers …
Asbestos dumping deserves full court press
Posted by Cowichan Valley CitizenAsbestos dumping deserves full court pressCowichan Valley CitizenIllegal dumping of garbage has long been a headache for the Cowichan Valley, but the dumping of numerous bags of asbestos in Mill Bay has to be a new low. Asbestos is a toxic substance that any homeowner knows must be removed properly and carefully …and more »
Inquest unable to solve mystery of man’s asbestos exposure
Posted by Macclesfield ExpressMacclesfield ExpressInquest unable to solve mystery of man's asbestos exposureMacclesfield ExpressMystery remains as to when a grandfather was exposed to lethal asbestos which contributed to his death. John Cheetham, who was known as Jack, of Dixon Drive, Chelford, spent most of his working life as a salesman. But he also had jobs at a garden …
Unlicensed company removes asbestos ceiling from Luton school
Posted by Health and Safety Executive (press release)Construction Health and Safety NewsUnlicensed company removes asbestos ceiling from Luton schoolHealth and Safety Executive (press release)The school had arranged for a specific refurbishment survey to be carried out for the presence of asbestos. The survey identified the presence of asbestos in a ceiling of one of the rooms. Clarks Construction Limited removed the ceiling […]
Hall, state agree on asbestos issues
Posted by Lebanon DemocratHall, state agree on asbestos issuesLebanon DemocratHall said the nine schools – Carroll-Oakland, Southside, Tuckers Crossroads, Lakeview, Watertown and Gladeville elementary schools, along with Watertown, Mt. Juliet and West Wilson middle schools – have ongoing asbestos monitoring, which is required …
Big Rivers wants out of asbestos lawsuit
Posted by messenger-inquirerBig Rivers wants out of asbestos lawsuitmessenger-inquirerWhite claims she contracted mesothelioma — a form of cancer that is largely associated with exposure to asbestos — by cleaning the work clothes of her then-husband, Ronald Eades who worked as an union insulator at Big Rivers plants and at other …
New Gisborne woman fights to make asbestos drug Keytruda more available
Posted by Herald SunHerald SunNew Gisborne woman fights to make asbestos drug Keytruda more availableHerald SunThen Mrs Williams heard about Keytruda — an extremely expensive drug that had shown some promise treating mesothelioma (asbestos cancer). “I didn't want to die,†Mrs Williams said. “So my husband and I decided we'd give it our best shot and paid for […]
OSHA: Texas Workers Exposed to Asbestos at Construction Site
Posted by Insurance JournalOSHA: Texas Workers Exposed to Asbestos at Construction SiteInsurance JournalFBZ Broadway LP, One Eighty Construction Inc. and Roscoe Properties Inc., all owned by Jason Berkowitz, were cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for exposing workers to asbestos at a residential apartment construction worksite.
Sale of school shed district of asbestos onus
Posted by SaukValley.comSale of school shed district of asbestos onusSaukValley.comLincoln Elementary was built in the late 1930s when asbestos was still viewed as a miracle product. It was particularly useful as an insulating coating for pipes. My guess is that both Lincoln and Dixon High School built a decade earlier are rife with …
Asbestos specialist Caswell ceases to trade
Posted by Construction EnquirerAsbestos specialist Caswell ceases to tradeConstruction EnquirerStevenage asbestos removal contractor Caswell Environmental Services has ceased to trade and will be placed into liquidation. The firm is understood to have run into trouble on the Kingsnorth coal-fired power station demolition project in Rochester.
Cinema owner fined over asbestos risks during demolition work
Posted by Hemel GazetteHemel GazetteCinema owner fined over asbestos risks during demolition workHemel GazetteJames Hannaway, 68, of Waterside, Berkhamsted, first ordered the demolition of a derelict 10-screen cinema on London Road, St Albans in in 2010 without conducting the proper checks for asbestos. Prolonged exposure to asbestos fibres has been linked to …
Crackdown on asbestos causing problems in Metro Vancouver
Posted by Globalnews.caGlobalnews.caCrackdown on asbestos causing problems in Metro VancouverGlobalnews.caWorkSafe BC has been cracking down on renovation and demolition because some older wallboard, gyproc, and sheetrock can contain asbestos. “Asbestos disease is on the increase in this province. We have more workers today dying of asbestso related …and more »
Asbestos contract closure fills AIG, Berkshire coffers
Posted by Insurance Business AmericaInsurance Business AmericaAsbestos contract closure fills AIG, Berkshire coffersInsurance Business AmericaTransatlantic Reinsurance Co., a subsidiary of Alleghany Corp., will pay $400m to close down reinsurance deals with American International Group and Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway for decades old policies that covered asbestos-related illness and …
Asbestos removal getting underway at old middle school
Posted by West Life NewsAsbestos removal getting underway at old middle schoolWest Life NewsAsbestos removal from the old North Olmsted Middle School began this week and is expected to take several weeks, school district officials said. Workers from Sitetech, the company that received the contract for the demolition of the school, put a …
Asbestos found in soil at North Walsham Hopkins Homes site
Posted by Norfolk Eastern Daily PressNorfolk Eastern Daily PressAsbestos found in soil at North Walsham Hopkins Homes siteNorfolk Eastern Daily Press… minute traces of asbestos. “Due to the time the canning factory was built it was expected that we might find small traces of contaminants, and ensured the appropriate measures were in place to identify and remove these before completing […]
DEP fines Fitchburg company for asbestos violation
Posted by Worcester TelegramDEP fines Fitchburg company for asbestos violationWorcester TelegramEconomic Enviro Techs Inc. was fined $9,570 for violating asbestos regulations at a Lancaster property in November 2014, according to the DEP. The company had demolished a fire-damaged residence that was sided with asbestos-containing shingles and …
FINED: St Albans cinema owner fined for asbestos management failings
Posted by St Albans & Harpenden ReviewSt Albans & Harpenden ReviewFINED: St Albans cinema owner fined for asbestos management failingsSt Albans & Harpenden ReviewThe owner of an independent cinema in St Albans has been fined for asbestos management failings. James Hannaway, 68, from Berkhamsted, the owner of Odyssey Cinema in London Road, has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive […]
Report on asbestos at Hereford library says risk to public is ‘very low’
Posted by Hereford TimesHereford TimesReport on asbestos at Hereford library says risk to public is 'very low'Hereford TimesA REPORT into asbestos at Hereford's library has found it poses a 'very low' risk to the public. Public Health England (PHE) has issued advice on the asbestos concentrations in the Broad Street building following a consultant's report which has been […]
Metro Vancouver drywall collection sites closed due to safety concerns
Posted by CBC.caCBC.caMetro Vancouver drywall collection sites closed due to safety concernsCBC.caMetro Vancouver has shut down six of its drywall collection sites until it can figure out how to protect workers from asbestos, causing a significant backlog for contractors in the region's busy construction sector. The six sites only get about 10 per …
Asbestos warning for NT schools after dangerous substance found in science kits
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineAsbestos warning for NT schools after dangerous substance found in science kitsABC OnlineNT Worksafe said the warning came from the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency after asbestos, under a variety of names, was found in some of the mineral kits which have been sold throughout Australia and continue to be available for sale online.
Campus reported asbestos-free
Posted by MaroonCampus reported asbestos-freeMaroonWith the age of some buildings on campus, such as Marquette and Bobet Halls, comes some concern about asbestos. Thomas Raymond, assistant vice president for Administration, initially submitted an advertisement in a previous issue of The Maroon …
Will Sheldon Silver’s Conviction Tip Course Of Asbestos Litigation? It Might.
Posted by Huffington PostHuffington PostWill Sheldon Silver's Conviction Tip Course Of Asbestos Litigation? It Might.Huffington PostWeitz & Luxenberg [Silver's old firm that paid him for the asbestos referrals that are at the core of the corruption case] specializes in asbestos cases — and the courts that hear those cases work under rules that favor the firm. Last month, […]
Ex-Navy man blames companies for exposure to asbestos
Posted by Madison County RecordMadison County RecordEx-Navy man blames companies for exposure to asbestosMadison County RecordAccording to the complaint, at various times during Farr's employment from 1962 to the 1990s, he was exposed to and inhaled, ingested, or otherwise absorbed large amounts of asbestos fibers that were manufactured, sold, distributed, and/or installed by …
Transatlantic Re Winds Down Asbestos Contracts with AIG, Berkshire Hathaway
Posted by Insurance JournalTransatlantic Re Winds Down Asbestos Contracts with AIG, Berkshire HathawayInsurance JournalTransatlantic Reinsurance Co., owned by Alleghany, will end contracts that covered asbestos-related illness and environmental liabilities, according to an Alleghany regulatory filing Tuesday. Alleghany will post a $20 million charge in the fourth …and more »
Jean Monnet Bâtiment: Staff from asbestos office relocated by May 2016
Posted by Luxemburger WortJean Monnet Bâtiment: Staff from asbestos office relocated by May 2016Luxemburger Wort – English EditionConstruction on a Jean Monnet Bâtiment II is expected to begin in 2016 to be operational by 2020. The current complex was built in the 1970s and was only planned to be used for 25 years. A report published in January […]
Company fined over failure to act on asbestos risks
Posted by H&V NewsCompany fined over failure to act on asbestos risksH&V NewsAn engineering firm has been fined after asbestos was found at its factory and it failed to document or manage the risks to employees or visitors to the site. Darlington Magistrates' Court heard how Blue Diamond Engineering Limited of County Durham was …
AIG, Berkshire Get $400 Million as Alleghany Deal Winds Down
Posted by BloombergAIG, Berkshire Get $400 Million as Alleghany Deal Winds DownBloombergTransatlantic Reinsurance Co., owned by Hicks's firm, will end contracts that covered asbestos-related illness and environmental liabilities, according to an Alleghany regulatory filing Tuesday. Alleghany will post a $20 million charge in the fourth …Alleghany Reaches Settlement Over Asbestos Reinsurance ContractsNasdaqAlleghany (Y) Unit Enters Communication, Release […]
Asbestos Scare After A Georgia Plant Set Fire
Posted by Mesothelioma.comAsbestos Scare After A Georgia Plant Set FireMesothelioma.comLaFayette, Georgia – The old E.T. Barwick Mills plant set fire on Saturday with huge gas explosions, creating a fear of asbestos exposure. Testing is underway per federal officials' requirements. “We are currently running analytical [tests] on the …
Wife contracted cancer ‘after breathing in asbestos washing husband’s work …
Posted by South Wales Evening PostSouth Wales Evening PostWife contracted cancer 'after breathing in asbestos washing husband's work …South Wales Evening PostA loving wife was killed by years of washing her husband's work clothes, an inquest has heard. Doreen Lockyear,aged 68, spent decades cleaning her scaffolder husband's dirty overalls – shaking off the dust. But the inquest heard the dust […]
3M Faces A Consolidated Asbestos Suit
Posted by Mesothelioma.com3M Faces A Consolidated Asbestos SuitMesothelioma.comMarshfield, Wisconsin – Judge William M. Conley will be deciding if 3M's respirators could have done more to protect workers—six who died and one who is sick—from asbestos exposure at a Weyerhaeuser door manufacturing plant in Wisconsin. Asbestos …
Asbestos risk to public during cinema refurb
Posted by Construction EnquirerConstruction Health and Safety NewsAsbestos risk to public during cinema refurbConstruction EnquirerJames Hannaway, 68, from Berkhampstead, the sole director of The Alpha Cinema (St Albans) Limited was prosecuted by the HSE after he allowed refurbishment of the derelict multiscreen cinema to begin in 2010 without proper checks for asbestos.DIRECTOR FINED OVER ASBESTOS MISMANAGEMENTConstruction Health and […]
Alleghany Reaches Settlement Over Asbestos Reinsurance Contracts
Posted by NasdaqAlleghany Reaches Settlement Over Asbestos Reinsurance ContractsNasdaqAlleghany, a property-casualty insurer based in New York, said the settlement will eliminate about 90% of its liabilities for asbestos and environmental-related losses from 1986 and earlier. The company expects to book a $20 million after-tax charge in …AIG, Berkshire Get $400 Million as Alleghany Deal Winds DownBloombergAlleghany (Y) […]
Former marine’s family blames multiple companies for asbestos exposure
Posted by Madison County RecordMadison County RecordFormer marine's family blames multiple companies for asbestos exposureMadison County Record… filed a lawsuit Oct. 19 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against nearly three dozen companies, alleging negligent manufacture of asbestos, inadequate testing and conspiracy and fraudulent misrepresentations surrounding the dangers and risks of …
Cinema director fined for asbestos management failings
Posted by Health and Safety Executive (press release)Cinema director fined for asbestos management failingsHealth and Safety Executive (press release)An asbestos survey was eventually carried out in early October 2012, which identified the presence of asbestos in the building (after the debris removal), and recommended that no-one entered the affected areas. Despite this, the court was told Hannaway …
EPA to Use Drone Technology at Ambler Asbestos Piles ….
Posted by U.S. EPA.gov (press release)InverseEPA to Use Drone Technology at Ambler Asbestos Piles ….U.S. EPA.gov (press release)PHILADELPHIA (Nov. 30, 2015) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will conduct a routine inspection of the Ambler Asbestos Piles Superfund Site, located on South Chestnut Street in Ambler, Pa., using a drone mounted with a camera. This is the …EPA Will Use […]
Mick George Ltd opens new asbestos disposal facility at Block Fen
Posted by Ely NewsMick George Ltd opens new asbestos disposal facility at Block FenEly NewsThe firm says that as well as servicing the needs of its own customer base, the facility is available to contractors and other waste operators. Abigail Johnson, Mick George's commercial manager, said: "We have over 30 years' experience of handling all …
Sheldon Silver, a high-ranking NY politician and asbestos lawyer, found guilty …
Posted by Legal News LineLegal News LineSheldon Silver, a high-ranking NY politician and asbestos lawyer, found guilty …Legal News LineNEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Sheldon Silver, a once-powerful politician who worked at one of the most prominent asbestos law firms in the country, was found guilty of corruption by a federal jury on Monday. The verdict against Silver, a […]
Sanctions sought against asbestos lawyers for using John Crane as ‘shill’ to …
Posted by Madison County RecordMadison County RecordSanctions sought against asbestos lawyers for using John Crane as 'shill' to …Madison County RecordAttorneys for defendants in a Cook County asbestos case have brought an action against the opposing counsel in the case, asking the court to punish the plaintiff's attorneys and the counsel for John Crane Inc., one of the other […]
Redevelopment of Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in doubt after building …
Posted by ABC OnlineHerald SunRedevelopment of Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in doubt after building …ABC OnlineA multi-million-dollar project at Melbourne's Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital may be at risk because of a $30 million blow-out after the building was found to be "riddled with asbestos". The $169 million redevelopment, due to be completed in 2017 […]
Concordia prof under pressure to denounce colleague’s pro-asbestos paper
Posted by Montreal GazetteMontreal GazetteConcordia prof under pressure to denounce colleague's pro-asbestos paperMontreal GazetteAnti-asbestos activists are turning up the heat on Concordia University by demanding a high-profile faculty member at the university's John Molson School of Business join international scientists and health experts in calling for an official retraction …
Asbestos cancer warrior Lou Williams tells Brisbane her life-changing story
Posted by Brisbane TimesBrisbane TimesAsbestos cancer warrior Lou Williams tells Brisbane her life-changing storyBrisbane TimesNow it costs mesothelioma patients $12,500 a month or $150,000 a year, largely funded by their asbestos disease payouts. Ms Williams wants that changed. On the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme the federal government would shoulder the cost, reducing …
Safety concerns for refugees and workers as Nauru asbestos removal program …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineSafety concerns for refugees and workers as Nauru asbestos removal program …ABC OnlineRefugees and local workers on Nauru are being hired to remove asbestos from houses on the island without proper protection from the hazardous material. The ABC has also learned the material is not being disposed of safely and could pose a future […]
Asbestos at Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital puts $169m revamp under threat
Posted by Herald SunHerald SunAsbestos at Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital puts $169m revamp under threatHerald Sun“The continuing discovery and removal of asbestos not identified by the former government's planning for the project and construction delays have further impacted the project budget,†Ms Hennessy wrote. “Removal of the asbestos has been further …and more »
Home renovators are putting their lives at risk having become the new wave of …
Posted by Courier MailCourier MailHome renovators are putting their lives at risk having become the new wave of …Courier Mail“We are going to see increased cases of mesothelioma, which means increased deaths,'' Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency chief executive Peter Tighe said. The first two waves were people involved in asbestos mining and manufacturing asbestos …and more »
Asbestos isn’t just in old fibro sheeting it can be in everything from fences …
Posted by Courier MailCourier MailAsbestos isn't just in old fibro sheeting it can be in everything from fences …Courier MailA third of Australian homes contain asbestos in some form, even brick homes, with the now-banned material hiding everywhere from fences to carpets. Asbestos Education Committee chairman Peter Dunphy said Australia was among the highest consumers …and more »
Asbestos hits new wave of victims
Posted by Courier MailCourier MailAsbestos hits new wave of victimsCourier Mail“We are going to see increased cases of mesothelioma, which means increased deaths,'' Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency chief executive Peter Tighe said. The first two waves were people involved in asbestos mining and manufacturing asbestos …and more »
North Yorkshire man, Donald Watson, seeks justice for asbestos-related cancer
Posted by The Press, YorkNorth Yorkshire man, Donald Watson, seeks justice for asbestos-related cancerThe Press, YorkA RETIRED ship worker from North Yorkshire is hoping his former work colleagues will help him get justice for his asbestos-related cancer. Donald Watson, 81, of Easingwold, worked at the Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd shipyard on the Tyne as a …
Philadelphia Jury Awards $1.7 Million in Landmark Asbestos Case
Posted by Legal ExaminerLegal ExaminerPhiladelphia Jury Awards $1.7 Million in Landmark Asbestos CaseLegal ExaminerThe estate of a deceased factory worker and his wife were recently awarded $1.7 million by a Philadelphia jury in the first asbestos case successfully tried against an employer. The award, $1 million to Doris A. Busbey and $700,000 to the estate of John F.
Retired electrical store manager died from asbestos exposure, inquest hears
Posted by Staff NewsletterStaff NewsletterRetired electrical store manager died from asbestos exposure, inquest hearsStaff NewsletterA RETIRED electrical store manager died from a cancer associated with working with asbestos, an inquest heard. Robert William Milligan, 80, from Stuart Close North, Walton, Stone, died from mesothelioma at the Douglas Macmillan Hospice in Stoke on …
Leeds family’s plea for help after asbestos killed retired joiner
Posted by Yorkshire Evening PostYorkshire Evening PostLeeds family's plea for help after asbestos killed retired joinerYorkshire Evening PostBefore his death aged 92 in April 2013, Edward 'Ted' Lawn, of Kippax, told his family he believed he was exposed to asbestos whole working as a joiner at Leeds City Council, Wakefield Council and St James's Hospital in Leeds in he […]
GEPA Provides Update on Plan to Dump Asbestos in Layon Landfill
Posted by Pacific News CenterGEPA Provides Update on Plan to Dump Asbestos in Layon LandfillPacific News CenterGuam – Guam Environmental Protection Agency Director Eric Palacios provides an update on the dumping of asbestos into the Layon landfill. Palacios says he plans to find out if the landfill was properly vetted for seismic activity during the pre …
Asbestos-related disease … dormant then deadly
Posted by Ipswich StarIpswich StarAsbestos-related disease … dormant then deadlyIpswich StarFor some this starts an investigation into when they were exposed to asbestos and whether they have a legal compensation claim. As their lawyers we will help by asking them to piece together their work chronology as many people have worked for several …
Asbestos found on Footscray Primary School oval, forcing kids off
Posted by Herald SunHerald SunAsbestos found on Footscray Primary School oval, forcing kids offHerald SunFootscray Primary School council president Mark Hollis said an audit revealed 140 out of 170 pieces of cement sheeting found at the school had tested positive to asbestos. Mr Hollis said most of these pieces were on the oval, which was built on top […]
Asbestos database warning which North Wales schools contain substance would be …
Posted by Daily Post North WalesDaily Post North WalesAsbestos database warning which North Wales schools contain substance would be …Daily Post North WalesTelling parents which North Wales schools contain potentially deadly asbestos would be “too bureaucratic†because of the substance's prevalence, according to Education Minister, Huw Lewis. More than 400 people signed a petition calling on the Welsh …
Footscray pupils banned from ‘asbestos-riddled’ oval
Posted by Star Weekly (blog)Star Weekly (blog)Footscray pupils banned from 'asbestos-riddled' ovalStar Weekly (blog)However parents have criticised the Department for “dragging its heels†on fixing the oval following four separate discoveries of asbestos over the past 18 months. Phyllis Campbell-McCrae said the money spent on four separate, piecemeal patch-ups …
Rural Fire Services training facility closed due to asbestos contamination fears
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineRural Fire Services training facility closed due to asbestos contamination fearsABC OnlineLiverpool Council chief executive Carl Wulff said the council had received a clearance certificate from hygienists from Greencapp NAA, which "confirmed no visual asbestos has been located at the Western Depot or NSW RFS Training Ground". "In receipt of …and more »
Australia ‘should help Asia ban asbestos’
Posted by SBSAustralia 'should help Asia ban asbestos'SBSAustralia has been told it has a duty to help its Asian neighbours phase out asbestos amid concerns there could be a flood of imported products containing the deadly carcinogen. Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency chief executive Peter Tighe says …and more »
Frampton on Severn man Anthony Jones died from asbestos-linked cancer
Posted by Daily MailDaily MailFrampton on Severn man Anthony Jones died from asbestos-linked cancerDaily MailAnthony Jones, from Frampton on Severn in Gloucestershire was just 57 when he died in June from mesothelioma, a lung cancer for which the only known cause is asbestos exposure. At an inquest in Gloucester, senior coroner Katy Skerrett concluded that …
Hidden dangers of asbestos building materials exposed
Posted by The Queensland TimesThe Queensland TimesHidden dangers of asbestos building materials exposedThe Queensland TimesASBESTOS Awareness Month rolled in to West Ipswich yesterday in the form of "Betty", a mini-display home showcasing the hidden dangers of poorly maintained asbestos building materials. Retired couple Geoff and Karen Wicks stopped by Bunnings to sell …
Sanctions sought vs asbestos trial lawyers for using John Crane Inc. as ‘shill …
Posted by Cook County RecordCook County RecordSanctions sought vs asbestos trial lawyers for using John Crane Inc. as 'shill …Cook County RecordAttorneys for defendants in a Cook County asbestos case have brought an action against the opposing counsel in the case, asking the court to punish the plaintiff's attorneys and the counsel for John Crane Inc., one of the […]
Pigeons pecking asbestos roof of workplace caused man’s death 30 years later
Posted by Mirror.co.ukMirror.co.ukPigeons pecking asbestos roof of workplace caused man's death 30 years laterMirror.co.ukA warehouseman died from lung cancer caused by birds pecking the asbestos roof of a store where he used to work, an inquest heard. For 12 years the deadly dust floated down on Anthony Jones, who got a job at the cash and carry […]
Syracuse environmental lab ordered to pay $400000 for asbestos-removal crime
Posted by Syracuse.comSyracuse.comSyracuse environmental lab ordered to pay $400000 for asbestos-removal crimeSyracuse.comUTICA, N.Y. – A Syracuse environmental laboratory has been ordered to pay more than $400,000 and placed on probation for allowing asbestos to be released into the air. U.S. District Judge David Hurd ordered Certified Environmental Services, Inc. to pay …
Asbestos work continues at county care facility
Posted by Newton Daily NewsNewton Daily NewsAsbestos work continues at county care facilityNewton Daily NewsFollowing the completion of the asbestos survey at the Jasper County Care Facility, additional asbestos was found present at the facility, Shive-Hattery Engineer Christopher Bauer said. He told the Jasper County Board of Supervisors Tuesday that more …
Asbestos information for haulers
Posted by Metro newsfeedAsbestos information for haulersMetro newsfeedBecause of health concerns about asbestos and the importance of protecting the health and safety of the employees and customers at Metro Central and Metro South transfer stations, Metro cannot accept any materials that contain asbestos, either friable …
Ogdensburg tries again for EPA money to remove asbestos at former nursing home
Posted by WatertownDailyTimes.comOgdensburg tries again for EPA money to remove asbestos at former nursing homeWatertownDailyTimes.comOGDENSBURG — The city once again is seeking a federal Environmental Protection Agency grant to clean up asbestos and other potentially hazardous substances at the former St. Joseph's Home at 420 Lafayette St. The City Council voted unanimously …
Frampton man’s asbestos death “caused by birds pecking roof”
Posted by Gloucester CitizenGloucester CitizenFrampton man's asbestos death "caused by birds pecking roof"Gloucester CitizenThe death of a man who worked in a Gloucester warehouse is believed to have been caused by birds pecking at the asbestos roof of the building where he worked for about thirteen years. Bachelor Anthony Jones was 57 when he died in June from …and […]
Plano City Council Hires Outside Attorney for Asbestos Clean-Up Lawsuit
Posted by WspyNews (press release) (registration)WspyNews (press release) (registration)Plano City Council Hires Outside Attorney for Asbestos Clean-Up LawsuitWspyNews (press release) (registration)At Monday night's Plano City Council meeting, aldermen approved the third payout to Dynamic Construction in an amount just over $444,000 for the asbestos clean-up at the former Monarch Foundry site on the east side of town. According to Plano […]
Company fined after failure to act on asbestos risks
Posted by Health and Safety Executive (press release)Construction Health and Safety NewsCompany fined after failure to act on asbestos risksHealth and Safety Executive (press release)Work undertaken at the premises had the potential to disturb the hazardous asbestos materials, and until HSE's intervention, the company had not documented or implemented an Asbestos Management Plan to adequately control the risk of exposure.FINED OVER LACK […]
Dust hit the Canadian shoreline after the former Marysville power plant was …
Posted by Sarnia ObserverSarnia ObserverDust hit the Canadian shoreline after the former Marysville power plant was …Sarnia ObserverAda Lockridge, an Aamjiwnaang resident and environmental activist, had raised alarm bells about asbestos still being in the Marysville-based power plant before it fell Nov. 7, blowing a cloud of dust towards hundreds of spectators lining the St. Clair …
Renovation firms face fines for exposing employees to asbestos
Posted by Business InsuranceRenovation firms face fines for exposing employees to asbestosBusiness InsuranceThe U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited and proposed $112,000 in total fines against three Texas commercial real estate services companies for exposing workers to asbestos at a residential apartment construction worksite in San …OSHA fines TX companies $112K for exposing workers to asbestosConstruction Dive3 […]
Asbestos found at SH mill site
Posted by Albany Democrat HeraldAlbany Democrat HeraldAsbestos found at SH mill siteAlbany Democrat HeraldSWEET HOME — Not surprisingly, some roofing materials in the former Willamette Industries sawmill storage buildings that were destroyed by arson last month, contain asbestos, according to Ralph Wyatt, county administrator. Wyatt said the county …
Asbestos risk to renovators highlighted as awareness week kicks off
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineAsbestos risk to renovators highlighted as awareness week kicks offABC OnlineHome renovators are being reminded of the dangers of removing asbestos from older properties and the risk of inhaling fibres which could lead to deadly mesothelioma. Terry Miller from the Asbestos Victims Association said asbestos was leading to …
Carson City OKs terminal inspection for mold, asbestos
Posted by Reno Gazette JournalReno Gazette JournalCarson City OKs terminal inspection for mold, asbestosReno Gazette JournalCARSON CITY – Carson City's Airport Authority has approved an inspection for mold and asbestos at an airport terminal. The Nevada Appeal reports (http://bit.ly/1S6MGDv ) that Authority members voted Wednesday to approve a $745 inspection by …
Asbestos waste piling up with fewer places to put it
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning HeraldAsbestos waste piling up with fewer places to put itSydney Morning HeraldAbout 20 kilograms of asbestos-contaminated waste is generated for every person in Australia, and the problem is growing. A federal government report out this week says the volume of asbestos waste needing to be disposed of is likely to grow by about […]
Offices, libraries, farms: Asbestos found in 700 council sites across …
Posted by Malvern GazetteMalvern GazetteOffices, libraries, farms: Asbestos found in 700 council sites across …Malvern GazetteNEARLY 700 council buildings in Worcestershire are infected with asbestos – despite the disease killing nearly 2,000 people a year. Worcestershire County Council has admitted nearly half of its 1,500 pieces of property contain the killer scourge …and more »
Some Asbestos Left Behind in Montana Town Amid Move to End Cleanup
Posted by Insurance JournalSome Asbestos Left Behind in Montana Town Amid Move to End CleanupInsurance JournalFederal officials say their final analysis of a Montana community wracked by deadly asbestos contamination shows a costly and much-criticized cleanup is working – even though about 700 properties have yet to be investigated. The U.S. Environmental …and more »
Derby scaffolder recalled distinctive smell of old asbestos
Posted by Derby TelegraphDerby TelegraphDerby scaffolder recalled distinctive smell of old asbestosDerby TelegraphA STEEL erector and scaffolder who worked in power stations and major companies in and around Derby died from being exposed to asbestos. Edward Pearse recalled seeing the deadly dust "flying around in the air" and being mixed in baths and buckets by …
Asbestos fill headed for Dunedin
Posted by Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily TimesAsbestos fill headed for DunedinOtago Daily TimesUp to 12,000 tonnes of asbestos-contaminated fill from Canterbury is destined to be dumped in Dunedin, but that might just be the tip of a toxic – but lucrative – iceberg. The Otago Daily Times understands the Dunedin City Council has more than one …Asbestos-contaminated fill heads […]
New Haven officials investigating whether Wallace Street site contains asbestos
Posted by New Haven RegisterNew Haven officials investigating whether Wallace Street site contains asbestosNew Haven RegisterNew Haven officials investigating whether Wallace Street site contains asbestos. Federal, state and local environmental officials descended on a former auto supply business at 206 Wallace St. Monday in New Haven. Arnold Gold — New Haven Register.
OSHA fines TX companies $112K for exposing workers to asbestos
Posted by Construction DiveOSHA fines TX companies $112K for exposing workers to asbestosConstruction DiveThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited three commercial real estate renovation companies, all owned by the same individual, for exposing workers to asbestos at a residential apartment under renovation in San Antonio, TX, and has …3 Commercial Real Estate Renovators Willfully Expose Workers to […]
Asbestos found at Aorangi school site
Posted by The PressThe PressAsbestos found at Aorangi school siteThe PressAsbestos has been found at the site of John Key's former primary school, concerning neighbours who have been breathing in dust from the area for months. They have yet to be spoken to about the contamination or any risks they may face but the regional …and more »
Asbestos Still Present In Public, Private Buildings In Alachua County
Posted by WUFTWUFTAsbestos Still Present In Public, Private Buildings In Alachua CountyWUFTunnamed (1) This diagram highlights common places asbestos can hide in the home. Asbestos.com editor Walter Pacheco said those most likely to be exposed to asbestos are people doing do-it-yourself home renovations. Graphic courtesy of Asbestos.com.
As EPA Reviews Montana Mine Cleanup, Concerns of Leftover Asbestos Remain
Posted by ClaimsJournal.comAs EPA Reviews Montana Mine Cleanup, Concerns of Leftover Asbestos RemainClaimsJournal.comFederal officials say their final analysis of a Montana community wracked by a deadly asbestos contamination shows a costly and much-criticized cleanup is working, even though some 700 properties have yet to be investigated and concerns linger over …and more »
Asbestos found at Nathan Homestead
Posted by Auckland stuff.co.nzAuckland stuff.co.nzAsbestos found at Nathan HomesteadAuckland stuff.co.nz"The asbestos in the panels is stable, isolated and contained," the spokesperson says. "This type of asbestos is very common in buildings around Auckland and poses no public health risks if left undisturbed. "The loose material in the basement area did …
Scientists and victims unite to find a cure for asbestos-related mesothelioma
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineScientists and victims unite to find a cure for asbestos-related mesotheliomaABC OnlineVictims of asbestos-related mesothelioma have joined medical researchers to try and find a cure for the deadly disease. Barry Knowles worked as a builder and handled asbestos materials all his life, so he was not surprised when he was diagnosed with …
Liverpool Council to investigate asbestos contamination claims
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineLiverpool Council to investigate asbestos contamination claimsABC OnlineSpeaking to the ABC on the condition of anonymity, a man who worked at the council in 2013 said asbestos material had been knowingly dumped at the depot by contractors and mixed in with the soil for several years. "Some of the leading hands said, 'don …
Liverpool Council accused of ‘turning blind eye’ to asbestos contamination
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineLiverpool Council accused of 'turning blind eye' to asbestos contaminationABC OnlineA Liverpool Council whistleblower has spoken out about how managers told workers to turn a blind eye to asbestos contamination following an investigation by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA). Last week, the ABC reported the EPA was …
EPA touts reduced risk from asbestos
Posted by Daily Inter LakeEPA touts reduced risk from asbestosDaily Inter LakeFederal officials say their final analysis of a Northwest Montana community wracked by deadly asbestos contamination shows a costly and much-criticized cleanup is working, even though some 700 properties have yet to be investigated and concerns linger …and more »
Half of Australian home owners can’t identify asbestos
Posted by Coffs Coast AdvocateCoffs Coast AdvocateHalf of Australian home owners can't identify asbestosCoffs Coast AdvocateRESEARCH has shown nearly half of all home owners aren't confident they could recognise asbestos if they came across it. The research found while 62% of people have undertaken DIY renovations, only 46% knew what asbestos looked like. Findings for …
Canada: No asbestos in Marysville implosion dust
Posted by Detroit Free PressDetroit Free PressCanada: No asbestos in Marysville implosion dustDetroit Free PressSamples of dust that landed in Canada after the implosion of the former Marysville DTE power plant have tested negative for asbestos. Kate Jordan, a spokeswoman for the Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, said officials received the …No Asbestos In Demolition Dust CloudBlackburnNews.comall […]
Appeal after former Cadbury worker dies of asbestos related cancer
Posted by Birmingham MailBirmingham MailAppeal after former Cadbury worker dies of asbestos related cancerBirmingham MailThe heartbroken widow of a Cadbury chemist who died from an asbestos-related cancer is appealing to his former colleagues for help to trace the cause of his death. Richard Williams, from Selly Oak, died aged 70 in November 2014 after a painful two-year …
Amid move to end Montana cleanup, some asbestos left behind
Posted by TBO.comMTPRAmid move to end Montana cleanup, some asbestos left behindTBO.comBILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Federal officials say their final analysis of a Montana community wracked by a deadly asbestos contamination shows a costly and much-criticized cleanup is working, even though some 700 properties have yet to be investigated and …Libby Asbestos Cleanup Closer To ConclusionMTPRall 13 news […]
What Cigarettes, Asbestos, Coal, & ICE All Have In Common
Posted by CleanTechnicaCleanTechnicaWhat Cigarettes, Asbestos, Coal, & ICE All Have In CommonCleanTechnicaNot everyone, everywhere, all the time of course. But if you happen to be in the wrong place… it's bad news I'm afraid. The good news is that both cigarettes and asbestos have been recognised for what they always were, although coal burning and the …and […]
I-Team: CDC did not agree with state’s position on asbestos
Posted by KLAS-TVKLAS-TVI-Team: CDC did not agree with state's position on asbestosKLAS-TVNevada health officials have repeatedly assured local residents that there is little or no risk from the extensive deposits of natural asbestos discovered across much of southern Nevada. They've backed up that position by saying that the famed Centers …
Lord’s stand closed for Test after asbestos find
Posted by The Times (subscription)The Times (subscription)Lord's stand closed for Test after asbestos findThe Times (subscription)The Warner Stand will not be available for use during the first of the two Test matches at Lord's next summer after a second discovery of asbestos during demolition. It was removed from the roof last month and has now been found in the […]
James Hardie profits up but asbestos compo is cut
Posted by The Sunshine Coast DailyThe Sunshine Coast DailyJames Hardie profits up but asbestos compo is cutThe Sunshine Coast DailyBUILDING products giant James Hardie has cut its asbestos compensation scheme by more than 40%, despite rising profits. The firm's interim profit figures released this week showed it earned $US190 million in the past year, up from about $US150 million …and more »
IDYLLWILD: Discovery of asbestos shuts Town Hall
Posted by Press-EnterpriseIDYLLWILD: Discovery of asbestos shuts Town HallPress-EnterpriseBecause the asbestos was undisturbed, Brown said, it didn't present an immediate health concern, and initial measurements indicated its levels were low. Closure therefore was not mandated, but done as a precaution “while we get a full picture of what …and more »
Canada: No asbestos in implosion dust
Posted by Port Huron Times HeraldPort Huron Times HeraldCanada: No asbestos in implosion dustPort Huron Times HeraldSamples of dust that landed in Canada after the implosion of the former Marysville DTE power plant have tested negative for asbestos. Kate Jordan, a spokeswoman for the Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, said officials received the …No Asbestos In DTE Dust […]
Asbestos growing concern for WorkSafe and contractors
Posted by News1130News1130Asbestos growing concern for WorkSafe and contractorsNews1130One local recycling company was recently barred by WorkSafe BC from accepting any drywall until its handling procedures ensured that employees were not exposed to asbestos. That left some contractors with stacks of drywall, wondering what to do with it.
Carson City Approves Airport Terminal Inspection for Mold and Asbestos
Posted by KOLOCarson City Approves Airport Terminal Inspection for Mold and AsbestosKOLOCARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) – Carson City's Airport Authority has approved an inspection for mold and asbestos at an airport terminal. The Nevada Appeal reports that Authority members voted Wednesday to approve a $745 inspection by Environmental …Carson City approves terminal inspection for mold, asbestosCentre Daily Timesall […]
Sherwood asbestos contained, air safe, school…
Posted by HamiltonNews (press release) (registration)HamiltonNews (press release) (registration)Sherwood asbestos contained, air safe, school…HamiltonNews (press release) (registration)The chair of the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board says there's no reason to worry about the asbestos that stalled planned work on new science labs at Sherwood Secondary School. Todd White said the fireproofing mineral is only a health risk if …
Counterfeit Toyota parts recalled over asbestos scare
Posted by DriveDriveCounterfeit Toyota parts recalled over asbestos scareDriveAn investigation of dodgy brake pads disguised as genuine Toyota parts found that the components contain asbestos, a material banned from sale in Australia. The ACCC says online parts retailer Westend Spares must refund customers who bought brake …
Catsup Bottle’s new owner served eight-month sentence for improper asbestos …
Posted by Belleville News-DemocratBelleville News-DemocratCatsup Bottle's new owner served eight-month sentence for improper asbestos …Belleville News-DemocratThe workers did not wet the asbestos to limit airborne emissions or properly label the waste to alert others to the danger. Bieri was sentenced for violating the Clean Air Act. In addition to the eight-month sentence, the court also ordered Bieri to […]
James Hardie slashes asbestos compensation fund payments by 44 per cent
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineJames Hardie slashes asbestos compensation fund payments by 44 per centABC OnlineBig building products maker James Hardie has cut its contribution to its legacy asbestos compensation scheme, despite increases in its profit and cash flow. Figures released in its interim profit announcement showed James Hardie's contribution to the …Veterans with asbestos-linked cancer could be offered […]
Toyota Warns Australians of Fake Brake Pads with Asbestos
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comToyota Warns Australians of Fake Brake Pads with AsbestosAsbestos.comToyota, the world's largest automaker, recently announced dealers and independent mechanics in Australia may have unknowingly installed thousands of counterfeit brake pads containing deadly asbestos in more than 500,000 vehicles. The vehicles that …
Pennsylvania’s Asbestos Problem
Posted by Huffington PostHuffington PostPennsylvania's Asbestos ProblemHuffington PostTownsfolk called them "the white mountains of Ambler" – the piles of asbestos-laced material that loomed above the neighborhood adjacent to one of the asbestos factories in the hamlet on the outskirts of Philadelphia. Winter or summer, kids rode …
Stand with families affected by asbestos, and help kill FACT Act
Posted by Minneapolis Star TribuneMinneapolis Star TribuneStand with families affected by asbestos, and help kill FACT ActMinneapolis Star TribuneTOM SWEENEY • Star Tribune file photo 2000 Susan Vento, pictured here with her late husband, U.S. Rep. Bruce Vento, just a month or so before he died of mesothelioma, is working to prevent the FACT (Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency) Act […]
Travelling asbestos education house at Maroochydore today
Posted by The Sunshine Coast DailyThe Sunshine Coast DailyTravelling asbestos education house at Maroochydore todayThe Sunshine Coast DailyA TOURING group educating people about the dangers of asbestos has arrived on the Sunshine Coast. A mobile "house" from the Asbestos Diseases Research Institute, named "Betty" will be at Maroochydore's new Bunnings Warehouse, at the corner of …A hidden killer lurking in homesBundaberg […]
End loophole so veterans who got asbestos cancer while serving can sue …
Posted by Northampton Chronicle & EchoNorthampton Chronicle & EchoEnd loophole so veterans who got asbestos cancer while serving can sue …Northampton Chronicle & EchoDavid Mackintosh MP will make the case for certain veterans, who have suffered a form of cancer through exposure to asbestos, to be able to claim compensation in a parliamentary debate today.
Fitchburg recycler is fined for asbestos violations
Posted by Worcester TelegramFitchburg recycler is fined for asbestos violationsWorcester TelegramThe Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection said its inspectors were at the site owned by AKS Recycling Inc. of Fitchburg in October 2013 and observed dry, asbestos-containing insulation on pieces of a dismantled boiler in an open-top roll …
James Hardie cuts asbestos compensation payment by $39m
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning HeraldJames Hardie cuts asbestos compensation payment by $39mSydney Morning HeraldThe building products supplier fulfilled its previously flagged commitment to pay 35 per cent of its free cash flow to the Asbestos Injuries Compensation Fund (AICF), but a drop in that cash flow meant the 2014-15 payment was $81.1 million compared to …James Hardie downgrades […]
Vaughn Building asbestos removal back in motion
Posted by Midland Reporter-TelegramMidland Reporter-TelegramVaughn Building asbestos removal back in motionMidland Reporter-TelegramDrivers parked at the intersection of Texas Avenue and Big Spring Street may have looked to the north and seen new life in the Vaughn Building. Construction workers began asbestos abatement last September and, after a brief delay, are back in the building.
EPA says no asbestos in air around Barwick Mills fire site
Posted by The Catoosa County NewsThe Catoosa County NewsEPA says no asbestos in air around Barwick Mills fire siteThe Catoosa County NewsThis data sheet shows that EPA tests for particulate matter returned negative, as the level of health is deemed good as far as atmospheric materials at the Barwick Mills burn site in LaFayette. (Contributed data/EPA) …Air samples from Barwick Mill […]
Dallas asbestos firm goes on attack in response to Garlock’s RICO suit against it
Posted by Southeast Texas RecordSoutheast Texas RecordDallas asbestos firm goes on attack in response to Garlock's RICO suit against itSoutheast Texas RecordGarlock, like many companies that faced a wave of asbestos lawsuits already have, is in the process of establishing a bankruptcy trust to compensate claimants. Doing so means a company no longer must face civil lawsuits and establishes […]
Jurors in Sheldon Silver’s corruption trial hear 2008 interview of him saying …
Posted by NewsdayNewsdayJurors in Sheldon Silver's corruption trial hear 2008 interview of him saying …NewsdayJurors in the trial of former state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver heard a 2008 tape in which Silver told a reporter that he handled asbestos cases. The tape, played during testimony by former Silver press secretary Michael Whyland, appeared to …Real Estate Developer […]
Asbestos drives up demolition cost of former Linn county home
Posted by The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesThe Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesAsbestos drives up demolition cost of former Linn county homeThe Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesZinser discovered extensive asbestos in the building's roof after it arrived to begin the demolition work, the supervisors said. The supervisors on Wednesday concluded that it would cost the county much more […]
Exeter family demand new council flat over asbestos fears
Posted by Exeter Express and EchoExeter Express and EchoExeter family demand new council flat over asbestos fearsExeter Express and EchoAn Exeter family are appealing to move out of their council flat – because it contains asbestos. Jonathan and Sarah Small, 29 and 26, who live with their four-year-old daughter, Milly, in Coates Road, were told by health inspectors that their […]
Coasties more at risk of encountering asbestos
Posted by Fraser Coast ChronicleFraser Coast ChronicleCoasties more at risk of encountering asbestosFraser Coast ChronicleLIVING on the Fraser Coast means you have a higher chance of coming across asbestos. Asbestos was often used when building coastal homes in the 1960s and now Geoff and Karen Wicks from the government-run Asbestos Awareness campaign have …
Investigation reveals asbestos in 80 per cent of Derbyshire schools
Posted by Buxton AdvertiserBuxton AdvertiserInvestigation reveals asbestos in 80 per cent of Derbyshire schoolsBuxton AdvertiserA spokesperson for the authority said: “We follow strict Health and Safety regulations to control asbestos in school buildings and keep pupils and staff safe. The buildings are regularly checked by a qualified team and we remove asbestos wherever it …Two thirds of Belper […]
Safety first … The ACCC has issued a recall on counterfeit brake pads from …
Posted by NEWS.com.auNEWS.com.auSafety first … The ACCC has issued a recall on counterfeit brake pads from …NEWS.com.auThe owner of Westend Spares, Andrew Gaal, said he was shocked to learn the brake pads he bought online from China were found to be counterfeit and contain asbestos. Mr Gaal, who told News Corp Australia his father died from asbestos […]
North Ridge Estates asbestos cleanup scheduled
Posted by KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2North Ridge Estates asbestos cleanup scheduledKOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2Judy Smith explains the reason behind the tree removal: “Sometimes, the asbestos was so bound up in the roots of the trees, that it wouldn't be possible to declare the site clean and leave the tree in place.†The cleanup is scheduled […]
Betty the ADRI House to promote risks of asbestos
Posted by Warwick Daily NewsWarwick Daily NewsBetty the ADRI House to promote risks of asbestosWarwick Daily NewsSouthern Downs Regional Council Mayor Peter Blundell welcomed Betty's visit to the region and said how important resources like this mobile unit were in educating and raising awareness in the community about significant issues such as asbestos and the …
Nearly $500K will go towards asbestos removal at old Lebanon High School
Posted by WKRN.comWKRN.comNearly $500K will go towards asbestos removal at old Lebanon High SchoolWKRN.comWILSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) – Wilson County will spend nearly half a million dollars on asbestos removal at the old Lebanon High School. The old high school closed four years ago and is set to be renovated and turned into the district's central office.
Town Hall closed because of asbestos
Posted by Idyllwild Town CierIdyllwild Town CierTown Hall closed because of asbestosIdyllwild Town CierAnother notice stressed, “Preliminary tests have determined this facility has material containing asbestos. Do not disturb.†But it stressed that the park district is taking comprehensive precautionary steps, “… therefore, this facility is not being …
Industry Spins the Revolving Door: Ben Quayle to Lobby on Asbestos Bill He …
Posted by Huffington PostIndustry Spins the Revolving Door: Ben Quayle to Lobby on Asbestos Bill He …Huffington PostBen Quayle, who during his one House term authored legislation to delay or deny compensation to sick and dying asbestos victims, has been hired to lobby for — you guessed it — legislation to delay or deny compensation to sick and […]
Health official addresses concerns about asbestos in LaFayette plant fire
Posted by The Catoosa County NewsThe Catoosa County NewsHealth official addresses concerns about asbestos in LaFayette plant fireThe Catoosa County NewsSmokers and those with pre-existing respiratory conditions, who might have inhaled asbestos in smoke from the Barwick plant fire in LaFayette, should consider seeing a physician, a federal health official said. Asbestos is likely present at the old …Federal officials […]
Push for independent inquiry into Water Corp asbestos investigation
Posted by ABC OnlinePush for independent inquiry into Water Corp asbestos investigationABC OnlineThe potential exposure of more than 100 Water Corporation employees to asbestos must be investigated in an independent inquiry, the West Australian State Opposition says. Some 138 employees and contractors were potentially exposed to white asbestos …
Appeals court upholds dismissal of asbestos-related legal malpractice lawsuit
Posted by Cook County RecordCook County RecordAppeals court upholds dismissal of asbestos-related legal malpractice lawsuitCook County RecordA state appeals panel kept the door shut on a legal malpractice action brought by a family whose legal action over asbestos exposure was tossed, saying a circuit court was correct in finding that, no matter how plaintiffs juggled the calendar, they …
Youngstown wastewater funds to go toward asbestos removal, demolitions
Posted by Youngstown VindicatorYoungstown wastewater funds to go toward asbestos removal, demolitionsYoungstown VindicatorThe deal is in the final stages of approval by the EPA, which is allowing city council to consider legislation Wednesday to allow the board of control to seek proposals for asbestos abatement and the demolition on Wick Avenue of the remaining buildings …
Asbestos awareness course offered free of charge
Posted by SHPonlineAsbestos awareness course offered free of chargeSHPonlineAn online training course aimed at helping busy construction industry workers refresh their knowledge of the hazards and risks posed by asbestos containing materials (ACMs) is being offered by a national risk management company. Lucion Services has …
Nearly $500K will go asbestos removal at old Lebanon High School
Posted by WKRN.comWKRN.comNearly $500K will go asbestos removal at old Lebanon High SchoolWKRN.comWILSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) – Wilson County will spend nearly half a million dollars on asbestos removal at the old Lebanon High School. The old high school closed four years ago and is set to be renovated and turned into the district's central office.
Asbestos Discovery Halts Arch Museum Construction
Posted by CBS LocalCBS LocalAsbestos Discovery Halts Arch Museum ConstructionCBS LocalConstruction continues on schedule on the grounds of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis on October 26, 2015. The 633-foot Arch was completed on October 28, 1965. In 1947, the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Association held a design contest calling …
Asbestos: The Un-Banned Cause of Mesothelioma
Posted by Mesothelioma & Asbestos Awareness Center (blog)Asbestos: The Un-Banned Cause of MesotheliomaMesothelioma & Asbestos Awareness Center (blog)Asbestos, a natural mineral fiber found in rock and soil, has been widely used but is far from harmless. Historically, asbestos has been used in the manufacturing of various household products and building materials because of its strength and heat …
Inquest: Ex-steelworker exposed to asbestos
Posted by Scunthorpe TelegraphInquest: Ex-steelworker exposed to asbestosScunthorpe TelegraphA FORMER steelworker died of industrial disease years after being exposed to asbestos, a coroner ruled. Robert Spencer, 93, died on June 22 after being diagnosed with mesothelioma in April this year. An inquest into his death held at the Civic Centre …
Jury Awards $14 Million in Asbestos Lawsuit
Posted by LawyersandSettlements.comJury Awards $14 Million in Asbestos LawsuitLawyersandSettlements.comSpartanburg, SC The family of a man who died of mesothelioma has reportedly been awarded $14 million in their asbestos lawsuit, which alleged that the man's mesothelioma was linked to his time working at a polyester plant. In awarding the $14 million …
Asbestos Forces Hatboro Police To Relocate
Posted by Patch.comPatch.comAsbestos Forces Hatboro Police To RelocatePatch.comAsbestos has been discovered inside the Hatboro Police Administration Building, and law enforcement will be moving their operation to a new location. While recommendations are made by a contractor to minimize risk in the building, the police will …
Asbestos discovered at Arch museum during renovation
Posted by fox2now.comSTLtoday.comAsbestos discovered at Arch museum during renovationfox2now.comST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) – Visitors can still visit the Gateway Arch this weekend despite renovations and the discovery of asbestos. The renovations continue on the inside of the existing museum and visitor center. Recently, suspected asbestos-containing …Arch museum renovations halted after workers exposed to asbestosSTLtoday.comall 2 news articles »
Inside a Canberra Mr Fluffy asbestos home before demolition takes place
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesInside a Canberra Mr Fluffy asbestos home before demolition takes placeThe Canberra TimesFor ACT government asbestos taskforce boss Andrew Kefford, wall-to-ceiling blue paint inside an otherwise unremarkable Scullin home is proof enough of the threat Mr Fluffy poses to Canberra. Before the three-bedroom, brick-veneer house is demolished on …Mr Fluffy contracts go mainly to […]
Arch museum renovations halted after workers exposed to asbestos
Posted by STLtoday.comSTLtoday.comArch museum renovations halted after workers exposed to asbestosSTLtoday.comST. LOUIS • Workers cut into an asbestos-covered pipe while renovating the museum under the Gateway Arch last week, causing park officials to evacuate the work site and halt renovations. Tom Bradley, superintendent of the Arch grounds for the National …
Fitchburg Properties fined by DEP over asbestos
Posted by Sentinel & EnterpriseFitchburg Properties fined by DEP over asbestosSentinel & EnterpriseBOSTON — The state Department of Environmental Protection has assessed Fitchburg Properties LLC a $35,625 penalty for violation of state asbestos regulations that occurred at its facility located at 32 Oak Hill Road in Fitchburg. In September 2013 …Auto and appliance shredding and recycling companies settle with Mass […]
Asbestos trips up Sherwood renovation plan
Posted by Hamilton SpectatorHamilton SpectatorAsbestos trips up Sherwood renovation planHamilton SpectatorSherwood Secondary School is so full of asbestos it can't be renovated without moving students out of the building, and the new Nora Frances Henderson school's opening date is in doubt. Mix in potentially scotching plans to sell Hill Park and the …and more »
Water chief in asbestos attack
Posted by The West AustralianWater chief in asbestos attackThe West AustralianThe boss of the Water Corporation has lashed out at the “siloed†mentality within the State-owned utility that led to almost 140 people being exposed to potentially harmful asbestos. In an internal blog to Water Corp workers, Sue Murphy took aim at the …
Asbestos in 9 schools no concern: Hall
Posted by Wilson PostWilson PostAsbestos in 9 schools no concern: HallWilson PostSeveral Wilson County schools have asbestos in their buildings. However, Deputy Director of Schools Mickey Hall says it isn't dangerous to the health of students or staff. Online sources back him up. Asbestos is only dangerous if it's in the form of …
Calais’ Jungle 2 migrants using ASBESTOS blocks to weigh down their tents
Posted by Daily MailDaily MailCalais' Jungle 2 migrants using ASBESTOS blocks to weigh down their tentsDaily Mail'All forms of asbestos are known to increase the risk of cancer and the mechanism for that is asbestos is made up of fibres and these fibres can get deep into the lungs and the body can't break them down or deal […]
Fitchburg mill owner fined by DEP for asbestos removal violations
Posted by Worcester TelegramFitchburg mill owner fined by DEP for asbestos removal violationsWorcester TelegramFITCHBURG – The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has fined Fitchburg Properties LLC a $35,625 for violation of state asbestos regulations that occurred at its facility at 32 Oak Hill Road. DEP inspectors uncovered the violations in …and more »
Contractor to clean asbestos in Vic school
Posted by 9news.com.auEducationHQ AustraliaContractor to clean asbestos in Vic school9news.com.auA contractor who contaminated a Melbourne primary school with asbestos has been ordered to perform a detailed clean-up. The unnamed contractor carted truckloads of soil strewn with asbestos fragments into Syndal South Primary School in Mt Waverley as …Contractor to clean asbestos in Victorian schoolEducationHQ Australiaall 10 news articles »
Defendants limited in ways to fight Newport News asbestos suits, ATRA claims
Posted by Legal News LineLegal News LineDefendants limited in ways to fight Newport News asbestos suits, ATRA claimsLegal News LineDefendants, however, are not allowed to offer such evidence while plaintiffs experts are immune from cross-examination concerning the knowledge of employers – i.e. the U.S. Navy or a shipyard – about the hazards of asbestos-containing products being …
Concordia doesn’t plan to retract controversial report about asbestos industry
Posted by Montreal GazetteMontreal GazetteConcordia doesn't plan to retract controversial report about asbestos industryMontreal GazetteDespite acknowledging an “oversight†by failing to notice a conflict of interest before commissioning and publishing a report on Quebec's asbestos industry, Concordia University does not plan to officially retract the report in question. “The …
Gateway Arch museum work zone closed due to asbestos
Posted by fox2now.comGateway Arch museum work zone closed due to asbestosfox2now.comST. LOUIS (KTVI) – A work zone at the Gateway Arch has been shut down until further notice because of asbestos. This is in the museum work zone, under the Arch. Tests came back positive for the cancer-causing material more than a week ago, but neither …and more »
Silver cheated us: Cancer victim’s family says they paid price for illegal scheme
Posted by New York PostNew York PostSilver cheated us: Cancer victim's family says they paid price for illegal schemeNew York PostRelatives of an asbestos-cancer victim steered to former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver's law firm in what the feds called an “illegal quid pro quo†say the disgraceful deal-making cheated them out of a rightful settlement. Andrea Rega of Cape […]
Asbestos industry cries foul over 2018 ban
Posted by Ceylon Daily NewsCeylon Daily NewsAsbestos industry cries foul over 2018 banCeylon Daily NewsThe Fibre Cement Products Manufacturers Association in Sri Lanka claimed that government's decision to ban the use and import of asbestos cement roofing sheets by 2018 has created an unnecessary 'scare' with negative information reaching society.
Mobile display home shows where asbestos could be found
Posted by Rockhampton Morning BulletinRockhampton Morning BulletinMobile display home shows where asbestos could be foundRockhampton Morning BulletinBETTY the asbestos mobile display home made a stop at Bunnings Warehouse in Rockhampton yesterday. Betty's chauffer and curator, Karen Wicks said the mobile display home was built in the style of the 1960s and demonstrated to people where asbestos …
Asbestos must be cleared from Sydney dump
Posted by The AustralianAsbestos must be cleared from Sydney dumpThe AustralianTHE Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has told the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) to start shifting stockpiles of asbestos-laden soil from a former St Peters landfill site by December 7. RMS has been given until May next year to clear the …and more »
Medical checks for Liverpool Council staff after investigation into asbestos …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineMedical checks for Liverpool Council staff after investigation into asbestos …ABC OnlineStaff from Liverpool Council in south-west Sydney are to be given medical checks following an investigation into whether the council supplied asbestos-contaminated soil in the area. Liverpool councillors passed the motion unanimously in an …
Emergency responders may have been exposed to asbestos in Bethel school fire
Posted by Alaska Dispatch NewsAlaska Dispatch NewsEmergency responders may have been exposed to asbestos in Bethel school fireAlaska Dispatch NewsThe school district intends to bring in an environmental specialist to test the site for asbestos and other containments, a necessary step before the district can enter the building and evaluate whether any part of it is salvageable, Superintendent Dan […]
Asbestos in school kitchen prompts temporary closure
Posted by Isle of Wight County PressIsle of Wight County PressAsbestos in school kitchen prompts temporary closureIsle of Wight County PressTHE discovery of asbestos in the kitchen led to an Isle of Wight primary school being closed and children being sent home. Parents of children at Broadlea Primary School, Lake, were contacted by text message yesterday (Monday) morning, asking them to …BROADLEA […]
Rachel Maines on the evolution of asbestos guilt
Posted by OverlawyeredRachel Maines on the evolution of asbestos guiltOverlawyeredIn the past forty years some 8,000 businesses and other entities have been named as defendants in American asbestos litigation. The story has often been told (among other places, in my book The Rule of Lawyers) of how this litigation spread in widening …
New Culprit In San Diego Water Main Breaks — Asbestos Cement
Posted by KPBSKPBSNew Culprit In San Diego Water Main Breaks — Asbestos CementKPBSWater mains in San Diego broke 306 times from January 2012 through September 2015, wasting an estimated 35 million gallons of water. Nearly three of every five breaks occurred in asbestos cement pipes whose replacement the city has only recently …and more »
Asbestos Discovered In Hatboro Police Building
Posted by Patch.comPatch.comAsbestos Discovered In Hatboro Police BuildingPatch.comAsbestos has been discovered inside the Hatboro Police Administration Building, and law enforcement will be moving their operation to a new location. While recommendations are made by a contractor to minimize risk in the building, the police will …
Mashava asbestos mine requires $38m
Posted by New Zimbabwe.comNew Zimbabwe.comMashava asbestos mine requires $38mNew Zimbabwe.comAT least $38 million is required to boost asbestos mining at King Mine in Mashava, which has been operating at below 50 percent capacity for the past 11 years. King Mine — owned by Shabanie Mashava Mines — used to produce 75,000 tonnes of high …
More WA workers exposed to asbestos
Posted by Yahoo7 NewsABC OnlineMore WA workers exposed to asbestosYahoo7 NewsThe number of workers exposed to asbestos on a West Australian government-owned utility project is higher than first thought, Water Minister Mia Davies says. Ms Davies told parliament 138 workers had been exposed to the deadly material during work on a …Dozens more workers potentially exposed to asbestos at […]
Silver had legal fees from asbestos victims deposited directly to his account …
Posted by New York PostNew York PostSilver had legal fees from asbestos victims deposited directly to his account …New York Post​Former Assembly ​S​peaker Sheldon Silver was so eager to get his hands on the legal fees generated by asbestos victims that a top lawyer at his firm had to personally deposit checks into Silver's bank account, according to testimony […]
I-Team: Internal emails show state’s effort to downplay asbestos concerns
Posted by KLAS-TVI-Team: Internal emails show state's effort to downplay asbestos concernsKLAS-TVState health officials latched onto one viewpoint about asbestos, right in the beginning, and have since rejected all other opinions or input. They've declined requests to study asbestos issues side by side with university professors. Their emails …
Derbyshire asbestos project launched to raise awareness of disease
Posted by Derby TelegraphDerby TelegraphDerbyshire asbestos project launched to raise awareness of diseaseDerby TelegraphCampaigners who help families with asbestos-related diseases are launching a new craft project to raise awareness of the problem. Volunteers at Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team are going to make a patchwork banner that tells the stories of mesothelioma …
Concordia Response to Asbestos Report Criticized
Posted by The LinkThe LinkConcordia Response to Asbestos Report CriticizedThe LinkUntil the closure of Quebec's asbestos mines in 2011, companies were exporting asbestos to developing countries. Asbestos is a carcinogenic mineral used in construction to insulate buildings. It is still used in countries like India, where workers are …
Dozens more workers potentially exposed to asbestos at WA Water Corp project
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineDozens more workers potentially exposed to asbestos at WA Water Corp projectABC OnlineFifty more people than first thought were potentially exposed to asbestos while working on a Water Corporation maintenance project in WA's Wheatbelt, the State Government has said. Water Minister Mia Davies confirmed in State Parliament, 138 people …More WA workers exposed to […]
Report: Kilgore College asbestos levels safe
Posted by Longview News-JournalReport: Kilgore College asbestos levels safeLongview News-JournalKILGORE — A consultant's report presented Monday to the Kilgore College board of trustees states that "the vast majority" of asbestos-containing materials on campus pose no imminent danger to students, staff and others. In his report to the board, ERI …
Contractor: Town of New Windsor lied about asbestos at old Stewart military …
Posted by Times Herald-RecordTimes Herald-RecordContractor: Town of New Windsor lied about asbestos at old Stewart military …Times Herald-RecordNEW WINDSOR – The contractor hired to demolish 10 old Army barracks buildings at Stewart International Airport has served notice he intends to sue the Town of New Windsor, claiming the town never disclosed that the buildings contained asbestos.
$38m required to boost asbestos mining
Posted by The Herald$38m required to boost asbestos miningThe HeraldAt least $38 million is required to boost asbestos mining at King Mine in Mashava, which has been operating at below 50 percent capacity for the past 11 years. King Mine — owned by Shabanie Mashava Mines — used to produce 75 000 tonnes of high grade …
Guam EPA supports dumping of asbestos containing material at Layon
Posted by KUAM.comKUAM.comGuam EPA supports dumping of asbestos containing material at LayonKUAM.comIt's a proposal that's received heavy criticism from the community. However, Guam Environment Protection Agency director Eric Palacios contends the agency remains in support of allowing proper disposal of asbestos containing material, at the Layon …and more »
South Grafton house fire uncovers asbestos
Posted by Clarence Valley Daily ExaminerClarence Valley Daily ExaminerSouth Grafton house fire uncovers asbestosClarence Valley Daily ExaminerTHE fire that burnt a South Grafton building to the ground has exposed another very real danger – asbestos. Grafton Fire and Rescue NSW captain Garry Reardon said the owner of the heritage listed building on the corner of Wharf and Spring Sts had […]
How America Let Asbestos Kill Its Veterans
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comHow America Let Asbestos Kill Its VeteransAsbestos.comThe U.S. government never warned servicemen who fought for America about the deadly long-term effects of asbestos exposure in the military. Now, a broken VA health care system fails them a second time by abandoning veterans dying of mesothelioma.Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges Second-Hand Asbestos Exposure Awareness for …MarketWatchall 3 […]
Asbestos discovery won’t stop underpass progress
Posted by New Zealand HeraldAsbestos discovery won't stop underpass progressNew Zealand HeraldThe NZ Transport Agency yesterday confirmed the discovery of asbestos late last month at the site of an old, demolished building on Welcome Bay Rd near the Baden Powell Centre. Contractors found the asbestos when they uncovered the remains of an old …
Daughter’s plea over Leeds man’s asbestos death
Posted by Yorkshire Evening PostYorkshire Evening PostDaughter's plea over Leeds man's asbestos deathYorkshire Evening PostA daughter is appealing for help as she tries to piece together the facts behind the asbestos-related death of her beloved dad. Denis Hampshire, from Cookridge, Leeds, died aged 88 in February after being diagnosed with mesothelioma. Mr Hampshire had …
Maungatapu underpass tests positive for asbestos
Posted by New Zealand HeraldSunLiveMaungatapu underpass tests positive for asbestosNew Zealand HeraldAsbestos has been found at a mysterious building site in Welcome Bay by contractors working on the new Maungatapu underpass. The NZ Transport Agency today confirmed the discovery of asbestos late last month at the site of an old, demolished building …Asbestos found at Maungatapu underpass construction site.Scoop.co.nz (press […]
‘Betty’ visits Gladstone to set record straight on asbestos
Posted by Gladstone ObserverGladstone Observer'Betty' visits Gladstone to set record straight on asbestosGladstone ObserverTHE Asbestos Diseases Research Institute will visit Gladstone this Thursday with Betty the ADRI Home in tow to spread awareness on the dangers of asbestos as part of its Get to kNOw Asbestos this NOvember campaign. The first of her kind in Australia …
Guam EPA supports dumping of asbestos containing material at Lay
Posted by KUAM.com ...KUAM.comGuam EPA supports dumping of asbestos containing material at Lay – KUAM.com …KUAM.comIt's a proposal that's received heavy criticism from the community. However, Guam Environment Protection Agency director Eric Palacios contends the agency remains in support of allowing proper disposal of asbestos containing material, at the Layon …and more »
Vancouver workers face asbestos danger with quick demolition jobs
Posted by The Globe and MailThe Globe and MailVancouver workers face asbestos danger with quick demolition jobsThe Globe and MailBut, those now levelling Metro Vancouver's older houses – some of which have asbestos in linoleum and vinyl tiles, drywall and insulation – may still be breathing in a substance that could lead to severe health problems 20 to 40 years […]
Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges Second-Hand Asbestos Exposure Awareness for …
Posted by MarketWatchMarketWatchMesothelioma Victims Center Urges Second-Hand Asbestos Exposure Awareness for …MarketWatchWASHINGTON, DC, Nov 09, 2015 (Marketwired via COMTEX) — The Mesothelioma Victims Center is launching a national awareness initiative for victims of second-hand exposure to asbestos. The wife or adult children of a former industrial worker that had …and more »
Hold a blue lamington drive during Asbestos Awareness Month
Posted by Herald SunHerald SunHold a blue lamington drive during Asbestos Awareness MonthHerald SunThis November during Asbestos Awareness Month, Hobsons Bay Council is urging home renovators to check for toxic asbestos before they start working on their home and learn how to remove and dispose of it correctly. Councillor Carl Marsich said the …
Kaipara College reopens after asbestos find
Posted by 3News NZ3News NZKaipara College reopens after asbestos find3News NZA high school in Helensville has reopened after it was closed when asbestos was found. Kaipara College was closed on October 30 after asbestos dust was discovered in the school hall and administration block during routine weather-tightness testing.All-clear over asbestosRadio New Zealandall 4 news articles »
Owners of vacant asbestos site face $500-a-day penalty
Posted by The Herald-NewsOwners of vacant asbestos site face $500-a-day penaltyThe Herald-NewsSangamon County Circuit Judge John Madonia held the owners of P. Mills LLC, Midwest Demolition Co. and Joey Chernis of Midwest Demolition in civil contempt for failing to hire a company to clean up the asbestos and secure the property from outsiders.
Vic school asbestos scare ‘mishandled’
Posted by SBSHerald SunVic school asbestos scare 'mishandled'SBSThe education department is investigating how asbestos-contaminated soil came to be in the playground at Kerrimuir Primary School, and how the discovery in September was handled. A parent has told Fairfax Media he found his son playing in soil that …Kerrimuir Primary School probed over asbestos found in playgroundHerald Sunall 6 […]
I-Team: State emails reveal attempts to discredit asbestos study
Posted by KLAS-TVI-Team: State emails reveal attempts to discredit asbestos studyKLAS-TVProfessors Brenda Buck and Rod Metcalf, both medical geologists with PHD's, are the scientists who discovered vast deposits of natural asbestos around southern Nevada. But that put them at odds with state health officials who have insisted that …
Kerrimuir Primary School probed over asbestos found in playground
Posted by Herald SunHerald SunKerrimuir Primary School probed over asbestos found in playgroundHerald SunThe Education Department is investigating the “unacceptable mismanagement†of asbestos at Kerrimuir Primary School in Box Hill North. The soil was revealed when the school created a long jump pit in September. The father raised the alarm on a hot windy …
I-Team: State emails reveal sttempts to discredit asbestos study
Posted by KLAS-TVI-Team: State emails reveal sttempts to discredit asbestos studyKLAS-TVProfessors Brenda Buck and Rod Metcalf, both medical geologists with PHD's, are the scientists who discovered vast deposits of natural asbestos around southern Nevada. But that put them at odds with state health officials who have insisted that …
Owners of vacant site with asbestos face $500-a-day penalty
Posted by Chicago Daily HeraldOwners of vacant site with asbestos face $500-a-day penaltyChicago Daily HeraldSPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Owners of a vacant mill on Springfield's northeast side face a $500-a-day penalty dating back two months for not dealing with asbestos on the site. Sangamon County Circuit Judge John Madonia held the owners of P. Mills LLC, Midwest …
James Hardie’s Baryulgil asbestos mining ‘genocide’
Posted by The Saturday Paper (subscription)James Hardie's Baryulgil asbestos mining 'genocide'The Saturday Paper (subscription)The story is of an open-cut asbestos mine in Baryulgil, a tiny Indigenous community on a ridge that rolls away to fertile grazing country along the Clarence River near Grafton in northern New South Wales. For 72 of her 78 years, Walker lived next to …
Ex-mayors probed over La Scala asbestos deaths
Posted by The Local.itThe Local.itEx-mayors probed over La Scala asbestos deathsThe Local.itThe latest asbestos probe comes after 11 former managers at the Italian tyre manufacturer, Pirelli, were convicted of manslaughter in July over the asbestos-related deaths of 24 workers. The workers contracted tumours linked to asbestos exposure while …Four ex-Milan mayors probed in La Scala asbestos deaths (2)Gazzetta del […]
Causation standard in Newport News asbestos cases draws attention to court
Posted by Legal News LineLegal News LineCausation standard in Newport News asbestos cases draws attention to courtLegal News LineBehrens took care to point out that the jurisdiction wasn't named a “hellhole†because asbestos cases are tried under maritime law as opposed to state law; you can't fault judges for following the law, he said. And it was the U.S. […]
Mobile house to visit Mackay for Asbestos Awareness Month
Posted by Mackay Daily MercuryMackay Daily MercuryMobile house to visit Mackay for Asbestos Awareness MonthMackay Daily Mercury"As more and more people undertake their own renovations asbestos exposure is becoming more common among DIY home renovators." As part of Asbestos Awareness Month, held in November each year, a model house affectionately named Betty will visit …
Cause of Bethel school fire undetermined; asbestos slows investigation
Posted by Alaska Dispatch NewsAlaska Dispatch NewsCause of Bethel school fire undetermined; asbestos slows investigationAlaska Dispatch NewsAsbestos in the old Kilbuck building, which dates to 1962, will dramatically complicate cleanup, district Superintendent Dan Walker said Thursday. The fire-resistant material is considered safe when contained in insulation or other products but a …and more »
County leaders split on contract for asbestos, lead based paint testing at …
Posted by Meadville TribuneCounty leaders split on contract for asbestos, lead based paint testing at …Meadville TribuneCommissioners voted 2-1 to award the contract to Free-Col Laboratories Inc. at a cost of $2,640.50 to test homes at 881 Chancery Lane, 393 Center St. and 373 E. Center St. for asbestos and lead based paint. The buildings at 881 Chancery […]
Capitol Hall Cannon Building Closes Due To Asbestos Scare
Posted by Mesothelioma.comCapitol Hall Cannon Building Closes Due To Asbestos ScareMesothelioma.comWashington, D.C. – The Cannon House Office Building, home to over 100 lawmakers' offices on Capitol Hill, closed on Friday night and most of Saturday due to an asbestos scare. Engineers and industrial hygienists inspected the area and potential …
Asbestos eradication call “unrealistic†says specialist
Posted by SHPonlineSHPonlineAsbestos eradication call “unrealistic†says specialistSHPonlineCalls for the complete removal of asbestos from all buildings by 2035, whilst commendable, are likely to prove unrealistic says an industry specialist. Last month, the all-party Parliamentary Group on Occupational Safety and Health issued a report …12 deaths a week from asbestos in AustraliaClarence Valley Daily Examinerall 2 news […]
Illinois Supreme Court: Workers’ Compensation Act Exclusive Remedy Bars Civil …
Posted by The National Law ReviewIllinois Supreme Court: Workers' Compensation Act Exclusive Remedy Bars Civil …The National Law ReviewThe facts of the case are rather straightforward: the decedent, James Folta, worked for Ferro Engineering from 1966 to 1970 and alleged that as part of his job duties, he was exposed to asbestos-containing products. Forty-one years later, James was …
Pillsbury site owners cited for civil contempt over asbestos cleanup
Posted by The State Journal-RegisterThe State Journal-RegisterPillsbury site owners cited for civil contempt over asbestos cleanupThe State Journal-RegisterOwners of the former Pillsbury Mills plant face the threat of a $500-a-day penalty retroactive to Sept. 9 after a circuit judge found them in civil contempt for failure to contain asbestos and secure the site on the northeast side of Springfield. […]
Labor quizzed over Ballarat schools asbestos removal efforts
Posted by ABC LocalLabor quizzed over Ballarat schools asbestos removal effortsABC LocalThe Victorian Opposition is demanding the Andrews Government reveal how it will remove asbestos from Ballarat schools. The Government promised to spend $100 million to remove the potentially deadly fibre from buildings in Government schools by 2020.
Mashava Mine sits on $1 billion asbestos deposits
Posted by ChronicleChronicleMashava Mine sits on $1 billion asbestos depositsChronicleTHE disused Mashava Mine under Shabanie and Mashaba Mines (SMM) Pvt Limited is sitting on $1 billion worth of asbestos deposits that could be exploited for the betterment of the economy, a top official has said. Addressing provincial heads during a …
12 deaths a week from asbestos in Australia
Posted by Clarence Valley Daily ExaminerClarence Valley Daily Examiner12 deaths a week from asbestos in AustraliaClarence Valley Daily ExaminerWITH about 12 deaths a week from mesothelioma in Australia, the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency is bringing some of the world's leading experts to Australia for the second International Conference in Asbestos Awareness and Management – part of …Asbestos eradication call “unrealistic†[…]
Groups urge cyber caucus to oppose asbestos trust bill
Posted by The HillThe HillGroups urge cyber caucus to oppose asbestos trust billThe HillI.) and Michael McCaul (R-Texas) asking the caucus to oppose the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2015. The bill, which was approved by the Judiciary Committee in May and has been introduced in the Senate, would require asbestos …Groups fear asbestos bill would boost […]
Stobbs rules MC asbestos court lacks personal jurisidction over Texan …
Posted by Madison County RecordStobbs rules MC asbestos court lacks personal jurisidction over Texan …Madison County RecordShe said Murco sent products to Aurora, Ill., and purchased asbestos products with checks it sent to Union Carbide in Chicago. She quoted a sales letter from asbestos maker Johns Manville that Murphy was in charge of purchasing asbestos for Ruco.
Will Housing Boom Lead to More Asbestos Problems?
Posted by SourceableSourceableWill Housing Boom Lead to More Asbestos Problems?SourceableWhile many who have contracted asbestos related diseases thus far were exposed through occupational activities associated with asbestos mining, manufacturing and use in industry, concern has been growing for some time about a new generation of …
Dr. Robert Taub testifies he referred asbestos cases to Sheldon Silver’s law …
Posted by NewsdayNewsdayDr. Robert Taub testifies he referred asbestos cases to Sheldon Silver's law …NewsdayA doctor who referred asbestos cases to former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver's law firm testified Wednesday that he did it to get research funding, but he did not testify that Silver ever made the connection between the two explicit. "I wanted to …Doctor […]
Conspiracy alleged in man’s asbestos-related death
Posted by West Virginia RecordWest Virginia RecordConspiracy alleged in man's asbestos-related deathWest Virginia RecordThe suit alleges Robert Detemple, Jr., died as a result of mesothelioma caused by asbestos exposure while working construction jobs for a number of the defendants. It also alleges that all the defendants were involved in a conspiracy dating back to …
Groups urge Cybersecurity Caucus to oppose asbestos trust bill
Posted by The HillThe HillGroups urge Cybersecurity Caucus to oppose asbestos trust billThe HillI.) and Michael McCaul (R-Texas) asking the caucus to oppose the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2015. The bill, which was approved by the Judiciary Committee in May and has been introduced in the Senate, would require asbestos …Groups fear asbestos bill would boost […]
Worker Says He Got Nasty Asbestos Rash While Setting Up Ill-Fated Halloween …
Posted by GothamistTHUMPWorker Says He Got Nasty Asbestos Rash While Setting Up Ill-Fated Halloween …GothamistHe has not yet seen a doctor about the rash, which developed after a full day of work inside the factory, but says he recognizes asbestos from working in the construction industry. According to the EPA, asbestos exposure can cause a rash similar […]
David Cameron pledges to review how veterans exposed to asbestos are compensated
Posted by The IndependentThe IndependentDavid Cameron pledges to review how veterans exposed to asbestos are compensatedThe IndependentThe Prime Minister is to review the way in which veterans dying due to being exposed to asbestos during their military service are compensated, it emerged yesterday. During Prime Ministers Questions, David Cameron was challenged by Labour MP Dave …and more »
Asbestos safety campaign arrives in the Far North
Posted by The Cairns PostThe Cairns PostAsbestos safety campaign arrives in the Far NorthThe Cairns PostThe Asbestos Diseases Research Institute (ADRI) initiative will visit Atherton and Innisfail today after stopping in Cairns yesterday. Asbestosis and Mesothelioma Association of Australia secretary Nick Bos said the asbestos safety message was more …
Asbestos Scare in Cannon Is a Reminder of Congress’ Failure to Act | Commentary
Posted by Roll Call (blog)Asbestos Scare in Cannon Is a Reminder of Congress' Failure to Act | CommentaryRoll Call (blog)Although many people — perhaps even Congress — mistakenly believe asbestos is a declining threat, the recent asbestos closure should serve as a sobering reminder that this man-made disaster continues to plague unsuspecting Americans, and deserves …and more »
Employers in Kelowna, Sorrento fined for exposing workers to asbestos
Posted by InfoTel News LtdEmployers in Kelowna, Sorrento fined for exposing workers to asbestosInfoTel News LtdOKANAGAN – WorkSafe B.C. has slapped two local employers with heavy fines for exposing workers to asbestos. The first, Kelowna's Kone Inc., was handed a $15,000 penalty for potentially exposing its workers to harmful levels of asbestos. According to …
Two-step legal process required for worker to collect asbestos judgment
Posted by Buffalo Business First (blog)Buffalo Business First (blog)Two-step legal process required for worker to collect asbestos judgmentBuffalo Business First (blog)He said these cases have been like no others that he and Lipsitz have seen in their 30 years of asbestos litigation. And just like with three other cases initiated by former Durez workers, he plans to move forward with […]
Worksop: Widow appeals for help in search for answers regarding husband’s …
Posted by Worksop TodayWorksop TodayWorksop: Widow appeals for help in search for answers regarding husband's …Worksop TodayGraham Stocks, who lived in Worksop, died aged 77 in January 2014, around five months after being diagnosed mesothelioma – a cancer of the lining of the lung caused by asbestos exposure decades ago. His widow Betty has now instructed specialist …and more »
Asbestos warning at Melbourne primary school
Posted by The AgeThe AgeAsbestos warning at Melbourne primary schoolThe AgeThe Environment Protection Authority has launched an investigation into how fragments of old cement sheeting containing asbestos ended up in soil used in landscaping works at a Melbourne primary school. The EPA inspected Syndal South Primary School …Asbestos found in landscaping soil delivered to primary schoolHerald SunAsbestos taken into […]
Former smoker blames asbestos for cancer, sues companies for liability
Posted by Cook County RecordCook County RecordFormer smoker blames asbestos for cancer, sues companies for liabilityCook County RecordAccording to the complaint, Mitchell Sivertson, a smoker for 23 years, was exposed to asbestos during his work as a pipefitter at the defendants' locations between 1954 and 2000. Although he was first diagnosed with lung cancer in 2011, the suit says […]
Harrow primary school reopens after asbestos scare
Posted by getwestlondongetwestlondonHarrow primary school reopens after asbestos scaregetwestlondonThe letter reads: “ While concluding half-term building works last Friday, we became concerned that our construction contractors may have accidentally disturbed asbestos within the school's walls. “We value health and safety above all other …
Asbestos taken into Melbourne school
Posted by 9news.com.auThe AustralianAsbestos taken into Melbourne school9news.com.auA shipment of soil taken into a Melbourne primary school for landscaping was littered with asbestos fragments. The Environment Protection Authority has launched an investigation into how fragments of old cement sheeting containing asbestos ended up in …Asbestos taken into primary schoolOtago Daily Timesall 7 news articles »
Cannon Asbestos Scare Raises Safety Questions
Posted by Roll Call (blog)Roll Call (blog)Cannon Asbestos Scare Raises Safety QuestionsRoll Call (blog)Cannon was closed after work on Oct. 30 and for most of Oct. 31 as engineers and industrial hygienists investigated a potential asbestos leak during the ongoing Cannon Renewal Project. Though preliminary air samples tested negative for the carcinogen …and more »
No Health Risk Remains After Asbestos Found at Berkeley Middle School
Posted by Williamsburg Yorktown DailyNo Health Risk Remains After Asbestos Found at Berkeley Middle SchoolWilliamsburg Yorktown DailyBerkeley Middle School Williamsburg-James City County school officials say no health risk remains at Berkeley Middle School after two rooms containing exposed asbestos-contaminated insulation were identified and cleaned. WJCC School Division …
Asbestos found on former tower site
Posted by Motherwell TimesMotherwell TimesAsbestos found on former tower siteMotherwell TimesNorth Lanarkshire Council says construction work on the former Glencairn Tower site in Motherwell will continue despite the discovery of asbestos in the ground. Glencairn Tower was demolished is 2011 to make way for social housing and work on the £2.6 …
Toyota launches legal action against distributors of counterfeit brake pads …
Posted by NEWS.com.auNEWS.com.auToyota launches legal action against distributors of counterfeit brake pads …NEWS.com.auIt is very concerning to us that not only do these parts contain asbestos, but they are able to be sold in Australia. We are demanding that the suppliers stop selling these parts and, more importantly, contact all those who have bought the brake pads […]
Alarming … Counterfeit brake pads are being sold in imitation Toyota …
Posted by NEWS.com.auNEWS.com.auAlarming … Counterfeit brake pads are being sold in imitation Toyota …NEWS.com.auTHOUSANDS of brake pads containing deadly asbestos — designed to fit one of Australia's most popular cars — are being sold illegally to local buyers unaware they are counterfeit parts. In a cruel twist, the bogus brakes are almost impossible to track …Toyota issues […]
Former council worker’s plea for help as he battles asbestos-related cancer
Posted by Coventry TelegraphCoventry TelegraphFormer council worker's plea for help as he battles asbestos-related cancerCoventry TelegraphA grandad is appealing to former colleagues to come forward as he seeks justice for his asbestos-related cancer. Robert 'Bob' Chetwynd, from Nuneaton, began suffering with breathlessness in May last year. Doctors confirmed a couple of months later that …
Cannon Reopens After Asbestos Scare
Posted by Roll Call (blog)Roll Call (blog)Cannon Reopens After Asbestos ScareRoll Call (blog)There have been asbestos scares in the recent past on Capitol Hill. In July 2014, an asbestos spill that occurred during asbestos abatement work temporarily closed the House side of the Capitol. After the ordeal, unions representing AOC workers and the …Asbestos scare closes Cannon building, Capitol Hill […]
Mansfield residents worry about asbestos contamination from building demolition
Posted by KTBSKTBSMansfield residents worry about asbestos contamination from building demolitionKTBSA small town in northwest Louisiana, fear they have been failed by a system they trusted when a historic building was torn down, coating downtown Mansfield in dust. “I didn't question anybody or the workers just because I just kind of trusted in the …
Kaipara College to remain closed as precaution after asbestos find
Posted by Stuff.co.nzStuff.co.nzKaipara College to remain closed as precaution after asbestos findStuff.co.nzAn Auckland high school will remain closed until Tuesday after the discovery of asbestos in some of its buildings. Kaipara College, in the Rodney district north of Auckland, was closed on Friday after asbestos was detected in dust from the school's …Asbestos find disturbs NCEA preparationsRadio […]
Counterfeit brake pads are being sold in imitation Toyota packaging and passed …
Posted by NEWS.com.auNEWS.com.auCounterfeit brake pads are being sold in imitation Toyota packaging and passed …NEWS.com.auTHOUSANDS of brake pads containing deadly asbestos — designed to fit one of Australia's most popular cars — are being sold illegally to local buyers unaware they are counterfeit parts. In a cruel twist, the bogus brakes are almost impossible to track …and […]
Christchurch park tests positive for asbestos
Posted by 3News NZ3News NZChristchurch park tests positive for asbestos3News NZKyle Park in Hornby has tested positive for asbestos and has been cordoned off by Christchurch City Council. The site is comprised of trees and plantings, and recent testing showed evidence of asbestos fibres in the soil. The site was once a landfill …Asbestos found at Christchurch sports […]
[WATCH] €1.5 million in EU funds used to remove asbestos pipes …
Posted by MaltaToday[WATCH] €1.5 million in EU funds used to remove asbestos pipes …MaltaToday€1.5 million in EU funds are being spent to help remove asbestos pipes that have lay discarded at Hal-Far for around 30 years. EU funds parliamentary secretary Ian Borg told MaltaToday that the money will come out of €11 million saved by Transport Mata …
Asbestos scare closes Cannon building, Capitol Hill headquarters for more than …
Posted by Fox NewsFox NewsAsbestos scare closes Cannon building, Capitol Hill headquarters for more than …Fox NewsThe Cannon House Office Building — in which more than 100 Capitol Hill lawmakers have their Washington headquarters — was closed late Friday night amid concerns of asbestos contamination. The 114-year-old building is undergoing a major renovation …Cannon Evacuated for Potential Asbestos LeakRoll […]
CLP Speaker Series – From Asbestos to Tobacco: The Non-Obvious in High Stakes …
Posted by Harvard Law School NewsCLP Speaker Series – From Asbestos to Tobacco: The Non-Obvious in High Stakes …Harvard Law School NewsBorn in Greenwich, Connecticut, attorney Jim Ferraro has lived in South Florida since1975. He earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration in 1978 and a master's degree in Accounting in 1979 from the University of Miami. In 1983, he […]
Asbestos find disturbs NCEA preparations
Posted by Radio New ZealandStuff.co.nzAsbestos find disturbs NCEA preparationsRadio New ZealandKaipara College students may have to attend other schools next week, while the extent of the school's asbestos problem is checked out. Asbestos dust was found in the hall hall and administration block on Thursday night, after a routine check on …Kaipara College to remain closed as precaution after asbestos […]
Justin Trudeau postpones move into ‘asbestos-riddled’ official residence for …
Posted by Telegraph.co.ukTelegraph.co.ukJustin Trudeau postpones move into 'asbestos-riddled' official residence for …Telegraph.co.ukJustin Trudeau has already made his first major decision ahead of being formally sworn in as Canada's prime minister, eschewing the official residence in Ottawa which has fallen into a reportedly dilapidated state since he lived there as a child in the …24 Sussex Drive shares […]
Cannon Evacuated for Potential Asbestos Leak
Posted by Roll Call (blog)Roll Call (blog)Cannon Evacuated for Potential Asbestos LeakRoll Call (blog)House staff received an emergency alert shortly after 7:30 p.m. to evacuate Cannon for a potential asbestos leak. A spokesperson for the Architect of the Capitol confirmed the potential release of asbestos occurred during construction as part of the …and more »
Former King’s Lynn British Sugar worker died after exposure to asbestos …
Posted by Norfolk Eastern Daily PressNorfolk Eastern Daily PressFormer King's Lynn British Sugar worker died after exposure to asbestos …Norfolk Eastern Daily PressThe father-of-two, who was employed by British Sugar at King's Lynn for 36 years, stated he believed he was exposed to asbestos dust. He had worked as a sugar boiler, then as a welder and pipe fitter. “I […]
Cleveland Couple Fears Asbestos May be Endangering Their Lives
Posted by WTVCWTVCCleveland Couple Fears Asbestos May be Endangering Their LivesWTVCJohn Smoltz at the Hamilton County Air Pollution Control office says without properly testing the material by examining it under a microscope, he can't say for sure its asbestos. However, he says it's extremely likely that it is, based on when the …
Asbestos find prompts more tests for college
Posted by Radio New ZealandStuff.co.nzAsbestos find prompts more tests for collegeRadio New ZealandFurther tests will be done this weekend to discover the extent of asbestos contamination at Kaipara College in Helensville. Asbestos dust was found in the school hall and in the administration block on Thursday night, during routine checks. The …Kaipara College to remain closed as precaution after […]
Worcester assisted living facility run by West Side Corp. to pay $75K to …
Posted by MassLive.comWorcester assisted living facility run by West Side Corp. to pay $75K to …MassLive.comBOSTON — A Rowley-based corporation has been ordered to pay up to $75,000 to settle violations of how workers handled asbestos during renovations at a Worcester assisted living facility. West Side Corporation's in-house workers removed …State fines asbestos work at Worcester care centerWorcester […]
Kaipara College closed after asbestos discovered
Posted by Auckland stuff.co.nzAuckland stuff.co.nzKaipara College closed after asbestos discoveredAuckland stuff.co.nzAn Auckland college has been forced to shut its doors to students after an asbestos find in the school. Kaipara College, in the Rodney district north of Auckland, was closed on Friday "following the identification of potential asbestos on the school …School closed after asbestos foundNZCityKaipara College closes […]
School closed following asbestos discovery
Posted by Radio New ZealandSchool closed following asbestos discoveryRadio New ZealandPrincipal John Grant said further tests were being carried out to work out how much of a problem it posed. "It's a swab sample that has detected the asbestos at the moment. We are running air monitoring but we won't know the results of that until Monday.".
Union raises NZ Post asbestos concerns
Posted by Stuff.co.nzStuff.co.nzUnion raises NZ Post asbestos concernsStuff.co.nzWorkSafe will be conducting checks on the NZ Post headquarters after the union raised concerns about workers being exposed to asbestos. Postal Workers Union district president John Maynard said workers raised the alarm with WorkSafe after discovering …
Asbestos found at Christchurch sports park
Posted by The Press3News NZAsbestos found at Christchurch sports parkThe Press"The only testing so far in the sports field has shown no sign of asbestos, but we are taking a precautionary and prudent approach to testing to ensure we have full understanding of the park's soil makeup. We currently have no evidence to justify full …Christchurch park tests […]
Oregon examines tougher asbestos controls for demolitions
Posted by OregonLive.comOregonLive.comOregon examines tougher asbestos controls for demolitionsOregonLive.comThe move follows stories by The Oregonian/OregonLive identifying flaws in oversight over practices that can expose the public to cancer-causing asbestos. Jennifer Flynt, spokeswoman for the Department of Environmental Quality, said in an email Thursday …
A.M. Best Special Report: Asbestos & Environmental Losses Drop Sharply in 2014 …
Posted by Business Wire (press release)A.M. Best Special Report: Asbestos & Environmental Losses Drop Sharply in 2014 …Business Wire (press release)OLDWICK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Incurred losses for U.S. asbestos and environmental (A&E) losses declined 33% in 2014, driven by a 38% drop in asbestos losses and a 15% decrease in environmental losses, according to a new A.M. Best report. Overall …and more »
Florida Supreme Court rejects risk-utility test in asbestos ruling
Posted by ReutersFlorida PoliticsFlorida Supreme Court rejects risk-utility test in asbestos rulingReutersIn a 5-2 ruling Thursday, the Florida Supreme Court rejected the 3rd District Court of Appeal's application of the risk-utility test to William Aubin's asbestos lawsuit, saying it should have adhered to the "consumer expectation" standard recognized by …State Supreme Court upholds “consumer expectations†test in […]
State fines asbestos work at Worcester care center
Posted by Worcester TelegramState fines asbestos work at Worcester care centerWorcester TelegramWORCESTER – A Rowley company will pay up to $75,000 to settle allegations that workers mishandled asbestos during renovations at West Side House, a long-term care center at 35 Fruit St., the office of state Attorney General Maura Healey reported.Worcester assisted living facility run by West Side […]
Letcher County to remove asbestos from schools
Posted by WKYTWKYTLetcher County to remove asbestos from schoolsWKYTLETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) – A few months ago, word got out that a former Letcher County school teacher was diagnosed with Mesothelioma. Roger Hall filed a lawsuit saying asbestos at the old high school, now Letcher Elementary School, made him …
Pensioner’s High Court bid for compensation after being exposed to asbestos is …
Posted by WalesOnlineWalesOnlinePensioner's High Court bid for compensation after being exposed to asbestos is …WalesOnlineHe was exposed to asbestos between 1971 and 1973 whilst working as a boilerman in the centralised school meals department in Clydesmuir Road, Tremorfa. Mr Justice Hickinbottom said he worked in close proximity to boilers “with asbestos lagging in very …
Liverpool council investigated over asbestos-contaminated soil allegations
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning HeraldLiverpool council investigated over asbestos-contaminated soil allegationsSydney Morning HeraldAn investigation is underway into allegations Liverpool City Council knowingly supplied asbestos-contaminated soil and fill to Casula High School and a number of parks, reserves and waterways in the area. The allegations were raised as a matter of …
IIG warns on asbestos legislation changes
Posted by Insurance AgeIIG warns on asbestos legislation changesInsurance AgeThe managing general agent (MGA) said the group is pushing for legislation which includes a timetable to eradicate asbestos in the British workplace and wants all home-buyers' surveys to include asbestos reports along with a national programme of …
DPW Director Says no Asbestos in Old DOA Building
Posted by Pacific News CenterDPW Director Says no Asbestos in Old DOA BuildingPacific News CenterIn fact both the Department of Public Works and the Guam Environmental Protection Agency previously told lawmakers during public hearings on the bill to demolish the building that the building contained asbestos and other toxic materials. The …
Asbestos Removal Project Begins in Plano
Posted by WspyNews (press release) (registration)Asbestos Removal Project Begins in PlanoWspyNews (press release) (registration)At Monday Night's Plano Committee of the Whole meeting, the Committee heard an update on the Asbestos Removal Project. The project started three weeks ago. Director of Public Works John McGinnis told the committee of the whole that the contractor, …
Ultimate asbestos liability totals remain elusive
Posted by Business InsuranceBusiness InsuranceUltimate asbestos liability totals remain elusiveBusiness InsuranceDecades after it became a major issue, insurers' ultimate asbestos liability remains unknown, according to a report by rating agency A.M. Best Co. on asbestos and environmental losses issued Tuesday. “The continuing evolution of asbestos medical …and more »
Hospital asbestos questions
Posted by Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily TimesHospital asbestos questionsOtago Daily TimesMaintenance and trade staff at Dunedin Hospital were issued full-face asbestos protective gear up to six weeks ago, and now want to know why the Southern District Health Board supplied it at that time. The Public Service Association also says the board …and more »
Asbestos problem delays courtroom upgrade
Posted by Williston Daily HeraldWilliston Daily HeraldAsbestos problem delays courtroom upgradeWilliston Daily HeraldThe other surprise was additional asbestos abatement. Money wasn't the biggest factor here — it only added $15,000 to the bottom line — but the schedule was thrown off a little for one part of the project. The additional asbestos work means the …
Michigan’s largest asbestos release nets probation for Kalamazoo woman
Posted by MLive.comMLive.comMichigan's largest asbestos release nets probation for Kalamazoo womanMLive.comIn February, LuAnne LaBrie, formerly known as LuAnne McClain, pleaded guilty to failing to notify federal or state authorities that asbestos material would be stripped and removed at the former Consumers Energy power plant in Comstock Township. In …Kalamazoo woman sentenced to probation after major asbestos releaseWWMT-TVWoman […]
Refurbishment of NZ Post headquarters halted, leaving asbestos inside
Posted by Stuff.co.nzStuff.co.nzRefurbishment of NZ Post headquarters halted, leaving asbestos insideStuff.co.nzThere was still residual asbestos in the property, which was built in the 1960s, but all steps had been taken to ensure it had been managed appropriately during the refurbishment, she said. Argosy chief executive Peter Mence said the fact NZ Post no …
Study: Processed meat as bad for you as tobacco, asbestos
Posted by KGBT-TVKGBT-TVStudy: Processed meat as bad for you as tobacco, asbestosKGBT-TV"To put red meat in the same sentence as tobacco and asbestos is absurd," Hall said. "For the time being, I'm going to assume the public's appetite for red meat will remain strong." Hall said he has doubts about the study's conclusion, which drew on …and […]
Guam EPA needs to justify asbestos disposal at Layon
Posted by Pacific Daily NewsPacific Daily NewsGuam EPA needs to justify asbestos disposal at LayonPacific Daily NewsDistrict Court of Guam Chief Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood shouldn't approve any proposal by the Guam Environmental Protection Agency to dispose of asbestos at the Layon Landfill until Guam EPA can justify the change in policy and ensure the safety …
Asbestos-removal pact being finalized for Central Junior High
Posted by Southeast MissourianAsbestos-removal pact being finalized for Central Junior HighSoutheast MissourianAs the Cape Girardeau School District prepares for construction and renovations at Central Junior High School, a contract is being negotiated with Midwest Environmental Studies to remove asbestos at the school. The school has several areas that contain …
Client fined over failure to remove site asbestos
Posted by Construction EnquirerClient fined over failure to remove site asbestosConstruction EnquirerA Hertfordshire care home, which engaged in construction works, has been fined after it failed to ensure asbestos was removed from the old buildings before demolition work. The unsafe working practices were revealed after a complaint last spring from a …
Fossil fuel companies risk plague of ‘asbestos’ lawsuits as tide turns on …
Posted by Telegraph.co.ukTelegraph.co.ukFossil fuel companies risk plague of 'asbestos' lawsuits as tide turns on …Telegraph.co.ukInvestors in the City are increasingly concerned that fossil fuel groups and their insurers are on the wrong side of a powerful historical shift and could be swamped with exhorbitant class-action lawsuits along the lines of tobacco and asbestos …and more »
Judge says asbestos concerns left unanswered
Posted by Pacific Daily NewsJudge says asbestos concerns left unansweredPacific Daily NewsGuam's Environmental Protection Agency hasn't addressed health risks and other community concerns associated with Guam EPA's proposal to allow the disposal of asbestos-tainted trash at the Layon Landfill, a federal judge said. The proposed change …Speaker Won Pat Not Convinced Dumping Asbestos in Landfill is SafePacific News Centerall 3 […]
World Health Organisation: Bacon As Bad As Asbestos, Tobacco, Plutonium
Posted by Breitbart NewsBreitbart NewsWorld Health Organisation: Bacon As Bad As Asbestos, Tobacco, PlutoniumBreitbart NewsBy spooky coincidence at the exact moment I read in the newspaper that the World Health Organisation has declared processed pork products to be in the same cancer risk category as asbestos, tobacco and plutonium, I was eating a big fat sizzling rasher …Study: […]
Dunedin mortuary reopens after asbestos contamination
Posted by Radio New ZealandDunedin mortuary reopens after asbestos contaminationRadio New ZealandThe mortuary is back in action at Dunedin Hospital after asbestos contamination closed part of the building. Officials say the mortuary can now be used again by both the Southern District Health Board and the police. However, family viewing facilities …Asbestos cleaning at hospital resumesNew Zealand Heraldall 3 […]
LO realtor now convicted criminal for hiring cheaper day laborers to remodel …
Posted by OregonLive.comOregonLive.comLO realtor now convicted criminal for hiring cheaper day laborers to remodel …OregonLive.comA Lake Oswego real-estate agent who investigators say tried to cut corners — by hiring untrained day laborers to remove asbestos from a trendy Southeast Portland house that he was flipping — pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanor crime. William …and more »
Hot dogs, brats, ham listed alongside cigarettes, asbestos
Posted by Fort Wayne Journal GazetteFort Wayne Journal GazetteHot dogs, brats, ham listed alongside cigarettes, asbestosFort Wayne Journal GazetteThat puts eating them in the same category as smoking tobacco and inhaling asbestos. The WHO also listed red meat, which would include things like steak, lamb chops and pork, as probable carcinogens. It did hedge a bit, saying the chances of […]
Speaker Won Pat Not Convinced Dumping Asbestos in Landfill is Safe
Posted by Pacific News CenterSpeaker Won Pat Not Convinced Dumping Asbestos in Landfill is SafePacific News CenterGuam EPA Administrator Eric Palacios said the proposal would allow contractors and military construction projects to save money by dumping asbestos in the Layon landfill instead of sending it off-island. The Inarajan mayor has furiously voiced her …and more »
Processed Meats Cause Cancer, World Health Organization Says
Posted by Scientific AmericanBreitbart NewsProcessed Meats Cause Cancer, World Health Organization SaysScientific AmericanThe France-based International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the WHO, put processed meat like hot dogs and ham in its group 1 list, which already includes tobacco, asbestos and diesel fumes, for which there is "sufficient evidence" of …World Health Organisation: Bacon As Bad […]
Carpenter Richard Elsom, from Ely, died from exposure to asbestos panels …
Posted by Ely NewsEly NewsCarpenter Richard Elsom, from Ely, died from exposure to asbestos panels …Ely NewsA carpenter who fitted asbestos panels to Cambridge college boiler rooms and to newly-built homes died from exposure to the building material, an inquest has heard. Richard Elsom told in a statement written during his illness how he was often covered …
Asbestos cleaning at Dunedin Hospital to resume
Posted by New Zealand HeraldAsbestos cleaning at Dunedin Hospital to resumeNew Zealand HeraldAn asbestos scare at Dunedin Hospital has affected access to the mortuary, ultrasound suite, two lifts, the central stairwell and staff-only areas. A decontamination chamber was set up on Saturday for staff cleaning the stairwell but, apart from that …and more »
Asbestos is a danger to our children’s lives
Posted by The NationalThe NationalAsbestos is a danger to our children's livesThe NationalI was shocked to read Asbestos found in new buildings despite ban (October 25). This is terrible. Asbestos has been banned for years in the United Kingdom. The only good news is that it takes a fair while to start breaking down. It's not dangerous when […]
Processed Meats Pose Same Cancer Risk as Smoking, Asbestos
Posted by Scientific AmericanThe GuardianProcessed Meats Pose Same Cancer Risk as Smoking, AsbestosScientific AmericanThe France-based International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the WHO, put processed meat like hot dogs and ham in its group 1 list, which already includes tobacco, asbestos and diesel fumes, for which there is "sufficient evidence" of …Processed meats pose same cancer […]
Senator Tom Ada Asks For Proof That Asbestos in Layon Landfill Would Be Safe
Posted by Pacific News CenterSenator Tom Ada Asks For Proof That Asbestos in Layon Landfill Would Be SafePacific News CenterMeanwhile Senator Ada says that he wants to see proof that it will be as safe as the current process which requires contractors to send the Asbestos off-island. "If in fact it is safe to dispose of it down in […]
Bacon’s as bad as asbestos? WHO thinks so: Report
Posted by CNBCCNBCBacon's as bad as asbestos? WHO thinks so: ReportCNBCTo the gastronomic horror of many, The Daily Mail reported this week that the WHO is set to list beef, bacon and sausage alongside cigarettes and asbestos as cancer causing agents. Although red meat has long been linked to a list of ailments, the …and more »
Oregon’s Lagging Asbestos Rules; Failed Hack Attempts on New Orleans Websites
Posted by Route FiftyOregon's Lagging Asbestos Rules; Failed Hack Attempts on New Orleans WebsitesRoute FiftyPORTLAND, Oregon: Does the Beaver State have an asbestos removal regulatory problem? An investigation by The Oregonian suggests something is amiss regarding whether the state is adhering to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rules.
Processed meats pose same cancer risk as smoking and asbestos, reports say
Posted by The GuardianThe GuardianProcessed meats pose same cancer risk as smoking and asbestos, reports sayThe GuardianThe World Health Organisation is expected to issue new guidelines warning that processed meat products such as bacon and sausages are a cancer risk on the scale of smoking and asbestos. Reports have claimed the UN's health body will highlight the …Processed and […]
Tonbridge McDonald’s site contaminated with deadly asbestos
Posted by Kent and Sussex CourierKent and Sussex CourierTonbridge McDonald's site contaminated with deadly asbestosKent and Sussex CourierDeadly asbestos is plaguing a site earmarked for a multi-million pound McDonald's drive-thru restaurant – but the fast food giant says it still plans to open its new branch in Tonbridge next year. The large Cannon Lane development was revealed in 2014 …
$20m needed to remove asbestos from Nauru buildings
Posted by The Australian$20m needed to remove asbestos from Nauru buildingsThe AustralianThe Nauruan government has started a program of replacing asbestos roofing on the island but the detailed report — funded by an EU aid program — could lead to pleas for accelerated action. One of the public buildings identified as a health risk is …and more »
Successful scheme stays for asbestos disposal
Posted by Northern StarNorthern StarSuccessful scheme stays for asbestos disposalNorthern StarA SCHEME to dispose of asbestos within the Richmond Valley has been so success it is earmarked to continue. The Household Asbestos Disposal Scheme, run by the Richmond Valley Council, offers disposal kits for householders wanting to remove and …
Saving future generations from asbestos
Posted by The NationalThe NationalSaving future generations from asbestosThe NationalThe news that asbestos has been found in some buildings is alarming on several levels. The first is the obvious and well-established risk the material poses, including its role in terminal illnesses that sometimes take decades to manifest themselves.and more »
Mobile asbestos model house to visit Clermont
Posted by Mackay Daily MercuryMackay Daily MercuryMobile asbestos model house to visit ClermontMackay Daily MercuryIN the lead up to National Asbestos Awareness Month, Clermont will be visited by 'Betty' – the mobile model asbestos house. On October 27, the Asbestos Education Committee in partnership with the Asbestos Diseases Research Institute (ADRI) will bring …
Bacon to be listed with asbestos, cigarettes as carcinogen
Posted by WND.comWND.comBacon to be listed with asbestos, cigarettes as carcinogenWND.comTo the gastronomic horror of many, The Daily Mail reported this week that the WHO is set to list beef, bacon and sausage alongside cigarettes and asbestos as cancer causing agents. Although red meat has long been linked to a list of ailments, the …and more »
Putting big data to work in search of next asbestos
Posted by Business InsuranceBusiness InsurancePutting big data to work in search of next asbestosBusiness InsuranceWhile the insurance industry's typical response to liability disasters like asbestos has been to limit or bar coverage, successful modeling may allow insurers to underwrite more selectively and manage risk accumulation, reducing coverage bans and …
Opposition calls for tougher penalties to stop importers of asbestos-laden …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineOpposition calls for tougher penalties to stop importers of asbestos-laden …ABC OnlineAustralians are at risk of being exposed to asbestos in imported building products according to the Asbestos Industry Association (AIA), which said the banned material was discovered in cement compound board from China two months ago. It was the latest …Labor wants action […]
Asbestos found in new buildings in Dubai and Abu Dhabi despite ban
Posted by The NationalAsbestos found in new buildings in Dubai and Abu Dhabi despite banThe NationalDUBAI // Asbestos is being used in new buildings almost a decade after a nationwide ban on the dangerous construction material was imposed. Companies specialising in its safe removal say their core business is getting rid of asbestos from old buildings …
Oregon’s asbestos rules lag behind the rest of the country and federal minimum …
Posted by OregonLive.comOregon's asbestos rules lag behind the rest of the country and federal minimum …OregonLive.comOregon lags 49 other states in following a federal environmental rules considered essential to protecting people from cancer-causing asbestos fibers. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requires contractors to give fair warning before demolishing …
Hospital staff want asbestos answers
Posted by Radio New ZealandRadio New ZealandHospital staff want asbestos answersRadio New ZealandA medical union says staff at Dunedin Hospital are anxious about the asbestos contamination that has shut down parts of the building. White asbestos, a carcinogen, was found on four floors of the hospital's clinical services building, including in the …Dunedin Hospital asbestos cleanup ongoing3News NZNervous staff […]
Shorten calls for crackdown on imported building products containing asbestos
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineShorten calls for crackdown on imported building products containing asbestosABC OnlineFederal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has called for a crackdown on imported building products that contain asbestos following new evidence showing the potentially deadly material's presence in a product from China. Australians are at risk of being …
No asbestos in landfill
Posted by Pacific Daily NewsNo asbestos in landfillPacific Daily NewsSo why propose that disposal of asbestos construction waste, even if encapsulated, through burial in a landfill, close to a community, be acceptable — especially to those people living in the immediate vicinity? Why would government officials who …
Exmouth man dies 18 months after being diagnosed with asbestos exposure
Posted by Exeter Express and EchoExeter Express and EchoExmouth man dies 18 months after being diagnosed with asbestos exposureExeter Express and EchoRETIRED contract manager Michael Parry died of exposure to asbestos while doing jobs for different employers during his working life. The 65-year-old from Durham Close, Exmouth, was diagnosed with malignant epithelioid, an asbestos-related disease, …
Asbestos-ridden ruins of landmark North Canterbury hotel left uncovered
Posted by The PressThe PressAsbestos-ridden ruins of landmark North Canterbury hotel left uncoveredThe PressThe asbestos-ridden remains of a North Canterbury heritage hotel have been left uncovered at a residential site for more than a year, causing neighbours to fear for their health. The Waipara Hotel in North Canterbury was destroyed in a fire last year …and more »
OSHA fines contractors over asbestos exposures
Posted by Business InsuranceOSHA fines contractors over asbestos exposuresBusiness InsuranceThe U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited a contractor and subcontractor for exposing workers to asbestos hazards and proposed combined penalties totaling more than $70,000. The exposure occurred while the workers were …and more »
Dunedin Hospital asbestos cleanup ongoing
Posted by 3News NZ3News NZDunedin Hospital asbestos cleanup ongoing3News NZDunedin Hospital's pathology lab and mortuary remain closed but ultrasound appointments are being rebooked after an asbestos scare. Last week Southern District Health Board said asbestos fibres were found in routine swabs of the mortuary on the lower …Nervous staff want asbestos answersOtago Daily Timesall 2 news articles »
Asbestos find delays Tyne tunnels’ reopening again
Posted by Shields GazetteShields GazetteAsbestos find delays Tyne tunnels' reopening againShields GazetteAlastair Swan, principal engineer for the tunnels' owner, the North East Combined Authority (NECA) said: “The discovery of further asbestos was made during our inspection of the tunnels following the collapse of the original contractor, GB Building …
Exmouth man dies 18 months after being diagnosed with asbestos
Posted by Exeter Express and EchoExeter Express and EchoExmouth man dies 18 months after being diagnosed with asbestosExeter Express and EchoRETIRED contract manager Michael Parry died of exposure to asbestos while doing jobs for different employers during his working life. The 65-year-old from Durham Clsoe, Exmouth, was diagnosed with malignant epithelioid, an asbestos-related disease, …
ACT government spent $26400 having asbestos removed from the Acton Tunnel last …
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesACT government spent $26400 having asbestos removed from the Acton Tunnel last …The Canberra TimesLast week, the tunnel was closed for two days after an excavator shredded 60 metres of asbestos tiles from the ceiling as it tried to drive through. The tunnel was finally reopened on Thursday, after the closure caused major […]
Bacon as deadly as cigarettes and asbestos
Posted by The RegisterThe RegisterBacon as deadly as cigarettes and asbestosThe RegisterThat's according to the Daily Mail, which claims that, according to "a well-placed source", a gathering of international scientists have checked the evidence and decided processed meat merits a top risk ranking, along with alcohol, asbestos, arsenic …Processed meats added to list of substances most likely to […]
Asbestos: Thousands of UK soldiers who develop cancer due to exposure unfairly …
Posted by The IndependentThe IndependentAsbestos: Thousands of UK soldiers who develop cancer due to exposure unfairly …The IndependentCurrent laws mean that the MoD does not have to pay compensation for accidents or injuries suffered before 1987, which rules out those with mesothelioma caused by asbestos exposure decades ago. While veterans may be eligible for a war disablement …
Contractor calls for calm over demolitions, wants better asbestos regs.
Posted by KATUKATUContractor calls for calm over demolitions, wants better asbestos regs.KATUThey showed KATU documents saying the two houses on Northeast Thompson had asbestos that had to be cleared out. Right now, the state Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) does not require builders to produce those kinds of inspection reports for …
Australians ‘at risk’ from asbestos in imported building products
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineAustralians 'at risk' from asbestos in imported building productsABC OnlineAustralians are at risk of being exposed to asbestos in imported building products, an industry group has warned. The Asbestos Industry Association said the potentially deadly material was discovered in cement compound board from China two months ago.
School asbestos problems may cost £10m as pupils face being bussed to …
Posted by Stoke SentinelStoke SentinelSchool asbestos problems may cost £10m as pupils face being bussed to …Stoke SentinelPUPILS at a school being closed down after an asbestos outbreak are set to move into a mothballed city academy building. The former St Peter's Academy site has been lined up for children and staff left homeless by the health scare […]
Asbestos found after water works
Posted by The West AustralianThe West AustralianAsbestos found after water worksThe West AustralianWater Minister Mia Davies says her opposite number was “morally bankrupt†to claim publicly that Water Corporation workers were exposed to asbestos on a project, despite knowing some were yet to be told. Shadow water minister David Kelly held a news …Dozens of Water Corporation workers potentially exposed […]
Asbestos closes parts of Dunedin Hospital
Posted by Stuff.co.nzStuff.co.nzAsbestos closes parts of Dunedin HospitalStuff.co.nzDunedin Hospital has moved patients, closed its mortuary and central stairwell and postponed non-urgent ultrasound scans after asbestos tests came back positive. The Southern District Health Board (DHB) said on Thursday that routine testing revealed …Hospital moves on asbestos scareOtago Daily TimesAsbestos tests continue at Dunedin HospitalRadio New ZealandDunedin Hospital tests […]
Asbestos found in ailing Dunedin Hospital
Posted by TVNZAsbestos found in ailing Dunedin HospitalTVNZThe ailing state of Dunedin Hospital is in the spotlight again, following the discovery of potentially deadly asbestos on four floors of the building. Ailing state of Dunedin Hospital worsens with asbestos discovery. 00:47 …and more »
More hospital areas shut due to asbestos
Posted by Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily TimesMore hospital areas shut due to asbestosOtago Daily TimesOfficials said they could not rule out that white asbestos found in an area leading into the ultrasound suite having come into contact with patients. At a press conference in the afternoon, officials said patients were able to get to ultrasound by a …More Dunedin […]
Dozens of Water Corporation workers potentially exposed to asbestos in WA …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineDozens of Water Corporation workers potentially exposed to asbestos in WA …ABC OnlineThere are fears nearly 100 people working on a Water Corporation maintenance project have been exposed to asbestos particles, but authorities insist the risk to workers is low. Water Corporation said 88 people, including its own employees and contract …Water Corp asbestos row […]
The asbestos crisis: why Britain needs an eradication law
Posted by SHPonlineThe asbestos crisis: why Britain needs an eradication lawSHPonlineThe parliamentary group found asbestos is still a serious threat. This year, according to official figures, 5,000 people in Britain are likely to die prematurely as a result of asbestos exposure. This is around three times the number of road accident …Family, including three year old girl, […]
International academy releases two commentaries on asbestos
Posted by Safety+Health magazineSafety+Health magazineInternational academy releases two commentaries on asbestosSafety+Health magazineIn another commentary, the academy warns that recommendations from the 2014 Helsinki Consensus Report on Asbestos could lead to missed diagnoses, improper workers' compensation, and “lost opportunities†to identify asbestos hazards and prevent …
asbestos at Dunedin Hospital
Posted by The PressThe Pressasbestos at Dunedin HospitalThe PressSouthern District Health Board Commissioner Kathy Grant said the DHB had been advised the risk assessment from asbestos was negligible to low for patients and staff. "We are taking this matter seriously, and together with our technical advisors we will …Asbestos found at Dunedin HospitalOtago Daily TimesAsbestos found during routine […]
Commentary: Firefighters and teachers bear outsize burden of asbestos deaths
Posted by Environmental Health NewsEnvironmental Health NewsCommentary: Firefighters and teachers bear outsize burden of asbestos deathsEnvironmental Health NewsIt doesn't matter who you are – young or old, strong or frail, rich or poor, factory worker or CEO – if you inhale or ingest even one microscopic asbestos fiber, you're at increased risk of developing a deadly disease whose symptoms […]
On-island asbestos disposal proposed
Posted by Pacific Daily NewsPacific Daily NewsOn-island asbestos disposal proposedPacific Daily NewsA ban on disposing of asbestos-tainted construction materials on the island might change if a Guam Environmental Protection Agency proposal becomes final. Guam EPA Administrator Eric Palacios said Wednesday he's proposing to allow the disposal of …
Asbestos-hit school forced to close to keep pupils safe
Posted by Stoke SentinelStoke SentinelAsbestos-hit school forced to close to keep pupils safeStoke SentinelTHE school at the centre of an asbestos scare is to close on safety grounds. Pupils will not return to Sutherland Primary Academy, in Blurton, following the October half-term break. It follows new safety advice which warns there is the 'potential of a …
Asbestos in Parkes Way tunnel slows re-opening
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesAsbestos in Parkes Way tunnel slows re-openingThe Canberra TimesWhile air monitoring confirmed there are no asbestos fibres in the area, WorkSafe ACT was still at the tunnel on Wednesday to supervise the removal of asbestos. Misting spray was used to stop any fibres from escaping the tunnel and licensed asbestos …Truck carrying excavator smashes […]
Payment to be made over Vic asbestos cases
Posted by 9news.com.auPayment to be made over Vic asbestos cases9news.com.auA leading building products company must contribute thousands toward settlements for asbestos-related illnesses contracted at State Electricity Commission of Victoria facilities in the 1960s and 1970s. Building product company CSR, Bradford Insulation …and more »
Christchurch Arts Centre faces asbestos bill
Posted by Radio New ZealandRadio New ZealandChristchurch Arts Centre faces asbestos billRadio New ZealandThe asbestos was found in six rooms in the building that used to serve as the original Christchurch Boys High School. Arts Centre chief executive Andre Lovatt said some workers may have been exposed to the material, which was in a thin layer of plaster …
The People vs. the Koch-Funded Asbestos Industry
Posted by EcoWatchEcoWatchThe People vs. the Koch-Funded Asbestos IndustryEcoWatchNo Americans are at greater risk of asbestos disease than veterans, first responders and teachers. Veterans account for just eight percent of the population but roughly a third of Americans who suffer from mesothelioma—an extremely painful and always …and more »
Contractor claims he was exposed to asbestos during work on a South Coast …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineContractor claims he was exposed to asbestos during work on a South Coast …ABC OnlineA contract plumber has spoken out after he was exposed to asbestos while working on a development at HMAS Albatross on the South Coast. Dave Ahrens was employed by Axis Plumbing to cut pipes, as part of the new Helicopter […]
Construction companies cited for exposing workers to asbestos
Posted by Chicago Sun-TimesConstruction companies cited for exposing workers to asbestosChicago Sun-TimesThe companies were cited for failing to conduct an exposure assessment for asbestos, establish a respiratory protection program, use engineering controls to remove material likely to contain asbestos, train workers on asbestos hazards, and provide …and more »
Asbestos dumping infuriates Seven Hills business owners as deadly fibres left …
Posted by The Daily TelegraphThe Daily TelegraphAsbestos dumping infuriates Seven Hills business owners as deadly fibres left …The Daily TelegraphFrustrations have reached boiling point for several business operators in Prime Drive after an increase in dumping of potentially deadly asbestos and other materials in the estate. Asbestos, building offcuts and general rubbish have all been dumped on …
Concern over asbestos forces county workers from building
Posted by Glenwood Springs Post IndependentGlenwood Springs Post IndependentConcern over asbestos forces county workers from buildingGlenwood Springs Post IndependentA downtown Glenwood Springs building that Garfield County acquired two years ago had to be vacated by county workers last month due to asbestos concerns, county government officials have confirmed. According to Renelle Lott, chief communications …
Tougher asbestos rules needed, experts tell Oregon environmental regulators
Posted by OregonLive.comOregonLive.comTougher asbestos rules needed, experts tell Oregon environmental regulatorsOregonLive.comOregon environmental regulators had a limited assignment for the two dozen experts invited to a meeting on asbestos Monday: Tell us the best way to implement a new law requiring contractors to check for the cancer causing substance when tearing down a …
Warning to parents after cancer-causing asbestos found in children’s crayons
Posted by Yorkshire Evening PostYorkshire Evening PostWarning to parents after cancer-causing asbestos found in children's crayonsYorkshire Evening Post“Asbestos often looks harmless and cannot be definitely identified just by looking at it, even less so when concealed in wax children's crayons.†“We can't change the past, but we can change attitudes now and cases like this serve as a great […]
Asbestos scare as couple see “aliens” on neighbour’s roof
Posted by The Sunshine Coast DailyThe Sunshine Coast DailyAsbestos scare as couple see "aliens" on neighbour's roofThe Sunshine Coast DailyBut the joke quickly turned serious for the Maroochydore resident when she realised those "aliens" were removing asbestos. "We saw the scaffolding go up last week and thought the neighbours must be getting their roof repainted," Ms Murray said. "When …
Henderson May Add Eldorado Valley Land Containing Asbestos
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comHenderson May Add Eldorado Valley Land Containing AsbestosAsbestos.comOfficials in Henderson, Nevada, forge ahead with plans to possibly annex and develop parts of the Eldorado Valley despite geologists' concerns about the presence of naturally occurring asbestos in the ground. While official annexation remains delayed …
Alton Miles for Meso Race Raises Record-High $30000 for Asbestos Disease …
Posted by PR Newswire (press release)PR Newswire (press release)Alton Miles for Meso Race Raises Record-High $30000 for Asbestos Disease …PR Newswire (press release)The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is the largest independent asbestos victims' organization in the United States. It was founded in 2004 to give asbestos victims and concerned citizens a united voice, to raise public awareness about …and […]
BIG ISSUE: ‘We worry action on asbestos will come too little, too late’
Posted by Stoke SentinelStoke SentinelBIG ISSUE: 'We worry action on asbestos will come too little, too late'Stoke SentinelDOZENS of schools across North Staffordshire are riddled with asbestos, a Government report has revealed. Yesterday The Sentinel, below, reported how Sutherland Primary Academy in Blurton had closed nine rooms, including two classrooms, after cracks …
Water is sprayed at the Monarch Foundry site in order to keep the friable …
Posted by WspyNews (press release) (registration)WspyNews (press release) (registration)Water is sprayed at the Monarch Foundry site in order to keep the friable …WspyNews (press release) (registration)Asbestos clean-up is proceeding at the former Monarch Foundry location on the east side of Plano. Plano Mayor Bob Hausler says that the asbestos being removed from the Monarch Foundry site is non-friable, meaning that […]
Stoke-on-Trent school shuts 9 rooms in asbestos scare
Posted by Stoke SentinelStoke SentinelStoke-on-Trent school shuts 9 rooms in asbestos scareStoke SentinelNINE rooms at one of the city's biggest primary schools have been closed off due to an asbestos scare. Sutherland Primary Academy, in Blurton, is now bidding for emergency Government cash to remove the asbestos after it emerged the repair work could …and more »
GW is removing asbestos from Bell Hall
Posted by GW Hatchet (subscription)GW Hatchet (subscription)GW is removing asbestos from Bell HallGW Hatchet (subscription)The more than 80-year-old G Street building that houses research and teaching facilities for the biological department is undergoing a “small asbestos removal project,†University spokesman Kurtis Hiatt said in an email Friday. Students and faculty who …Asbestos lawyers welcomed report on asbestos removal in […]
Firefighters decontaminated due to workshop asbestos risk
Posted by Biggleswade TodayBiggleswade TodayFirefighters decontaminated due to workshop asbestos riskBiggleswade TodayThey quickly established the presence of asbestos in the roof of the building and called for the hazardous materials team from Stopsley to provide them with protection from the substance and make available decontamination from any particles picked up …Firefighters battle blaze at Stotfold vehicle repair workshopComet 24all […]
Solve asbestos dumping problem and lift safety with construction levy, says …
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning HeraldSolve asbestos dumping problem and lift safety with construction levy, says …Sydney Morning HeraldFairfax Media revealed on Sunday that Sydney's fringes were a dumping ground for asbestos waste. Truck- and boot-loads of asbestos sheeting and contaminated soil from demolition and renovation sites are being left on roadsides, in bushland and parkland …
Asbestos Abatement at Former Monarch Foundry Site in Plano Is Underway
Posted by WspyNews (press release) (registration)WspyNews (press release) (registration)Asbestos Abatement at Former Monarch Foundry Site in Plano Is UnderwayWspyNews (press release) (registration)Plano Mayor Bob Hausler says that the asbestos being removed from the Monarch Foundry site is non-friable, meaning that the material cannot be pulverized and turned into powder. According to Hausler, the city has hired Midwest Environmental out of …
The Sydney suburbs serving as a dumping ground for asbestos waste
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning HeraldThe Sydney suburbs serving as a dumping ground for asbestos wasteSydney Morning HeraldSydney's fringes are serving as a dumping ground for asbestos waste as unscrupulous builders and renovators seek to avoid costly and labour-intensive legal disposal. Truckloads of the deadly fibrous construction material pulled from demolished and …and more »
Town centre Sainsbury’s to close for almost two months amid asbestos rumours
Posted by Your Local GuardianYour Local GuardianTown centre Sainsbury's to close for almost two months amid asbestos rumoursYour Local GuardianA Kingston town centre Sainsbury's will be closed for almost two months in the run up to Christmas amid rumours asbestos has been found in the store's ceiling. A spokeswoman for Sainsbury's did not deny that the hazardous building material […]
Suspected asbestos sheets removed after residents’ complaints
Posted by St Helens StarSt Helens StarSuspected asbestos sheets removed after residents' complaintsSt Helens StarA PILE of what were believed to be asbestos sheets left in residential back streets in the town centre for around four months has been cleared away. Around 15 sheets of suspected asbestos were dumped behind homes on Hardshaw Street, causing a number …
Devastated widow of former GCHQ worker wants justice following her asbestos …
Posted by Gloucester CitizenGloucester CitizenDevastated widow of former GCHQ worker wants justice following her asbestos …Gloucester CitizenThe devastated husband of a former GCHQ worker who died of an asbestos-related cancer wants her former colleagues to help him in his battle for justice. Andy Eustace, of Linworth Road, Bishop's Cleeve, is investigating the background to the death of …
Crews Begin Cleanup at Southtowne Lanes, Day 1 of Asbestos Abatement
Posted by KEZI TVCrews Begin Cleanup at Southtowne Lanes, Day 1 of Asbestos AbatementKEZI TVMonths after a destructive fire at an historic bowling alley crews begin the cleanup process at Southtowne Lanes. Construction crews have a long road ahead of them. They say it will take about four weeks just to complete the asbestos abatement project …
Plaintiff’s Mere Presence in Area Where Asbestos is Present Insufficient to …
Posted by JD Supra (press release)Plaintiff's Mere Presence in Area Where Asbestos is Present Insufficient to …JD Supra (press release)In Schiffer v. CBS Corporation (filed 9/9/15; modified 9/30/15), the California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, affirmed summary judgment in favor of the defendant asbestos insulation manufacturer finding plaintiffs failed to present …
Christie hospital maintenance staff ‘exposed’ to asbestos
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsChristie hospital maintenance staff 'exposed' to asbestosBBC NewsSome maintenance staff at a leading cancer hospital were "unknowingly exposed" to airborne asbestos levels above safety standards, a report says. The Christie hospital in Manchester admitted "historically [it] may not have met the required health and …The Christie Hospital accused of exposing 20 workers to deadly […]
Asbestos Plaintiffs Awarded $14 Million From Celanese Corporation
Posted by Mesothelioma.net Blog (blog)Asbestos Plaintiffs Awarded $14 Million From Celanese CorporationMesothelioma.net Blog (blog)The facility was engaged in producing chemically treated fabric, and among the chemicals that they utilized was asbestos, a toxic material that has been established as the primary cause of mesothelioma and other forms of cancer and advanced illness.
Asbestos decontamination unit stolen from roadside
Posted by The ArgusAsbestos decontamination unit stolen from roadsideThe ArgusA MOBILE shower unit used to rid workers of asbestos was stolen from a parking bay. The £15,000 decontamination unit was swiped from a busy road where it was left overnight. It was left at 2.30pm on Tuesday October 6 between the Black Lion pub and the …
The Christie Hospital accused of exposing 20 workers to deadly asbestos during …
Posted by Manchester Evening NewsManchester Evening NewsThe Christie Hospital accused of exposing 20 workers to deadly asbestos during …Manchester Evening NewsMaintenance workers at Manchester's Christie Hospital were exposed to deadly asbestos for years, a union has claimed. Unite allege that 20 workers at the world-famous cancer treatment centre in Withington were put at risk after managers failed to deal […]
Group launches attack against asbestos trust legislation
Posted by The HillGroup launches attack against asbestos trust legislationThe HillThe group said its goal is to shed light on the special interests and politicians advocating for legislation that would make it harder for asbestos victims and their families to collect compensation for the asbestos-triggered diseases that kill 12,000 …
Opinion: Welcomed improvement to asbestos safety in Chilliwack
Posted by Chilliwack ProgressOpinion: Welcomed improvement to asbestos safety in ChilliwackChilliwack ProgressTwo months ago in this space, Chilliwack city council was asked to tighten its oversight on demolition permits to further protect workers from exposure to asbestos. Last week councillors did just that. (City of Chilliwack adds new step in demolition …
LETTERS: What happened to asbestos threat?
Posted by Ripley TodayRipley TodayLETTERS: What happened to asbestos threat?Ripley TodayIf they did not remove it first, what consideration was given to local residents. IE asbestos particles in the air. As for the five past workers going to have a look, shouldn't they have been wearing breathing masks of some sort? Anyway, I am still …
Government agency accused of ‘careless’ asbestos dumping
Posted by The PressThe PressGovernment agency accused of 'careless' asbestos dumpingThe PressThe NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) says it is "extremely concerned" by an MP's allegations that it has been unsafely dumping asbestos-contaminated waste near a state highway. New Zealand First MP Denis O'Rourke accused the government agency of …
Firefighters exposed to asbestos while battling fire at vacant school
Posted by KOCO Oklahoma CityKOCO Oklahoma CityFirefighters exposed to asbestos while battling fire at vacant schoolKOCO Oklahoma CityHeavy smoke was coming out of the back of the school when firefighters arrived. The large pile of trash and debris was on fire in the vacant school's basement, according to a news release. Authorities said no one was in the school, […]
Coast rallies to support asbestos-related disease
Posted by The Sunshine Coast DailyCoast rallies to support asbestos-related diseaseThe Sunshine Coast DailyMOMENTUM is building for a new asbestos-related disease support group to start on the Sunshine Coast. Currimundi mesothelioma patient Kim Stokes' battle for affordable access to potentially life-prolonging medication resonated with Sunshine Coast Daily …
Asbestos in hospital not a safety risk, says DHB
Posted by Radio New ZealandRadio New ZealandAsbestos in hospital not a safety risk, says DHBRadio New ZealandInspections, which began at the hospital last month, found asbestos dust particles in ceiling spaces and in one basement. Three buildings were found to have the hazardous mineral; the Clinical Services building, the Fraser Building and a lecture …
Allegations on asbestos handling
Posted by Scoop.co.nz (press release)Allegations on asbestos handlingScoop.co.nz (press release)At the Russley Road/ Memorial Ave site extremely low levels of asbestos were found, which was expected given the site's previous use as a former landfill. This is being transported within the guidelines for safe transport in a covered and contained …Asbestos handling allegations completely incorrect – NZTAVoxyall 2 news […]
GCHQ ‘asbestos death’ victim’s widower searches for former staff
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsGCHQ 'asbestos death' victim's widower searches for former staffBBC News"She remembered her car being dusty from the demolition works and she and her colleagues were not provided with any protective clothing or equipment whilst the maintenance work was carried out in areas containing asbestos," said lawyer Hayley Hill.
Asbestos must be banished from all schools and public buildings by 2035 …
Posted by Mirror.co.ukMirror.co.ukAsbestos must be banished from all schools and public buildings by 2035 …Mirror.co.ukAnd the all-party Occupational Safety and Health group called for an asbestos eradication law to ensure killer dust is gone by 2035. They also want a programme of workplace inspections and for house sale surveys to say whether asbestos is present.
30 asbestos sheets found dumped in ‘flytipping hotspot’
Posted by Bournemouth EchoBournemouth Echo30 asbestos sheets found dumped in 'flytipping hotspot'Bournemouth EchoA FARMER from Lytchett Minster has hit out after discovering a pile of asbestos sheets dumped on an area she says is notorious for flytipping. Clare Lees, who lives nearby on Post Green Farm, said that they she was feeding the cows on the farm early […]
Suspected asbestos limits hospital access
Posted by New Zealand HeraldSuspected asbestos limits hospital accessNew Zealand HeraldAccess has been restricted to parts of the Dunedin Hospital campus because of suspected asbestos contamination. The affected areas were not those used by patients, the Southern District Health Board said. "The areas identified are in areas generally …and more »
Union, workers: Mold, asbestos makes Health Dept. unsafe
Posted by WPXI PittsburghUnion, workers: Mold, asbestos makes Health Dept. unsafeWPXI PittsburghWPXI-TV (http://bit.ly/1Ncyoj5 ) says the Service Employees International Union Local 668 says the Allegheny County Health Department facilities in Pittsburgh have problems with mold and asbestos. The health department has issued a statement saying its …
Odyssey cinema owner faces charges for asbestos exposure in St Albans
Posted by Herts AdvertiserHerts AdvertiserOdyssey cinema owner faces charges for asbestos exposure in St AlbansHerts AdvertiserCourt proceedings have been initiated following an investigation into the way asbestos was dealt with between September 16, 2010, and April 5, 2012, at the cinema which opened in London Road last year after an extensive refurbishment, including removal …
Asbestos firm files appeal in effort to dismiss racketeering case against it
Posted by Legal News LineAsbestos firm files appeal in effort to dismiss racketeering case against itLegal News LineGarlock first presented its claims during its bankruptcy case, which will result in the establishment of a trust to compensate asbestos victims. Several dozen other companies who faced asbestos lawsuits have already gone through that process.
Suspected asbestos limits Dunedin Hospital access
Posted by New Zealand HeraldSuspected asbestos limits Dunedin Hospital accessNew Zealand HeraldAccess has been restricted to parts of the Dunedin Hospital campus because of suspected asbestos contamination. Photo / iStock. Access has been restricted to parts of the Dunedin Hospital campus because of suspected asbestos contamination.Suspected asbestos limits some hospital accessOtago Daily Timesall 2 news articles »
Union says Pennsylvania health department has mold, asbestos
Posted by WRAL.comUnion says Pennsylvania health department has mold, asbestosWRAL.comWPXI-TV (http://bit.ly/1Ncyoj5 ) reports that the Service Employees International Union Local 668 says the Allegheny County Health Department facilities in Pittsburgh have problems with mold and asbestos. The health department has issued a statement …and more »
Developers remove 500 tonnes of asbestos from Silvertown building
Posted by The WharfThe WharfDevelopers remove 500 tonnes of asbestos from Silvertown buildingThe WharfOne of the UK's biggest asbestos removal operations is now finished. Millennium Mills in Silvertown stands 10 storeys high and spans 450,000 square feet – making the operation the largest asbestos removal carried out in the UK to date using the modern …
Asbestos won’t stop Malcolm Turnbull taking keys to The Lodge
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesAsbestos won't stop Malcolm Turnbull taking keys to The LodgeThe Canberra TimesWhile internal works at the 1927 home are largely finished, the recent discovery of asbestos in a security guardhouse on Adelaide Avenue has pushed back overall completion to later this month. The Finance Department said the latest delay has not caused …and more »
Builder busted with asbestos waste
Posted by Northern StarNorthern StarBuilder busted with asbestos wasteNorthern StarA LOCAL builder has walked away with a wallet $8,594 lighter for trying to dump asbestos waste at the Byron Resource Recovery Centre. Despite two signs clearing advising customers the centre does not take asbestos waste, the offender did not declare …Byron builder fined $8000 for dumping asbestosEchonetdailyall 2 […]
Asbestos is main concern after Birmingham structure fire
Posted by WSFAWSFAAsbestos is main concern after Birmingham structure fireWSFABirmingham Fire & Rescue officials say that the main concern after a structure fire is asbestos in the building. The fire happened at a vacant building at 25th Street North and 11th Avenue North. Crews were called around 9:20 p.m. and it took about 15 …
Asbestos discovered under road in central Rangiora
Posted by The PressThe PressAsbestos discovered under road in central RangioraThe PressContractors discovered asbestos-contaminated cladding while excavating for a new building development on Durham St on Wednesday. It was found about 40 centimetres below the road. The Waimakariri District Council said it was unsure why the asbestos …and more »
High price of asbestos cancer drug costs a cruel fate
Posted by The Sunshine Coast DailyThe Sunshine Coast DailyHigh price of asbestos cancer drug costs a cruel fateThe Sunshine Coast DailyCURRIMUNDI couple Kim and Linda Stokes are being priced out of an asbestos cancer treatment that could extend their precious time together. While some patients coping with melanoma pay $6.10 for a treatment of immunotherapy drug Keytruda, …
Calls for Sunshine Coast asbestos disease support group
Posted by The Sunshine Coast DailyThe Sunshine Coast DailyCalls for Sunshine Coast asbestos disease support groupThe Sunshine Coast DailyAN ORGANISATION dedicated to supporting people with asbestos-related diseases is looking to start a Sunshine Coast group. Asbestos Related Disease Support Society Queensland general manager Amanda Richards said 150 Sunshine Coast residents …and more »
Byron builder fined $8000 for dumping asbestos disposal
Posted by EchonetdailyByron builder fined $8000 for dumping asbestos disposalEchonetdailyA Byron shire builder was recently fined $8,000 for illegally disposing of asbestos at the Myocum waste facility, after an investigation nailed him as the culprit. The man had also failed to declare he was dumping asbestos when asked by staff at the …
Asbestos found on hospital building site to be treated as hazardous waste and …
Posted by Leicester MercuryLeicester MercuryAsbestos found on hospital building site to be treated as hazardous waste and …Leicester MercuryAsbestos found on the site of a proposed hospital will have to be removed as hazardous waste. The recommendation has been passed on to contractors due to start on the St Luke's project in Market Harborough. The situation was revealed […]
Auckland business owner’s asbestos conviction quashed
Posted by Stuff.co.nzStuff.co.nzAuckland business owner's asbestos conviction quashedStuff.co.nz"I explained the prohibition notice to Mr Singh and informed him that there was to be no further work of any kind after the excavator and truck were removed until the site was tested and declared free of asbestos," Beamer told Auckland District Court …and more »
Asbestos discovered at Taranaki school fire
Posted by TVNZ3News NZAsbestos discovered at Taranaki school fireTVNZAsbestos has been found at a Taranaki school that was gutted by fire this morning. A large fire engulfed a block of eight classrooms on the upper level at Hawera Intermediate School early this morning. Devastating fire rips through Taranaki school. 00 …Fire rips through Taranaki schoolRadio New ZealandLarge […]
Call for action as figures reveal eight in 10 Sheffield schools contain deadly …
Posted by The StarThe StarCall for action as figures reveal eight in 10 Sheffield schools contain deadly …The StarShe said: “I started raising this issue as soon as I was elected, following grave concerns that Mossbrook, a special educational needs school in my constituency, cannot put drawing pins in its walls for fear of disturbing asbestos. “It cannot […]
Former Rolls-Royce electrician died after exposure to asbestos
Posted by Derby TelegraphDerby TelegraphFormer Rolls-Royce electrician died after exposure to asbestosDerby TelegraphA FORMER electrician died after being exposed to asbestos during two stints at Rolls-Royce in Derby. Gordon Clifford started as an apprentice, his inquest was told. He worked there for six years before spending two years in the Army. In a brief …
Akron schools approve more money for asbestos removal, marketing and …
Posted by Akron Beacon JournalAkron schools approve more money for asbestos removal, marketing and …Akron Beacon JournalThe Akron school board agreed Monday to $600,000 to remove asbestos from empty buildings, $40,000 to drain water around another, $35,000 more for a marketing contract and more costly tickets for the return of the city's football championship game.
Congress Should Protect, Not Expose Asbestos Victims to Further Harm | Commentary
Posted by Roll Call (blog)Congress Should Protect, Not Expose Asbestos Victims to Further Harm | CommentaryRoll Call (blog)Most Americans think asbestos was outlawed decades ago. That's wrong. Asbestos is no longer mined in the U.S. and since the 1980s its use has sharply declined, but it is still legal – and still lethal. Under a weak and outdated federal […]
Family gets $3.5 million after woman dies from asbestos doing husband’s laundry
Posted by Chattanooga Times Free PressChattanooga Times Free PressFamily gets $3.5 million after woman dies from asbestos doing husband's laundryChattanooga Times Free PressBarbara Bobo's husband died of asbestos-induced lung cancer in 1997 after having done clean-up work after asbestos insulation was installed at the Athens-based Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, which is owned and operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority.Florence woman's […]
Crews Demolish Asbestos Homes, Neighbors Not Warned
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comCrews Demolish Asbestos Homes, Neighbors Not WarnedAsbestos.comWithin two hours, investigators isolated the site and began sampling for asbestos contamination that later tested positive. The demo crew consisted of four men, all without respirators. The state levied heavy fines on the construction company as well …Hundreds Of Portland Homes Demolished Without Proper Asbestos RemovalMesothelioma.comall 2 news […]
WestConnex’s Asbestos Problem
Posted by New MatildaNew MatildaWestConnex's Asbestos ProblemNew MatildaThe authority overseeing the controversial development faces serious questions about its handling of asbestos and other toxic materials along the 33 kilometre tollway route. Wendy Bacon and Cathy Peters report. The development of Sydney's massive …
Ban Asbestos Now: The Words My Husband Would Say
Posted by Mesothelioma.com (blog)Mesothelioma.com (blog)Ban Asbestos Now: The Words My Husband Would SayMesothelioma.com (blog)Shockingly, I learned that asbestos caused a number of deadly diseases, not just mesothelioma. Late that night, through my tears, the hidden secrets and killer lies began to unfold. Betrayal, rage, and devastation enveloped me when we also learned that …
Asbestos in home demolitions: See the data Oregon officials took months to release
Posted by OregonLive.comOregonLive.comAsbestos in home demolitions: See the data Oregon officials took months to releaseOregonLive.comWithout the state's public record law, it would have been impossible for The Oregonian/OregonLive to uncover that Oregon environmental regulators have failed to ensure the public doesn't breathe cancer-causing asbestos fibers. We used government data …
Asbestos risk low but Spa stays shut
Posted by Northern AdvocateAsbestos risk low but Spa stays shutNorthern AdvocateA Far North hot pool complex remains in limbo after an expert report confirmed widespread presence of asbestos – but also called for more testing before any decision about its future is made. Meanwhile, the Northland District Health Board has found the …
New London High School Closes Tuesday to Remove Asbestos
Posted by NBC ConnecticutNBC ConnecticutNew London High School Closes Tuesday to Remove AsbestosNBC ConnecticutTimothy Wheeler, the chief of operations for New London Schools, said last month that asbestos was present in one of the layers beneath the gym floor, but experts have assured the school system that there is no public health risk. Air quality studies …
Shropshire woman’s asbestos death linked to 1983 COD Donnington fire
Posted by shropshirestar.comshropshirestar.comShropshire woman's asbestos death linked to 1983 COD Donnington fireshropshirestar.comShe died in September from mesothelioma, a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. The fire at COD Donnington in 1983 sent a huge plume of smoke, debris and dust high into the Shropshire skies. Mrs Nunn was exposed to ash containing asbestos when …
Texas VA Accused of Asbestos Violations
Posted by Mesothelioma.net Blog (blog)Texas VA Accused of Asbestos ViolationsMesothelioma.net Blog (blog)Veterans' Administration Medical Centers frequently provide care to those who were exposed to asbestos during the time of their military service, and who now suffer from mesothelioma, lung cancer, or other asbestos-related diseases. But in an ironic …
Grieving family appeals for help to find out how a grandfather was exposed to …
Posted by WalesOnlineWalesOnlineGrieving family appeals for help to find out how a grandfather was exposed to …WalesOnlineA grieving family is looking for answers after they say a grandfather was exposed to fatal quantities of asbestos while working at a power station. Gerald Taylor died aged 76 in December 2014 after a long battle with lung disease linked […]
Winslow awarded grant to remove asbestos and lead-based paint from former motel
Posted by KPHO PhoenixKPHO PhoenixWinslow awarded grant to remove asbestos and lead-based paint from former motelKPHO PhoenixThe grant will be used to remove asbestos and lead-based paint from the former LZ Budget Motel, located along historic Route 66. The site consists of four vacant structures in a severe state of deterioration due to previous fires, years of weathering […]
Grambling State building closes for asbestos removal
Posted by SFGateGrambling State building closes for asbestos removalSFGateGRAMBLING, La. (AP) — Woodson Hall at Grambling State University will close for at least two weeks while repairs are made, including asbestos removal. Flooding that occurred earlier this year caused damage to parts of the building. Tracy Wright …and more »
Alabama judge awards family $3.5M in TVA plant asbestos case
Posted by WSMV NashvilleWSMV NashvilleAlabama judge awards family $3.5M in TVA plant asbestos caseWSMV NashvilleHUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) – The family of a Florence woman has been awarded $3.5 million after the woman died of a lung disease that the family says was caused by her having laundered clothes that had been exposed to asbestos.and more »
Appeal after Leeds asbestos death
Posted by Yorkshire Evening PostYorkshire Evening PostAppeal after Leeds asbestos deathYorkshire Evening PostHe also worked for Cape Insulation Limited around 1968/1969. He died aged 68 in February 2015 and an autopsy revealed the cause of his death was mesothelioma – an incurable cancer of the lining of the lung caused by exposure to asbestos decades ago.
Winslow awarded grant to remove asbestos and lead-based paint from former motel
Posted by KPHO PhoenixKPHO PhoenixWinslow awarded grant to remove asbestos and lead-based paint from former motelKPHO PhoenixBrownsfields are properties with active redevelopment potential, hindered by environmental contamination. The grant will be used to remove asbestos and lead-based paint from the former LZ Budget Motel, located along historic Route 66. The site consists …and more »
Grieving family appeals for help to find out how a grandfather was exposed to …
Posted by WalesOnlineWalesOnlineGrieving family appeals for help to find out how a grandfather was exposed to …WalesOnlineA grieving family is looking for answers after they say a grandfather was exposed to fatal quantities of asbestos while working at a power station. Gerald Taylor died aged 76 in December 2014 after a long battle with lung disease linked […]
Former Merchant Navy worker died of cancer after exposure to asbestos over 45 …
Posted by Rossendale Free PressRossendale Free PressFormer Merchant Navy worker died of cancer after exposure to asbestos over 45 …Rossendale Free PressA former Merchant Navy worker died from an asbestos related cancer after being exposed over a 45-year period, an inquest heard. John Frain, of Longacres Drive, Whitworth, was diagnosed with mesothelioma in May 2014 and passed away on […]
Travelers to pay $36M in asbestos cases
Posted by Pittsburgh Post-GazetteTravelers to pay $36M in asbestos casesPittsburgh Post-GazetteA federal judge has ordered the Travelers insurance company to pay $36 million in excess liability coverage to a company that settled tens of thousands of asbestos lawsuits against it. U.S. District Judge L. Felipe Restrepo of the Eastern District of …and more »
On cockroaches and some asbestos attorneys
Posted by Southeast Texas RecordOn cockroaches and some asbestos attorneysSoutheast Texas RecordHere in southeast Texas, folks know a thing or two about cucarachas. We know, for instance, what can happen when one gets out of bed at night and goes to the kitchen for a midnight snack. The second the light goes on – whoosh! – cockroaches scatter.
GSU building closes for asbestos removal
Posted by Monroe News StarGSU building closes for asbestos removalMonroe News StarWoodson Hall at Grambling State University will close for at least two weeks while repairs are made, including asbestos removal. Flooding that occurred earlier this year caused damage to parts of the building. Tracy Wright, director of university …
Woman charged in Staunton asbestos scare
Posted by Staunton News LeaderStaunton News LeaderWoman charged in Staunton asbestos scareStaunton News LeaderThe arrest is the result of an ongoing investigation into documents provided to the City of Staunton regarding the alleged presence of asbestos in the Cochran Judicial Center, the City's courthouse. Hart is alleged to have falsified asbestos test …Staunton woman charged with falsifying courthouse asbestos […]
Demolition costs mount as asbestos found inside former Halifax high school
Posted by MetroNews CanadaMetroNews CanadaDemolition costs mount as asbestos found inside former Halifax high schoolMetroNews Canada… explained that Halifax Regional Municipality should have sold off the parcel of land at 6067 Quinpool Road to a private developer, rather than demolish the property itself, after city staff recently revealed “unforeseen asbestos,†was found inside …
Lancashire woman Looks for answers following her mum’s asbestos-related death
Posted by 2BRLancashire woman Looks for answers following her mum's asbestos-related death2BRJeanette believes her mother was exposed to asbestos while working as a weaver at Broughton Mill or when working as a telephone switchboard operator at the Colne telephone exchange. Jeanette said: "My mum had been ill since May 2014 but it was only …
Te Kowhai’s asbestos clean up bill
Posted by Stuff.co.nzStuff.co.nzTe Kowhai's asbestos clean up billStuff.co.nzA deadly dumping of tonnes of rubble containing asbestos and arsenic in Te Kowhai cost ratepayers $90,000 to clean up. Waikato District Council is appealing for information on who could responsible for the dumping at an old council stockpile site.and more »
Power company says asbestos hazard is real
Posted by Northern AdvocatePower company says asbestos hazard is realNorthern AdvocateA man who lived at Ngawha Spa for seven years says its closure in an asbestos scare is an over-reaction and "over the top". However, power company Top Energy – which bought the hot pool complex in July as part of its plans to expand the nearby …
Retired Dundee painter’s plea in bid for compensation over ‘asbestos exposure’
Posted by Evening TelegraphEvening TelegraphRetired Dundee painter's plea in bid for compensation over 'asbestos exposure'Evening TelegraphA retired painter told of his struggle to win compensation of up to £15,000 after claiming he was exposed to asbestos. Peter Yeaman, from the Perth Road area, worked for the now defunct PT Roberts company from 1961 to 1996, which included a […]
Asbestos crisis shuts foodbank
Posted by New Zealand HeraldAsbestos crisis shuts foodbankNew Zealand HeraldThe building also needed earthquake strengthening and had an asbestos fibre roof that could have become hazardous if disturbed. Toxic black mould – the same mould that plagued the Tauranga City Council building – was found in the building earlier this …
Garlock seeking info from asbestos firms to boost racketeering claims
Posted by Legal News LineLegal News LineGarlock seeking info from asbestos firms to boost racketeering claimsLegal News LineCHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – Some asbestos law firms are being dragged into racketeering lawsuits against their colleagues. Now that a federal judge has affirmed its right to do so, Garlock Sealing Technologies recently issued subpoenas to 29 law …
Texas Congressman says asbestos reform needed to protect veterans, first …
Posted by Southeast Texas RecordSoutheast Texas RecordTexas Congressman says asbestos reform needed to protect veterans, first …Southeast Texas RecordA U.S. Congressman from Texas says reform is needed to stop trial lawyers from draining billions of dollars from asbestos trust funds – money set aside for veterans, firefighters, industrial workers and other Americans suffering from an asbestos …
Asbestos problem hits £250m Skanska military site
Posted by Construction EnquirerAsbestos problem hits £250m Skanska military siteConstruction EnquirerSkanska is carrying out major remediation works at its £250m Worthy Down project to deal with asbestos on the site. Sources close to the project said the military training centre build is running behind schedule due to ground contamination. And the …
Christchurch spoil containing asbestos heading south
Posted by The PressThe PressChristchurch spoil containing asbestos heading southThe Press"All material being removed from the former landfill site is tested for levels of contamination and presence of asbestos. Levels of asbestos in some of the old landfill material has been found at extremely low levels and is well within the guidelines …
Asbestos exposure killed St Albans lagger
Posted by Herts AdvertiserHerts AdvertiserAsbestos exposure killed St Albans laggerHerts AdvertiserThe 85 year old, formerly from Newtonabbey in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, had stripped asbestos lagging from pipes with a hacksaw while working in the Merchant Navy during the 1950s. Herts Coroner Edward Thomas ruled that Mr Dickson died from …
Asbestos reforms needed to protect first responders and veterans
Posted by The Hill (blog)Asbestos reforms needed to protect first responders and veteransThe Hill (blog)Billions of dollars set aside for veterans, firefighters, industrial workers and other Americans who were exposed to asbestos are being drained from trust funds that Congress authorized in the mid-1990's. Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related …
Daughter lobbies for action on asbestos
Posted by Burnaby NowDaughter lobbies for action on asbestosBurnaby NowTracy, who lives in New West and works in Burnaby at an engineering firm, has collaborated with WorkSafeBC to create awareness that work-related diseases – like those related to asbestos – have become the leading cause of work-related deaths in the …Mesothelioma Patient's Family Works to Raise AwarenessMesothelioma.net Blog (blog)all […]
I-Team: Will asbestos stall Henderson’s annexation of Eldorado Valley?
Posted by KLAS-TVKLAS-TVI-Team: Will asbestos stall Henderson's annexation of Eldorado Valley?KLAS-TVCity leaders say they have not formally started the annexation process, even though they've taking several steps in that direction because they have to consider a new issue — asbestos. "We want to be clear. We have not initiated the annexation process.
Rep. Farenthold: Pillar of privacy protection, but not for asbestos victims
Posted by The Hill (blog)Rep. Farenthold: Pillar of privacy protection, but not for asbestos victimsThe Hill (blog)Farenthold is the author of the so-called FACT Act, or H.R. 526, that would force people suffering from asbestos-related diseases to disclose sensitive personal information online. Under Farenthold's bill, anyone with access to the Internet could …
Asbestos affected miners to probe compensation process
Posted by South African Broadcasting CorporationSouth African Broadcasting CorporationAsbestos affected miners to probe compensation processSouth African Broadcasting CorporationAt the centre of the situation is former lawyer for the Miners, Richard Spoor and the Asbestos Relief Trust. Spoor allegedly received the more than R400million in compensation due to the miners and only paid out a portion of the money to some […]
Mallusk firm’s asbestos storage role approved by council
Posted by Newtown Abbey TimesNewtown Abbey TimesMallusk firm's asbestos storage role approved by councilNewtown Abbey TimesA council report said: “The applicant has stated that the proposed waste types (such as animal-tissue waste, laboratory chemicals consisting of/ or containing dangerous substances, asbestos containing construction materials) will be properly handled …and more »
Asbestos contractors produce guide for clients
Posted by The Construction IndexFMJAsbestos contractors produce guide for clientsThe Construction IndexThe guidance is intended to help main contractors, facilities managers, architects and other clients meet their legal requirements so that asbestos is dealt with in a controlled and safe manner. Effective management of asbestos removal can minimise …Asbestos Guidance Note provides support to facility and estate managersFMJall 2 […]
NES employees sue utility after asbestos exposure
Posted by Nashville Post (subscription)NES employees sue utility after asbestos exposureNashville Post (subscription)A dozen Nashville Electric Service cable splicers are suing the utility after being exposed to asbestos. In a lawsuit filed earlier this month in Davidson County Circuit Court, the 12 men allege that — during routine maintenance and emergency repair …
Asbestos fears close Launceston youth club
Posted by 9news.com.auAsbestos fears close Launceston youth club9news.com.auA Launceston PCYC building shut down amid asbestos concerns has passed air quality tests but remains closed. Dust found on internal rafters last Friday was suspected to have contained particles from when an asbestos roof was removed from the building …and more »
Sydney scout group appeal for help to remove asbestos
Posted by The Daily TelegraphThe Daily TelegraphSydney scout group appeal for help to remove asbestosThe Daily TelegraphThe McMahons Point building is riddled with the dangerous material and it poses a risk of exposure to children. “We always have a potential risk while we have asbestos in the hall,†said Joey Scout leader Stuart Warren.
South Yorkshire deaths from cancer linked to asbestos increase
Posted by The StarThe StarSouth Yorkshire deaths from cancer linked to asbestos increaseThe StarHoward Bonnett, a solicitor specialising in industrial disease claims, said: “In South Yorkshire we deal with a higher level of exposure of asbestos disease and death than the national average. “Age is no guarantee you will not be affected. In the past …and more »
The site in Chamberlain Way, Williams Landing. Picture: Sarah Matray Source …
Posted by Herald SunHerald SunThe site in Chamberlain Way, Williams Landing. Picture: Sarah Matray Source …Herald SunA crushed rock material containing carcinogenic asbestos was dumped at residential building site in Williams Landing last week. just metres from existing homes. WorkSafe has been told of several other western suburb building sites which are also …and more »
Worker’s Family Seeks $15M For Asbestos Cancer Death
Posted by Law360 (subscription)Worker's Family Seeks $15M For Asbestos Cancer DeathLaw360 (subscription)Law360, Los Angeles (September 29, 2015, 8:21 PM ET) — The family of a maintenance worker who died of mesothelioma decades after asbestos exposure urged a South Carolina jury during opening arguments on Tuesday to find Celanese Corp. and John …
Asbestos contractor headed to prison on gun charge
Posted by Buffalo NewsAsbestos contractor headed to prison on gun chargeBuffalo NewsThe Buffalo contractor at the center of a failed asbestos-removal project is going to prison on an unrelated weapons charge. Rai Johnson, 36, was sentenced Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara to 26 months in prison. Johnson had previously …
Asbestos dumped on building sites
Posted by Herald SunHerald SunAsbestos dumped on building sitesHerald SunA crushed rock material containing carcinogenic asbestos was dumped at residential building site in Williams Landing last week. just metres from existing homes. WorkSafe has been told of several other western suburb building sites which are also …and more »
Asbestos danger lurking at beach
Posted by NT NewsNT NewsAsbestos danger lurking at beachNT NewsA team of white-suited asbestos removalists scoured the beach near Rapid Creek yesterday for shards of fibre cement – a material which contains small amounts of asbestos. Chief district ranger Dean McAdam said the fibre cement often looked like shards …
Antsy about asbestos: dorm residents don’t need to worry
Posted by The Daily Tar HeelAntsy about asbestos: dorm residents don't need to worryThe Daily Tar HeelOfficials say asbestos doesn't pose a health risk at UNC, even though it's located inside the ceilings and walls of seven residence halls on campus. Hinton James, Morrison, Avery, Parker, Teague, Grimes and Manly residence halls all contain asbestos …
Danger lurking at beach
Posted by NT NewsNT NewsDanger lurking at beachNT NewsA team of white-suited asbestos removalists scoured the beach near Rapid Creek yesterday for shards of fibre cement – a material which contains small amounts of asbestos. Chief district ranger Dean McAdam said the fibre cement often looked like shards …
Many Portland Homes Demolished Despite Asbestos Inside
Posted by ClaimsJournal.comInsurance JournalMany Portland Homes Demolished Despite Asbestos InsideClaimsJournal.comContractors have been tearing down hundreds of Portland, Ore., homes without properly removing the asbestos inside, a practice that ignores state regulations and could put workers at risk. Weak regulatory oversight from the Department of Environmental …Oregon Homes Demolished Without Proper Asbestos RemovalInsurance Journalall 2 news articles »
Serious concerns about Rochdale asbestos air monitoring
Posted by Rochdale OnlineRochdale OnlineSerious concerns about Rochdale asbestos air monitoringRochdale OnlineSoon after, Mr Bale started to read archived Rochdale Online news articles about the issues regarding asbestos and the TBA site. As a result, he emailed some questions back to Rochdale Council. The official response and attitude openly expressed by …
​Asbestos and the law in commercial property
Posted by Blackmore Vale MagazineBlackmore Vale Magazine​Asbestos and the law in commercial propertyBlackmore Vale MagazineBusiness owners who own and/or occupy commercial property must thoroughly know The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. Anyone responsible for repair and/or maintenance of commercial property should be aware of their duty (as the 'Duty Holder') to …
WorkSafe inspector exposed to asbestos after botched demolition of Mr Fluffy home
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesWorkSafe inspector exposed to asbestos after botched demolition of Mr Fluffy homeThe Canberra TimesThe demolition of a Mr Fluffy house last month reportedly created large plumes of asbestos-contaminated dust, exposing a WorkSafe inspector to the deadly fibres. Residents who lived near the Torrens home were not told of the incident, though WorkSafe …
In Portland, many homes demolished with asbestos inside
Posted by Washington TimesKOIN.comIn Portland, many homes demolished with asbestos insideWashington TimesPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Contractors have been tearing down hundreds of Portland homes without properly removing the asbestos inside, a practice that ignores state regulations and could put workers at risk. Weak regulatory oversight from the Department of …In PDX, many homes demolished with asbestos insideKOIN.comall 13 news […]
Unsettling dust: Hundreds of Portland homes demolished with asbestos inside
Posted by OregonLive.comOregonLive.comUnsettling dust: Hundreds of Portland homes demolished with asbestos insideOregonLive.comWith few exceptions, Oregon regulations require licensed contractors to remove asbestos before any demolition. Federal regulations says workers who might inhale cancer-causing asbestos fibers must wear protective gear such as hooded polyethylene …and more »
Five Companies Settle, One Left for Trial in Asbestos Case
Posted by Daily Business Review (registration)Five Companies Settle, One Left for Trial in Asbestos CaseDaily Business Review (registration)Ford Motor Co., Honeywell International Inc. and three other companies settled with the estate of a Eustis woman who died of mesothelioma after alleged asbestos exposure. The last remaining defendant is preparing for a 10-day federal trial in Miami.
Out of the ‘Asbestos Room’: Cuyahoga County Clerks Latest Workers to Unionize
Posted by Cleveland Scene WeeklyCleveland Scene WeeklyOut of the 'Asbestos Room': Cuyahoga County Clerks Latest Workers to UnionizeCleveland Scene WeeklyJeff Cardenas never knew what to expect when he fetched files from the “asbestos room†in the parking garage of the Cuyahoga County Justice Center. Among the piles of documents from decades-old asbestos cases and shredded court documents strewed …
Asbestos was factor in Barrow fitter’s death
Posted by NW Evening MailNW Evening MailAsbestos was factor in Barrow fitter's deathNW Evening MailThe inquest heard the retired fitter worked in Barrow steelworks, where he regularly came into contact with asbestos. His daughter, Julie Thomson, told the hearing her dad had said it was often floating in the air and sometimes had to be physically …and more »
Former Reading school caretaker died before court battle over alleged asbestos …
Posted by getreadinggetreadingFormer Reading school caretaker died before court battle over alleged asbestos …getreadingA school caretaker who was in the middle of High Court action against three employers who he blamed for exposing him to asbestos, died before he could get the case into court, an inquest heard. David Hummerstone died of industrial disease caused by …and more »
How Oregon’s construction industry got the state to back off asbestos rules
Posted by OregonLive.comOregonLive.comHow Oregon's construction industry got the state to back off asbestos rulesOregonLive.comOregon officials in 2002 were on the brink of preventing contractors from demolishing homes in a way that can release cancer-causing asbestos fibers into the air that people breathe. After more than year of deliberations, revisions and arguments among …and more »
Watch: What is asbestos?
Posted by OregonLive.comOregonLive.comWatch: What is asbestos?OregonLive.comMost people know asbestos is bad for you. But where does it come from? What does it look like in its natural form? We visited an asbestos training center to get an up-close look at one of the most commonly used types of asbestos – chrysotile. It …and more »
Jeanette wants answers to mum’s asbestos cancer death
Posted by Burnley ExpressBurnley ExpressJeanette wants answers to mum's asbestos cancer deathBurnley ExpressJeanette believes her mother was exposed to asbestos in one of these jobs. “She was extremely ill and suffered horrific pains and breathlessness, which really affected her later life,†said her daughter. “We are looking to her former colleagues for …and more »
Clean-up of asbestos on WestConnex site in St Peters under scrutiny
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning HeraldClean-up of asbestos on WestConnex site in St Peters under scrutinySydney Morning Herald"In our view, cleaning up stockpiles (removal of waste materials, including asbestos), stabilising slopes and removing buildings do not constitute use of the premises as a 'solid waste landfill depot', or any of the associated uses referred to in the …
Oregon penalties for failure to remove asbestos can pale next to real estate …
Posted by OregonLive.comOregonLive.comOregon penalties for failure to remove asbestos can pale next to real estate …OregonLive.comDevelopers and other property owners face state fines when they expose people to asbestos fibers. But the penalties often are tiny compared to the money to be made in a hot real estate market. William Gaffney, a Lake Oswego real estate broker […]
M-CHS asbestos plan going to bid
Posted by Cortez JournalM-CHS asbestos plan going to bidCortez JournalAfter prodding from the Cortez City Council, the Cortez Re-1 School District indicated that it will advertise for bids on the asbestos remediation and demolition of the old Montezuma-Cortez High School building to determine the cost of the major project.
Operations cancelled after suspected asbestos found at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd
Posted by WalesOnlineWalesOnlineOperations cancelled after suspected asbestos found at Ysbyty Glan ClwydWalesOnlineOperations had to be cancelled after suspected asbestos dust was found in the air at a hospital in North Wales. Air quality controlled tests were carried out at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd in Rhyl which revealed “elevated ratings†of an unconfirmed substance in …Ysbyty Glan Clwyd wards […]
Ballymena company fined for exposing workers to asbestos
Posted by Ballymena TimesBallymena TimesBallymena company fined for exposing workers to asbestosBallymena TimesOn or around April 8, 2014, while preparing the site for the installation of two overhead cranes in a workshop, asbestos insulation board was removed in an uncontrolled manner by two Metallix Ltd employees. In addition, from around April 8, 2014 to …
Asbestos in Portland home demolitions: How we did the analysis
Posted by OregonLive.comOregonLive.comAsbestos in Portland home demolitions: How we did the analysisOregonLive.comContractors must remove all asbestos from a home they plan to demolish so that workers and the public don't breathe cancer-causing asbestos fibers, state rules say. The Oregonian/OregonLive analyzed state and city data to figure out how often the …and more »
County pops Portofino at Largo for improper asbestos removal
Posted by SaintPetersBlog (blog)SaintPetersBlog (blog)County pops Portofino at Largo for improper asbestos removalSaintPetersBlog (blog)Sloppy asbestos removal is costing the Portofino at Largo Condominium Association and its parent company, Waterstone Capital Portofino at Largo, LLC, nearly $43,000 in county fines. The EPA's Criminal Investigation Division contacted Pinellas' Air …
Former Letcher County teacher’s lawsuit says his cancer was caused by asbestos …
Posted by WKYTWKYTFormer Letcher County teacher's lawsuit says his cancer was caused by asbestos …WKYTLETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) – A former teacher has sued Letcher County Schools and various members of the district saying his cancer was caused by asbestos exposure at the old high school. Roger Hall was diagnosed with Mesothelioma, a rare form …and more »
Housing provider spends £180000 to reduce asbestos risk
Posted by The Southern ReporterThe Southern ReporterHousing provider spends £180000 to reduce asbestos riskThe Southern Reporter“We have recently introduced a new asbestos management plan and, as part of this, we are re-tendering our arrangements for the inspection and removal of asbestos…moving from a list of preferred suppliers to a longer-term framework arrangement which …and more »
UC Davis employees speak out on asbestos exposure in older campus buildings
Posted by The AggieUC Davis employees speak out on asbestos exposure in older campus buildingsThe Aggie17, Sacramento's News10 published an article in which two university employees and five student assistants revealed how the UC Davis Academic Technology Services Department's unsafe practices may have exposed students to the carcinogen asbestos.
Former Letcher County teacher files lawsuit claiming asbestos in school caused …
Posted by WKYTWKYTFormer Letcher County teacher files lawsuit claiming asbestos in school caused …WKYTLETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) – Roger and Evelyn Hall are holding onto each other a little tighter these days. Roger was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Mesothelioma about one year ago. He taught history at the old Letcher High School from …and […]
Workers awarded $9000 over asbestos dispute
Posted by Stuff.co.nzStuff.co.nzWorkers awarded $9000 over asbestos disputeStuff.co.nzA pair of contractors who raised the alarm about patients potentially being exposed to asbestos at Christchurch Hospital have been awarded $9000 compensation. The Employment Relations Authority (ERA) found exterior building firm Goleman unjustifiably …Employer exposed tradies to asbestosRadio New Zealandall 3 news articles »
Asbestos to be abated at WK
Posted by Winona PostAsbestos to be abated at WKWinona PostAt the last School Board meeting, Winona Area Public Schools (WAPS) Building and Grounds Director Bill O'Laughlin assured the board that measures were being taken to contain the asbestos. Staff and students' safety was the top priority, O'Laughlin said.
$13 Million Asbestos Verdict against Colgate-Palmolive Over Talcum Powder
Posted by LawyersandSettlements.com$13 Million Asbestos Verdict against Colgate-Palmolive Over Talcum PowderLawyersandSettlements.comMillion Asbestos Verdict against Colgate-Palmolive Over Talcum Powder Mesothelioma and asbestosis lawsuits are usually centered on manufacturing, as asbestos was popularly used as insulation and as a fire retardant. Asbestos is still used, albeit …and more »
Grantham Clean and Green: Potentially harmful asbestos being fly-tipped, warns …
Posted by Grantham JournalGrantham JournalGrantham Clean and Green: Potentially harmful asbestos being fly-tipped, warns …Grantham JournalSKDC's executive manager for environment Ian Yates said: “Residents and businesses are usually exceptionally careful and aware of the dangers of asbestos. “Residents should always ensure using a licensed firm when arranging disposal of rubbish and …
Asbestos fears shut down Cue Police Station, officers relocated
Posted by The AustralianAsbestos fears shut down Cue Police Station, officers relocatedThe AustralianPolice vacated the station as a precaution after test results indicated the presence of asbestos at the neighbouring police officer residence. Building works were due to commence at the 120-year-old police station, which will now remain closed until …and more »
Asbestos-related claims will increase, say experts
Posted by Hartlepool MailHartlepool MailAsbestos-related claims will increase, say expertsHartlepool MailHe said: “Mesothelioma has mostly affected those who have worked in heavy industry without protection against the asbestos dust they were exposed to. However, more recently cases have appeared where teachers and office workers have developed this …
Salinas trucking company improperly disposes asbestos
Posted by KRON4.comThe Salinas CalifornianSalinas trucking company improperly disposes asbestosKRON4.comMONTEREY COUNTY (BCN) — The Monterey County District Attorney's office settled an environmental protection case involving the illegal disposal of toxic asbestos waste on Monday. Robles had improperly stripped and removed insulation consisting of 10 …Salinas company to pay $150k for illegal disposalsThe Salinas Californianall 2 news articles »
Employer exposed tradies to asbestos
Posted by Radio New ZealandStuff.co.nzEmployer exposed tradies to asbestosRadio New ZealandTwo Christchurch tradesmen have won a case over their employer's failure to notify them immediately that they had been exposed to asbestos. Neil Silcock and Liam Milner resigned from exterior building company Goleman Limited after they found out they …Workers awarded $9000 over asbestos disputeStuff.co.nzall 3 news articles »
Company fined for Swegle asbestos project
Posted by Statesman JournalStatesman JournalCompany fined for Swegle asbestos projectStatesman JournalState environmental regulators have fined a Wilsonville company $4,600 for violating asbestos regulations during a project at Salem's Swegle Elementary School. Rose City Contracting provided the Department of Environmental Quality with incorrect start …
Asbestos casts doubt on Ngawha Springs
Posted by Northern AdvocateAsbestos casts doubt on Ngawha SpringsNorthern Advocate"Keep out" and "Danger: asbestos present" signs have gone up at Ngawha Spa. Photo / Supplied. The re-opening of a hot pool complex at Ngawha Springs appears unlikely – in the near future at least – after contractors reported finding large quantities of …
Engineer dies after handling asbestos every day for two years
Posted by Bristol PostBristol PostEngineer dies after handling asbestos every day for two yearsBristol PostWhile he was still alive, Mr Baker had reported that asbestos had been applied to pipes and dust was in the air as he worked. A post mortem by Dr Karin Denton, a consultant at North Bristol NHS Trust, found that he died of […]
Asbestos complicates council chamber redesign
Posted by The Courier Life NewsAsbestos complicates council chamber redesignThe Courier Life NewsPlans to renovate the La Crosse city council chambers for four fewer seats by April 2017 could be more complicated — and costly — due to asbestos sprayed in the ceiling, city officials said. The Public Works Department has been authorized to hire …
The Clapp Building: the last asbestos place
Posted by Montana KaiminMontana KaiminThe Clapp Building: the last asbestos placeMontana KaiminMaintenance workers adhere to guidelines for avoiding asbestos exposure laid out in the University's asbestos operation and maintenance plans. When work needs to be done in the Clapp Building, workers must contain the area so no unprotected people …
Family forced from home by fire, asbestos discovery, loses heirloom jewelry to …
Posted by The Denver ChannelThe Denver ChannelFamily forced from home by fire, asbestos discovery, loses heirloom jewelry to …The Denver ChannelShe says the family was told to stay out of the house after asbestos was discovered in a damaged wall. A few days later, on Sept. 16, Thomas said she drove by and noticed the back door was open. […]
Ngawha Spa closed due to asbestos
Posted by Auckland stuff.co.nzAuckland stuff.co.nzNgawha Spa closed due to asbestosAuckland stuff.co.nzChief executive Russell Shaw✓ says due diligence undertaken before the sale indicated that a manageable amount of asbestos had been used to build the spa facilities. But recent expert advice indicated that the material was more widely used than had …and more »
Leave asbestos jobs to the professionals to stay safe
Posted by Rockhampton Morning BulletinRockhampton Morning BulletinLeave asbestos jobs to the professionals to stay safeRockhampton Morning BulletinANYONE considering cutting home renovation costs and removing asbestos themselves should think very carefully before making a decision that could prove fatal. Nick Phillips is Rockhampton Region's only roofer licenced to remove asbestos and is the …
Newburgh gets funds to remove lead, asbestos
Posted by Times Herald-RecordNewburgh gets funds to remove lead, asbestosTimes Herald-RecordCITY OF NEWBURGH – How much of a barrier can costly asbestos and lead removal be for developers working in the City of Newburgh? Cathy Collins, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh, quickly names 11 Lutheran St. and 28 …and more »
Asbestos Violations Exposed at Texas VA Hospital
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comAsbestos Violations Exposed at Texas VA HospitalAsbestos.comFederal investigators supported a San Antonio whistleblower that exposed the unsafe handling of toxic asbestos at the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital in south Texas. The worker, who has served as a maintenance mechanic and janitor at the …
Dangerous asbestos found at Northland spa
Posted by Radio New ZealandDangerous asbestos found at Northland spaRadio New ZealandIt then started restoring and upgrading its facilities, but last week it found significant amounts of asbestos was used in the spa's construction, and was advised no one should be on the site. The spa and its camping grounds has been closed to visitors …
Comp benefits only remedy for asbestos worker’s survivors
Posted by Business InsuranceComp benefits only remedy for asbestos worker's survivorsBusiness InsuranceWorkers compensation is the exclusive remedy for the family of a California man who died after he was exposed to asbestos from scrap materials that he took home from his employer, a California appellate court has ruled. Lario Melendrez worked at …
Staff unaware of asbestos risk as they watched fire
Posted by Manawatu StandardManawatu StandardStaff unaware of asbestos risk as they watched fireManawatu StandardStaff at a neighbouring business watching the fire at Milson Foundry were unaware of any asbestos risk until the fire had nearly been extinguished. A fire started at the Milson Foundry on Malden Street, Palmerston North, on Monday afternoon after a …and more »
Asbestos Discovered Post-Demolition In An Ohio Elementary School
Posted by Mesothelioma.comAsbestos Discovered Post-Demolition In An Ohio Elementary SchoolMesothelioma.comConneaut, Ohio – A Conneaut, Ohio elementary school was demolished in August and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found evidence of asbestos in the debris. Inspectors arrived at the site a few days after work began to conduct samples, …
Port Terminal Railroad Association and Union Pacific Being Sued For Asbestos …
Posted by Mesothelioma.comPort Terminal Railroad Association and Union Pacific Being Sued For Asbestos …Mesothelioma.comExecutors Chuck L. Harrison and Karen A. Cannon believe Leon E. Harrison had a wrongful death due to asbestos exposure dating back to 1959. After years as a railroad worker, Mr. Harrison was then diagnosed with lung cancer in 2012 and passed by 2013 …
Asbestos Regulation Needs Reform
Posted by Sourceable (satire) (registration) (blog)Sourceable (satire) (registration) (blog)Asbestos Regulation Needs ReformSourceable (satire) (registration) (blog)Master Builders' new National Asbestos Management Control and Removal Policy 2015 calls for reforms to the regulation of asbestos to better protect the safety of those working in the industry, owner builders, DIY renovators and others in the community.
No disciplinary action taken after probe of possible asbestos exposure by …
Posted by Buffalo NewsNo disciplinary action taken after probe of possible asbestos exposure by …Buffalo NewsLOCKPORT –No disciplinary action was taken after Niagara County officials wrapped up their internal investigation of how welfare workers were potentially exposed to asbestos while cleaning out a basement crawl space in a county office building, a union …
Plachta asbestos abatement to be completed Monday
Posted by Central Michigan LifeCentral Michigan LifePlachta asbestos abatement to be completed MondayCentral Michigan LifePlachta Auditorium received a clean bill of health on Sept.16 after being closed for asbestos abatement since May 29. Vice President of Facilities Management Steve Lawrence said he estimates the abatement to cost around $450,000. Workers found elevated …
‘Potential exposure’ to asbestos at Christchurch Arts Centre
Posted by Stuff.co.nzStuff.co.nz'Potential exposure' to asbestos at Christchurch Arts CentreStuff.co.nzWorkers may have been exposed to asbestos during the restoration of a major Arts Centre site. The chief executive of the Arts Centre André Lovatt confirmed that white asbestos had been discovered in the skim coat plaster in six rooms of the Boys' High …Asbestos discovery halts Art Centre […]
Asbestos victims treatment is a scandal says James Kelman
Posted by Glasgow Evening TimesGlasgow Evening TimesAsbestos victims treatment is a scandal says James KelmanGlasgow Evening TimesBOOKER prize winning author, James Kelman, has branded the treatment of victims of asbestos related illness “shocking†and “shamefulâ€. The Glasgow writer who was exposed to asbestos working as a teenager says the thousands of men and women who …
What to do with asbestos siding
Posted by Chicago Daily HeraldWhat to do with asbestos sidingChicago Daily HeraldQ. Our house has some kind of slate siding, and we've been told that it contains asbestos fibers. Would it be possible to wrap this siding with wire netting and cover the house with stucco, or does the asbestos siding have to be removed? A. The siding …
From asbestos to new technology — College of Ed building to have new …
Posted by ArgonautFrom asbestos to new technology — College of Ed building to have new …ArgonautDuring this phase, all asbestos-contaminated material had to be carefully identified, removed and disposed of, said Corinne Mantle-Bromley, dean of the College of Education. The building was stripped down until just its brick walls and steel framework …
Tests reveal asbestos in New Zealand crayons
Posted by Stuff.co.nzStuff.co.nzTests reveal asbestos in New Zealand crayonsStuff.co.nzThe Ministry of Health, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Environmental Protection Authority and the Ministry for the Environment have been undertaking tests to determine the risks involved with asbestos in crayons, and if the issue was …Asbestos found in crayons3News NZAsbestos found in kids' crayonsTVNZAsbestos in CrayonsScoop.co.nzHealth Aimall 12 […]
Synthetic fibres called out by asbestos assessor
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesSynthetic fibres called out by asbestos assessorThe Canberra TimesTwo licensed asbestos assessors visited in recent weeks. The first, paid for by the government, found loose-fill insulation in Ms Benasic's ceiling did not contain asbestos; the second, Jonathan Simnett, confirmed this, but went further to outline the …and more »
Dig carefully, Fairfax. Area of asbestos-containing rock is expanding.
Posted by Washington Business JournalWashington Business JournalDig carefully, Fairfax. Area of asbestos-containing rock is expanding.Washington Business JournalWhen most people hear asbestos, they probably think of the toxic, fibrous mineral once commonly found in construction, insulation and fireproofing materials. When Fairfax County builders hear asbestos, they may think deeper — as in two to three feet …
Barry Stone: What to do with asbestos siding
Posted by NewsOK.comBarry Stone: What to do with asbestos sidingNewsOK.comDEAR JASON: The siding you are describing is not slate. It is a material known as transite, a concrete product that is reinforced with asbestos fibers. Applying stucco to your home without removing the transite siding would be problematic for practical …
Asbestos Keeps Residents From Fire-Damaged Units
Posted by CBS LocalCBS LocalAsbestos Keeps Residents From Fire-Damaged UnitsCBS LocalARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– First it was a fire that erupted at the Country Club Villas condominium complex near East Florida Avenue and South Parker Road that forced residents from their homes and now it asbestos concerns. Seventeen people …
Asbestos victims treatment is a scandal says James Kelman
Posted by Glasgow Evening TimesGlasgow Evening TimesAsbestos victims treatment is a scandal says James KelmanGlasgow Evening TimesBOOKER prize winning author, James Kelman, has branded the treatment of victims of asbestos related illness “shocking†and “shamefulâ€. The Glasgow writer who was exposed to asbestos working as a teenager says the thousands of men and women who …
From asbestos to new technology — College of Ed building to have new …
Posted by ArgonautFrom asbestos to new technology — College of Ed building to have new …ArgonautDuring this phase, all asbestos-contaminated material had to be carefully identified, removed and disposed of, said Corinne Mantle-Bromley, dean of the College of Education. The building was stripped down until just its brick walls and steel framework …
What to do with asbestos siding
Posted by Chicago Daily HeraldWhat to do with asbestos sidingChicago Daily HeraldQ. Our house has some kind of slate siding, and we've been told that it contains asbestos fibers. Would it be possible to wrap this siding with wire netting and cover the house with stucco, or does the asbestos siding have to be removed? A. The siding …
‘Potential exposure’ to asbestos at Christchurch Arts Centre
Posted by Stuff.co.nzStuff.co.nz'Potential exposure' to asbestos at Christchurch Arts CentreStuff.co.nzThe chief executive of the Arts Centre André Lovatt confirmed that white asbestos had been discovered in the skim coat plaster in six rooms of the Boys' High Building on Worcester Boulevard last week. Work on the site would be halted for up to a month …Asbestos discovery […]
Synthetic fibres called out by asbestos assessor
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesSynthetic fibres called out by asbestos assessorThe Canberra TimesTwo licensed asbestos assessors visited in recent weeks. The first, paid for by the government, found loose-fill insulation in Ms Benasic's ceiling did not contain asbestos; the second, Jonathan Simnett, confirmed this, but went further to outline the …and more »
Barry Stone: What to do with asbestos siding
Posted by NewsOK.comBarry Stone: What to do with asbestos sidingNewsOK.comDEAR JASON: The siding you are describing is not slate. It is a material known as transite, a concrete product that is reinforced with asbestos fibers. Applying stucco to your home without removing the transite siding would be problematic for practical …
Tests reveal asbestos in New Zealand crayons
Posted by Stuff.co.nzStuff.co.nzTests reveal asbestos in New Zealand crayonsStuff.co.nzThe Ministry of Health, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Environmental Protection Authority and the Ministry for the Environment have been undertaking tests to determine the risks involved with asbestos in crayons, and if the issue was …Asbestos found in crayons3News NZAsbestos found in kids' crayonsTVNZAsbestos in CrayonsScoop.co.nzHealth Aimall 12 […]
Asbestos Keeps Residents From Fire-Damaged Units
Posted by CBS LocalCBS LocalAsbestos Keeps Residents From Fire-Damaged UnitsCBS LocalARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– First it was a fire that erupted at the Country Club Villas condominium complex near East Florida Avenue and South Parker Road that forced residents from their homes and now it asbestos concerns. Seventeen people …
Dig carefully, Fairfax. Area of asbestos-containing rock is expanding.
Posted by Washington Business JournalWashington Business JournalDig carefully, Fairfax. Area of asbestos-containing rock is expanding.Washington Business JournalWhen most people hear asbestos, they probably think of the toxic, fibrous mineral once commonly found in construction, insulation and fireproofing materials. When Fairfax County builders hear asbestos, they may think deeper — as in two to three feet …
Asbestos discovery halts Art Centre work
Posted by Newstalk ZBNewstalk ZBAsbestos discovery halts Art Centre workNewstalk ZBThe discovery of asbestos at Christchurch's Art Centre's halted work while contractors are tested for possible exposure. The potentially hazardous material was found in six rooms of the heritage building, which is undergoing restoration. The buildings …
Asbestos scare delays work on Lincoln railway footbridge
Posted by Lincolnshire EchoThe LincolniteAsbestos scare delays work on Lincoln railway footbridgeLincolnshire EchoThe discovery of asbestos at the site of Lincoln's High Street railway footbridge is expected to delay completion by two months. Two asbestos surveys were carried out prior to work starting on site, but did not reveal the full extent of the level of …Lincoln High […]
‘Outlier’: Garlock Case Gives Traction to Asbestos Fraud Claims
Posted by Huffington Post'Outlier': Garlock Case Gives Traction to Asbestos Fraud ClaimsHuffington PostEven if all you know (or ever want to know) about the world of asbestos litigation business comes from those unavoidable "if you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma" commercials, you still ought to know that big changes are coming to …
Retired draughtsman diagnosed with asbestos-related cancer after working on …
Posted by Plymouth HeraldPlymouth HeraldRetired draughtsman diagnosed with asbestos-related cancer after working on …Plymouth HeraldA RETIRED draughtsman who was exposed to asbestos decades ago in Plymouth has been diagnosed with mesothelioma – an incurable cancer of the lung lining. Michael Trevor Stanley, 79, who was known to his co-workers as Trevor, was diagnosed in …and more »
Late Opera House worker wins asbestos case
Posted by 9news.com.auLate Opera House worker wins asbestos case9news.com.auThe last words George Dionysatos said to his children before he died were "look after mum". Before succumbing to the lung cancer caused by his exposure to asbestos while helping build the Sydney Opera House, Mr Dionysatos was the full-time carer for …and more »
AFP investigating leak of Canberra Mr Fluffy asbestos homeowners’ personal …
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesAFP investigating leak of Canberra Mr Fluffy asbestos homeowners' personal …The Canberra TimesACT Public Service Commissioner Bronwen Overton-Clarke and Asbestos Taskforce boss Andrew Kefford called in Australian Federal Police investigators after the leaking of names and addresses of Mr Fluffy asbestos homeowners to a private …Mr Fluffy: Leak of personal details a 'horrible violation' […]
Plachta asbestos abatement to be completed Monday
Posted by Central Michigan LifeCentral Michigan LifePlachta asbestos abatement to be completed MondayCentral Michigan LifePlachta Auditorium received a clean bill of health on Sept.16 after being closed for asbestos abatement since May 29. Vice President of Facilities Management Steve Lawrence said he estimates the abatement to cost around $450,000. Workers found elevated …
Dig carefully, Fairfax. Area of asbestos-containing rock is expanding.
Posted by Washington Business JournalWashington Business JournalDig carefully, Fairfax. Area of asbestos-containing rock is expanding.Washington Business JournalWhen most people hear asbestos, they probably think of the toxic, fibrous mineral once commonly found in construction, insulation and fireproofing materials. When Fairfax County builders hear asbestos, they may think deeper — as in two to three feet …
Tests reveal asbestos in New Zealand crayons
Posted by Stuff.co.nzStuff.co.nzTests reveal asbestos in New Zealand crayonsStuff.co.nzThe Ministry of Health, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Environmental Protection Authority and the Ministry for the Environment have been undertaking tests to determine the risks involved with asbestos in crayons, and if the issue was …Asbestos found in crayons3News NZAsbestos found in kids' crayonsTVNZAsbestos in CrayonsScoop.co.nzHealth Aimall 12 […]
The Synergistic Effect of Smoking and Asbestos Exposure
Posted by A Deadly TeamSouth Wales Evening PostThe Synergistic Effect of Smoking and Asbestos Exposure – A Deadly TeamLegal ExaminerAs many as 1.3 million people in the U.S. go to a workplace where they're exposed to asbestos every day, according to estimates by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Mesothelioma (a deadly asbestos-related cancer) has been …Swansea has fifth […]
Asbestos link to mesothelioma death of Reading man not found by coroner
Posted by getreadinggetreadingAsbestos link to mesothelioma death of Reading man not found by coronergetreadingThe family of an engineer who died from mesothelioma were unable to tell a coroner where the contact with asbestos might have occurred. Coroner Peter Bedford was conducting an inquest at Reading Town Hall on Tuesday, September 15, into the death of …
AFP investigating leak of Canberra Mr Fluffy asbestos homeowners’ personal …
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesAFP investigating leak of Canberra Mr Fluffy asbestos homeowners' personal …The Canberra TimesACT Public Service Commissioner Bronwen Overton-Clarke and Asbestos Taskforce boss Andrew Kefford called in police after an up-to-date hard copy list of the names and addresses of the 1022 Mr Fluffy homeowners was found by a government official on …Mr Fluffy: Personal […]
‘Outlier’: Garlock Case Gives Traction to Asbestos Fraud Claims
Posted by Huffington Post'Outlier': Garlock Case Gives Traction to Asbestos Fraud ClaimsHuffington PostEven if all you know (or ever want to know) about the world of asbestos litigation business comes from those unavoidable "if you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma" commercials, you still ought to know that big changes are coming to …
Study Finds Asbestos Strongly Linked To Digestive Cancers
Posted by Mesothelioma.net Blog (blog)Study Finds Asbestos Strongly Linked To Digestive CancersMesothelioma.net Blog (blog)When occupational health experts and advocates talk about asbestos, their conversation is largely geared towards the risk of mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer. But that doesn't mean that the risks of this dangerous carcinogen are limited to …
Asbestos work led to death
Posted by Nottingham PostNottingham PostAsbestos work led to deathNottingham PostA pensioner died two-and-a-half years after being diagnosed with an asbestos-related cancer. John Yates, 88, died at Clifton Manor Residential Home, in Clifton, on August 20. An inquest into his death heard Mr Yates had been diagnosed with mesothelioma …
Missed opportunity for robust asbestos testing?
Posted by Rochdale OnlineMissed opportunity for robust asbestos testing?Rochdale OnlineExplaining the reason for the testing he said: “The Council wants to reassure local residents in terms of any risk to health that might be perceived from any airborne asbestos contamination from the site. The Council doesn't think that the case but …
Terminally ill ex-factory worker’s plea to others to check for asbestos …
Posted by Watford ObserverWatford ObserverTerminally ill ex-factory worker's plea to others to check for asbestos …Watford ObserverA former factory worker has urged others to have health checks after becoming the third member of his family to be diagnosed with asbestos-related cancer. Dave Libby, 68, was told he would be dead by the end of last month after being […]
Warning over asbestos in kids’ crayons
Posted by Perth NowPerth NowWarning over asbestos in kids' crayonsPerth NowConsumer Protection and WorkSafe issued the warning on Monday after testing by WorkSafe Victoria and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission found trace levels of asbestos in six lines of imported wax crayons. The affected lines include …Crayons pulled from shelves after found to contain asbestosNorthern StarShady imports: Peppa […]
Asbestos found in children’s crayons
Posted by The West AustralianThe West AustralianAsbestos found in children's crayonsThe West AustralianAsbestos found in children s crayons Popular brands of children's crayons were found to have trace levels of absestos. Picture: Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Parents have been warned after traces of asbestos were found in imported …Warning over asbestos in kids' crayonsPerth NowCrayons pulled from shelves after […]
Asbestos found in imported children’s crayons marked with Dora the Explorer …
Posted by NEWS.com.auNEWS.com.auAsbestos found in imported children's crayons marked with Dora the Explorer …NEWS.com.auAuthorities have confirmed that six different lines of imported wax crayons have tested positive for traces of asbestos. Stores selling the contaminated products have been asked to pull them from shelves and offer refunds to customers who already …Peppa Pig and Dora the Explorer […]
Federal Regulators Knew in 1976 that Asbestos Can Contaminate Talc
Posted by Environmental Working Group (blog)Federal Regulators Knew in 1976 that Asbestos Can Contaminate TalcEnvironmental Working Group (blog)Federal regulators have known for almost 40 years that the talc in personal care products can be contaminated with deadly asbestos fibers but left it to the cosmetics industry to monitor itself, according to documents published this week by an …
ADAO Cites New Occupational Asbestos Exposure Statistics from Lancet Global …
Posted by WAAYADAO Cites New Occupational Asbestos Exposure Statistics from Lancet Global …WAAYWASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sep 14, 2015–The (ADAO), which combines education, advocacy, and community to prevent exposure and ensure justice for asbestos victims, today cited new statistics from (GBD 2013) from the prestigious Lancet …and more »
Ilfracombe church burglary: Police issue asbestos warning
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsIlfracombe church burglary: Police issue asbestos warningBBC NewsInsp Ian Dawson of Devon and Cornwall Police said: "We would stress that the risk to the public is very low, as the safe was in an open area but it is clear the offenders may well have exposed themselves to any asbestos the safe contained when […]
Shock rise in asbestos-related cancer deaths
Posted by Wigan TodayWigan TodayShock rise in asbestos-related cancer deathsWigan TodayOne reason Wigan's rate is well above the national average is because it for many years was home to an asbestos factory, Turner Brothers. Many members of that long-defunct business's workforce have fallen victim to the almost always terminal condition …
WA parents, schools warned after asbestos found in crayons
Posted by NEWS.com.auNEWS.com.auWA parents, schools warned after asbestos found in crayonsNEWS.com.auConsumer Protection and WorkSafe issued the warning on Monday after testing by WorkSafe Victoria and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission found trace levels of asbestos in six lines of imported wax crayons. The affected lines include …Asbestos found in children's crayonsThe West AustralianCrayons pulled from shelves after […]
Asbestos found after suspicious fire closes Seaforth school
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldNEWS.com.auAsbestos found after suspicious fire closes Seaforth schoolSydney Morning HeraldDepartment of Education spokesman Mark Davis said on Monday it was "possible" the classrooms contained asbestos, because the older style demountables are "different to the [modern] demountables that most people probably know, which can be unbolted …Seaforth Public School: Fire destroys classroom and storage shedThe Daily Telegraphall […]
The hard truth about the softest mineral: Talc is littered with stray asbestos
Posted by SalonSalonThe hard truth about the softest mineral: Talc is littered with stray asbestosSalonIn an unsettling reminder, recent tests found stray asbestos from contaminated talc in some Chinese-made toy fingerprint kits and crayon sets. A burst of lawsuits blaming asbestos illnesses on exposure to contaminated talc powder decades ago has also …
Peritoneal Mesothelioma Rates Higher in Italy’s Asbestos-Producing Regions
Posted by Surviving MesotheliomaSurviving MesotheliomaPeritoneal Mesothelioma Rates Higher in Italy's Asbestos-Producing RegionsSurviving MesotheliomaTo get an idea how prevalent peritoneal mesothelioma is in Italy and what role asbestos production might have played in its incidence, scientists from the National Institute of Health, Sapienza University, the Italian National Mesothelioma Register …
ACCC finds traces of asbestos in Frozen and Peppa Pig crayons in Australia
Posted by Daily MailDaily MailACCC finds traces of asbestos in Frozen and Peppa Pig crayons in AustraliaDaily MailChildren's crayons with popular cartoon packaging and found to contain traces of asbestos are being sold in Australian stores. The crayons, imported from China, have been tested and found to contain traces of the deadly cancer causing substance by the …
Asbestos plaintiffs awarded $19.4M despite gene mutation defense
Posted by Legal News LineLegal News LineAsbestos plaintiffs awarded $19.4M despite gene mutation defenseLegal News LineAfter defendants raised the BAP1 genetic mutation defense in an asbestos lawsuit, a California judge awarded the plaintiff and his wife $19,449,863 in damages on June 23. Judge Brad Beligman of the Alameda County Superior Court entered a judgment for …
Pokemouche school asbestos worries janitor, district says safe
Posted by CBC.caCBC.caPokemouche school asbestos worries janitor, district says safeCBC.caDespite assurances from the Francophone Northeast School District, a custodian employed there is worried about asbestos harming children in the school where he works. Raymond Baskin has been working at École La Rivière for 30 years and now suffers …
SA whistleblower says VA hospital exposed workers to asbestos
Posted by San Antonio Express-News (subscription)SA whistleblower says VA hospital exposed workers to asbestosSan Antonio Express-News (subscription)Federal investigators Friday said they've confirmed a San Antonio whistleblower's claim that the Audie Murphy Medical Center failed to protect maintenance workers there from unsafe levels of asbestos and also didn't properly monitor the employee.
Asbestos no longer accepted at Lake County landfill
Posted by Lake County News ChronicleAsbestos no longer accepted at Lake County landfillLake County News ChronicleLake County environmental services director Christine McCarthy and county administrator Matt Huddleston presented the rule change to the Lake County Board of Commissioners at its regular meeting Tuesday afternoon. Asbestos regulations require a two …
EPA: Asbestos in school rubble
Posted by The Star BeaconEPA: Asbestos in school rubbleThe Star Beacon"Trace amounts of asbestos were found at the Amboy School demolition site," Oros said in an email message. "Because asbestos was indeed detected, and because the site was already being demolished when they were taken, there is no way of knowing …
Asbestos Diseases Still Looming After 9/11 Attacks
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comAsbestos Diseases Still Looming After 9/11 AttacksAsbestos.comThoracic surgeon Dr. Raja Flores believes an alarming number of asbestos-related diseases, such as mesothelioma, will start emerging soon in New York City, stemming from rescue and cleanup efforts after the historic 9/11 terrorist attack at the World …ADAO Commemorates 9/11 with Statement Calling for Ban on Asbestos, TSCA […]
Number of people in Wales dying from an asbestos-related disease rises
Posted by ITV NewsITV NewsNumber of people in Wales dying from an asbestos-related disease risesITV NewsThe number of people in Wales dying from an asbestos-related disease is increasing, according to new figures released by the Office of National Statistics. There were 116 people in Wales who died from mesothelioma last year alone, up from 95 in 2010.
GMB challenges Barking and Dagenham Council over school asbestos
Posted by Barking and Dagenham PostBarking and Dagenham PostGMB challenges Barking and Dagenham Council over school asbestosBarking and Dagenham Post“Blanket claims that the asbestos is being managed properly often fail to address the nature of the environment in schools, where the presence and activity of children do not make a typical workplace and exposure to asbestos fibres can occur …and […]
Tasmanian primary school students exposed to ‘low-level’ asbestos in science …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineTasmanian primary school students exposed to 'low-level' asbestos in science …ABC OnlineStudents at a northern Tasmanian primary school have been exposed to what has been described as a "low-level" amount of asbestos during a science activity. The students at St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School in Launceston were examining material in …
Kids’ crayons laced with asbestos
Posted by NEWS.com.auNEWS.com.auKids' crayons laced with asbestosNEWS.com.auAuthorities have confirmed that six different lines of imported wax crayons have tested positive for traces of asbestos. Stores selling the contaminated products have been asked to pull them from shelves and offer refunds to customers who already …Peppa Pig and Dora the Explorer children's crayons among packets found to …Sydney […]
Residents living near expansion of WestConnex not warned of asbestos piles
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineResidents living near expansion of WestConnex not warned of asbestos pilesABC OnlineA furious resident of a western Sydney street has slammed the builders of the WestConnex for not warning locals about the discovery of asbestos. Hundreds of metres of a stretch of the construction site, for stage one of the expansion of the M4 […]
Marcellus Board of Education addresses asbestos problem, adopts resolution to …
Posted by Auburn CitizenMarcellus Board of Education addresses asbestos problem, adopts resolution to …Auburn CitizenMARCELLUS | Last month, Marcellus Central School District released a statement about finding asbestos in the high school's Groeling Auditorium, and on Tuesday, the Marcellus Board of Education addressed the situation. "The health and safety of our …and more »
ADAO Commemorates 9/11 with Statement Calling for Ban on Asbestos, TSCA Reform …
Posted by Business Wire (press release)Asbestos.comADAO Commemorates 9/11 with Statement Calling for Ban on Asbestos, TSCA Reform …Business Wire (press release)WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), which combines education, advocacy, and community to prevent exposure and ensure justice for asbestos victims, today issued this statement from ADAO …Asbestos Diseases Still Looming After 9/11 AttacksAsbestos.comTwisted Fate of 9/11: Heroes and Deadly […]
Questions cloud asbestos issue
Posted by BouldercityreviewQuestions cloud asbestos issueBouldercityreviewThe "discovery" of naturally occurring asbestos in the area has people concerned. And rightly so. But just how concerned do they need to be and what type of threat this poses to their health is still unknown. There are just too many questions that need …
students exposed to low-level asbestos in science activity
Posted by ABC OnlineABC Onlinestudents exposed to low-level asbestos in science activityABC OnlineStudents at a northern Tasmanian primary school have been exposed to a low-level amount of asbestos during a science activity. The students at St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School in Launceston were examining material in a mineral kit during a Father …
Half of Barking and Dagenham schools contain asbestos
Posted by Barking and Dagenham PostBarking and Dagenham PostHalf of Barking and Dagenham schools contain asbestosBarking and Dagenham PostA Freedom of Information request submitted by the Post revealed 31 of the borough's 61 schools are known to contain the fibres, including 24 primary, infant and junior schools. A spokesman from the council's FOI team said all asbestos is considered a […]
Custodian’s illness linked to asbestos in Acadian Peninsula school
Posted by CBC.caCBC.caCustodian's illness linked to asbestos in Acadian Peninsula schoolCBC.caWorkSafeNB is now compensating Baskin for medication and travel, and according to Baskin, is trying to recoup the cost by working with an American law firm to sue a company based there over building materials containing asbestos, which were used at the …
North Carolina Court Rejects Various Causation Arguments in Asbestos Litigation
Posted by The National Law ReviewNorth Carolina Court Rejects Various Causation Arguments in Asbestos LitigationThe National Law ReviewFurther distancing himself from the “each and every exposure theory,†he opined that such special exposures were distinct from “trivial exposures,†which would present minimal exposures and that the “mere presence of asbestos fibers in lungs,†does not …
No more asbestos problems in recycled demolition waste for building projects …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineNo more asbestos problems in recycled demolition waste for building projects …ABC OnlineWestern Australia's Environment Minister says he is confident a move to expand the use of recycled construction and demolition material in civil engineering works will not face problems with asbestos. Albert Jacob has announced a $10 million incentive …
Traces of asbestos at Bundaberg Hospital
Posted by Bundaberg News MailTraces of asbestos at Bundaberg HospitalBundaberg News MailTHE Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service has restricted access to a patch of land on Bundaberg Hospital grounds after the discovery of an embedded fragment of non-friable cement sheeting containing traces of asbestos. The contractor will undertake work …
Deadly Legacy of the James Hardie Asbestos Mine in Baryulgil
Posted by Asbestos.com (blog)Asbestos.com (blog)Deadly Legacy of the James Hardie Asbestos Mine in BaryulgilAsbestos.com (blog)James Hardie Industries began mining white asbestos in the small Aboriginal Australian community of Baryulgil in 1953. The company offered full-time jobs to residents from surrounding indigenous communities. Grateful for the opportunity, they accepted.
Two Huntington Beach Schools Reopen Following Asbestos Scare
Posted by Town HallTown HallTwo Huntington Beach Schools Reopen Following Asbestos ScareTown HallTwo Huntington Beach schools closed for months because of an asbestos scare welcomed back students on Wednesday morning. Lynette Romero reports from Huntington Beach for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Sept. 9, 2015. Share on Facebook. SHARES.
Judge denies asbestos firms’ motions to dismiss racketeering cases against them
Posted by The Pennsylvania RecordThe Pennsylvania RecordJudge denies asbestos firms' motions to dismiss racketeering cases against themThe Pennsylvania RecordThe cases allege those firms – which are Simon Greenstone of Dallas and Shein Law Center of Philadelphia – manipulated the asbestos recovery system through the years in order to make Garlock pay more than it should have in verdicts and […]
Students Return to Class After Asbestos Cleared from Schools
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comStudents Return to Class After Asbestos Cleared from SchoolsAsbestos.comLast October, Ocean View School District officials shut down three elementary schools, displacing 1,600 Huntington Beach students after concerns of asbestos exposure at the schools. Transporting children by bus to eight other schools in separate …Oak View Elementary students start new school year in portable classrooms …Huntington […]
Major health scare after lorry load of ‘toxic ASBESTOS’ spills onto busy main road
Posted by Express.co.ukExpress.co.ukMajor health scare after lorry load of 'toxic ASBESTOS' spills onto busy main roadExpress.co.ukFIREFIGHTERS in full protective gear rushed to deal with was believed to be highly toxic asbestos after it fell from a lorry onto the street. By Rob Virtue. PUBLISHED: 00:00, Wed, Sep 9, 2015 | UPDATED: 23:00, Wed, Sep 9, 2015. Asbestos […]
Number of people dying in Torfaen from asbestos-related lung cancer second …
Posted by Free Press SeriesFree Press SeriesNumber of people dying in Torfaen from asbestos-related lung cancer second …Free Press SeriesTHE number of people dying in Torfaen from asbestos-related lung cancer is the second worst in Wales and higher than the UK average, according to figures released by the Office of National Statistics. A total of 116 people in Wales […]
Stop firms buying off asbestos compensation claims says MSP
Posted by Glasgow Evening TimesGlasgow Evening TimesStop firms buying off asbestos compensation claims says MSPGlasgow Evening TimesINSURANCE firms are “buying off†future compensation claims from asbestos related victims a Glasgow MSP has warned. People suffering pleural plaques, a scaring of the lungs, are being offered cash with a clause attached they can't make a fresh claim if …
Annual Midwest Asbestos Legal Conference Updates Judges, Attorneys, Doctors on …
Posted by PR Newswire (press release)Annual Midwest Asbestos Legal Conference Updates Judges, Attorneys, Doctors on …PR Newswire (press release)ST. LOUIS, Sept. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Simmons Hanly Conroy LLC, a nationwide leader in asbestos and mesothelioma litigation, will sponsor and co-host the HarrisMartin's Midwest Asbestos Litigation Conference for the sixth consecutive year. It will …
Silver’s Law Firm & Others Ordered to Create New Rules for Asbestos Cases
Posted by The Jewish VoiceSilver's Law Firm & Others Ordered to Create New Rules for Asbestos CasesThe Jewish VoiceThe rules governing asbestos-litigation cases have been ordered to be revised by a Manhattan judge. This will affect many law firms including Assemblyman Sheldon Silver's old money fountain firm. Weitz & Luxenberg was told along with other firms by …
DIY Renovations Could Create New Wave of Asbestos Victims
Posted by SourceableSourceableDIY Renovations Could Create New Wave of Asbestos VictimsSourceableIn a recent media report, Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency managing director Peter Tighe was quoted as saying that an increasing number of home owners who attempt renovation work such as the demolition of kitchens and bathrooms themselves …
Asbestos found in renovation of first-year dormitories
Posted by The JusticeAsbestos found in renovation of first-year dormitoriesThe JusticeThe University discovered and removed asbestos from the flooring and pipe and plumbing fixtures of first-year dormitories Reitman, Cable and Shapiro A and B during the renovations that took place over the summer, according to Executive Director of …
‘White collar staff increasingly affected by asbestos,’ warns solicitor
Posted by Sunderland EchoSunderland Echo'White collar staff increasingly affected by asbestos,' warns solicitorSunderland EchoBut John Hall, Managing Partner with Tilly Bailey & Irvine Solicitors, said increasing numbers of white collar workers were succumbing to asbestos-related diseases following years of low-level workplace exposure – but claims against their employers …
Since mesothelioma uncertain to occur from asbestos exposure, Washington Court …
Posted by Lexology (registration)Since mesothelioma uncertain to occur from asbestos exposure, Washington Court …Lexology (registration)Mr. Kalahar and his wife sued his former employer in 2014 after he was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a form of lung cancer generally associated with asbestos exposure. Under the Washington Industrial Insurance Act, employees injured in the course and …
Lawyers ordered to create new rules for asbestos-litigation cases
Posted by New York PostNew York PostLawyers ordered to create new rules for asbestos-litigation casesNew York PostA Manhattan judge ordered an overhaul of the rules that govern asbestos-litigation cases — which have been a multimillion-dollar spigot for Assemblyman Sheldon Silver's old law firm and many others. Judge Peter Moulton told Weitz & Luxenberg and other …
Asbestos present in hundreds of buildings in Shropshire
Posted by shropshirestar.comshropshirestar.comAsbestos present in hundreds of buildings in Shropshireshropshirestar.comAlthough the substance is not deemed dangerous, if disturbed its fibres cause long-term lung problems like mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis and pleural thickening. Overall there are 391 sites across Shropshire with asbestos, of which around 175 …and more »
Asbestos danger for home renovators highlighted, as ‘third wave’ of deaths appears
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineAsbestos danger for home renovators highlighted, as 'third wave' of deaths appearsABC Online"A number of people have predicted this would happen, a number of experts, and it is now happening, we're seeing the third wave, so-called, of people who are presenting with asbestos-related cancers," chairman of the Asbestos Safety and Eradication …
Decision on Kambah asbestos houses the right call
Posted by The AgeThe Canberra TimesDecision on Kambah asbestos houses the right callThe AgeTo discover that you are living in a home dangerous to your health is a nightmare that has been replayed across the territory in recent years. The Mr Fluffy loose fill asbestos crisis has created havoc in Canberra and the ACT government was compelled …Government […]
Questions over Asbestos ban
Posted by Lankawebnation.lk – The Nation NewspaperQuestions over Asbestos banLankawebPresident Maithripala Sirisena announced on August 29 that strict laws will be enforced with regard to asbestos, and by 2018 the production and importation of asbestos will be banned completely. The President mentioned although plans were made to ban …Officials clueless on asbestos bannation.lk – The Nation Newspaperall 4 […]
Asbestos judgment fuels bogus claims
Posted by Telegraph.co.ukTelegraph.co.ukAsbestos judgment fuels bogus claimsTelegraph.co.ukBy recklessly lumping together all types of “asbestosâ€, the Supreme Court judges set in train just the chain of events I warned of in 2011. For claims lawyers it promised a field day. They could begin advertising for anyone with a suspected …Asbestos related deaths in Swale increase by 10 in […]
$1 Billion Asbestos Lawsuit Filed Against Morehead State University
Posted by Mesothelioma.com$1 Billion Asbestos Lawsuit Filed Against Morehead State UniversityMesothelioma.comMorehead, Kentucky – A 61-year-old man named Lewis Williamson filed a lawsuit against Morehead State University (MSU) for health problems he believes were caused by asbestos exposure during his time as a student and employee. He's only expected to …
Industrial disease: Two pensioner deaths due to asbestos
Posted by shropshirestar.comIndustrial disease: Two pensioner deaths due to asbestosshropshirestar.comHis daughter Jodie Winfield, through a solicitor, told the hearing it was believed Mr Ellis had been exposed to asbestos over a period of 26 years from 1966 to 1992 when he was employed by three different firms. They included Willenhall-based …
Government pays up for nightmare street of asbestos homes in Kambah
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesGovernment pays up for nightmare street of asbestos homes in KambahThe Canberra TimesResidents of Kambah homes made almost entirely from asbestos have agreed to sell to the ACT government and will be out of the toxic properties before Christmas. The decision to pay out owners and demolish the six homes on the same […]
Call for justice for asbestos sufferers
Posted by The Southern ReporterThe Southern ReporterCall for justice for asbestos sufferersThe Southern ReporterStirling researchers found people who suffer from pleural plaques, an asbestos-related condition which affects the lungs and chest, are forced to second-guess their chances of developing a potentially fatal condition such as lung cancer and mesothelioma.and more »
No excuse for asbestos dumped in park near playground
Posted by Toowoomba ChronicleToowoomba ChronicleNo excuse for asbestos dumped in park near playgroundToowoomba ChronicleEDITORIAL: THOSE responsible for dumping asbestos-tainted rubbish in a Toowoomba park near a child's playground need to be made to pay. The pile of asbestos-concrete pipes were recklessly dumped in Picnic Point Park and left without any warning to …
Environment and immigration correspondent
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning HeraldEnvironment and immigration correspondentSydney Morning HeraldPiles of burnt rubble riddled with asbestos lay around a prison at Nauru where scores of asylum seekers have been held and government subcontractors have worked, posing a "potentially serious" health risk, leaked emails show. The Department of …
Pensioners died after asbestos exposure, inquests told
Posted by expressandstar.comexpressandstar.comPensioners died after asbestos exposure, inquests toldexpressandstar.comHis daughter Jodie Winfield, through a solicitor, told the hearing it was believed Mr Ellis had been exposed to asbestos over a period of 26 years from 1966 to 1992 when he was employed by three different firms. They included Willenhall-based …
Asbestos firm facing racketeering case ordered to turn over clients’ info
Posted by Legal News LineLegal News LineAsbestos firm facing racketeering case ordered to turn over clients' infoLegal News LineDuring a 2013 trial that determined how much money Garlock needed to put in a bankruptcy trust to compensate asbestos victims, the company was permitted full discovery into the cases of 15 plaintiffs. What the company found showed that plaintiffs …
The asbestos time-bomb at the heart of the Australian housing boom
Posted by The Australian Financial ReviewThe Australian Financial ReviewThe asbestos time-bomb at the heart of the Australian housing boomThe Australian Financial ReviewAn increasing number of recent victims say exposure to asbestos may have come from home renovation. Roderick Shaw. Share on twitter · Share on Google Plus. by Anne Hyland. Is your house a time-bomb ready to explode? It could […]
Roadwork crews behind asbestos playground dump
Posted by Toowoomba ChronicleToowoomba ChronicleRoadwork crews behind asbestos playground dumpToowoomba ChronicleUPDATE: Workers from a nearby intersection upgrade were responsible for leaving a pile of deadly asbestos-tainted rubbish at Picnic Point Park. A Toowoomba Regional Council spokesman said Black Spot Program works on the corner of Rowbotham and …and more »
Haigslea company fined $11000 over asbestos
Posted by The Queensland TimesThe Queensland TimesHaigslea company fined $11000 over asbestosThe Queensland TimesA HAIGSLEA waste operator has been hit with an $11,000 fine for storing a large quantity of asbestos on site. A Department of Environment spokeswoman said the site was in the process of being cleaned up and all of the asbestos material would be removed …
Residents worry as asbestos cleanup continues on New Bedford street
Posted by SouthCoastToday.comSouthCoastToday.comResidents worry as asbestos cleanup continues on New Bedford streetSouthCoastToday.comSince asbestos is a toxic material regulated by the state, the city informed the Department of Environmental Protection. DEP responded, conducted some tests to confirm that asbestos had been released, and ordered a cleanup by a licensed contractor …
Firm fined for selling asbestos boiler removed from Ely’s Princess of Wales …
Posted by Ely NewsEly NewsFirm fined for selling asbestos boiler removed from Ely's Princess of Wales …Ely NewsA demolition and licensed asbestos removal company has been fined after it sold a boiler found to contain asbestos. Norwich Magistrates' Court heard that in May or June 2012, Anglian Demolition and Asbestos Limited was the contractor for the demolition …
Australia Gets its First Asbestos Management Plan
Posted by SourceableSourceableAustralia Gets its First Asbestos Management PlanSourceableAsbestos will be removed in priority areas where asbestos-containing materials have been assessed to be in poor condition. Model grading systems, frameworks and processes will be developed with regard to assessment of the condition of material which is …and more »
Contractor gets probation is Mendel Rivers asbestos contamination case
Posted by Charleston Post CourierCharleston Post CourierContractor gets probation is Mendel Rivers asbestos contamination caseCharleston Post CourierAlbert Dickson, the project manager for an asbestos removal project at the former L. Mendel Rivers Federal Building, will spend two years on probation for lying about whether his company followed strict legal requirements designed to protect the …
Asbestos dumped in park near kids’ playground
Posted by Toowoomba ChronicleToowoomba ChronicleAsbestos dumped in park near kids' playgroundToowoomba ChronicleASBESTOS has been dumped at a Toowoomba park, outraging nearby residents. An unknown person unloaded a pile of asbestos tainted rubbish at Picnic Point Park yesterday. Toowoomba man Geoff Castle was driving home when he noticed the pile of dirt …and more »
Asbestos discovery delays City Mission housing opening to October
Posted by The PressThe PressAsbestos discovery delays City Mission housing opening to OctoberThe PressChristchurch City Missioner Michael Gorman, left, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment services manager Joel Browne, Christchurch City councillor Glenn Livingstone, Christchurch City Council asset and partnerships manager Paul Hulse check …
Delayed hospital: Asbestos to be removed from the site of £7.8m project in …
Posted by Leicester MercuryLeicester MercuryDelayed hospital: Asbestos to be removed from the site of £7.8m project in …Leicester MercuryAsbestos will have to be cleared from the site of a delayed community hospital project, the NHS announced. NHS Property Services has admitted there are traces of the potentially cancer-causing material where the proposed £7.8million St Luke's Hospital …
Survey reveals a region awash with asbestos
Posted by Radio New ZealandSurvey reveals a region awash with asbestosRadio New ZealandSTEWART WILLIAMS: There's only been anecdotal evidence in relation to the quantities and condition of asbestos that are present in Pacific Island countries. As a result of the survey we now actually have an idea of the quantities, the locations, and …
Asbestos at Ysgol Llandrillo yn Rhos school in Rhos on Sea sparks safety fears
Posted by Daily Post North WalesDaily Post North WalesAsbestos at Ysgol Llandrillo yn Rhos school in Rhos on Sea sparks safety fearsDaily Post North WalesHowever, one neighbour called for all the asbestos to be taken away to avoid unnecessary risks to health and safety. The man, aged 40, who did not wish to be named, said: “I'd like to get […]
City of Staunton: No Asbestos in Cochran Judicial Center
Posted by NBC 29 NewsNBC 29 NewsCity of Staunton: No Asbestos in Cochran Judicial CenterNBC 29 NewsThe City of Staunton is now going back on testing done at the Circuit Court. The City now says earlier tests that revealed ceiling tiles in the building believed to contain traces of the substance asbestos were false. Staunton shut down the Cochran […]
Report: No asbestos found in Staunton courthouse
Posted by Augusta Free PressReport: No asbestos found in Staunton courthouseAugusta Free PressA new, comprehensive report commissioned by the City of Staunton verifies the absence of asbestos in the debris that fell from the ceiling on the third floor of the Cochran Judicial Center in July as well as in the entire courthouse. The city hired HDH …
Company fined for sale of boilers containing asbestos
Posted by Health and Safety Executive (press release)Company fined for sale of boilers containing asbestosHealth and Safety Executive (press release)Anglian Demolition & Asbestos Limited, of Anglian Business Centre, West Carr Rd, Attleborough, Norfolk was fined a total of £2,750 and ordered to pay £1,716 in costs after pleading guilty to an offence under Regulation 11(2) of the REACH Enforcement …
OC Elementary School Reopens Year After Asbestos Scare
Posted by NBC Southern CaliforniaNBC Southern CaliforniaOC Elementary School Reopens Year After Asbestos ScareNBC Southern CaliforniaElementary school children eagerly flooded the hallways of their newly remodeled campus Wednesday during a grand reopening ceremony, nearly a year after their school was closed due to asbestos concerns. Hope View School in Huntington Beach was …Students Return To Asbestos-Free Hope View Elementary SchoolCBS […]
Plachta remains closed during asbestos abatement
Posted by Central Michigan LifeCentral Michigan LifePlachta remains closed during asbestos abatementCentral Michigan LifeWorkers found elevated levels of asbestos in the air while working on waterlines. They noticed insulation and old pipes in an air duct in the building's crawl space. The total cost of abatement in Warriner Hall won't be known until the auditorium is …
Staunton says courthouse is asbestos-free
Posted by Staunton News LeaderStaunton News LeaderStaunton says courthouse is asbestos-freeStaunton News LeaderSTAUNTON—Cochran Judicial Center has a clean bill of health following an asbestos inspection by an independent contractor, city officials reported Wednesday. The city temporarily closed the building last month after the third floor ceiling collapsed …and more »
I-Team: Residents express concern over asbestos
Posted by KLAS-TVKLAS-TVI-Team: Residents express concern over asbestosKLAS-TVWhat to do about deadly dust, or naturally occurring asbestos, in the Boulder City area? That question drew a packed house Tuesday night in Boulder City, where citizens and scientists gathered to seek answers. The gathering follows a special report …
Removal under way for asbestos discovered at Marcellus High School’s Groeling …
Posted by Auburn CitizenRemoval under way for asbestos discovered at Marcellus High School's Groeling …Auburn CitizenThe engineer was inspecting the school for potential asbestos-containing materials as part of the district's preparations to submit its capital improvement project plans to the state Education Department next month. Because the state Health Department …
ASBESTOS Rubble Trouble Could Cost Council £420000
Posted by Inverclyde NowASBESTOS Rubble Trouble Could Cost Council £420000Inverclyde NowDemolition was delayed earlier this year after additional areas of asbestos within some areas of the structure were found. Now, although the Madeira Street building has gone, a large amount of potentially-contaminated rubble has been found under the …
Fire engulfs vacant Mr Fluffy asbestos house in Canberra’s north
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineFire engulfs vacant Mr Fluffy asbestos house in Canberra's northABC OnlineA fire has destroyed a vacant Mr Fluffy asbestos insulation house at Page in Canberra's north overnight. Crews were called to the home on Neumayer Street around 8:25pm to find the building well alight and part of the roof collapsed. The Emergency …Canberra Mr […]
Barking Riverside construction work halted by asbestos
Posted by Barking and Dagenham PostBarking and Dagenham PostBarking Riverside construction work halted by asbestosBarking and Dagenham PostBellway managing director Richard Burrows said: “It's quite common in regeneration projects like these to find asbestos from time to time. “Work will continue as normal in a couple of weeks. “Once the area has been tested, the asbestos will either be …
MARCELLUS | An environmental engineer discovered loose vermiculite insulation …
Posted by Auburn CitizenMARCELLUS | An environmental engineer discovered loose vermiculite insulation …Auburn CitizenThe engineer was inspecting the school for potential asbestos-containing materials as part of the district's preparations to submit its capital improvement project plans to the state Education Department next month. Because the state Health Department …
Pacific region awash with asbestos
Posted by Radio New ZealandRadio New ZealandPacific region awash with asbestosRadio New ZealandThe Pacific environment agency SPREP says that until now there's only been anecdotal evidence about the quantity and condition of asbestos in the region. SPREP's Pacwaste project manager, Stewart Williams, says the survey, done with European Union …
Asbestos Awareness Group Holds Live Online Discussion
Posted by Asbestos.com (blog)Asbestos.com (blog)Asbestos Awareness Group Holds Live Online DiscussionAsbestos.com (blog)When it comes to raising asbestos and mesothelioma awareness, social media is at the forefront of that movement. Social media platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter, give millions of people a chance to reach out to anyone — celebrities, politicians …
District 5 HQ: Leaks, asbestos, game of dodge ’em
Posted by Cincinnati.comCincinnati.comDistrict 5 HQ: Leaks, asbestos, game of dodge 'emCincinnati.comAfter hearing the roof of Cincinnati Police District 5 headquarters leaks when it rains and the building has mold and asbestos, City Council's Law and Public Safety Committee on Monday commissioned a study to look at whether the city needs new offices.and more »
A medical hazard hidden in the housing boom: asbestos in rushed renovations
Posted by The Australian Financial ReviewThe Australian Financial ReviewA medical hazard hidden in the housing boom: asbestos in rushed renovationsThe Australian Financial ReviewOut of the blue, these people – mostly men – are suddenly diagnosed with a fatal cancer caused by asbestos dust they unknowingly inhaled decades ago. Among them is Martin Chimes, who believed he was exposed to the […]
NYC asbestos judge sets plans for new rules governing cases
Posted by Legal News LineLegal News LineNYC asbestos judge sets plans for new rules governing casesLegal News Line“With the exception of one newly revised CMO provision – which does nothing other than to afford NYCAL plaintiffs precisely the same rights afforded to all other New York plaintiffs, and to all New York asbestos plaintiffs in other parts of the […]
HRL Holdings acquiring asbestos and environmental consultants
Posted by Proactive Investors AustraliaHRL Holdings acquiring asbestos and environmental consultantsProactive Investors AustraliaHRL Holdings is acquiring Canberra-based asbestos and environmental consultants AAC Environmental Pty Ltd for up to $1.5 million. HRL Holdings (ASX:HRL) is acquiring Canberra-based asbestos and environmental consultants AAC Environmental Pty …
District 5 HQ: Leaks, asbestos, game of ‘dodge ’em’
Posted by Cincinnati.comDistrict 5 HQ: Leaks, asbestos, game of 'dodge 'em'Cincinnati.comAfter hearing a report that Cincinnati Police District 5 headquarters leaks when it rains and has mold and asbestos, Cincinnati City Council's Law and Public Safety Committee on Monday commissioned a study to look at whether the city needs new offices.
Asbestos report identifies health risks across Pacific
Posted by Matangi TongaAsbestos report identifies health risks across PacificMatangi TongaAsbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous mineral that was once commonly used in building materials, insulation, brake linings, roofing products and other consumer items. It is now banned from most modern products as it has been found to be a major …
Asbestos Ban in Sweden Leads to Drop in Mesothelioma
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comAsbestos Ban in Sweden Leads to Drop in MesotheliomaAsbestos.com"There is no good argument to use asbestos, anymore," senior professor Bengt Jarvholm, of the department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine at Umea University in Sweden, told Asbestos.com. "Especially [using it] in an industrialized country." …
Researchers Say Mesothelioma Not the Only Cancer Linked with Asbestos Exposure …
Posted by BenzingaSurviving MesotheliomaResearchers Say Mesothelioma Not the Only Cancer Linked with Asbestos Exposure …BenzingaDoctors at the University of Caen measured the cancer incidence among 2,024 French asbestos plant workers from 1978 to 2009. In addition to mesothelioma, the workers had significantly higher rates of colorectal cancer and elevated risk for liver and …Beyond Mesothelioma: Asbestos Linked to […]
Mr Fluffy: Demolition schedule released by ACT Asbestos Response Taskforce
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineMr Fluffy: Demolition schedule released by ACT Asbestos Response TaskforceABC OnlineThe schedule of 671 Mr Fluffy loose-fill asbestos contaminated homes to be demolished over the next five years has been released by the Asbestos Response Taskforce. The schedule outlines how many of the homes with go in each of the 57 affected …
Lynden water supply trumps fix for asbestos in budget battle
Posted by The Bellingham HeraldThe Bellingham HeraldLynden water supply trumps fix for asbestos in budget battleThe Bellingham HeraldThe asbestos, a natural part of the rock coming from the slide, is potentially harmful to humans, but studies of the health risk associated with the Swift Creek slide were inconclusive. The microscopic asbestos fibers can cause lung diseases if inhaled.
Strict laws to stop use of polythene and asbestos
Posted by Colombo GazetteColombo GazetteStrict laws to stop use of polythene and asbestosColombo GazettePresident Sirisena recalled that he made plans to ban the use of polythene and prevent import of asbestos, during his time as the Health Minister. “But it was not possible to implement themâ€, he said. “But, today everybody is supporting that program.Sri Lanka president to […]
Contractor Potentially Faces Prosecution For Knowingly Exposing Workers to …
Posted by Mesothelioma.comContractor Potentially Faces Prosecution For Knowingly Exposing Workers to …Mesothelioma.comAlbers, Illinois – The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Heath Administration (OSHA) has proposed fines to Joseph Kehrer for knowingly exposing workers to asbestos at his Kerhrer Brothers Construction and D7 Roofing companies.
Undercliff Drive: The mystery behind asbestos claims
Posted by On The WightOn The WightUndercliff Drive: The mystery behind asbestos claimsOn The WightThe Isle of Wight council won't reveal what type of asbestos, nor how much was found in the rubble used by Islanders to re-patch the land-slipped Undercliff Drive. Some are suspicious of the claims, saying that a reputable building supplier was used.
Staunton Courthouse Reopens Post Asbestos Removal
Posted by Mesothelioma.comStaunton Courthouse Reopens Post Asbestos RemovalMesothelioma.comStaunton, Virginia – After three days of closure, the Staunton Court in Virginia has reopened to the public. It serves as the city circuit court services located at 113 E. Beverley St. But the third floor is still closed due to positive asbestos tests …
Asbestos still being discovered during final phase of parkway construction
Posted by The Union LeaderThe Union LeaderAsbestos still being discovered during final phase of parkway constructionThe Union LeaderHowever, he explained to city officials this week that workers constructing the Broad Street Parkway have encountered more asbestos than originally expected, meaning not all of the asbestos will be able to be stored on-site in a grassy area because …
Asbestos work begins at former Dock restaurant in Davenport
Posted by KWQC-TV6KWQC-TV6Asbestos work begins at former Dock restaurant in DavenportKWQC-TV6DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) – A company will come in to clear asbestos at the Dock site to begin the demolition process of the riverfront property. The total cost of the demolition is begin measured at $150,000. Holst Trucking and Excavating Inc., out of …
Shaldon widow appeals for information following asbestos-related death of husband
Posted by Torquay Herald ExpressTorquay Herald ExpressShaldon widow appeals for information following asbestos-related death of husbandTorquay Herald ExpressA WIDOW from Shaldon near Teignmouth is appealing to her late husband's former colleagues to come forward with information on how he may have been exposed to asbestos. John Loweth died in March, aged 64, after a short battle with mesothelioma, …
Albuquerque parent upset he wasn’t notified about asbestos in child’s school
Posted by KRQE News 13KRQE News 13Albuquerque parent upset he wasn't notified about asbestos in child's schoolKRQE News 13ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – A parent said he was kept in the dark about an asbestos removal at his child's school. “Today is when I see this big sign that said asbestos,†said Joe Sedillo. Sedillo said he saw the sign on […]
Asbestos: the silent killer that could be lurking inside your home
Posted by BT.comBT.comAsbestos: the silent killer that could be lurking inside your homeBT.comAsbestos still kills around 5,000 people a year – more than the number of people killed on the roads. But even though its toxicity was recognised by doctors as far back as 1899, it can be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000, according […]
Asbestos cleanup delays Marysville DTE plant implosion
Posted by Detroit Free PressDetroit Free PressAsbestos cleanup delays Marysville DTE plant implosionDetroit Free PressMARYSVILLE – More asbestos than originally anticipated has prolonged the possible implosion of the Marysville power plant. From afar, the former DTE power plant gives the illusion of standing on steel stilts — crews have carefully dismantled nearly 70 …
City looks to create asbestos registry
Posted by Cranbrook Daily TownsmanCity looks to create asbestos registryCranbrook Daily TownsmanA letter of correspondence regarding asbestos prompted plans to create a registry of locations asbestos can still be found within city-owned buildings. Council received the correspondence at the Aug. 17 meeting, from Phil Venoit, president of Vancouver …
A Horrifying Look At When We Didn’t Know Asbestos Could Kill Us
Posted by Popular MechanicsPopular MechanicsA Horrifying Look At When We Didn't Know Asbestos Could Kill UsPopular Mechanics​Asbestos is a pretty fantastically useful material. A naturally-occuring silicate material that forms in hollow rock formations deep underground, asbestos is a great sound insulator, is terrifically fire resistant, and is relatively affordable to …
Study Shows That Asbestos Risks Remain Decades After Industry Departs
Posted by MesotheliomaHelp.org (blog)MesotheliomaHelp.org (blog)Study Shows That Asbestos Risks Remain Decades After Industry DepartsMesotheliomaHelp.org (blog)Asbestos Cement Factory An Italian study published back in May found that malignant mesothelioma cases tend to be concentrated around industrial facilities that use asbestos. A new Italian study finds that mesothelioma incidence near industrial areas …
Council offers assurances over asbestos as former Cupar police station is razed
Posted by The CourierThe CourierCouncil offers assurances over asbestos as former Cupar police station is razedThe Courier“A detailed asbestos survey of the premises has been carried out to identify all asbestos-containing materials present. The asbestos removal works are being carried out by a specialist contractor who is fully licensed to work with asbestos-containing …
Free asbestos removals for Hawkesbury residents
Posted by Hawkesbury GazetteHawkesbury GazetteFree asbestos removals for Hawkesbury residentsHawkesbury GazetteThe scheme, funded by the Western Sydney Residential Asbestos Disposal Scheme (WSRADS), follows a similar collection held last February. Trained professionals will collect and dispose of loose asbestos fragments on people's properties. However, the …
Youths rescued from asbestos-contaminated eyesore in Runcorn
Posted by Liverpool EchoLiverpool EchoYouths rescued from asbestos-contaminated eyesore in RuncornLiverpool EchoFirefighters donned breathing apparatus to enter East Lane House after reports that young people were lost inside. Eight vehicles from the North West Ambulance Service attended. A spokeswoman said this was as a 'precaution' because 'asbestos was …and more »
Huntington Beach Elementary School Reopens After Asbestos Concerns
Posted by NBC Southern CaliforniaNBC Southern CaliforniaHuntington Beach Elementary School Reopens After Asbestos ConcernsNBC Southern CaliforniaHope View Elementary School in Huntington Beach has reopened after being closed for nearly a year after asbestos was discovered in the ceiling. Vikki Vargas reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015. (Published Wednesday, Aug.
Executive Inn demolition gets go-ahead after asbestos delay
Posted by The HeraldThe HeraldExecutive Inn demolition gets go-ahead after asbestos delayThe HeraldThe inn was originally scheduled to be demolished by April 1, but demolition did not begin until late March because more asbestos was discovered in the building than anticipated, and was later put off again as inspectors found even more asbestos when …
Asbestos found in Marks and Spencer’s Stockton Heath premises
Posted by Warrington GuardianWarrington GuardianAsbestos found in Marks and Spencer's Stockton Heath premisesWarrington GuardianTRACES of asbestos have been found in the Stockton Heath building where Marks and Spencer will open its food hall. A spokesman for the store, which is coming to The Forge, confirmed safety management work is being carried out and said the amount …
What do I do if ceilings contain asbestos?
Posted by Irish TimesIrish TimesWhat do I do if ceilings contain asbestos?Irish TimesClearly it is preferable not to have asbestos-based ceilings, but this is not necessarily a problem and it really only becomes a problem in the event of interference with the ceiling, eg drilling holes through this for services. Notwithstanding that …
Bones, asbestos delay county building renovation
Posted by StarNewsOnline.comBones, asbestos delay county building renovationStarNewsOnline.comThe building was originally supposed to be completed by this month, but work was slowed last year when workers uncovered bones of an estimated 10 people and when workers found additional asbestos not removed during pre-construction phases, said …
Government to halt asbestos and HCFC imports, says Environment Minister
Posted by The Nelson MailThe Nelson MailGovernment to halt asbestos and HCFC imports, says Environment MinisterThe Nelson MailThe Government will soon move to stop remaining imports of products with asbestos content, Environment Minister Nick Smith announced today. It also intended to ban the import of new bulk hydrochlorofluorocarbons, another substance with known risks to …Consultation on steps to ozone recovery […]
Number of deaths from mesothelioma caused by asbestos in Kent increases
Posted by Kent OnlineNumber of deaths from mesothelioma caused by asbestos in Kent increasesKent OnlineThe number of deaths from lung cancer caused by asbestos in Kent has increased, according to the latest figures. Last year, 108 people in the county died of mesothelioma – which is caused by exposure to the substance – which is 17 more fatalities […]
2 Southern California Schools Closed over Asbestos Will Reopen
Posted by Insurance JournalInsurance Journal2 Southern California Schools Closed over Asbestos Will ReopenInsurance JournalTwo of three Orange County, Calif. schools closed last year after asbestos was found will reopen for classes at the start of the new school year. The Los Angeles Times reported that Hope View and Oak View elementary schools in Huntington Beach will …
Asbestos cleanup delays DTE plant implosion
Posted by Port Huron Times HeraldPort Huron Times HeraldAsbestos cleanup delays DTE plant implosionPort Huron Times HeraldMARYSVILLE – More asbestos than originally anticipated has prolonged the possible implosion of the Marysville power plant. From afar, the former DTE power plant gives the illusion of standing on steel stilts — crews have carefully dismantled nearly 70 …
Guide Now Available for Firefighters at Increased Risk for Asbestos Exposure …
Posted by FireEngineering.comGuide Now Available for Firefighters at Increased Risk for Asbestos Exposure …FireEngineering.comIt's no secret that firefighters put themselves at risk every day while fighting fires and saving lives. But what they may not realize is that they also put themselves at increased risk of developing mesothelioma due to exposure to asbestos in older …U.S. construction […]
Hartlepool has fifth-highest asbestos death rate in the country
Posted by Hartlepool MailHartlepool MailHartlepool has fifth-highest asbestos death rate in the countryHartlepool Mail“Thankfully, employers nowadays are more aware of the dangers of exposing workers to asbestos. “But those who were exposed 30 or 40 years ago are now facing death sentences for simply turning up to work.†Asbestos is made up of tiny fibres. People can …South Tyneside […]
Conman exposes Perth residents to asbestos
Posted by WA todayWA todayConman exposes Perth residents to asbestosWA today"Consumers who have been approached by Mr Back or have responded to his advertising are advised not to engage his services. Not being licensed means he may not have the necessary skills or training to remove the asbestos safely," Mr Newcombe said.and more »
Plymouth has 11th highest mortality rate for asbestos-related lung cancer
Posted by Plymouth HeraldPlymouth HeraldPlymouth has 11th highest mortality rate for asbestos-related lung cancerPlymouth HeraldNEW figures reveal that 85 people in Plymouth died from asbestos-related lung cancer between 2010 and 2014. Plymouth has the 11th highest mortality rate in England and Wales for the disease at 7.7 deaths per 100,000 people. The average rate for …Action call to help […]
Construction sector unaware of asbestos risks
Posted by The Phnom Penh PostConstruction sector unaware of asbestos risksThe Phnom Penh PostWhile the Ministry of Labour held a workshop last Friday to highlight the presence of asbestos in products, especially building materials, many construction companies and workers are unaware of the toxic substance and its potential health hazards. Sok …
More Asbestos in Shaw Bldg. Remediation Than Had Been Imagined, Admitted To
Posted by Niagarafallsreporter.comNiagarafallsreporter.comMore Asbestos in Shaw Bldg. Remediation Than Had Been Imagined, Admitted ToNiagarafallsreporter.comA press release issued a few weeks ago by Niagara County listed “six minor performance†infractions found by one of the investigators into a May asbestos abatement project conducted by unprotected welfare in a fetid crawlspace underneath the county's …
Consultation on steps to ozone recovery and asbestos ban
Posted by Scoop.co.nz (press release)Consultation on steps to ozone recovery and asbestos banScoop.co.nz (press release)“The use of asbestos-containing products is limited to the marine, aviation and electricity generation and supply industries. The Ministry will work with these industries that will be affected by the regulations as part of the targeted consultation …and more »
Funds Approved for Asbestos Clean-Up at Schlumberger Property
Posted by Patch.comThe Ridgefield PressFunds Approved for Asbestos Clean-Up at Schlumberger PropertyPatch.comThe $150,000 would come from a $250,000 insurance settlement the town got for flooding in one of the Schlumberger buildings. While asbestos clean-up work was done earlier, some asbestos containing materials were found at the property. More from …Asbestos money approvedThe Ridgefield Pressall 2 news articles »
London Road in Carlisle closed amid fire asbestos fears
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsLondon Road in Carlisle closed amid fire asbestos fearsBBC NewsA large blaze has engulfed a derelict garage in the centre of Carlisle. Close Street, Grey Street and Brook Street have been closed and Cumbria Police have set up a cordon amid fears there is asbestos in the building. Six fire engines are at the […]
Environmental group says California needs to inspect schools for asbestos
Posted by 89.3 KPCC89.3 KPCCEnvironmental group says California needs to inspect schools for asbestos89.3 KPCCThe Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit advocacy group, and its "action fund" are urging the California state superintendent to investigate the status of asbestos in California schools immediately. They say several students and employees in …
Asbestos money approved
Posted by The Ridgefield PressThe Ridgefield PressAsbestos money approvedThe Ridgefield Press19, approved spending up to $150,000 on the asbestos abatement and removal. The money is to come from a $250,000 insurance settlement that town got as the result of flooding in one of the buildings at Schlumberger, a former scientific research center …
Could Discovery of Asbestos Play Role In Courthouse Negotiations?
Posted by WHSVWHSVCould Discovery of Asbestos Play Role In Courthouse Negotiations?WHSVAccording to County Board member Tracy Pyles, Staunton and Augusta County have not begun negations on the city's consolidated courthouse proposal. Late last week asbestos was found in the Cohran Judicial Center in downtown Staunton, a building …Staunton Courts Expected to Reopen After Asbestos CleanupThe Charlottesville NewsplexStaunton courts […]
Two companies fined for serious breaches in the removal of asbestos
Posted by Health and Safety Executive (press release)Two companies fined for serious breaches in the removal of asbestosHealth and Safety Executive (press release)Work was carried out by three employees of construction firm Cowen Builders Limited, of Chelmsford exposed them to asbestos over several days after it was disturbed. It will be several years before it is know if the exposure will result […]
Action call to help workers with asbestos-linked cancer
Posted by Doncaster TodayDoncaster TodayAction call to help workers with asbestos-linked cancerDoncaster Today“Thankfully, employers nowadays are more aware of the dangers of exposing workers to asbestos. But those who were exposed 30 or 40 years ago are now facing death sentences for simply turning up to work. “Our members are lawyers and many of them …Barrow asbestos death rates […]
E. Moline superintendent addresses mold, asbestos accusations
Posted by KWQC-TV6KWQC-TV6E. Moline superintendent addresses mold, asbestos accusationsKWQC-TV6EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) – East Moline School District #37 is addressing accusations of mold and asbestos. Superintendent Kristin Humphries says the district had to do a series of building inspections on Hillcrest Elementary School this summer — all …and more »
Asbestos removed at Indiana University building amid remodel
Posted by WLKY LouisvilleWISH-TVAsbestos removed at Indiana University building amid remodelWLKY LouisvilleThe (Bloomington) Herald-Times reports construction resumed Aug. 17 following the asbestos cleanup that cost roughly $45,000. University spokesman Mark Land says construction workers had found unsafe levels of asbestos in caulk around windows.$21M renovation resumes at Indiana University's Franklin Hall after asbestos …Greenfield Daily Reporterall 7 news […]
Former steel worker appealing for witnesses to help asbestos claim
Posted by Swindon AdvertiserSwindon AdvertiserFormer steel worker appealing for witnesses to help asbestos claimSwindon AdvertiserA FORMER steel worker is appealing to colleagues who can confirm he worked at the factory where asbestos was rife. Kenneth Moody, 83, of Stratton, has recently developed an illness related to the substance, which was widely used in the manufacturing …
Asbestos-covered utility lines lead to long delay in Lapeer bridge work
Posted by MLive.comMLive.comAsbestos-covered utility lines lead to long delay in Lapeer bridge workMLive.comAs work progressed, crews attempted to remove an old steam tunnel beneath the roadway and encountered abandoned utility lines coated with asbestos," reads a statement from MDOT. "Due to the sensitive and time-consuming nature of proper asbestos …
JW Leary Junior High asbestos abatement on time and on budget
Posted by WatertownDailyTimes.comJW Leary Junior High asbestos abatement on time and on budgetWatertownDailyTimes.comMASSENA — Summer asbestos abatement work at J.W. Leary Junior High School is on schedule to be completed by the time school opens Sept. 3, according to Massena Central School Director of Operations William L. Seguin. “We're doing real good on the …
Staunton courts expected to reopen after asbestos cleanup
Posted by WTOPStaunton courts expected to reopen after asbestos cleanupWTOPCity spokeswoman Ruth Jones tells The News Leader (http://bit.ly/1V46HwF ) that the Cochran Judicial Center was closed last week as a precaution after a contractor inadvertently removed third floor ceiling tiles containing asbestos. She says the …and more »
News in brief: UC Davis employees report asbestos exposure in Wellman, Olson Halls
Posted by The AggieNews in brief: UC Davis employees report asbestos exposure in Wellman, Olson HallsThe AggieTwo UC Davis employees and five students reported exposing students to asbestos, a carcinogenic mineral formerly used to insulate walls, while drilling holes in older buildings, according to an investigation performed by Sacramento TV station News10 in …
2 Orange County schools closed over asbestos concerns will reopen
Posted by Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times2 Orange County schools closed over asbestos concerns will reopenLos Angeles TimesConstruction crews have been working since fall to remove small amounts of asbestos, a mineral fiber linked to disease, that were found at the three Huntington Beach schools during a modernization project at 11 district schools. Students from Hope View …2 Orange […]
Whistleblower who raised asbestos concerns left under cloud about up-kilting …
Posted by The Canberra TimesWhistleblower who raised asbestos concerns left under cloud about up-kilting …The Canberra TimesDocuments show a public servant left the Defence bureaucracy severely depressed after he raised concerns about how asbestos was being treated at a base in Queensland. After several years fighting what he saw as malicious treatment, he left under a …and more »
Research finally increasing on rare asbestos-related lung cancer
Posted by Waterbury Republican AmericanWaterbury Republican AmericanResearch finally increasing on rare asbestos-related lung cancerWaterbury Republican AmericanAttorneys around the country, including Baltimore's Peter T. Angelos, sued the companies who exposed workers and others to asbestos, the fire-resistant and insulating material that is mesothelioma's primary cause. They've won large settlements for the …
Dangerous asbestos dumped on footpath
Posted by Peterborough TelegraphPeterborough TelegraphDangerous asbestos dumped on footpathPeterborough TelegraphThe waste, which includes bags of rubbish along with asbestos sheets, was dumped on private land next to a route which leads from Thorpe Wood to Ferry Meadows Country Park and Bluebell Woods. It was reported to Peterborough City Council last week, …
Ridgefield to fix asbestos at Schlumberger property
Posted by Danbury News TimesDanbury News TimesRidgefield to fix asbestos at Schlumberger propertyDanbury News TimesThe last building to be torn down by the Town of Ridgefield on the former Schlumberger property at 36 Old Quarry Road will come down in the short term future. The building is known as "Former ERB Building" by the town. Friday, August 21, 2015, …
Asbestos to kill third man in same Milton Keynes family
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsAsbestos to kill third man in same Milton Keynes familyBBC NewsA man from Milton Keynes is to become the third in his family to die from asbestos-related cancer. Dave Libby worked during the 1960s for a firm in Watford alongside his grandfather, his father and his brother-in-law. Mr Libby, who is being treated for …
Asbestos found at Undercliff Drive
Posted by Isle of Wight County PressIsle of Wight County PressAsbestos found at Undercliff DriveIsle of Wight County Press"Safety advice is being sought by Island Roads on handling these types of asbestos before seeking to identify the extent. We will continue to work with local stakeholders as this situation progresses. Public access remains prohibited during the works.".
Shaw Building asbestos removal to cost $69000
Posted by Buffalo NewsShaw Building asbestos removal to cost $69000Buffalo NewsLOCKPORT – Niagara County Manager Jeffrey M. Glatz said this week that the removal of all asbestos from the basement crawl space of the Shaw Building will cost an estimated $69,000. That tab is included in the $100,000 cost estimate Glatz had …
Asbestos Causes Staunton Circuit Court to Close
Posted by NBC 29 NewsNBC 29 NewsAsbestos Causes Staunton Circuit Court to CloseNBC 29 News"There is a contractor in the building now cleaning, and just doing precautionary cleaning to ensure that there is no asbestos in the building especially on the first and second floor. There is asbestos abatement process underway on the third floor …
Town of Burke acting on asbestos
Posted by Plattsburgh Press RepublicanTown of Burke acting on asbestosPlattsburgh Press RepublicanBURKE — Before the old Burke Town Hall can be demolished, the town has to deal with asbestos issues there, and the funds to do that need to be in place. Bub's Enterprise, one of only two contractors who submitted bids to remove the asbestos, has been …
Villagers speak out over asbestos landfill proposal
Posted by Get BucksGet BucksVillagers speak out over asbestos landfill proposalGet BucksVillagers have expressed their concerns over plans to fill in a disused quarry with 'hazardous' waste materials, including asbestos. Meadham's Farm brickworks, part of the Michelmersh Brick group, in Blackwell Hall Lane, Ley Hill, was an active …
Asbestos removal nears a resolution
Posted by Clinton HeraldAsbestos removal nears a resolutionClinton HeraldDuring scheduled upgrades in July in the high school office, River Bend Superintendent Darryl Hogue said renovation crews discovered the presence of asbestos when three floor tiles were uprooted. The tiles were meant to remain, but when the carpet was …
Bulla tip asbestos administrative blunder sparks state review into landfill …
Posted by Herald SunHerald SunBulla tip asbestos administrative blunder sparks state review into landfill …Herald SunAN ADMINISTRATIVE blunder allowing asbestos to be dumped at a Bulla tip without proper approval has led to an independent review into landfill licences across the state. Environment Protection Authority chief executive Nial Finegan said “irregularities …Asbestos dumped at Vic tipYahoo7 NewsTip asbestos […]
Washington asbestos storage centre plans near school are withdrawn
Posted by ChronicleLiveChronicleLiveWashington asbestos storage centre plans near school are withdrawnChronicleLiveControversial plans which could have seen an asbestos disposal site open next door to a primary school have been shelved. Nichol Associates submitted the proposals which would have seen three sealed skips used for storing asbestos installed at the …
Asbestos dumped at Vic tip
Posted by 9news.com.auAsbestos dumped at Vic tip9news.com.auAsbestos has been dumped at a Melbourne tip without proper approval, raising questions about the safety of other landfill sites. The EPA has ordered an independent review into all its landfill asbestos licences following an investigation into community …and more »
Asbestos forces Staunton courts to close
Posted by Staunton News LeaderStaunton News LeaderAsbestos forces Staunton courts to closeStaunton News Leader"The clerk and his staff were moved to the second floor, and we promptly hired a contractor to perform asbestos abatement. The process is now underway," she said. "Court employees continued to work on the first and second floors, as the asbestos was …
‘Ridiculous’ asbestos site plans by school scrapped after outcry
Posted by Sunderland EchoSunderland Echo'Ridiculous' asbestos site plans by school scrapped after outcrySunderland EchoAngry residents slammed “ridiculous†plans to build an asbestos storage site just yards from two primary schools and a nursery. Scores of people complained about the proposals by South Tyneside asbestos specialists, Nichol Associates, to create the …
Illinois Appellate Court Strengthens Sole Proximate Cause Defense In Asbestos …
Posted by Mondaq News Alerts (registration)Illinois Appellate Court Strengthens Sole Proximate Cause Defense In Asbestos …Mondaq News Alerts (registration)Recently, the Appellate Court of Illinois, Fourth District, held that a defendant in an asbestos case may introduce evidence of plaintiff's other exposures to asbestos to support its defense that those exposures were the sole proximate cause of the …
Contractor could face criminal charges for asbestos exposure
Posted by Washington TimesSFGateContractor could face criminal charges for asbestos exposureWashington TimesOKAWVILLE, Ill. (AP) – A southern Illinois contractor whose companies were fined nearly $2 million for federal workplace safety violations involving asbestos exposure could face a criminal inquiry. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration …Criminal charges possible for Illinois contractor accused of exposing workers …STLtoday.comall 11 […]
Asbestos remediation to start Monday at Shaw Building
Posted by Niagara GazetteAsbestos remediation to start Monday at Shaw BuildingNiagara GazetteAfter being alerted to the possible asbestos exposure at the building, the president of Niagara's local chapter of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, William Rutland, filed a grievance calling for activity at the building …and more »
Criminal charges possible for contractor accused of exposing workers to asbestos
Posted by STLtoday.comCriminal charges possible for contractor accused of exposing workers to asbestosSTLtoday.comOSHA cited Joseph Kehrer and two of his companies, Kehrer Brothers Construction and D7 Roofing, for withholding from workers information that there was asbestos in the materials they were removing from an Okawville school, for failing to train them in …and more »
Toys ‘R’ Us, Other Retailers Remove Asbestos Crayons
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comToys 'R' Us, Other Retailers Remove Asbestos CrayonsAsbestos.comToys "R" Us, Party City, Amazon.com and Dollar Tree answered lawmakers' urgent call to pull toxic asbestos crayons and crime lab toys from their inventory. The major retailers acted after learning certain children's products tested positive for …
Company fined after asbestos scare
Posted by Auckland stuff.co.nzAuckland stuff.co.nzCompany fined after asbestos scareAuckland stuff.co.nzA demolition and removal company has been fined $8600 after an employee potentially exposed himself and others to asbestos at an Auckland school. WorkSafe said Yakka Contracting received the $8607 penalty after appearing in the Auckland District …Contractor fined $8607 for potential asbestos exposure at schoolScoop.co.nz (press release)all 2 news […]
Asbestos scare at Dripstone Middle School
Posted by NT NewsNT NewsAsbestos scare at Dripstone Middle SchoolNT News“Overnight contractors on upgrades at Dripstone Middle School have identified what could potentially be asbestos,'' it read. “An asbestos expert was called on site immediately and testing is now underway. “Regular updates will be provided to parents …Dripstone Middle School in Darwin closed after workers find suspected asbestosABC […]
Niagara County plans asbestos removal work at Shaw Building
Posted by Buffalo NewsNiagara County plans asbestos removal work at Shaw BuildingBuffalo NewsLOCKPORT – Niagara County has posted notices that 2,500 linear feet of asbestos-containing pipe insulation is to be removed, starting Monday, from the building where welfare workers carried out some downed asbestos in a basement cleanup without …
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital admits errors in asbestos probe
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital admits errors in asbestos probeBBC NewsThe hospital is also investigating "further matters of concerns", including allegations contractors were allowed to enter a unit "after the possible disturbance of ACM (asbestos contaminated materials)" and that a "potential exposure to asbestos" was …and more »
Defunct boiler maker, crippled by asbestos claims, files for bankruptcy again
Posted by Legal News LineLegal News LineDefunct boiler maker, crippled by asbestos claims, files for bankruptcy againLegal News LineCHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – A defunct boiler manufacturer has filed for bankruptcy — the second time in less than 30 years — and is looking to establish a trust for the asbestos claims that have crippled it, including the 3,400 active […]
Judge rules out more defendants in asbestos suit
Posted by messenger-inquirerJudge rules out more defendants in asbestos suitmessenger-inquirerDoris White, who now lives in Louisville, claims in her lawsuit asbestos dust brought home on her husband's work clothes while they were married led to her 2014 diagnosis of mesothelioma, which is a form of cancer associated with people who have worked …and more »
Dripstone Middle School in Darwin closed after workers find suspected asbestos
Posted by ABC OnlineNT NewsDripstone Middle School in Darwin closed after workers find suspected asbestosABC OnlineDarwin's Dripstone Middle School has been closed after suspected asbestos was found at the site. The material was discovered by workers replacing ceiling tiles during the night, and the Northern Territory's Department of Education was alerted this morning.Asbestos scare at Dripstone Middle SchoolNT […]
Researcher finds more asbestos-like fibers in Penokee Hills
Posted by Duluth News TribuneResearcher finds more asbestos-like fibers in Penokee HillsDuluth News TribuneFitz said he plans to present his findings at an upcoming conference on the presence of asbestos-like fibers in the Upper Midwest in October. The incidence of naturally occurring asbestos has been a growing field of interest among researchers, he said.
Jury awards Oxford family for asbestos death
Posted by CT PostJury awards Oxford family for asbestos deathCT PostBRIDGEPORT -A jury Tuesday awarded more than $800,000 to the family of an Oxford man who they claimed died as a result of asbestos exposure while working at Sikorsky Aircraft. The six-member jury deliberated about four hours over two days before …
Kiambu locals scramble for hazardous asbestos waste
Posted by The Standard Digital News (satire) (press release) (registration) (blog)Kiambu locals scramble for hazardous asbestos wasteThe Standard Digital News (satire) (press release) (registration) (blog)Kiambu County Water and Environment Executive Esther Njuguna shows the asbestos waste that was dumped in the open near residential estates in Thika. She said the guidelines for disposing asbestos waste were not followed. The material has been …Thika Residents Exposed to […]
New asbestos threats affect vets, workers, children and drinking water
Posted by Huffington PostHuffington PostNew asbestos threats affect vets, workers, children and drinking waterHuffington PostIn the last month alone, asbestos contamination has plagued a veterans' medical center in Denver, construction workers rehabbing a school in southern Illinois as well as an elementary school in the state, and potentially, a popular river and drinking …
Orchestra founder ‘killed by asbestos’
Posted by Slipped DiscOrchestra founder 'killed by asbestos'Slipped DiscHe carried on playing the flute into his 80s despite suffering from pulmonary fibrosis probably contracted at his first job. Roy credited his ability to play with lungs scarred by asbestos inhalation to good diaphragm technique. Moving story here. roy …
City Hopes Developers Will Pay For B&M Asbestos Removal
Posted by WWNY TV 7WatertownDailyTimes.comCity Hopes Developers Will Pay For B&M Asbestos RemovalWWNY TV 7Watertown city leaders spent time at a meeting Monday night wrapping their heads around a $237,000 problem. That's how much it would cost to remove asbestos from the old Berow and Monroe building on Court Street. The city wants to avoid paying that …Council makes […]
Toxic Debris Makes Ambler ‘Look Like A Third World Country,’ Says Asbestos …
Posted by CBS LocalCBS LocalToxic Debris Makes Ambler 'Look Like A Third World Country,' Says Asbestos …CBS Local“This was a good opportunity to bring the community together to communicate with them, let them know what's going on, give them some education on what to look for in terms of if you find asbestos in your home.†says Marilyn […]
Asbestos exposure caused death of founder of Derby Concert Orchestra
Posted by Derby TelegraphDerby TelegraphAsbestos exposure caused death of founder of Derby Concert OrchestraDerby TelegraphA FOUNDER member of the Derby Concert Orchestra, who played with the group for six decades, died after being exposed to asbestos. Accomplished musician Roy Harrison also performed in front of the Queen at a garden party at Buckingham Palace while …
Judge rules out adding more defendants to asbestos suit
Posted by messenger-inquirermessenger-inquirerJudge rules out adding more defendants to asbestos suitmessenger-inquirerDoris White, who now lives in Louisville, claims in her lawsuit asbestos dust brought home on her husband's work clothes while they were married led to her 2014 diagnosis of mesothelioma, which is a form of cancer associated with people who have worked …
Navy: Asbestos Found at Gitmo’s Camp Justice, But Safe for Occupancy
Posted by Military.comMilitary.comNavy: Asbestos Found at Gitmo's Camp Justice, But Safe for OccupancyMilitary.com"There is asbestos (which is a carcinogen) in several of the buildings in that area, but the asbestos does not present a risk because there is no exposure pathway. "Determining that the buildings are habitable means that the preliminary findings by the …
UC Davis workers: “We exposed students to asbestos”
Posted by News10.netNews10.netUC Davis workers: "We exposed students to asbestos"News10.net"The management team stood up, and they stated, 'They're going to be testing for asbestos. Drill the holes now, so we don't get shut down'." The employees, who spoke exclusively with News10, say two of their managers ordered them to drill holes dozens …
Whitehall hiring contractor to end asbestos saga
Posted by Allentown Morning CallAllentown Morning CallWhitehall hiring contractor to end asbestos sagaAllentown Morning CallThe company did, however, find traces of chrysotile, the most common form of asbestos, on two filing cabinets in the basement. The report recommended these surfaces be cleaned by a Pennsylvania licensed abatement contractor until further tests reveal …
Gardai warning over asbestos risk in seized illegal cigarettes
Posted by HeraldHeraldGardai warning over asbestos risk in seized illegal cigarettesHeraldIllegal cigarettes seized at an open-air market could contain hazardous materials including asbestos, gardai have warned. The consignment of seized illegal cigarettes. Elaine Keogh – 17 August 2015 02:30 AM …
Newstrack: DNR says communication, oversight problems led to asbestos at …
Posted by The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesThe Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesNewstrack: DNR says communication, oversight problems led to asbestos at …The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesWashington High School in Cedar Rapids was closed July 8 after an air sample test showed asbestos fibers in the air above an acceptable level during a renovation project. School employees […]
Asbestos work underway for Learning Commons
Posted by Wicked Local MelroseWicked Local MelroseAsbestos work underway for Learning CommonsWicked Local MelroseMelrose has begun an important phase of the construction of the new Learning Commons at Melrose High School. On Monday, Aug. 3, contractors started work on asbestos abatement and demolition of obsolete fixtures and building materials in the two-story …
Attorney general files complaint over asbestos removal at former Pillsbury …
Posted by The State Journal-RegisterThe State Journal-RegisterAttorney general files complaint over asbestos removal at former Pillsbury …The State Journal-RegisterIllinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan on Wednesday filed a complaint against the owner of the former Pillsbury Mills manufacturing facility in Springfield and its onsite demolition contractor for improperly removing and disposing of asbestos. The …
Vermiculite and asbestos present potential risks…
Posted by Orangeville BannerOrangeville BannerVermiculite and asbestos present potential risks…Orangeville BannerAre vermiculite and asbestos present in your home? Expert home inspection company Pillar To Post in Orangeville, Ontario, provides the following overview about these substances and the potential hazards.
Residents blast Hebburn firm’s plans to store asbestos near Washington schools
Posted by Sunderland EchoSunderland EchoResidents blast Hebburn firm's plans to store asbestos near Washington schoolsSunderland EchoJoanne Bainbridge, of Concord, said: “As a parent with two children who attend Usworth Colliery Primary School, I am extremely concerned about this application for change of use to be a storage area for asbestos waste as I personally feel that a …and […]
Shannon Court demo halted due to asbestos threat
Posted by Chilliwack ProgressShannon Court demo halted due to asbestos threatChilliwack ProgressShannon Court lies in ruins this week, reduced to a chaotic pile of debris that may be contaminated with asbestos. And it will stay that way until the developer attempting to level the site can have the materials there assessed, demolished, and …
£483k asbestos bill for Wolverhampton Civic Halls
Posted by expressandstar.comexpressandstar.com£483k asbestos bill for Wolverhampton Civic Hallsexpressandstar.com“Funding for this is coming through £6.2m from the Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership Growth Deal and £4.2m from council budgets. “Due to the age of the building we were aware asbestos removal could form part of the works and extensive surveys …
Elementary school closed due to mold, asbestos
Posted by KSDKKSDKElementary school closed due to mold, asbestosKSDKCENTRALIA, Ill. — An Illinois elementary school will be closed at least six weeks after the discovery of mold growing over asbestos. The superintendent of Centralia City Schools says Schiller Elementary School will be closed until at least the end of …
Navy: Asbestos found at Guantánamo’s Camp Justice, but it’s safe for occupancy
Posted by Miami HeraldMiami HeraldNavy: Asbestos found at Guantánamo's Camp Justice, but it's safe for occupancyMiami HeraldWirfel said that courtroom, where Osama bin Laden's driver and media secretary were tried, also had asbestos under floor tile that was either “removed†or “remediated†in 2010. An Industrial Hygiene team from the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health …
Locally bought box of crayons tests positive for asbestos
Posted by KWCHKWCHLocally bought box of crayons tests positive for asbestosKWCHAs backpacks fill up with school supplies, nearly every kid will toss in a box of crayons. It should be the least of parents worries, but what if we told you some brands contain asbestos? It's a mineral historically used for insulating that's known to …Study: Some […]
Construction companies face nearly $2M fine over asbestos
Posted by Chicago TribuneChicago TribuneConstruction companies face nearly $2M fine over asbestosChicago TribuneBy comparison, last year, six companies accused of exposing workers to asbestos, lead and electrical hazards while renovating a school cafeteria in Evanston faced a combined fine of more than $132,000. Separately, a company accused last year of failing …Construction Company Faces Nearly $2M in Penalties […]
Asbestos find in Doncaster town centre scuppers WW1 archaelogical dig
Posted by Doncaster TodayDoncaster TodayAsbestos find in Doncaster town centre scuppers WW1 archaelogical digDoncaster TodayAlthough the amounts of asbestos discovered – and therefore the risks to health – were very low, the dig was closed immediately to protect public safety. When breathed in, the asbestos particles can cause asbestosis, a lung disease which can prove fatal.and more »
Cairns Civic Theatre to reopen in September after asbestos clean-up
Posted by ABC OnlineCairns Civic Theatre to reopen in September after asbestos clean-upABC OnlineThe Cairns Regional Council says asbestos remediation works at the local Civic Theatre are nearly finished and it will reopen in three weeks. The council closed the theatre and relocated shows after finding asbestos in the backstage area last month.
Study: Some crayons for children at restaurants have asbestos
Posted by My Fox BostonMy Fox BostonStudy: Some crayons for children at restaurants have asbestosMy Fox BostonOne of the brands sells crayons packaged in small boxes specifically made for restaurants. The authors of the study have sent a letter to the National Restaurant Association. They are urging managers to make sure children are provided asbestos-free …
Miami Jury Awards $17 Million in Asbestos Case
Posted by Daily Business Review (registration)Miami Jury Awards $17 Million in Asbestos CaseDaily Business Review (registration)The father-and-son legal team of James Ferraro Sr. and James Ferraro Jr. obtained a $17.2 million verdict Wednesday against Georgia-Pacific LLC on behalf of a former Miami commercial painter exposed to asbestos and dying of mesothelioma. The verdict …
Asbestos verdict reversed on appeal
Posted by Bloomington PantagraphAsbestos verdict reversed on appealBloomington PantagraphJames Smith filed the lawsuit in 2005 against his former employer, the Illinois Central Railroad, now known as Canadian National Railway, and several other firms that manufactured asbestos. Settlements with the other companies left the railroad as the …
Company Cited For Exposing Migrant Workers To Asbestos
Posted by Manufacturing.netCompany Cited For Exposing Migrant Workers To AsbestosManufacturing.netOSHA alleged that while renovating a former elementary school in Okawville, Illinois, Kehrer Brothers managers told employees to remove materials containing asbestos without proper safety precautions and equipment. Asbestos fibers can cause serious …OSHA: Illinois company exposed workers to asbestosThe Mecklenburg timesall 3 news articles »
Central Mass Recycled Metals in Millbury fined for mercury, asbestos violations
Posted by MassLive.comMassLive.comCentral Mass Recycled Metals in Millbury fined for mercury, asbestos violationsMassLive.com"During the August inspection, agency personnel observed dry, asbestos-containing insulation lying uncontained on the ground outdoors, on pieces of scrap metal and on pieces of dismantled boilers exposed to the ambient air at the site.," the release …
Cairns Esplanade asbestos exposed by erosion to be sealed off with concrete wall
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineCairns Esplanade asbestos exposed by erosion to be sealed off with concrete wallABC OnlineThe Cairns Regional Council will spend up to $400,000 to seal off asbestos-ridden fibro sheeting exposed by erosion on the Cairns foreshore. Mayor Bob Manning said the fibro sheets were among demolition waste used as landfill on the Esplanade in the …
Brands of Children’s Crayons and Toys Containing Asbestos Pulled From Shelves
Posted by Mesothelioma.comBrands of Children's Crayons and Toys Containing Asbestos Pulled From ShelvesMesothelioma.comThe actual investigation was conducted by the Scientific Analytical Institute of Greensboro, NC, which is an independent laboratory. A total of 28 boxes of crayons were tested and four contained the known carcinogen. Those positive for asbestos …
Tenants of NYCHA building in Harlem fear asbestos as they wait for roof repairs
Posted by New York Daily NewsNew York Daily NewsTenants of NYCHA building in Harlem fear asbestos as they wait for roof repairsNew York Daily NewsA week ago, a city inspector halted construction at a Harlem public housing complex where parapet work has caused months of roof leaks that NYCHA has yet to fix. The work at the Martin Luther King […]
Asbestos illegally imported into Australia in goods, materials, Senate hears
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineAsbestos illegally imported into Australia in goods, materials, Senate hearsABC OnlineThe Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency (ASEA) has told a Senate inquiry into non-conforming building products a wide range of imported goods and materials have been found with asbestos and not just in the building industry. The report said there …
New treatment can stop tumours from asbestos in up to 3 out of 4 cases
Posted by ScienceAlertNew treatment can stop tumours from asbestos in up to 3 out of 4 casesScienceAlertOne of the most chilling facts about asbestos is that harmful exposure to the dangerous substance can take decades to reveal itself, at which point conventional cancer treatments such as chemotherapy offer little hope to terminal patients. However, a …
Budget, asbestos complicate schools’ vow to remove old school
Posted by Cortez JournalBudget, asbestos complicate schools' vow to remove old schoolCortez JournalRe-1 school district officials have found themselves between a rock and hard place with the old M-CHS building. The district made a rock-solid promise to tear down the old high school after the new school was built. But the district is having a hard …
Asbestos slows down Senior Center construction, puts project over budget
Posted by KTTCKTTCAsbestos slows down Senior Center construction, puts project over budgetKTTCThat removal process was very expensive, and put Kraus-Anderson behind on the completion of the project and more than $1 million over budget. The contractor said most of the money went towards removing the asbestos, and making sure the dust particles …
Mesothelioma campaigners issue asbestos warning over ‘extremely hazardous …
Posted by Plymouth HeraldPlymouth HeraldMesothelioma campaigners issue asbestos warning over 'extremely hazardous …Plymouth HeraldMesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness Plymouth and South West (MAAPS), a support group which meets monthly at the Copthorne Hotel, works to raise awareness of the dangers of asbestos. A spokeswoman said: “Many members of the public, especially …and more »
Garlock: Kentucky asbestos case tainted by actions of plaintiff and her attorneys
Posted by Legal News LineLegal News LineGarlock: Kentucky asbestos case tainted by actions of plaintiff and her attorneysLegal News LineFRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) – While Garlock Sealing Technologies pursues racketeering claims against four asbestos law firms in federal court, it is hoping a Kentucky appellate court reinstates another of its lawsuits alleging gamesmanship by a …
Asbestos court win ‘tip of the iceberg’
Posted by NT NewsAsbestos court win 'tip of the iceberg'NT News“This decision brings the law in the Territory in line with many other states in Australia where workers with asbestos disease are entitled to seek fair and reasonable compensation through the courts rather than WorkCover schemes.†Mr Singh said Mr …and more »
Tenants of NYCHA building in Harlem fear asbestos
Posted by New York Daily NewsNew York Daily NewsTenants of NYCHA building in Harlem fear asbestosNew York Daily NewsA week ago, a city inspector halted construction at a Harlem public housing complex where parapet work has caused months of roof leaks that NYCHA has yet to fix. The work at the Martin Luther King Jr. Towers involves the removal of […]
Millbury recycler fined for improperly handling asbestos, mercury
Posted by Worcester TelegramMillbury recycler fined for improperly handling asbestos, mercuryWorcester TelegramAccording to a news release from the MassDEP, the agency inspected the company's recycling facility twice in 2013, finding "dry, asbestos-containing insulation lying uncontained on the ground outdoors, on pieces of scrap metal and on pieces of …and more »
Companies, Manager Face $2 Million OSHA Fine for Exposing Workers to Asbestos
Posted by EHS TodayEHS TodayCompanies, Manager Face $2 Million OSHA Fine for Exposing Workers to AsbestosEHS TodayAsbestos exposure occurs when workers cut and sand asbestos-containing building materials, releasing asbestos fibers that can be inhaled without proper protection. Asbestos can cause lung disease and mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the lung or …Illinois Company Fined $1.8 M for […]
Asbestos fear from illegally imported building products
Posted by The Australian (blog)The Australian (blog)Asbestos fear from illegally imported building productsThe Australian (blog)In a submission to the Senate inquiry into non-conforming building products, the agency warns that, despite the 2003 ban of asbestos in Australia, importers of building materials containing the deadly material have managed to evade detection by Customs.
South Plainfield HS Reopened; Remediation of Non-Threatening Asbestos Complete
Posted by TAPinto.netTAPinto.netSouth Plainfield HS Reopened; Remediation of Non-Threatening Asbestos CompleteTAPinto.netSOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Late last month, the South Plainfield School District announced that the high school would be closed the week of Aug. 3 for the remediation of non-threatening asbestos. Work was completed throughout the week and South …and more »
Illinois company fined $1.8M for exposing Mexican workers to asbestos
Posted by Fox News LatinoFox News LatinoIllinois company fined $1.8M for exposing Mexican workers to asbestosFox News LatinoKehrer had workers removing asbestos-containing materials during renovation of a former school in Okawville, about 45 miles southeast of St. Louis. Many of the workers came to the United States to work for Kehrer under a special visa program that …OSHA: Illinois […]
Smithsonian Removing Asbestos from Storage Site
Posted by Kansas City infoZineSmithsonian Removing Asbestos from Storage SiteKansas City infoZineBy Sarah Fulton – Most of the Smithsonian Institution's 138 million objects sit pristinely preserved in public display cases or at state-of-the-art collection facilities. However, some artifacts are just now seeing the light after spending at least a …
Illinois company brought in Mexicans to remove asbestos without required …
Posted by Fox BusinessKTRS | St Louis News and Talk Radio | The Big 550 AMIllinois company brought in Mexicans to remove asbestos without required …Fox BusinessKehrer had workers removing asbestos-containing materials during renovation of a former school in Okawville, about 45 miles southeast of St. Louis. Many of the workers came to the United States to work […]
Asbestos found in Orange High School auditorium
Posted by cleveland.comcleveland.comAsbestos found in Orange High School auditoriumcleveland.comPEPPER PIKE, Ohio – Upgrades to the Orange High School auditorium this summer have turned up asbestos in the ceiling. Orange Superintendent Ed Holland told district school board members Monday the discovery, and resulting abatement, has …
Grant program targets asbestos in community buildings
Posted by KIMT 3KIMT 3Grant program targets asbestos in community buildingsKIMT 3KIMT News 3 – Beginning this week, small communities across Iowa are able to apply for a unique grant aimed at saving communities money. Communities with populations of 5,000 or less can apply for funding to perform asbestos inspections on neglected …
TSXV Biggest Percentage Decliners Mid-Afternoon: Questfire Energy, Asbestos …
Posted by NasdaqTSXV Biggest Percentage Decliners Mid-Afternoon: Questfire Energy, Asbestos …NasdaqThe views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. Copyright (C) 2014 MTNewswires.com. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly …and more »
Material in House Chamber Tests Negative for Asbestos
Posted by Roll Call (blog)Roll Call (blog)Material in House Chamber Tests Negative for AsbestosRoll Call (blog)The material found in the House chamber that prompted its closing Monday has tested negative for asbestos. “The [Architect of the Capitol] has completed the investigation of the material found behind the existing wall fabric in the House Chamber. All …House chamber reopening after […]
Cyclone Tracy’s asbestos secret piling up
Posted by Perth NowPerth NowCyclone Tracy's asbestos secret piling upPerth NowPOTENTIALLY millions of tonnes of asbestos lie buried or dumped around Darwin — a hidden legacy of Cyclone Tracy's devastation that continues to plague the city. The NT News can reveal mounds of asbestos-contaminated soil have been illegally …and more »
Asbestos Cyclone Tracy’s dirty little secret piling up
Posted by Perth NowPerth NowAsbestos Cyclone Tracy's dirty little secret piling upPerth NowPOTENTIALLY millions of tonnes of asbestos lie buried or dumped around Darwin — a hidden legacy of Cyclone Tracy's devastation that continues to plague the city. The NT News can reveal mounds of asbestos-contaminated soil have been illegally …and more »
Massena Central School Board accepts bid for asbestos abatement project
Posted by WatertownDailyTimes.comWatertownDailyTimes.comMassena Central School Board accepts bid for asbestos abatement projectWatertownDailyTimes.comThe Rev. William Muench speaks to Holy Family High School alums during a 2014 mass at the J.W. Leary Junior High School in Massena. Northern Tier Contracting submitted the winning bid of $77,400 for asbestos abatement in 10 rooms in the former Holy …
Families call for asbestos screening
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsFamilies call for asbestos screeningBBC NewsFamilies of workers affected by asbestos related cancers have called for better screening for the condition. Illnesses associated with working in the construction industry are thought to kill more than 4,000 people across the UK every year. Experts …
Kanawha County School Clearing Asbestos From Library
Posted by WSAZ-TVKanawha County School Clearing Asbestos From LibraryWSAZ-TVThat was Scott's reaction to hearing and seeing the collapsed ceiling at Bridgeview Elementary School in South Charleston, where his three kids go to school. According to maintenance officials, the plaster in the library fell last Thursday. That's when …Ceiling To Be Replaced After Asbestos Found At Bridgeview ElementaryWCHS-TV8all […]
EPA alleges improper asbestos removal at Pillsbury plant
Posted by The State Journal-RegisterThe State Journal-RegisterEPA alleges improper asbestos removal at Pillsbury plantThe State Journal-RegisterDemolition work at the former Pillsbury Mills plant on the northeast side of Springfield has resulted in multiple violations of state and federal laws, including possible release of asbestos into the air, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency …EPA Alleges Improper Removal of Asbestos Containing […]
Fake asbestos testers reported in Christchurch
Posted by Radio New ZealandRadio New ZealandFake asbestos testers reported in ChristchurchRadio New ZealandA Council spokesperson said it had recently been alerted that private property owners have been visited by people claiming to be from the council, saying they need to carry out asbestos-testing. The spokesperson said council staff did not carry out …Bogus asbestos testers target Christchurch propertiesThe […]
Ceiling To Be Replaced After Asbestos Found At Bridgeview Elementary
Posted by WCHS-TV8Ceiling To Be Replaced After Asbestos Found At Bridgeview ElementaryWCHS-TV8"We had an approved asbestos contractor come in and do all the work. DHHR has investigated this as well so everyone knows about it, everybody's above board, so we're in good shape," Terry Hollandsworth, executive director of maintenance, said.
EPA Alleges Improper Removal of Asbestos Containing Material Against …
Posted by WANDEPA Alleges Improper Removal of Asbestos Containing Material Against …WANDSPRINGFIELD – Illinois EPA Director Lisa Bonnett has referred an enforcement action to the Illinois Attorney General's office against P. Mills, LLC, for causing, threatening or allowing the discharge of asbestos into the environment so as to cause air …Illinois EPA Refers P. Mills, LLC, to […]
Dems say retailers have responded to asbestos in children’s products
Posted by The HillDems say retailers have responded to asbestos in children's productsThe HillIn its report, EWG Action Fund the asbestos fibers found in the products most likely came from contaminated talc, which is used as a binding agent in crayons and in the powder used in crime scene fingerprint kits, because asbestos is often found in …
Asbestos Discovered At Denver VA Medical Center
Posted by Mesothelioma.comAsbestos Discovered At Denver VA Medical CenterMesothelioma.comDenver, CO – The Occupational Safety and Health Program (OSH) has uncovered asbestos contained within a fireproofing spray in a Denver VA Medical Center building's stairwell and overhead spaces. According to spokesman Daniel W. Warvi of the VA …Mesothelioma.us posts exhaustive list of companies involved with asbestos …News-Medical.netall 4 news […]
Dollars available for asbestos inspections on neglected buildings
Posted by KMAlandDollars available for asbestos inspections on neglected buildingsKMAlandOne area of focus for the Derelict Building Grant Program is asbestos inspection and removal. If a building collapses and the presence of asbestos is unknown, it can increase the economic burden on the community. This round of funding may be used by …
Bogus asbestos testers target Christchurch properties
Posted by The PressRadio New ZealandBogus asbestos testers target Christchurch propertiesThe PressChristchurch City Council said it had recently been alerted about individuals who were visiting private properties claiming they were from the council and needing to test for asbestos. "The council is not carrying out asbestos testing at private …Fake asbestos testers reported in ChristchurchRadio New ZealandChristchurch locals […]
Secondhand exposure to asbestos could lead to mesothelioma
Posted by News-Medical.netSecondhand exposure to asbestos could lead to mesotheliomaNews-Medical.netAs the new article on http://mesothelioma.us/ explains, it is possible to develop mesothelioma through direct physical contact with the clothes of someone else who came in contact with asbestos. While the most common way to contract mesothelioma is by …and more »
Letter: Asbestos dangers
Posted by Greenwich TimeLetter: Asbestos dangersGreenwich TimeAll summer long my three children and my two dogs have been playing in the grounds of Julian Curtiss School. Today, I read an article in the paper saying asbestos work is there (news story, Aug. 5). I saw white trucks. We bounced a ball off one of the …
Live Wire: State has asbestos removal resources
Posted by Fayetteville ObserverLive Wire: State has asbestos removal resourcesFayetteville ObserverA: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Public Health runs the state's Asbestos Hazard Management Program, which provides a number of resources about the health risks posed by asbestos and the proper ways to …
Asbestos exposure leads to court action
Posted by Madison County RecordMadison County RecordAsbestos exposure leads to court actionMadison County RecordA St. Clair County woman is suing nearly 30 companies, alleging negligence in employees' exposure to asbestos. Janet Cline, of Washington, Ill., filed multiple lawsuits June 2 in the St. Clair Circuit Court against more than two dozen companies …
Asbestos blows out cost of Cooyong Street demolition
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesAsbestos blows out cost of Cooyong Street demolitionThe Canberra TimesExtensive asbestos finds at the Currong apartment block in Canberra has seen the cost of demolition double, from an expected $3 million to $6 million. Robson Environmental has recommended access be prohibited to parts of the building, including the …
Mesothelioma Website Posts Extensive List of Companies that have Manufactured …
Posted by MarketWatchMesothelioma Website Posts Extensive List of Companies that have Manufactured …MarketWatch6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Mesothelioma.us, an online resource filled with educational articles for people who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, has just posted an exhaustive list of the hundreds of companies that have manufactured asbestos.Asbestos Discovered At Denver VA Medical CenterMesothelioma.comCalifornia Mesothelioma Victims Center is […]
County officials debate asbestos claims
Posted by Lockport Union-Sun & JournalNiagarafallsreporter.comCounty officials debate asbestos claimsLockport Union-Sun & JournalIn the first public meeting since a state report was released, an update on the Shaw Building asbestos matter was given at Tuesday's Niagara County Legislature meeting, informing legislators where the county is at addressing the violations handed down …County Cited for Eight Violations in Shaw Bldg. Asbestos […]
Day Around The Bay: BART Denies Environmental Group’s Asbestos Claims
Posted by SFistDay Around The Bay: BART Denies Environmental Group's Asbestos ClaimsSFistMore professional photographers were robbed in SF, this time with pepper spray in broad daylight. KRON 4]; Remember how Michael Bauer doesn't like loud restaurants? He still doesn't. [Inside Scoop]; Here's how a six-story condo development planned for …
Asbestos complaints pour in with school starting back tomorrow in Amite county
Posted by WJTVWJTVAsbestos complaints pour in with school starting back tomorrow in Amite countyWJTVAMITE COUNTY – Tomorrow school starts back up for students in the Amite county school district. Some parents are choosing to keep their children at home because of current construction projects and concerns of other safety problems including asbestos.
Asbestos concerns at Claiborne county school arise
Posted by WJTVWJTVAsbestos concerns at Claiborne county school ariseWJTV“One of the concerns that was brought to my attention was about asbestos exposure. That word exposure leads one to believe that kids are somehow being affected by it. As you can see as long as we maintain it, then the degree of safety is very high, but …
Mesothelioma.us posts exhaustive list of companies involved with asbestos …
Posted by News-Medical.netMesothelioma.us posts exhaustive list of companies involved with asbestos …News-Medical.netMesothelioma.us, an online resource filled with educational articles for people who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, has just posted an exhaustive list of the hundreds of companies that have manufactured asbestos. As a spokesperson for …and more »
Asbestos Puts Shipbreaking Workers at Risk for Many Cancers
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comAsbestos Puts Shipbreaking Workers at Risk for Many CancersAsbestos.comThe threat from asbestos exposure in the ship recycling industry goes far beyond the realm of mesothelioma, raising the incidence rates for a wide variety of cancers, according to a recent study examining the health history of workers in Taiwan …Ask Mayo Clinic: Asbestos most significant risk […]
More than 300 asbestos cases set for trial in Madison County Aug. 10
Posted by Madison County RecordMore than 300 asbestos cases set for trial in Madison County Aug. 10Madison County RecordMore than 300 asbestos cases are set for trial next Monday in a Madison County courtroom that seats about 100 spectators. The extraordinary number of cases are set to be presided over by the court's only asbestos judge – Stephen Stobbs, […]
Foundry asbestos remover will be monitored
Posted by Kendall County Now (subscription)Kendall County Now (subscription)Foundry asbestos remover will be monitoredKendall County Now (subscription)Plano City Council members are expected to accept a bid from Dynamic Contracting Services of Elgin to clear asbestos off the former Monarch property along the north side of Route 34 in Plano. Their bid came in at $189,000, which was the lowest of […]
BART Asked to Test Trains for Asbestos
Posted by NBC Bay AreaBART Asked to Test Trains for AsbestosNBC Bay AreaThe Environmental Working Group has written a letter to ask BART to test trains for asbestos after the hazardous minerals turned up in the Washington, D.C., Metro system. A BART spokesperson told SFGate the public shouldn't be concerned and that tests …
Authorities worry that many US schools could have dangerous asbestos
Posted by Washington PostAuthorities worry that many US schools could have dangerous asbestosWashington PostWhen the Ocean View school district in Orange County, Calif., began to modernize its facilities last year, school officials and taxpayers got an unwelcome surprise. Workers found asbestos in 11 buildings, triggering a costly and disruptive effort to …
Asbestos removal begins on Reyers viaduct pre-demolition in autumn
Posted by The Brussels TimesAsbestos removal begins on Reyers viaduct pre-demolition in autumnThe Brussels TimesThe job will take half the usual time as the asbestos will be removed by a robot, a first for Bruxelles-Mobilité. Paint containing asbestos will be sucked up using pressure and water and deposited in a separate compartment. A team of 20 people will be […]
Asbestos found at slide stabilization area in Crookston
Posted by Grand Forks HeraldAsbestos found at slide stabilization area in CrookstonGrand Forks HeraldIn addition to federal regulations and state law, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is working closely with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Minnesota Department of Health to properly manage the material. Once the asbestos is removed …and more »
As kids prepare to go back to school, Greeley West High fears asbestos disruption
Posted by The Denver ChannelThe Denver ChannelAs kids prepare to go back to school, Greeley West High fears asbestos disruptionThe Denver ChannelA major asbestos removal project is taking place at Greeley West High School, just days before the start of school on Aug. 19. Although the project was planned, the district says the issue is very serious because teachers […]
After Washington, DC, flap, BART says trains free of asbestos
Posted by SFGateSFGateAfter Washington, DC, flap, BART says trains free of asbestosSFGateA national environmental health group will ask BART Wednesday to inspect about 400 of its cars for possible asbestos. But BART officials say their trains were found free of asbestos when they were overhauled in the 1990s. In a letter to Grace Crunican, …
Plans to use former James Hardie asbestos factory site for apartments in Camellia
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning HeraldPlans to use former James Hardie asbestos factory site for apartments in CamelliaSydney Morning HeraldWhat may be some of Sydney's least loved land – the birthplace of asbestos manufacturing in Australia – has become the latest object of desire for residential property developers. The plan to erect high-rise apartments on the former James […]
Asbestos victims groups divided over abolition of board which oversees claims …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineAsbestos victims groups divided over abolition of board which oversees claims …ABC OnlineA decision to dismantle a board that oversees compensation claims for people with asbestos-related diseases in New South Wales has divided victims' groups. Set up in 1927, the Dust Diseases Board met once a month to assess compensation applications …NSW govt defends asbestos […]
Safety concerns raised over asbestos removal from former civic offices
Posted by getreadinggetreadingSafety concerns raised over asbestos removal from former civic officesgetreadingSafety concerns have been raised over work to remove asbestos from Reading's former civic offices ahead of its demolition in January next year. The work on the offices in Queens Walk started in February and is now well underway. The council say the …
Ask Mayo Clinic: Asbestos most significant risk factor for mesothelioma
Posted by Post-BulletinAsbestos.comAsk Mayo Clinic: Asbestos most significant risk factor for mesotheliomaPost-BulletinThe most significant risk factor for developing mesothelioma is asbestos exposure. Asbestos is a fibrous mineral found naturally in the environment. Asbestos fibers are strong and heat resistant, making them useful in a wide variety of products …Asbestos Puts Shipbreaking Workers at Risk for Many CancersAsbestos.comWashington […]
District looks at communications after asbestos work complaint
Posted by Greenwich TimeGreenwich TimeDistrict looks at communications after asbestos work complaintGreenwich TimeAsbestos warning signs hang on a dumpster outside Julian Curtiss School in Greenwich, Conn. Monday, Aug. 3, 2015. The school is currently having asbestos removed from some of its classrooms. Photo: Tyler Sizemore / Hearst Connecticut Media.
Asbestos victims’ groups enraged by decision to abolish board which oversees …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineAsbestos victims' groups enraged by decision to abolish board which oversees …ABC OnlineA move to abolish an independent body that has overseen compensation claims for asbestos sufferers and their families has enraged victims' groups in New South Wales. The NSW Government has revealed the Dust Diseases Board will be dismantled and …Dust Diseases Board to […]
After Washington DC flap, BART says trains free of asbestos
Posted by SFGateSFGateAfter Washington DC flap, BART says trains free of asbestosSFGateA national environmental health group will ask BART Wednesday to inspect about 400 of its cars for possible asbestos. But BART officials say their trains were found free of asbestos when they were overhauled in the 1990s. In a letter to Grace Crunican, …
Asbestos fiasco: Wollongong councillors say ‘we’re only human’
Posted by Illawarra MercuryIllawarra MercuryAsbestos fiasco: Wollongong councillors say 'we're only human'Illawarra Mercury''That's life'', ''we're only human'', ''things happen'' and ''it's a learning experience'' were the refrains that echoed around Wollongong's council chamber on Monday night, as councillors responded to a damning report into the administration's …and more »
Asbestos-Action Disclosure Bill Introduced in House
Posted by The Legal IntelligencerThe Legal IntelligencerAsbestos-Action Disclosure Bill Introduced in HouseThe Legal IntelligencerLegislation that would require plaintiffs attorneys in asbestos cases to disclose all actions on a client's behalf has been introduced in the state House of Representatives by Rep. Warren Kampf, R-Chester. Kampf said HB 1428, the Fairness in Claims and …California Proposes Legislation Affecting Asbestos Tort ClaimsMesothelioma.comall […]
NSW board responsible for asbestos victim claims to be abolished
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineNSW board responsible for asbestos victim claims to be abolishedABC OnlinePETER LLOYD: The New South Wales Government is set to abolish the state's Dust Diseases Board, and campaigners for victims are furious. The board was established in 1926, to act as an independent arbiter on victims' claims of asbestos exposure and …Dust Diseases Board to […]
Idaho Transportation Dept. Fined Over $100k For Asbestos Violations
Posted by Mesothelioma.comIdaho Transportation Dept. Fined Over $100k For Asbestos ViolationsMesothelioma.comBiose, Idaho – The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has failed to follow Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) federal regulations twice in the past year. The department did not have inspections nor did it report the asbestos found in two …
Building renovation plans ‘should tackle asbestos’
Posted by ENDS Europe (subscription)Building renovation plans 'should tackle asbestos'ENDS Europe (subscription)An EU advisory body has called for policies promoting energy efficiency renovations in buildings to be expanded to promote safe asbestos removal. The Energy Efficiency Directive will establish long-term strategies in member states for building …
UMass Realty Fined Over Asbestos Removal At A Hospital
Posted by Mesothelioma.comUMass Realty Fined Over Asbestos Removal At A HospitalMesothelioma.comBoston, MA – The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has fined UMass Memorial Realty Inc. $15,000 for improper asbestos removal at the former Worcester City Hospital. Right now, only $15,000 needs to be paid out of $45,412.50 “with …
Environmental Group Urges Car-by-Car Asbestos Inspection for Metro
Posted by NBC4 WashingtonEnvironmental Group Urges Car-by-Car Asbestos Inspection for MetroNBC4 WashingtonA non-profit environmental group urged Metro to conduct car-by-car inspections to assess whether any workers or riders might be exposed to asbestos. The Environmental Working Group's letter to the transit agency Monday follows last week's News4 report …and more »
Plaintiffs in Miami Asbestos Lawsuit Ask for $19 Million
Posted by LawyersandSettlements.comPlaintiffs in Miami Asbestos Lawsuit Ask for $19 MillionLawyersandSettlements.comMiami, FL: In perhaps the most compelling example of how deadly Mesothelioma can be, and how quickly it can kill, a former mechanic who was alleged to have inhaled asbestos dust while in the workplace died from asbestos mesothelioma just three months …
Man’s death linked to asbestos
Posted by Scunthorpe TelegraphScunthorpe TelegraphMan's death linked to asbestosScunthorpe TelegraphA FORMER pipefitter died after being exposed to asbestos more than 50 years ago, an inquest in Scunthorpe heard. Carl Hall, 81, of Newborn Court, Epworth, was helping to build a new by-product plant in Scunthorpe from 1959 to 1961 when he was …and more »
Widow’s plea for justice over bus mechanic’s asbestos cancer death
Posted by Evening StandardEvening StandardWidow's plea for justice over bus mechanic's asbestos cancer deathEvening StandardHe died aged 65 in January 2013 from the asbestos cancer mesothelioma convinced he had been exposed to the deadly dust when working on the bus brake shoes and linings at that time. His wife Sue, a legal secretary from Chingford, has now instructed …
Lothian councils pay £700000 to asbestos victims
Posted by Edinburgh Evening NewsEdinburgh Evening NewsLothian councils pay £700000 to asbestos victimsEdinburgh Evening NewsNew figures, released under Freedom of Information, show that the city council has paid out £356,800 in the past five years to victims of asbestos. Midlothian Council has paid out £152,700 since 2008 and West Lothian Council paid out £196,817 in a …
Asbestos removal awaits at Webster mill fire site
Posted by Worcester TelegramWorcester TelegramAsbestos removal awaits at Webster mill fire siteWorcester TelegramProperty owner 35 Pearl Street LLC has retained the services of consultant Smith and Wessel of Spencer, which submitted its asbestos abatement plan to the state Department of Environmental Protection a few weeks ago, DEP spokesman Joseph Ferson …
Shaw Building asbestos issue way overblown
Posted by Lockport Union-Sun & JournalShaw Building asbestos issue way overblownLockport Union-Sun & JournalRecap: In late May, county employee Bill Rutland, president of AFSCME Local 182, complained to county administration — and alerted several other government agencies to his suspicion — that some of his co-workers were exposed to asbestos / asbestos …
Mr Fluffy: First demolition schedule released by ACT Asbestos Taskforce
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineMr Fluffy: First demolition schedule released by ACT Asbestos TaskforceABC OnlineThe first schedule of 38 Mr Fluffy loose-fill asbestos contaminated homes to be demolished has been released following the completion of work on five pilot houses. The Asbestos Response Taskforce schedule lists the houses to be demolished over the next …Canberra's first Mr Fluffy homes […]
Blocks of asbestos ‘accidentally dumped at Stonehenge visitor centre’
Posted by Daily MailDaily MailBlocks of asbestos 'accidentally dumped at Stonehenge visitor centre'Daily MailBrick-sized lumps of asbestos were accidentally brought to Stonehenge as part of work on its news £27 million visitors centre, it has been reported. English Heritage say they have launched an investigation into the claim that topsoil used on the site …Stonehenge contaminated with deadly […]
Metro says older rail cars contain asbestos but aren’t threat to riders
Posted by Washington PostMetro says older rail cars contain asbestos but aren't threat to ridersWashington PostFrustrated by safety problems that have persisted for years, U.S. senators from Maryland and Virginia are pushing to shake up the leadership of the Metrorail system and set new standards for emergency procedures. Sens. Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), …and more »
Stonehenge contaminated with asbestos as humiliated contractors accidentally …
Posted by Mirror.co.ukMirror.co.ukStonehenge contaminated with asbestos as humiliated contractors accidentally …Mirror.co.ukDeadly asbestos was accidentally dumped at Stonehenge, sparking a major clean up operation by embarrassed officials. Contaminated topsoil was used to grass over part of a road next to the ancient monument, which attracts 1.3 million visitors a year.
Asbestos discovered at DVAMC
Posted by Lamar LedgerAsbestos discovered at DVAMCLamar LedgerAsbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber. It was used in numerous building materials and vehicle products for its strength and ability to resist heat and corrosion before its dangerous health effects were discovered. Asbestos fibers are only a …and more »
National Committee On Removal of Asbestos Recommends Immediate Destruction of …
Posted by AllAfrica.comNational Committee On Removal of Asbestos Recommends Immediate Destruction of …AllAfrica.comThe National Committee on the removal of asbestos in EDC/Ex-CHA houses has decided the immediate destruction of some 18 unoccupied houses constructed with materials containing asbestos. The houses are located in Verdun, Triolet, Telfair, St Julien, …
Appeals court rejects $1.4M verdict in McLean Co. asbestos case
Posted by WJBC NewsWJBC NewsAppeals court rejects $1.4M verdict in McLean Co. asbestos caseWJBC NewsSPRINGFIELD – An Illinois appeals court has thrown out a $1.4 million verdict in a McLean County asbestos case and called for a new trial. A McLean County jury in January 2014 ordered Illinois Central Railroad Company to pay the verdict for James Smith …
Heating engineers in court over asbestos
Posted by Health and Safety Executive (press release)Heating engineers in court over asbestosHealth and Safety Executive (press release)Flueclean Installations Services Limited Lytham Street Works, Shaw Heath, Stockport, Cheshire, pleaded guilty to breaching Regulations 6(1) and 11(1) of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and was fined £4,000 for each breach with £3,517 costs.
Shocking Allegations of Asbestos Dumping at Kilgore College
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comShocking Allegations of Asbestos Dumping at Kilgore CollegeAsbestos.comThe cuts happened four months after they submitted signed affidavits to two state agencies describing how the school was illegally dumping asbestos and other hazardous waste on campus for decades, the Longview News-Journal reports. However, Kilgore …
Asbestos-containing material found in one Denver VA Medical Center campus building
Posted by The Denver ChannelThe Denver ChannelAsbestos-containing material found in one Denver VA Medical Center campus buildingThe Denver ChannelOn July 11, crews with the Occupational Safety and Health Program (OSH) discovered a potential asbestos-containing material, but follow-up testing by an industrial hygienist confirmed the building's stair well and the overhead spaces on the first floor …Inspection finds asbestos material […]
Manufacturer May Be Liable for Machine Causing Release of Asbestos From …
Posted by LawyersandSettlements.comManufacturer May Be Liable for Machine Causing Release of Asbestos From …LawyersandSettlements.comThe machine's “sole function†was to abrade asbestos-containing brake linings. When in use, the machine released asbestos dust from the linings. Sherman's wife was exposed to the asbestos dust that he carried home from work, causing her mesothelioma …
Share “DEQ issues grants for asbestos cleanup in…â€
Posted by NewsOK.comShare “DEQ issues grants for asbestos cleanup in…â€NewsOK.comThe Greer County Economic Development Authority will remove asbestos from the Hotel Franklin, which was built in 1929. Plans call for renovation of the hotel for use as senior housing and apartments. The city of Pawnee will remove asbestos from the …and more »
Pawnee Awarded Grant To Remove Asbestos From Former Hospital
Posted by News On 6News On 6Pawnee Awarded Grant To Remove Asbestos From Former HospitalNews On 6"Pawnee is excited to receive good news. Thanks to the $170,000 Brownfields Cleanup Subgrant from the Department of Environmental Quality, we can remove asbestos from our Pawnee Municipal Hospital building and make it ready for redevelopment.
Asbestos probe leads to jail term in Ohio
Posted by Great Lakes EchoGreat Lakes EchoAsbestos probe leads to jail term in OhioGreat Lakes EchoThe president of a Toledo development company has received a 30-day jail term and must repay the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for the costs of cleaning up illegally dumped asbestos from a demolition project. Lucas County Common Pleas Judge …
Inspection finds asbestos material at Denver VA medical complex
Posted by The Denver PostInspection finds asbestos material at Denver VA medical complexThe Denver PostThe problem was first identified July 11, when an inspection by the facility's occupational safety and health program found potential asbestos in a fireproofing spray. Follow-up testing by an industrial hygienist confirmed the presence of asbestos in a …
Parliament Square builder denies exposing workers to asbestos
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineParliament Square builder denies exposing workers to asbestosABC OnlineThe company contracted to remove asbestos from Hobart's Parliament Square development has denied exposing its workers to the substance. Macquarie Builders pleaded not guilty in the Magistrates Court in Hobart to one charge of failing to comply with its …Not guilty plea to alleged asbestos breachPerth Nowall […]
[UPDATE] Metro’s Latest Woe: Asbestos (Yes, Really)
Posted by DCist.comNBC4 Washington[UPDATE] Metro's Latest Woe: Asbestos (Yes, Really)DCist.comThe 1000-series railcars, which are now 40 years old and at the end of their life, contain an extremely small amount of a non-friable asbestos-containing material within a specific mechanical area of the railcar. Non-friable material cannot be crumbled …Metro Found Asbestos In Rail Cars In 2009, Documents […]
Take lead on asbestos in schools, Welsh government told
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsTake lead on asbestos in schools, Welsh government toldBBC NewsCampaigners are calling on the Welsh government to take more of a lead in addressing asbestos in schools. Asbestos was widely used in the building industry in the 1960s and 70s but was banned in the UK in the 1990s. Lawyer Cenric Clement-Evans told …and more »
Breakfast links: Asbestos and concrete
Posted by Greater Greater WashingtonGreater Greater WashingtonBreakfast links: Asbestos and concreteGreater Greater WashingtonAsbestos is wonderful stuff. Cheap, light, strong, fireproof. If only it didnt shred people's lungs. It should not surprise people that we used so much of it and in everything. That it exists somewhere is not the problem. It only really gets bad when …and more »
Idaho Transportation Department fails to perform advance asbestos inspection …
Posted by U.S. EPA.gov (press release)Idaho Transportation Department fails to perform advance asbestos inspection …U.S. EPA.gov (press release)(SEATTLE – July 23, 2015) The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has settled with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over federal asbestos violations at a building demolition site near Priest River in northern Idaho's Panhandle …Idaho Transportation Department settles with EPA over asbestos […]
Hadley Town Hall closed while asbestos removed, relocated to public safety complex
Posted by MassLive.comMassLive.comHadley Town Hall closed while asbestos removed, relocated to public safety complexMassLive.comTown Meeting approved spending the $92,200 on the asbestos removal, said Town Administrator David Nixon. He said officials have been talking about ridding the building of it since November and they wanted to remove it now before it became a safety …and more »
Asbestos halts work on Indiana University building
Posted by Indianapolis StarIndianapolis StarAsbestos halts work on Indiana University buildingIndianapolis StarIndiana University has temporarily halted renovation work on Franklin Hall after asbestos was discovered two weeks ago by construction crews. University spokesman Mark Land says workers removing windows from the nearly 100-year-old building found …Asbestos halts work at IU's Franklin HallThe Herald-Times (subscription)Asbestos Found During Renovations Of IU […]
DEQ issues grants for asbestos cleanup in Oklahoma buildings
Posted by Claremore Daily ProgressDEQ issues grants for asbestos cleanup in Oklahoma buildingsClaremore Daily ProgressThe Greer County Economic Development Authority will remove asbestos from the Hotel Franklin, which was built in 1929. Plans call for renovation of the hotel for use as senior housing and apartments. The city of Pawnee will remove asbestos from the …and more »
Asbestos risk ‘not dealt with’
Posted by Community Newspaper GroupCommunity Newspaper GroupAsbestos risk 'not dealt with'Community Newspaper GroupGREENFIELDS resident Phil Boyle cannot believe workers are still at risk of being exposed to asbestos at Alcoa worksites. Mr Boyle claims he was exposed to asbestos while using an air chisel on a valve at Alcoa's Pinjarra refinery while he was a …
Asbestos Found During Renovations Of IU Franklin Hall
Posted by WBIW.comAsbestos Found During Renovations Of IU Franklin HallWBIW.com(BLOOMINGTON) – Renovations have been stopped at an Indiana University Franklin Hall after workers find asbestos. The Indiana Department of Labor received an anonymous complaint from a worker on the job about the problem. The organization is …
Asbestos In Franklin Hall Could Cause Renovation Delays
Posted by Indiana Public MediaIndiana Public MediaAsbestos In Franklin Hall Could Cause Renovation DelaysIndiana Public MediaConcerns about the presence of asbestos have temporarily halted renovations on a historic building on Indiana University's Bloomington campus. Franklin Hall, which is currently undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation to house the university's new …Asbestos concerns halt renovation of IU buildingWRTV Indianapolisall 2 news […]
Rugeley farmer hit with £25k bill after burning asbestos and dead pig
Posted by expressandstar.comexpressandstar.comRugeley farmer hit with £25k bill after burning asbestos and dead pigexpressandstar.comThey discovered he had burned asbestos sheets, fluorescent tubes, tins and glass. He claimed he did not know about the asbestos sheets and fluorescent tubes because a traveller had dumped them there underneath other materials. On November 3 council …
Council in asbestos court war
Posted by Leighton Buzzard TodayLeighton Buzzard TodayCouncil in asbestos court warLeighton Buzzard TodayBut they lost out to another company called European Asbestos Services. Woods challenged the council's decision through the High Court , saying the tender evaluation process was unfair. This month judge Mr Justice Coulson ruled in the company's favour.and more »
Hundreds of Metro Cars Contain Asbestos, Documents Show
Posted by NBC4 WashingtonNBC4 WashingtonHundreds of Metro Cars Contain Asbestos, Documents ShowNBC4 WashingtonMetro says a small amount of asbestos has been found in hundreds of 1000 series rail cars. The transit agency says the asbestos is sealed outside passenger cabins. Transportation reporter Adam Tuss has the story. (Published Tuesday, July 28, 2015).[UPDATE] Metro's Latest Woe: Asbestos (Yes, Really)DCist.comMetro […]
People urged to get medical checks amid claims of asbestos at Bulla Tip and Quarry
Posted by Herald SunHerald SunPeople urged to get medical checks amid claims of asbestos at Bulla Tip and QuarryHerald SunHume councillor Jack Medcraft has called for those who live near, drive past or work at Bulla Tip and Quarry to visit a doctor after video emerged on a current affairs program of what is believed to be bags […]
Albert Carder: City electrician exposed to asbestos while working at Exeter …
Posted by Exeter Express and EchoExeter Express and EchoAlbert Carder: City electrician exposed to asbestos while working at Exeter …Exeter Express and EchoA retired electrician exposed to asbestos while working at Exeter University over 20 years ago won the right to compensation in a High Court ruling today. Albert Carder, now 85, sued the university after he was exposed to […]
Asbestos-removal work ready to begin in transformation of AM&A building …
Posted by Buffalo NewsBuffalo NewsAsbestos-removal work ready to begin in transformation of AM&A building …Buffalo NewsContractors for the new owners of the former AM&A's department store building in downtown Buffalo are getting ready to start asbestos-removal work on the 10-story building, in preparation for an overhaul to convert the vacant structure into a new hotel …and more »
Asbestos halts work at IU’s Franklin Hall
Posted by HeraldTimesOnline: Local NewsThe Herald-Times (subscription)Asbestos halts work at IU's Franklin Hall – HeraldTimesOnline: Local NewsThe Herald-Times (subscription)Asbestos detected two weeks ago during construction work on Indiana University's Franklin Hall has caused university officials to temporarily halt renovations on the building. According to IU spokesman Mark Land, workers removing windows from the …
Democrats attack Niagara County public info officer over asbestos case
Posted by City ...Democrats attack Niagara County public info officer over asbestos case – City …Buffalo NewsCounty Manager Jeffrey M. Glatz has promised the Legislature that he will hold accountable the persons or persons responsible for allowing welfare workers to remove asbestos from the basement of the Shaw Building, the headquarters of the Health and …
Asbestos In Franklin Hall Could Cause Renovation Delays | News
Posted by Indiana ...Indiana Public MediaAsbestos In Franklin Hall Could Cause Renovation Delays | News – Indiana …Indiana Public MediaConcerns about the presence of asbestos have temporarily halted renovations on a historic building on Indiana University's Bloomington campus. Franklin Hall, which is currently undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation to house the university's new …Asbestos concerns halt renovation of […]
Hundreds of Metro Cars Contain Asbestos, Documents Show | NBC4 Washington
Posted by NBC4 WashingtonNBC4 WashingtonHundreds of Metro Cars Contain Asbestos, Documents Show | NBC4 WashingtonNBC4 WashingtonMetro says a small amount of asbestos has been found in hundreds of 1000 series rail cars. The transit agency says the asbestos is sealed outside passenger cabins. Transportation reporter Adam Tuss has the story. (Published Tuesday, July 28, 2015).Metro says older rail […]
Appeal to former colleagues over asbestos-related death of Lichfield dad
Posted by Lichfield MercuryLichfield MercuryAppeal to former colleagues over asbestos-related death of Lichfield dadLichfield MercuryAN APPEAL is being made for former colleagues of a Lichfield man who died of an asbestos-related cancer to come forward. David Pettit, who worked in and around the Lichfield and Stafford area, contracted mesothelioma, a cancer with symptoms that only …
Idaho DOT Fined After Demolishing Building That Contained Asbestos
Posted by ClaimsJournal.comIdaho DOT Fined After Demolishing Building That Contained AsbestosClaimsJournal.comThe Idaho Transportation Department has agreed to pay a $52,000 fine after demolishing an asbestos-containing building in northern Idaho and potentially exposing the public to the cancer-causing fibers. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency …
Mayo Clinic: Asbestos exposure most significant risk factor for mesothelioma
Posted by Huntington Beach IndependentMayo Clinic: Asbestos exposure most significant risk factor for mesotheliomaHuntington Beach IndependentThe exact cause is unclear, but the most significant risk factor for developing mesothelioma is asbestos exposure. Asbestos is a fibrous mineral found naturally in the environment. Asbestos fibers are strong and heat resistant, making them useful in a …and more »
Lifetime risk of mesothelioma from Fluffy asbestos homes 16 in 100000
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesLifetime risk of mesothelioma from Fluffy asbestos homes 16 in 100000The Canberra TimesWhile the risk of mesothelioma from living in an asbestos-contaminated house is small, an expert says anything greater than 1 in 100,000 is unacceptable. Photo: Jay Cronan. Residents of Canberra's Mr Fluffy homes have an additional 16 in 100,000 …Mr Fluffy […]
State investigation finds 8 ‘serious’ violations on removal of asbestos from …
Posted by Buffalo NewsState investigation finds 8 'serious' violations on removal of asbestos from …Buffalo NewsLOCKPORT – State investigators concluded last week that there were eight “serious†violations connected with the removal of asbestos from the basement of a Niagara County-owned building in late May, but county Risk and Insurance Director Jennifer R.
Asbestos: It’s a ticking time bomb
Posted by Express.co.ukExpress.co.ukAsbestos: It's a ticking time bombExpress.co.ukMany of us know asbestos is extremely toxic and can cause conditions that have affected the health of millions. Because asbestos was commonly used in the 1960s and 1970s in power stations, steel works and factories, as well as within various building …Merseyside children at risk of asbestos exposure at schoolLiverpool […]
Mayo Clinic: Asbestos exposure most significant risk factor for mesothelioma …
Posted by Huntington Beach IndependentMayo Clinic: Asbestos exposure most significant risk factor for mesothelioma …Huntington Beach IndependentThe exact cause is unclear, but the most significant risk factor for developing mesothelioma is asbestos exposure. Asbestos is a fibrous mineral found naturally in the environment. Asbestos fibers are strong and heat resistant, making them useful in a …and more »
Asbestos concerns halt renovation of IU building
Posted by TheIndyChannel.comWRTV IndianapolisAsbestos concerns halt renovation of IU building – TheIndyChannel.comWRTV Indianapolis“Some asbestos that we didn't expect to see – once we detected that, we decided to test the entire construction area and on an abundance of caution, we decided we're not going to have any work done until we can get the test results and […]
Mr Fluffy asbestos: Additional person likely diagnosed with cancer from living …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineMr Fluffy asbestos: Additional person likely diagnosed with cancer from living …ABC OnlineA leading public health expert estimates one additional person will likely be diagnosed with cancer caused by loose-fill Mr Fluffy asbestos in Canberra. Emeritus professor Bruce Armstrong, from University of Sydney's School of Public Health, is a …Lifetime risk of mesothelioma from […]
Asbestos: It’s a ticking time bomb | Health | Life & Style | Daily Express
Posted by Express.co.ukExpress.co.ukAsbestos: It's a ticking time bomb | Health | Life & Style | Daily ExpressExpress.co.ukMany of us know asbestos is extremely toxic and can cause conditions that have affected the health of millions. Because asbestos was commonly used in the 1960s and 1970s in power stations, steel works and factories, as well as within various […]
Lifetime risk of mesothelioma from Fluffy asbestos homes 16 in 100,000 …
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesLifetime risk of mesothelioma from Fluffy asbestos homes 16 in 100,000 …The Canberra TimesWhile the risk of mesothelioma from living in an asbestos-contaminated house is small at 16 in 100,000, an expert says anything greater than 1 in 100,000 is an unacceptable risk. The Canberra Times Date: 27 July 2015 Photo: Jay Cronan […]
Merseyside children at risk of asbestos exposure at school
Posted by Liverpool EchoLiverpool EchoMerseyside children at risk of asbestos exposure at school – Liverpool EchoLiverpool EchoMerseyside's largest teaching union the NUT has raised concerns for children's safety and say schools are an “asbestos timebomb†that can trigger lung disease in people decades after exposure. It warns that boisterous children could easily disturb …
Appeal to former colleagues over asbestos-related death of Lichfield dad …
Posted by Lichfield MercuryLichfield MercuryAppeal to former colleagues over asbestos-related death of Lichfield dad …Lichfield MercuryAN APPEAL is being made for former colleagues of a Lichfield man who died of an asbestos-related cancer to come forward. David Pettit, who worked in and around the Lichfield and Stafford area, contracted mesothelioma, a cancer with symptoms that only …
Concordia to review asbestos report
Posted by Montreal GazetteMontreal GazetteConcordia to review asbestos reportMontreal GazetteConcordia University is reviewing a report it commissioned regarding events that lead to the cancellation of a Quebec government loan to proponents of a now-defunct plan to expand the Jeffrey Mine located in the town of Asbestos, Quebec. Dario Ayala …
Report details Shaw Building’s asbestos issues
Posted by Lockport Union-Sun & Journal ...Niagara GazetteReport details Shaw Building's asbestos issues – Lockport Union-Sun & Journal …Lockport Union-Sun & JournalA division of the state Department of Labor has issued a “notice of violation and order to comply†containing eight items identified as “serious,†after an investigation into possible exposure to asbestos-containing materials by workers at the county …County lawmakers […]
ITD fined for demolishing asbestos-laden building without precautions, for 2nd …
Posted by The Spokesman Review (blog)ITD fined for demolishing asbestos-laden building without precautions, for 2nd …The Spokesman Review (blog)Here's a news item from the Associated Press: BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Transportation Department has agreed to pay a $52,000 fine after demolishing an asbestos-containing building in northern Idaho and potentially exposing the public to the …
Insulation and Asbestos Workers Union Seeks 8 Apprentices | New City, NY Patch
Posted by Patch.comPatch.comInsulation and Asbestos Workers Union Seeks 8 Apprentices | New City, NY PatchPatch.comThe Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Insulation and Asbestos Workers, Local Union #91, will conduct a recruitment from August 17, 2015 through August 28, 2015 for eight insulation and asbestos worker apprentices, the …and more »
Insulation and Asbestos Workers Union Seeks 8 Apprentices | Nanuet, NY Patch
Posted by Patch.comPatch.comInsulation and Asbestos Workers Union Seeks 8 Apprentices | Nanuet, NY PatchPatch.comThe Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Insulation and Asbestos Workers, Local Union #91, will conduct a recruitment from August 17, 2015 through August 28, 2015 for eight insulation and asbestos worker apprentices, the …
Insulation and Asbestos Workers Union Seeks 8 Apprentices | Harrison, NY Patch
Posted by Patch.comPatch.comInsulation and Asbestos Workers Union Seeks 8 Apprentices | Harrison, NY PatchPatch.com50 applications will be given out for 8 apprenticeship positions in the Insulation and Asbestos Workers union, Local No. 91, in Peekskill. Look for local opportunities in the Jobs section of Harrison Patch. Here's the full notice from the state …and more »
MIRLET7BHG Polymorphisms Associated with Asbestos-related Lung Cancer
Posted by Cancer ...Cancer Therapy AdvisorMIRLET7BHG Polymorphisms Associated with Asbestos-related Lung Cancer – Cancer …Cancer Therapy AdvisorThe interaction observed between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and asbestos exposure correlated to increased lung cancer risk among MIRLET7BHG carriers, according to an article published online in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, …
Seven million children at risk of asbestos exposure just by going to school …
Posted by Mirror.co.ukMirror.co.ukSeven million children at risk of asbestos exposure just by going to school …Mirror.co.ukThis shocking map shows how more than seven million children in England are at risk of asbestos exposure just by going to school. Black spots include Hertfordshire, Kent and Essex, but virtually no corner of England escapes the blight of the 'killer […]
Concordia to review asbestos report | Montreal Gazette
Posted by Montreal GazetteMontreal GazetteConcordia to review asbestos report | Montreal GazetteMontreal GazetteConcordia University is reviewing a report it commissioned regarding events that lead to the cancellation of a Quebec government loan to proponents of a now-defunct plan to expand the Jeffrey Mine located in the town of Asbestos, Quebec. Dario Ayala …
Asbestos involved in major Dawlish cottage fire | Exeter Express and Echo
Posted by Exeter Express and EchoExeter Express and EchoAsbestos involved in major Dawlish cottage fire | Exeter Express and EchoExeter Express and EchoThe emergency services were alerted to the incident, in which asbestos is involved, at about 5.40am and eight vehicles from across the South Devon area were sent out. Firefighters found the ground floor well alight and the blaze […]
Company, owner sentenced in asbestos dumping case | Norwalk Reflector
Posted by Norwalk ReflectorNorwalk ReflectorCompany, owner sentenced in asbestos dumping case | Norwalk ReflectorNorwalk ReflectorA Toledo man has been sentenced for charges related to asbestos removal and disposal during demolition of the former Champion Spark Plug facility on Upton Avenue in Toledo. Donzell Moore, 41, pleaded guilty on June 4 to charges of complicity to remove …
Electrician “shockingly exposed” to asbestos battles Exeter University for …
Posted by Exeter Express and EchoExeter Express and EchoElectrician "shockingly exposed" to asbestos battles Exeter University for …Exeter Express and EchoA retired electrician "shockingly exposed" to asbestos while working at Exeter University over 20 years ago is now battling for compensation. Albert Carder, 85, is suing the University of Exeter for substantial damages. He was "routinely exposed" to …
Ainslie shops building owner in a bind on Mr Fluffy asbestos in roof …
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesAinslie shops building owner in a bind on Mr Fluffy asbestos in roof …The Canberra TimesThe owner of a building at the Ainslie shops with loose-fill Fluffy asbestos in the ceiling says he has come to a standstill over what to do about the contamination, with the ACT government offering him no options. […]
Judge sentences Toledoan for dumping of asbestos
Posted by Toledo BladeJudge sentences Toledoan for dumping of asbestosToledo BladeA Toledo man who hired someone to illegally remove and dispose of asbestos-containing materials from the former Champion Spark Plug property on Upton Avenue in 2012 has been placed on community control for three years and ordered to spend 30 days …
ITD settles over asbestos violations
Posted by Bonner County Daily Bee: Local NewsThe Idaho StatesmanITD settles over asbestos violations – Bonner County Daily Bee: Local NewsBonner County Daily BeePRIEST RIVER — The Idaho Transportation Department has settled with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over federal asbestos violations at a commercial building demolition site. The settlement includes a $51,986 penalty, the EPA announced on …Asbestos fines cost Idaho $107,786 […]
Asbestos fines cost Idaho $107786
Posted by The Idaho StatesmanThe Idaho StatesmanAsbestos fines cost Idaho $107786The Idaho StatesmanAccording to the EPA, state workers demolished a building in Priest River in November 2014 without an advance asbestos inspection and without properly reporting the project to the EPA. In response to a public complaint, ITD hired a consultant after it …ITD fined for 2nd asbestos violation in […]
Asbestos involved in major Dawlish cottage fire
Posted by Exeter Express and EchoExeter Express and EchoAsbestos involved in major Dawlish cottage fireExeter Express and EchoThe emergency services were alerted to the incident, in which asbestos is involved, at about 5.40am and eight vehicles from across the South Devon area were sent out. Firefighters found the ground floor well alight and the blaze soon spread to the roof […]
Shaw Building asbestos report detailed
Posted by Niagara GazetteNiagara GazetteShaw Building asbestos report detailedNiagara GazetteA division of the New York State Department of Labor has issued a “notice of violation and order to comply†containing eight items identified as “serious†following an investigation into possible exposure to asbestos materials by unionized workers …
WorkSafeBC focuses on asbestos safety
Posted by Tri-Cities NowWorkSafeBC focuses on asbestos safetyTri-Cities NowAsbestos poses no health risks if left undisturbed, and symptoms usually aren't detected until decades after the initial exposure. In the 10 years from 2005 to 2014, 581 workers died in B.C. from diseases related to exposure to asbestos like …
Ex-fire fighter sets up asbestos helpline and support group
Posted by WalesOnlineWalesOnlineEx-fire fighter sets up asbestos helpline and support groupWalesOnlineA former firefighter from Taffs Well has launched a new support group in Pontypridd to help people whose lives have been affected by asbestos. Edward Gilbertson, 68, has set up the group to give anyone diagnosed with an asbestos-related lung condition, …
Salem company fined for asbestos violations
Posted by Statesman JournalStatesman JournalSalem company fined for asbestos violationsStatesman JournalState environmental regulators have fined Salem-based Minority Abatement Contractors Inc. $1,700 for violating asbestos abatement regulations. The violations took place during remodeling at the Linfield College Apartments in McMinnville in May …
Seven million children at risk of asbestos exposure just by going to school
Posted by Mirror.co.ukMirror.co.ukSeven million children at risk of asbestos exposure just by going to schoolMirror.co.ukThis shocking map shows how more than seven million children in England are at risk of asbestos exposure just by going to school. Black spots include Hertfordshire, Kent and Essex, but virtually no corner of England escapes the blight of the 'killer …
ITD fined for 2nd asbestos violation in a year, this one in Priest River
Posted by The Spokesman ReviewKTVBITD fined for 2nd asbestos violation in a year, this one in Priest RiverThe Spokesman ReviewThe Idaho Transportation Department has agreed to pay nearly $52,000 in fines for demolishing an office building in downtown Priest River that was riddled with asbestos, without taking any of the required precautions to keep the cancer-causing fibers …Idaho fined […]
Why Are People Still Using Asbestos?
Posted by SmithsonianWhy Are People Still Using Asbestos?SmithsonianAccording to the World Health Orgnization, more than 107,000 people in world die every year from diseases related to asbestos exposure. The material was used to strengthen clay pots 4,500 years ago, and make fireproof napkins as far back as 2,000 years …
Worker alleges years of asbestos exposure
Posted by Cook County RecordCook County RecordWorker alleges years of asbestos exposureCook County RecordAccording to the complaint, between 1961 and 1978, Koohy worked at various jobs that brought him into contact with asbestos-containing products used, made, marketed or transported by the defendants. The suit says he had secondary exposure through his …
Asbestos removal at Stamford’s Rippowam Middle School
Posted by The AdvocateThe AdvocateAsbestos removal at Stamford's Rippowam Middle SchoolThe AdvocateSTAMFORD — An asbestos removal project at Rippowam Middle School started today and will continue through Aug. 21. Superintendent Winifred Hamilton notified school parents and staff of the project in a July 21 letter. The project includes the removal …
Asbestos found at Sturgeon’s Bute House residence
Posted by ScotsmanScotsmanAsbestos found at Sturgeon's Bute House residenceScotsmanSpecialist consultants have now been employed to oversee the safe removal of the asbestos. The lift is needed to provide wheelchair and service access at Bute House and the asbestos was found during preparatory to replace it. It is located in the …
Ainslie shops building owner in a bind on Mr Fluffy asbestos in roof
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesAinslie shops building owner in a bind on Mr Fluffy asbestos in roofThe Canberra TimesThe owner of a building at the Ainslie shops with loose-fill Fluffy asbestos in the ceiling says he has come to a standstill over what to do about the contamination, with the ACT government offering him no options. Unlike […]
Bute House shut after asbestos found
Posted by ScotsmanScotsmanBute House shut after asbestos foundScotsmanSpecialist consultants have now been employed to oversee the safe removal of the asbestos. The lift is needed to provide wheelchair and service access at Bute House and the asbestos was found during preparatory to replace it. It is located in the …Asbestos found at First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's Bute […]
Company, owner sentenced in asbestos dumping case
Posted by Norwalk ReflectorNorwalk ReflectorCompany, owner sentenced in asbestos dumping caseNorwalk ReflectorA Toledo man has been sentenced for charges related to asbestos removal and disposal during demolition of the former Champion Spark Plug facility on Upton Avenue in Toledo. Donzell Moore, 41, pleaded guilty on June 4 to charges of complicity to remove …
Cairns Civic Theatre closes during asbestos scare as repairs, testing underway
Posted by ABC OnlineCairns Civic Theatre closes during asbestos scare as repairs, testing underwayABC OnlineThe Cairns Regional Council says it hopes to reopen the local Civic Theatre in about a month after closing it over asbestos concerns. It moved staff out of the building late last week and cancelled a show after an inspection uncovered damaged …and more »
Sturgeon’s official home shut after asbestos find
Posted by ScotsmanSturgeon's official home shut after asbestos findScotsman“The offices will only be reopened following confirmation that the asbestos has been completely removed. “We anticipate that this work will take around 12 days to complete.†Specialist consultants have now been employed to oversee the safe removal of …
Niece raises awareness after asbestos death
Posted by Eastbourne HeraldEastbourne HeraldNiece raises awareness after asbestos deathEastbourne HeraldThe family contacted Moore Blatch solicitors to see if there may be help available for Terry and to find out when he had become exposed to asbestos. Nicky Howe of Moore Blatch, who represented Terry, discovered after investigations that as a qualified …
Displaced Residents Raise Asbestos Concerns After Roof Collapse At Huntington …
Posted by CBS LocalCBS LocalDisplaced Residents Raise Asbestos Concerns After Roof Collapse At Huntington …CBS LocalHUNTINGTON BEACH (CBSLA.com) — Displaced residents of a Huntington Beach apartment complex fear asbestos may be in the soggy debris coating their homes after a roof collapse during last weekend's heavy rainfall. The roof went down on the Casa …
Cabramatta house fire: Home destroyed by blaze, concerns now over asbestos …
Posted by The Daily TelegraphThe Daily TelegraphCabramatta house fire: Home destroyed by blaze, concerns now over asbestos …The Daily TelegraphPOLICE have established a crime scene in Western Sydney after a two-storey family home was destroyed by fire overnight. The Cabramatta home in High St was completely engulfed in flames when Fire and Rescue NSW crews arrived on the scene […]
Customs crackdown on killer crayons
Posted by NEWS.com.auNEWS.com.auCustoms crackdown on killer crayonsNEWS.com.auThe toys alleged to contain asbestos include a CSI-style science kit with “forensic†powder, a necklace and several brands of children's crayons. “We didn't expect to find asbestos in crayons. But it's there,†said EWG senior analyst Sonya Lunder. “The …
Insulation and Asbestos Workers Union Seeks 8 Apprentices
Posted by Patch.comPatch.comInsulation and Asbestos Workers Union Seeks 8 ApprenticesPatch.comThe Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Insulation and Asbestos Workers, Local Union #91, will conduct a recruitment from August 17, 2015 through August 28, 2015 for eight insulation and asbestos worker apprentices, the …and more »
MAPPED: Is YOUR child at risk from asbestos at school?
Posted by Express.co.ukExpress.co.ukMAPPED: Is YOUR child at risk from asbestos at school?Express.co.ukMore than seven million schoolchildren are learning in asbestos-riddled classrooms, which could significantly increase their chances of developing cancer or respiratory problems in later life. New research has revealed that the home counties are the …Honeywell's Business is Security – But It's Working to Make Asbestos […]
N.J. man sentenced for lying about church asbestos removal
Posted by NJ.comNJ.comN.J. man sentenced for lying about church asbestos removalNJ.comPHILADELPHIA — A Voorhees man was sentenced to one year and a day in prison Tuesday for claiming he had removed asbestos from a former church when he never actually did the work, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Ronen Bakshi, 54 …Contractor gets jail term, fineCherry […]
Asbestos abatement: downtown library closing for 3 days
Posted by Reno Gazette JournalReno Gazette JournalAsbestos abatement: downtown library closing for 3 daysReno Gazette JournalThe Downtown Reno Library will be closed from Thursday through Saturday to accommodate an ongoing asbestos abatement project. Work crews have done abatement on several library levels, working on the project since June, requiring the shifting of the …
Leaked Asbestos Memo from ATRA!
Posted by ThePopTortLeaked Asbestos Memo from ATRA!ThePopTortWe don't know exactly how many hard-working Navy shipyard workers have lived and worked at Newport News Shipbuilding through the years, cutting and removing pipes and gaskets that are full of asbestos. But I am pretty sure nearly a third of them are …
International academy renews call for global ban on asbestos use
Posted by Safety+Health magazineSafety+Health magazineInternational academy renews call for global ban on asbestos useSafety+Health magazineIn a statement released June 24, the academy calls asbestos and its related diseases a “global health issue†and recommends that countries establish ways to identify workers exposed to the mineral fiber, measure their exposure, and develop methods for …
New Report: Asbestos Industry Ignored OSHA Guidelines
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comNew Report: Asbestos Industry Ignored OSHA GuidelinesAsbestos.comOccupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines for acceptable asbestos levels in the workplace air were regularly ignored in a variety of industries throughout the first decade of the 21st century, according to a recent study. An …and more »
Asbestos in toys triggers crackdown by Australian Border Force
Posted by The AustralianAsbestos in toys triggers crackdown by Australian Border ForceThe AustralianThe Australian Border Force is bolstering its efforts to seize products containing asbestos, which are entering Australia “below the radar†through online sales. Commissioner Roman Quaedvlieg said the challenge posed by online commerce was “hugeâ€.
Reno library closed 3 days for asbestos abatement
Posted by Reno Gazette JournalReno Gazette JournalReno library closed 3 days for asbestos abatementReno Gazette JournalThe Downtown Reno Library will be closed from Thursday through Saturday to accommodate an ongoing asbestos abatement project. Work crews have done abatement on several library levels, working on the project since June, requiring the shifting of the …
MnDOT further details asbestos issue in dirt, along 6th Street
Posted by Crookston Daily TimesMnDOT further details asbestos issue in dirt, along 6th StreetCrookston Daily TimesOn the heels of a story in the Times Friday, the Minnesota Department of Transportation provided additional details on the asbestos concerns that have delayed the slide stabilization project along the West Sixth Street riverbank in Crookston. The delay …
What’s asbestos doing in kids’ crayons?
Posted by Philly.comPhilly.comWhat's asbestos doing in kids' crayons?Philly.comWhen it comes to the hazards of coloring with crayons, I was stumped. What's the worst that could happen? A child would color outside the lines? No. It turns out there's the little matter of cancer-causing asbestos fibers. Recently, the Environmental …Disney Crayons Along with Other Imported Toys Contain AsbestosVocal […]
UMass Memorial Realty to pay asbestos penalty
Posted by Worcester Business JournalUMass Memorial Realty to pay asbestos penaltyWorcester Business JournalThe property management company for UMass Memorial Medical Center has agreed to pay a portion of a $45,413 penalty for alleged asbestos removal violations, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection announced Friday. The alleged …
Teardowns will require removal of asbestos
Posted by Martins Ferry Times LeaderMartins Ferry Times LeaderTeardowns will require removal of asbestosMartins Ferry Times LeaderTeardowns will require removal of asbestos. July 18, 2015. By SHELLEY HANSON – Times Leader Staff Writer , Times Leader. Save | Post a comment |. MARTINS FERRY – Two more dilapidated houses are slated to come down in the city, but asbestos must …and […]
Sioux City man sentenced to prison for asbestos violation
Posted by The Daily NonpareilThe Daily NonpareilSioux City man sentenced to prison for asbestos violationThe Daily NonpareilSIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — The owner of the former Sioux City YMCA building has been sentenced to a year in prison and two years of supervised release for improperly removing asbestos from the building. The Sioux City Journal reports (http://bit.ly …and more »
Asbestos present in Hayward schools
Posted by The PioneerThe PioneerAsbestos present in Hayward schoolsThe PioneerSchool administrators are cautioned not to disturb it, inspectors warn of its dangers, and the EPA has banned it from new construction, yet asbestos remains in the 34 schools of the Hayward Unified School District, which serves approximately 20,879 …and more »
Hyndburn schools which contain asbestos are named
Posted by Accrington ObserverAccrington ObserverHyndburn schools which contain asbestos are namedAccrington ObserverMore than three-quarters of all schools in Hyndburn have asbestos, the Observer can reveal. Of the 42 state-run primary and secondary schools in the borough, 34 contain some asbestos materials with only eight asbestos-free. The information was released …
Madison County asbestos filings down in first half of 2015
Posted by Madison County RecordMadison County asbestos filings down in first half of 2015Madison County RecordAsbestos filings in Madison County through June 30 are down by 9 percent compared to the same period last year. A total of 588 new asbestos lawsuits were filed in the first half of 2015, compared to a total of 656 that were filed […]
Asbestos Removal Has Begun At Beachwood Shopping Center
Posted by Patch.comPatch.comAsbestos Removal Has Begun At Beachwood Shopping CenterPatch.comContractors have begun removing the asbestos in the battered Beachwood Shopping Center, another step on the way to the eyesore's demolition, Mayor Carmen F. Amato Jr. said. “The asbestos abatement has moved to the basement of the mall, the mayor …Signs Of Activity As Beachwood Plaza Awaits DemolitionMicromedia Publicationsall […]
Calif. appeals court tosses $32.5 mln punitive award in asbestos suit
Posted by ReutersCalif. appeals court tosses $32.5 mln punitive award in asbestos suitReutersIn a 2010 lawsuit he alleged that he developed mesothelioma after asbestos exposure he blamed on a number of companies, including defendant BorgWarner Morse TEC Inc (BWMT), represented on appeal by Theodore Boutrous of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher.Calif. Appellate Court Reverses $32.5 Million Punitive Damage […]
Asbestos Removal, Demolition Debris Recycling Underway at FSU
Posted by Environmental LeaderAsbestos Removal, Demolition Debris Recycling Underway at FSUEnvironmental LeaderCES Synergies has begun asbestos removal and demolition debris recycling as part of a demolition and abatement project Florida State University. CES' scope of services includes asbestos removal from Deviney Hall and demolition of both Deviney Hall and …
MassDEP fines UMass Memorial Realty Inc. for asbestos violations at former …
Posted by MassLive.comMassDEP fines UMass Memorial Realty Inc. for asbestos violations at former …MassLive.com"Prior to commencing any demolition or renovation activity, property owners must identify asbestos-containing materials so they can be properly removed and handled in accordance with the regulations," said MaryJude Pigsley, director of MassDEP's …UMass Memorial Realty fined over asbestos removalWorcester TelegramUMass Memorial Realty Inc. […]
Cairns MP Rob Pyne wants Esplanade asbestos dump site fenced off and …
Posted by The Cairns PostThe Cairns PostCairns MP Rob Pyne wants Esplanade asbestos dump site fenced off and …The Cairns PostHEALTH HAZARD: Building waste has been exposed after tidal activity on the Esplanade opposite the Cairns Hospital. Samples of grey cement board collected from the site have tested positive for chrysotile asbestos. PICTURE: MARC MCCORMACK …and more »
Search for answers over worker’s asbestos death
Posted by expressandstar.comexpressandstar.comSearch for answers over worker's asbestos deathexpressandstar.comBefore her death, Mrs Haynes, who lived at New Street, Hednesford, told her consultant at Stafford Hospital that she believed she breathed in the chemical while working for the Copper and Asbestos Washer Company, in Uxbridge Street, Hednesford, where …
WorkSafeBC targets asbestos in residential demolitions
Posted by Canadian Occupational SafetyWorkSafeBC targets asbestos in residential demolitionsCanadian Occupational SafetyMany buildings constructed prior to the late 1980s contained construction materials with asbestos such as insulation, floor tiles, cement pipes, drywall, linoleum and spray applied fire proofing. For the 10 years from 2005 to 2014, 581 workers died in …
Unions want inquiry into asbestos importation
Posted by Fraser Coast ChronicleFraser Coast ChronicleUnions want inquiry into asbestos importationFraser Coast ChronicleTHE Australian Council of Trade Unions has called for an independent inquiry to investigate how materials containing asbestos continue to enter the country. The council has called on the federal government to introduce tough new penalties for those …and more »
Goal: Ban the use of deadly asbestos and compensate victims.
Posted by Care2.comCare2.comGoal: Ban the use of deadly asbestos and compensate victims.Care2.comThe dangers from asbestos are long since established, but it's still legal in the United States even though it kills up to 15,000 Americans per year. While 55 countries have banned the use of asbestos, the U.S. has neither federal law that addresses …Koch Brothers Exposed […]
Owner of historic building awaiting asbestos test results
Posted by ConnectAmarillo.com powered by KVIIOwner of historic building awaiting asbestos test resultsConnectAmarillo.com powered by KVIIPeople behind saving the Jackson Square Apartments are taking a new course of action by starting a petition. The hope is to somehow save the building from coming down. A member of the Plemons-Eakle Neighborhood Association started the petition on …
UMass Memorial Realty fined over asbestos removal
Posted by Worcester TelegramUMass Memorial Realty fined over asbestos removalWorcester TelegramIn November 2013, "MassDEP inspectors observed that asbestos-containing floor tiles had been improperly removed from the cafeteria and disposed of in an open-topped, roll-off container at the site. MassDEP was not notified prior to commencement of the …and more »
ACTU calls for inquiry into asbestos imports | The Australian
Posted by The AustralianACTU calls for inquiry into asbestos imports | The AustralianThe AustralianUnions are calling for an independent inquiry into the ban on asbestos imports, imploring the government to consider tougher laws for those caught bringing the deadly substance into Australia. The Australian Council of Trade Unions resolved at a …
Asbestos dumped on cane farm “was a disgraceful act” | Mackay Daily Mercury
Posted by Mackay Daily MercuryMackay Daily MercuryAsbestos dumped on cane farm "was a disgraceful act" | Mackay Daily MercuryMackay Daily MercuryCOUNCIL is seeking public assistance to help nab those responsible for illegally dumping a large load of asbestos sheeting near a cane farm. The illegal dumping of about 1000kg of building waste was a disgraceful act, said Waste, Health […]
Traces of Asbestos Found in Crayons : News : Realty Today
Posted by Realty TodayRealty TodayTraces of Asbestos Found in Crayons : News : Realty TodayRealty TodayYou might want to think again before buying your child's crayons or toys online as they might have been contaminated with asbestos. Last Wednesday, a report was released stating that several known brands of children's crayons and detective kits have …
Crayons Containing Asbestos Fibers Have Been Found In The United States …
Posted by Science TimesScience TimesCrayons Containing Asbestos Fibers Have Been Found In The United States …Science TimesThe nonprofit organization Environmental Working Group Action Fund (EWG) discovered that a number of crayon brands, as well as children's toy crime scene fingerprint kits are positive of asbestos, a known carcinogen following the test conducted by the …Cancer-causing Asbestos Found In Imported […]
Unions want inquiry into asbestos importation | Sunshine Coast Daily
Posted by The Sunshine Coast DailyThe Sunshine Coast DailyUnions want inquiry into asbestos importation | Sunshine Coast DailyThe Sunshine Coast DailyTHE Australian Council of Trade Unions has called for an independent inquiry to investigate how materials containing asbestos continue to enter the country. The council has called on the federal government to introduce tough new penalties for those …Treasurer commits […]
ACTU calls for inquiry into asbestos imports
Posted by The AustralianACTU calls for inquiry into asbestos importsThe Australian“Asbestos is still being found in many of our imports, and the current importation controls are inadequate,†ACTU assistant secretary Michael Borowick wrote. “Embarrassingly, only two prosecutions for a breach of the ban have taken place in the past 11 …
Asbestos dumped on cane farm “was a disgraceful act”
Posted by Mackay Daily MercuryMackay Daily MercuryAsbestos dumped on cane farm "was a disgraceful act"Mackay Daily MercuryCOUNCIL is seeking public assistance to help nab those responsible for illegally dumping a large load of asbestos sheeting near a cane farm. The illegal dumping of about 1000kg of building waste was a disgraceful act, said Waste, Health and Regulatory …and more »
Italian court convicts 11 ex-Pirelli managers for asbestos-linked deaths …
Posted by U.S. News & World ReportBBC NewsItalian court convicts 11 ex-Pirelli managers for asbestos-linked deaths …U.S. News & World ReportProsecutors said the workers at a Milan factory were not properly protected against asbestos. Pirelli lawyers pledged they would appeal, expressing confidence in the managers' work "on the basis of scientific evidence available to date." The court also …11 Ex-Pirelli Managers Convicted […]
Crayons Containing Asbestos Fibers Have Been Found In The United States.
Posted by Science TimesScience TimesCrayons Containing Asbestos Fibers Have Been Found In The United States.Science TimesThe nonprofit organization Environmental Working Group Action Fund (EWG) discovered that a number of crayon brands, as well as children's toy crime scene fingerprint kits are positive of asbestos, a known carcinogen following the test conducted by the …Cancer-causing Asbestos Found In Imported Crayons […]
11 Ex-Pirelli Managers Convicted in Italian Asbestos Trial
Posted by ABC NewsGazzetta del Sud english11 Ex-Pirelli Managers Convicted in Italian Asbestos TrialABC NewsA Milan court has convicted 11 former Pirelli managers, including two former CEOs, on charges of manslaughter and gave them prison sentences for the deaths of about 20 workers who developed tumors or lung disease after being exposed to asbestos.Ex-Pirelli managers jailed over absestos […]
Who Will Pay For Removing Berow & Monroe Asbestos?
Posted by WWNY TV 7Who Will Pay For Removing Berow & Monroe Asbestos?WWNY TV 7"Right now, everybody knows there's asbestos in there, you can see it when you go in," Graham said. "But what will it cost of removing it and remediating it will be to make it suitable for development, I think that any prospective developer wants to […]
July 15: Asbestos lessons have not been learned by fracking firms like Third …
Posted by Yorkshire PostJuly 15: Asbestos lessons have not been learned by fracking firms like Third …Yorkshire PostAs a result of that bad decision over asbestos, teachers, school workers and it can be presumed ex-pupils are now at risk from their exposure – not to mention the costs of cleaning up. Let us err on the side of […]
WorkSafeBC cracks down on home demos and renos over asbestos concerns
Posted by Vancouver SunVancouver SunWorkSafeBC cracks down on home demos and renos over asbestos concernsVancouver SunVANCOUVER — Work safety officials say they are stepping up enforcement of home renovations in B.C. over concerns about asbestos after a high number of contractors were caught trying to cut corners last year. Starting this month, WorkSafeBC says …and more »
Asbestos dumpings happening more often, council officer says
Posted by Northern StarNorthern StarAsbestos dumpings happening more often, council officer saysNorthern StarPOTENTIALLY deadly asbestos is being illegally dumped at an increasing rate, Lismore City Council environmental compliance officer Stuart Thomson said. One of the most recent cases involved several bags of asbestos being dumped at the Jiggi quarry on …and more »
Asbestos Discovery Ups Shelter Demolition Budget
Posted by WCTVWCTVAsbestos Discovery Ups Shelter Demolition BudgetWCTV"When we were operating in the facility, we weren't aware of any asbestos situation. My understanding from the report that is what was found was contained, and there was no impact on health or anything like that," executive director Jacob Reiter says.
Ladyboys forced out of new venue by asbestos
Posted by Edinburgh Evening NewsEdinburgh Evening NewsLadyboys forced out of new venue by asbestosEdinburgh Evening News“Initial indications suggest there is asbestos on the site but that the risk of harm is low. “While we await detailed analysis from independent consultants we are taking additional precautions in order to maintain the safety of the site. We are also …
New Judge Faces Fallout Of Asbestos Punitives Ruling
Posted by Law360 (subscription)New Judge Faces Fallout Of Asbestos Punitives RulingLaw360 (subscription)Law360, New York (July 13, 2015, 8:22 PM ET) — A New York appellate court recently held that the former judge overseeing the consolidated New York City asbestos litigation didn't overstep her bounds when she allowed punitive damages, putting pressure …
City looking to remove asbestos-filled roof of Baxter building
Posted by Valley morning StarValley morning StarCity looking to remove asbestos-filled roof of Baxter buildingValley morning StarCook, of ACI Enviromental Consultants, is a licenced asbestos inspector and answered to inquiries about recent concerns regarding the renovation of the Baxter Building in downtown Harlingen. (AP Photo/Valley Morning Star, Jason Hoekema).and more »
Group finds asbestos in children’s crayons, toy crime lab kits
Posted by CNNCNNGroup finds asbestos in children's crayons, toy crime lab kitsCNNBreathing in microscopic asbestos fibers has been linked to serious health problems, including lung disease, lung cancer and mesothelioma. The Environmental Protection Agency says exposure to asbestos only occurs when asbestos-containing material is …Investigation Finds Asbestos in Crayons and Kids' ToysTIMEAsbestos fibers found in some crayons, toys […]
Harrisburg School Board seeks bids for Woodward pre-demolition asbestos review
Posted by PennLive.comHarrisburg School Board seeks bids for Woodward pre-demolition asbestos reviewPennLive.comOn Monday, the board had been slated to consider a change order granting Skelly and Loy a $7,840 job to inspect and test for hazardous materials such as asbestos, with findings to go into the bid specs for demolition of the 1911 building. However, the …
Cancer-causing Asbestos Found In Imported Crayons and Toys
Posted by ReliaWireReliaWireCancer-causing Asbestos Found In Imported Crayons and ToysReliaWireChildrens' toys and crayons could contain an unwelcome surprise- asbestos, a toxic material that most people thought has been banned for decades, according to new research commissioned by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) Action Fund.China-made crayons, toys contain cancer-causing AsbestosNature World ReportParents, beware: Asbestos found in crayons, other […]
Proposed California Legislation Would Mandate Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust …
Posted by The National Law ReviewProposed California Legislation Would Mandate Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust …The National Law Review597, the Asbestos Tort Claim Trust Transparency Act, which if passed would require asbestos plaintiffs to disclose all asbestos bankruptcy trust claim documents in asbestos tort actions. These mandated disclosures would include “any communications …
Some crayons harbor asbestos and can pose a danger
Posted by ConsumerAffairsConsumerAffairsSome crayons harbor asbestos and can pose a dangerConsumerAffairsThe researchers found that asbestos could be released into the air while the crayon products are being used. Sonya Lunder, EWG's lead researcher on the study, cautions parents to be careful about what they expose their children to. “The lesson here is …
Asbestos found in crayons
Posted by MyFox AustinMyFox AustinAsbestos found in crayonsMyFox AustinOf the 28 boxes of crayons tested, four tested positively for asbestos. They were marketed under the names of the popular TV show characters including Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Saban's Power Rangers Super Megaforce and Nickelodeon Teenage …
Asbestos exposure: Joiner swept up piles of deadly dust during apprenticeship …
Posted by Derby TelegraphDerby TelegraphAsbestos exposure: Joiner swept up piles of deadly dust during apprenticeship …Derby TelegraphA JOINER who died from lung cancer caused by asbestos was exposed to the deadly dust when he was a teenage apprentice. Brian Johnson's inquest was told how workmates would cut sheets of asbestos and he saw the dust "blowing around in […]
Asbestos illegally dumped at Jiggi quarry
Posted by Northern StarNorthern StarAsbestos illegally dumped at Jiggi quarryNorthern StarAfter inspecting the dumped packages it was found that they contained asbestos. We haven't 't able to identify where the asbestos came from – can you help. Please contact Lismore City Council on 1300 87 83 87 if you have any information that would help …
China-made crayons, toys contain cancer-causing Asbestos
Posted by Nature World ReportNature World ReportChina-made crayons, toys contain cancer-causing AsbestosNature World ReportAsbestos fibers are microscopic they can get into the body, particularly into the lungs, where they can accumulate over time. The accumulation may then lead to inflammation and scarring, both of which cause life-threatening respiratory illnesses and …Parents, beware: Asbestos found in crayons, other toysKSL.comAsbestos Found In […]
Asbestos abatement taking place this summer at JW Leary Junior High
Posted by WatertownDailyTimes.comAsbestos abatement taking place this summer at JW Leary Junior HighWatertownDailyTimes.comMASSENA — Massena Central School officials are hoping for a quick approval from the state Education Department for a $100,000 asbestos abatement project that will take place this summer at J.W. Leary Junior High School and finish before the start of …
Developers, city debate who will pay for asbestos removal at former Berow …
Posted by WatertownDailyTimes.comDevelopers, city debate who will pay for asbestos removal at former Berow …WatertownDailyTimes.comWATERTOWN — Removing asbestos from the former Berow & Monroe shoe store could put a wrinkle into redeveloping the Court Street building. Some debate has developed over whether potential developers should pay to remove asbestos from the …
State bureau says Shaw Building has no airborne asbestos or health risk
Posted by Niagara GazetteState bureau says Shaw Building has no airborne asbestos or health riskNiagara GazetteAccording to county officials, during that conference, PESH reiterated that air quality testing had “repeatedly indicated a negative result for airborne asbestos fibers†and that “surface testing of employee work spaces had also indicated a negative …No health risk in Niagara asbestos scare; […]
Asbestos Found In Crayons: CPSC Has No Ban On Asbestos In …
Posted by The InquisitrThe InquisitrAsbestos Found In Crayons: CPSC Has No Ban On Asbestos In … – The InquisitrThe InquisitrA recent study by the Environmental Working Group Action Fund found that nearly 15 percent of the boxes of crayons tested contained asbestos. Despite asbestos being labeled as a known carcinogen, it is pointed out that the U.S. Consumer […]
The Statesman: NGT asks 5 mineral-rich states to survey all asbestos mines
Posted by The Statesman (press release)The Statesman (press release)The Statesman: NGT asks 5 mineral-rich states to survey all asbestos minesThe Statesman (press release)"We therefore, direct the respective states to cause the survey of all the asbestos mines as well as of associated minerals with asbestos and state before us the impact of overburden lying at the said mines and the […]
NGT asks 5 mineral-rich states to survey all asbestos mines
Posted by The Economic Timesindiatvnews.com (press release) (blog)NGT asks 5 mineral-rich states to survey all asbestos mines – The Economic TimesEconomic Times"We therefore, direct the respective states to cause the survey of all the asbestos mines as well as of associated minerals with asbestos and state before us the impact of overburden lying at the said mines and the […]
Asbestos found in crayons, toys from China — here’s why that should concern …
Posted by Morning TickerMorning TickerAsbestos found in crayons, toys from China — here's why that should concern …Morning TickerIt's been 4,000 years since we first began to mine asbestos, but it didn't happen on a large scale until the 19th century as manufacturers and builders began to see the advantage of using asbestos, not realizing their danger. They […]
Watertown Daily Times | Developers, city debate who will pay for asbestos …
Posted by WatertownDailyTimes.comWatertown Daily Times | Developers, city debate who will pay for asbestos …WatertownDailyTimes.comWATERTOWN — Removing asbestos from the former Berow & Monroe shoe store could put a wrinkle into redeveloping the Court Street building. Some debate has developed over whether potential developers should pay to remove asbestos from the …
Asbestos found in Disney Crayons along with other toys: Report states toys …
Posted by Benchmark ReporterBenchmark ReporterAsbestos found in Disney Crayons along with other toys: Report states toys …Benchmark ReporterAccording to a report, asbestos fibers have been found in crayons and other kinds of children's toys that are usually sold in the US. The EWG Action Fund have requested a ban on asbestos in consumer products. According to a report […]
Parents, beware: Asbestos found in crayons, other toys | KSL.com
Posted by KSL.comKSL.comParents, beware: Asbestos found in crayons, other toys | KSL.comKSL.comFour of 28 boxes of crayons tested positive for asbestos, according to the newly released report from the advocacy group. A private lab hired by the EWG Action Fund, a sister organization of the Environmental Working Group, also detected and confirmed …4 Brands Of Crayons Contain Asbestos, […]
Asbestos found in children’s crayons and toys, says advocacy group
Posted by TreehuggerTreehuggerAsbestos found in children's crayons and toys, says advocacy groupTreehuggerWhile the fact that asbestos is a dangerous carcinogen might be widely known, what's much less well-known is the fact that it's not banned or no longer in use anymore, even though it's still implicated in the deaths of some 15,000 Americans each year …
Shaw Building asbestos probe debate continues
Posted by Niagara GazetteNiagara GazetteShaw Building asbestos probe debate continuesNiagara GazetteIn the statement, county officials noted that PESH identified six “performance violations†at the site, including a lack of signs and labels testing, identification and employee notice of the presence or presumption of asbestos containing material and …Niagara County: State closes out asbestos investigationNiagara Frontier Publicationsall 2 news […]
DNR: Asbestos regulations not followed at Washington High School
Posted by The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesThe Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesDNR: Asbestos regulations not followed at Washington High SchoolThe Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesCEDAR RAPIDS — Workers at Washington High School did not follow the correct procedures for containing and removing asbestos, leading to its release into the air and the closure of the building this […]
Investigation into Asbestos Removal
Posted by KRGVKRGVInvestigation into Asbestos RemovalKRGVThe city said they hired a firm called R. L. Abatement to remove asbestos from Harlingen's tallest building. The building has been vacant for decades, but a new development firm is ready to revive it. The city agreed to remove the asbestos before the …
Parents, beware: Asbestos found in crayons, other toys
Posted by KSL.comKSL.comParents, beware: Asbestos found in crayons, other toysKSL.comFour of 28 boxes of crayons tested positive for asbestos, according to the newly released report from the advocacy group. A private lab hired by the EWG Action Fund, a sister organization of the Environmental Working Group, also detected and confirmed …4 Brands Of Crayons Contain Asbestos, Report FindsThinkProgressAsbestos […]
Investigation into Asbestos Removal | KRGV.com | Rio Grande Valley, TX
Posted by KRGVInvestigation into Asbestos Removal | KRGV.com | Rio Grande Valley, TXKRGVOccupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) employees were on hand as work was done at the old Baxter building. The city said they hired a firm called R. L. Abatement to remove asbestos from Harlingen's tallest building. The building has been …
Asbestos reportedly found in crayons, toy crime lab kits
Posted by KMTVAsbestos reportedly found in crayons, toy crime lab kitsKMTVThe crayons and toys containing asbestos were made in China and imported to the United States. Affected crayon boxes include Amscan Crayons from Party City and Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Crayons and …
Toss Out These Crayons ASAP! They May Contain Asbestos
Posted by POPSUGARSFGateToss Out These Crayons ASAP! They May Contain AsbestosPOPSUGARBefore you let your children run off to color, you may want to check which crayon brands are in your craft stash. In a newly published report, the EWG Action Fund found that four out of 28 boxes of crayons tested positive for asbestos, a carcinogen …Asbestos […]
DNR: Asbestos regulations not followed at Washington High School | TheGazette
Posted by The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesThe Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesDNR: Asbestos regulations not followed at Washington High School | TheGazetteThe Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesCEDAR RAPIDS — Workers at Washington High School did not follow the correct procedures for containing and removing asbestos, leading to its release into the air and the closure of the […]
4 Brands Of Crayons Contain Asbestos, Report Finds | ThinkProgress
Posted by ThinkProgressThinkProgress4 Brands Of Crayons Contain Asbestos, Report Finds | ThinkProgressThinkProgressSeveral brands of crayons and toy detective kits have tested positive for asbestos, a known carcinogen, according to a report released this week by an environmental group that's advocating for the government to crack down on the substance.Dangerous mineral Asbestos found in kids' toys | News […]
Coventry hospital handyman wins £150000 after contracting asbestos-related …
Posted by Coventry TelegraphCoventry TelegraphCoventry hospital handyman wins £150000 after contracting asbestos-related …Coventry TelegraphA grandad has been awarded £150,000 after working with asbestos for just a few days at Coventry and Warwickshire Hospital in the 1970s left him with incurable lung cancer. Thomas Pritchard was a handyman at the hospital in Stoney Stanton Road, …Warks asbestos casualties at all-time […]
Asbestos found in Timaru Hospital basement
Posted by Timaru HeraldTimaru HeraldAsbestos found in Timaru Hospital basementTimaru HeraldTrainor said the asbestos was not airborne and the amount found was "well below the workplace exposure standards" above which people exposed to the substance risked lung problems. The dust posed a "minimal" risk to staff and contractors' health …
Executive Inn work comes to a halt over still more asbestos
Posted by The HeraldThe HeraldExecutive Inn work comes to a halt over still more asbestosThe HeraldWork has largely stopped while officials work to document all the asbestos within the V-shaped inn. An inspection team for the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control toured the property Wednesday and uncovered more undocumented …
Federal officials check asbestos removal
Posted by Brownsville HeraldBrownsville HeraldFederal officials check asbestos removalBrownsville HeraldA compliance officer with the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in Corpus Christi paid a visit to the city's nine-story historic building downtown in the midst of asbestos being removed from the facility by …and more »
Traces of asbestos found in crayons
Posted by WIAT 42WIAT 42Traces of asbestos found in crayonsWIAT 42An advocacy group claims it found traces of asbestos in crayons and toy “crime labs.†Party City and Dollar Tree carried the crayons. The boxes feature Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Power Rangers. The Environmental Working …and more »
DNR: Asbestos regulations not followed at Cedar Rapids Washington High School
Posted by The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesThe Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesDNR: Asbestos regulations not followed at Cedar Rapids Washington High SchoolThe Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesWorkers at Cedar Rapids Washington High School did not follow the correct procedures for containing and removing asbestos, leading to its release into the air and the closure of the building […]
State bureau says Shaw had no airborne asbestos or health risk
Posted by Lockport Union-Sun & JournalState bureau says Shaw had no airborne asbestos or health riskLockport Union-Sun & JournalAccording to county officials, during that conference, PESH reiterated that air quality testing had "repeatedly indicated a negative result for airborne asbestos fibers" and that "surface testing of employee work spaces had also indicated a negative …No health risk in Niagara asbestos […]
Dangerous mineral Asbestos found in kids’ toys
Posted by WJXT JacksonvilleWJXT JacksonvilleDangerous mineral Asbestos found in kids' toysWJXT JacksonvilleThe dangerous mineral, asbestos, has been found in children's crayons and toys. Breathing in microscopic fibers of the carcinogen has been linked to serious health problems, including lung disease, lung cancer and mesothelioma.Asbestos Found in Crayons, EWG Action Fund ReportsCrafting A Green Worldall 2 news articles »
Aspirin may delay growth of asbestos-related cancer : University of HawaiÊ»i …
Posted by UH System Current NewsUH System Current NewsAspirin may delay growth of asbestos-related cancer : University of HawaiÊ»i …UH System Current NewsAspirin may inhibit the growth of mesothelioma, an aggressive and deadly asbestos-related cancer, University of HawaiÊ»i Cancer Center researchers have found. The finding could eventually give doctors and patients a potential new tool to fight against …and more »
Asbestos discovery in homeless sites prompts increase in demolition funds
Posted by Tallahassee.comTallahassee.comAsbestos discovery in homeless sites prompts increase in demolition fundsTallahassee.comThe presence of asbestos prompted city and county commissioners to double the budget to demolish the former downtown homeless facilities. On Thursday, the Community Redevelopment Agency board unanimously decided to increase the allocation by …and more »
Asbestos revisions on Health Canada website not significant, government says
Posted by Vancouver SunSaskatoon StarPhoenixAsbestos revisions on Health Canada website not significant, government saysVancouver SunOTTAWA – Recent changes to the way Health Canada describes health risks associated with asbestos exposure are not significant, the federal government said Thursday even as experts stressed the importance of the update. Chrysotile asbestos, mined in …Ottawa's shameful record on asbestos – Hamilton SpectatorHamilton […]
Executive Inn work comes to a halt over still more asbestos | The Herald
Posted by The HeraldExecutive Inn work comes to a halt over still more asbestos | The HeraldThe HeraldWork has largely stopped while officials work to document all the asbestos within the V-shaped inn. An inspection team for the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control toured the property Wednesday and uncovered more undocumented …
Report: Asbestos found in crayons, toy kits | www.wpxi.com
Posted by WPXI PittsburghReport: Asbestos found in crayons, toy kits | www.wpxi.comWPXI PittsburghThe crayons and toys that tested positive for asbestos were made in China. According to CNN, the affected brands include: Amscan Crayons purchased at Party City; and Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Crayons …
DNR: Asbestos regulations not followed at Cedar Rapids Washington High …
Posted by The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesThe Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesDNR: Asbestos regulations not followed at Cedar Rapids Washington High …The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesWorkers at Cedar Rapids Washington High School did not follow the correct procedures for containing and removing asbestos, leading to its release into the air and the closure of the building […]
No health risk in Niagara asbestos scare; state cites 6 violations
Posted by City ...No health risk in Niagara asbestos scare; state cites 6 violations – City …Buffalo NewsLOCKPORT – The state Labor Department has completed its investigation of the possible exposure of welfare workers to asbestos as they cleaned out the basement of a Niagara County-owned building in late May, concluding that there was no airborne …and more »
Ottawa’s shameful record on asbestos
Posted by Hamilton SpectatorOttawa's shameful record on asbestosHamilton SpectatorNo wonder Ottawa didn't want the attention. Health Canada was widely congratulated last week for recently revising its website to more accurately reflect global scientific and medical knowledge on the risks of inhaling asbestos, a known carcinogen.and more »
Routt County prepared to seek court order to enforce asbestos mitigation at …
Posted by Steamboat Pilot & TodayRoutt County prepared to seek court order to enforce asbestos mitigation at …Steamboat Pilot & Today#The letter from the County Board of Health backs up a letter sent to Ager in early May by the Colorado Department of Health and the Environment (CDPHE) notifying him that the fire debris contains asbestos, a known carcinogen. It […]
Asbestos hampers efforts to battle suspicious farm fire
Posted by Stuff.co.nzStuff.co.nzAsbestos hampers efforts to battle suspicious farm fireStuff.co.nzFirefighters battle a suspicious shed fire on a farm in Waiwhero Rd, Ngatimoti, on Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters had to go through a lengthy decontamination process after battling a suspicious fire that destroyed a farm shed clad with asbestos. A …and more »
Asbestos concerns lead to closure of Iowa school building
Posted by DesMoinesRegister.comThe Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesAsbestos concerns lead to closure of Iowa school buildingDesMoinesRegister.comCEDAR RAPIDS, Ia. — The main building at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids has been closed as officials deal with the presence of asbestos. A contractor working in the building raised concerns with the Iowa Natural Resources Department, and […]
Asbestos: Should Not Be Ignored
Posted by WDTVWDTVAsbestos: Should Not Be IgnoredWDTVEarlier this week we told you that asbestos deaths in our state are above the national average, but officials in our area say it shouldn't cause a stir amongst people. Even though it's not a huge deal around here, doesn't mean people should completely …
Asbestos found in kids’ crayons, toy kits
Posted by CBS NewsCBS NewsAsbestos found in kids' crayons, toy kitsCBS NewsAsbestos fibers have been found in crayons and other toys sold in the United States, according to a new report from an environmental health advocacy group. The fibers were found in four brands of crayons and two children's crime-scene toy fingerprint …Group finds asbestos in children's crayons, […]
Group: Asbestos found in crayons, toy crime lab kits
Posted by WCVB BostonWCVB BostonGroup: Asbestos found in crayons, toy crime lab kitsWCVB BostonFour of 28 boxes of crayons tested positive for asbestos, according to the newly released report from the advocacy group. A private lab hired by the EWG Action Fund, a sister organization of the Environmental Working Group, also detected and confirmed …
Asbestos found during demolition of old high school
Posted by NewsAsbestos found during demolition of old high school – News – The Concord …Wicked Local ConcordAsbestos was located in the main gym and exterior walls of the old school, according to Louis Salemy, a member of the Concord-Carlisle Building Committee, which is overseeing design and construction of the new $92.6 million dollar high school project.
Asbestos hampers efforts to battle suspicious farm fire | Stuff.co.nz
Posted by Stuff.co.nzStuff.co.nzAsbestos hampers efforts to battle suspicious farm fire | Stuff.co.nzStuff.co.nzFirefighters battle a suspicious shed fire on a farm in Waiwhero Rd, Ngatimoti, on Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters had to go through a lengthy decontamination process after battling a suspicious fire that destroyed a farm shed clad with asbestos. A …and more »
WDTV.COM 5 News: Asbestos: Should Not Be Ignored
Posted by WDTVWDTVWDTV.COM 5 News: Asbestos: Should Not Be IgnoredWDTVEarlier this week we told you that asbestos deaths in our state are above the national average, but officials in our area say it shouldn't cause a stir amongst people. Even though it's not a huge deal around here, doesn't mean people should completely …
Mullum hospital has asbestos, but not Mr Fluffy
Posted by Coffs Coast AdvocateCoffs Coast AdvocateMullum hospital has asbestos, but not Mr FluffyCoffs Coast AdvocateRUMOURS of Mr Fluffy loose-fill asbestos contamination at Mullumbimby District Hospital are untrue, according to Northern NSW Local Health District chief of staff Wayne Jones. Greens MP Jan Barham raised the issue in NSW Parliament after hearing …and more »
Asbestos-tainted rubble halts fire site cleanup in Webster
Posted by NewsAsbestos-tainted rubble halts fire site cleanup in Webster – News – telegram …Worcester TelegramConcerning any standing structure at the site that's on the verge of collapse, Mr. Ferson said, "The proper procedure would be to wet that material, bring it to the ground so to speak, and then test it to make sure that there's […]
Asbestos investigation to close Washington HS until end of week | TheGazette
Posted by The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesThe Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesAsbestos investigation to close Washington HS until end of week | TheGazetteThe Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesCEDAR RAPIDS — An asbestos investigation and related action will keep Washington High School closed for the remainder of the week, according to a release sent by the Cedar Rapids […]
Investigation Finds Asbestos in Crayons and Kids’ Toys | TIME
Posted by TIMETIMEInvestigation Finds Asbestos in Crayons and Kids' Toys | TIMETIMEAn independent laboratory—the Scientific Analytical Institute of Greensboro, N.C.—tested 28 boxes of crayons and found asbestos in four of them, according to the new EWG report. The lab also tested 21 toy crime scene fingerprint kits and found …Asbestos found in kids' crayons, toy kits – […]
US EPA to update its asbestos standard
Posted by Chemical Watch (subscription)US EPA to update its asbestos standardChemical Watch (subscription)Since 1973, under the NESHAP Regulation, the EPA has allowed buildings that are structurally unsound and in imminent danger of collapse to be demolished, without first removing regulated asbestos-containing materials, the OIG said in a report.
Asbestos fibers found in some crayons, toys from China
Posted by SFGateSFGateAsbestos fibers found in some crayons, toys from ChinaSFGateAsbestos fibers were found in some Chinese-made crayons and powder from children's crime-scene fingerprint kits purchased at Bay Area stores, according to a study released Wednesday by an environmental health advocacy organization. The substance …Is your child coloring with asbestos?Environmental Health NewsAsbestos Found in Imported Crayons and Toy […]
Mr Fluffy asbestos: First house demolished by ACT Government as part of …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineMr Fluffy asbestos: First house demolished by ACT Government as part of …ABC OnlineThe ACT Government has demolished its first Mr Fluffy asbestos-contaminated house, a week after its buyback scheme was closed and a list of the 1,022 affected properties was published. The property, at 81 Sternberg Crescent at Wanniassa in Canberra's …Mr Fluffy's son […]
Campaigners warn that ‘Asbestos is still with us’
Posted by Scottish Legal NewsCampaigners warn that 'Asbestos is still with us'Scottish Legal NewsAsbestos Action, a charity who supports sufferers of asbestos-related disease, their families and carers, held their 13th annual conference last week in Dundee, with the theme of “Asbestos is still with usâ€. The event was supported by Digby Brown …
Aspirin may delay growth of asbestos-related cancer
Posted by Medical XpressAspirin may delay growth of asbestos-related cancerMedical XpressMalignant mesothelioma is an aggressive and often deadly cancer that can result from exposure to asbestos and asbestos-like fibers such as erionite. The prolonged presence of asbestos fibers lodged in the organ lining initiates a vicious cycle of …Public Release: 6-Jul-2015 Aspirin may delay growth of asbestos-related cancerEurekAlert […]
Robot removes asbestos during demolition
Posted by Pensacola News JournalPensacola News JournalRobot removes asbestos during demolitionPensacola News JournalA robot with an appetite for asbestos is being used as part of the demolition of the former Pensacola News Journal building at Romana and Jefferson streets to make way for Quint and Rishy Studer's $50 million, 269-unit apartment building. The robot …
Mukilteo ferry terminal construction crews begin asbestos removal
Posted by HeraldNetMukilteo ferry terminal construction crews begin asbestos removalHeraldNetMUKILTEO — The next step in construction of the new ferry terminal is now under way. Construction crews are beginning asbestos removal from the dilapidated tank farm pier as well as lights and other material from the top of the pier.
Study: Palm Beach County leads state in asbestos-related deaths
Posted by MyPalmBeachPost (subscription)MyPalmBeachPost (subscription)Study: Palm Beach County leads state in asbestos-related deathsMyPalmBeachPost (subscription)Palm Beach County had 1,217 asbestos-related deaths from 1999 to 2013, an average of 81 per year, the highest number of any county in Florida, EWG Action Fund said today. During that period, Florida had 14,248 asbestos-related deaths. People who died …and more »
New study highlights local asbestos-related death rates
Posted by Uniontown Herald StandardUniontown Herald StandardNew study highlights local asbestos-related death ratesUniontown Herald StandardAlthough the use of asbestos has declined sharply since the 1980s, a new study suggests that asbestos-related deaths have remained common in Pennsylvania compared to other states in recent years. kAmp DEF5J 3J (2D9:?8E@?[ s]r]32D65 t?G:C@?>6?and more »
EDITORIAL: Ottawa’s shameful record on asbestos
Posted by TheChronicleHerald.caTheChronicleHerald.caEDITORIAL: Ottawa's shameful record on asbestosTheChronicleHerald.caNo wonder Ottawa didn't want the attention. Health Canada was widely congratulated last week for recently revising its website to more accurately reflect global scientific and medical knowledge on the risks of inhaling asbestos, a known carcinogen.
Chirk dad fears for family’s health over asbestos tile blunder
Posted by Daily Post North WalesDaily Post North WalesChirk dad fears for family's health over asbestos tile blunderDaily Post North WalesA dad fears for his family's health after potentially dangerous asbestos was spread around their house after a mistake by blundering contractors. Kevin Henry complained to Wrexham council when old floor tiles containing asbestos were removed after a …
Chlorine Trifluoride: The Chemical That Sets Fire to Asbestos on Contact
Posted by GizmodoGizmodoChlorine Trifluoride: The Chemical That Sets Fire to Asbestos on ContactGizmodoObviously the first question to answer here is how chlorine trifluoride is somehow able to cause asbestos, a substance that is known for being almost completely fire retardant, to catch on fire. Well, that's because chlorine trifluoride is a more …and more »
Mr Fluffy house demolished in first stage of Asbestos Taskforce pilot program
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesMr Fluffy house demolished in first stage of Asbestos Taskforce pilot programThe Canberra TimesACT Work Safety said uncovering six bags worth of loose-fill asbestos in the first Mr Fluffy home demolition justified the expense of the ACT Government's buyback prorgam. Neighbours watched as the creaking arm of the long reach excavator made the […]
Moorhead man develops diseases from work with asbestos
Posted by INFORUMINFORUMMoorhead man develops diseases from work with asbestosINFORUM"Nobody even knew anything about asbestos, we never wore masks," Lemke said. "I mean, a lot of the floors we were taking out were installed in the '50s and '60s." He has seen a brother and two uncles, all of whom he worked with in the Fargo-Moorhead …
Asbestos warning to workers who built Corby’s Golden Wonder factory in the …
Posted by Northamptonshire TelegraphNorthamptonshire TelegraphAsbestos warning to workers who built Corby's Golden Wonder factory in the …Northamptonshire Telegraph“Charlotte, her sister Caroline and their mother, Jean, want answers about why this happened to their husband and father, as well as to encourage those who worked with George, or anyone who may have been exposed to asbestos to visit a […]
Study: Asbestos deaths in Allegheny County, Pa. much higher than national …
Posted by Pittsburgh Post-GazettePittsburgh Post-GazetteStudy: Asbestos deaths in Allegheny County, Pa. much higher than national …Pittsburgh Post-GazetteAsbestos continues to kill residents of Allegheny County and Pennsylvania at rates much higher than the national average and in greater numbers nationally than previously thought, according to a new report by the Environmental Working Group Action Fund.NJ home to 8th highest […]
Asbestos revisions on Health Canada website not significant, federal …
Posted by Toronto StarToronto StarAsbestos revisions on Health Canada website not significant, federal …Toronto StarLab Chrysotile asbestos mining operations in Black Lake, Que., are shown in December 2010. References to chrysotile asbestos, once a significant export for Quebec, as a less dangerous form of the mineral have been removed from the Health Canada …Ottawa's change of heart on asbestos […]
NJ home to 8th highest number of asbestos-related deaths
Posted by NJ.comNJ.comNJ home to 8th highest number of asbestos-related deathsNJ.comTRENTON — New Jersey, home to some of the country's largest manufacturers of asbestos products, ranks eighth in the nation for the number of people who died from lung cancer and other asbestos-related diseases, according to a new report. From 1999 to …Mesothelioma sufferer calls on former colleagues […]
Mr Fluffy’s son Paul Jansen speaks about the impact of Canberra’s asbestos crisis
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesMr Fluffy's son Paul Jansen speaks about the impact of Canberra's asbestos crisisThe Canberra TimesOne of the son's of the original Mr Fluffy business owner has apologised for the ongoing legacy of loose-fill asbestos in Canberra and New South Wales. Dirk Jansen sold loose-fill asbestos insulation "fluff" to homeowners in Canberra and New […]
Seymour Hill housing delay over concerns about asbestos dumping
Posted by Ulster StarUlster StarSeymour Hill housing delay over concerns about asbestos dumpingUlster StarA spokesperson for Connswater Homes Ltd said, “Connswater Homes' priority is the health and safety of workers on site and local residents; any asbestos found on site will be disposed of promptly and according to asbestos management regulations.
Mesothelioma sufferer calls on former colleagues to help prove his asbestos …
Posted by ChronicleLiveChronicleLiveMesothelioma sufferer calls on former colleagues to help prove his asbestos …ChronicleLiveA cancer sufferer is appealing to his former colleagues to try and help prove he was exposed to deadly asbestos. Brian Coffey, 67, from Walkergate in Newcastle was diagnosed with mesothelioma – a cancer believed to be caused by asbestos fibres being …
Fluffy asbestos debacle has Canberra home owners shocked anew
Posted by The AustralianThe AustralianFluffy asbestos debacle has Canberra home owners shocked anewThe AustralianThe so-called Mr Fluffy asbestos scandal did not cherrypick who it discriminated against, affecting 1022 Canberra properties and residents of all ages and backgrounds. Clusters of Fluffy homes are dotted around the city's older suburbs. There are nine …
Ex-employee sues asbestos firm for cancer pain
Posted by The Northern EchoThe Northern EchoEx-employee sues asbestos firm for cancer painThe Northern EchoThe grandfather-of-two, from Ferryhill, said: “I have suffered five years of pain and suffering and have undergone a variety of procedures and treatments, I believe, as a result of inhaling asbestos dust and fibres over the years I worked closely with …Asbestos victim appeals from […]
Ottawa’s change of heart on asbestos welcome but late
Posted by The Globe and MailThe Globe and MailOttawa's change of heart on asbestos welcome but lateThe Globe and MailThis week, The Globe learned that the government had quietly changed its web page on the health risks of asbestos. The difference between the old web page and the new one is categoric. The old began, “Asbestos was a popular material […]
South Yorkshire remembers asbestos-related cancer victims
Posted by The StarThe StarSouth Yorkshire remembers asbestos-related cancer victimsThe StarThe South Yorkshire Asbestos Victim Support group marked Action Mesothelioma Day at Sheffield Cathedral today. The event is held annually to remember everyone killed by the asbestos-related cancer in the region. Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Coun Talib …and more »
Victorian wildlife at risk from asbestos
Posted by NEWS.com.auNEWS.com.auVictorian wildlife at risk from asbestosNEWS.com.auASBESTOS has been found dumped in the Yarra State Forest on three separate occasions, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning says. DELWP Forest Officer Joy Harte said the illegal dumping was putting wildlife and park visitors at risk …DELWP concern after asbestos dumped in the Yarra State ForestHerald Sunall […]
Putaruru College opens $1.3 million building
Posted by Stuff.co.nzStuff.co.nzPutaruru College opens $1.3 million buildingStuff.co.nzPrincipal Mike Ronke said the top half of the old building needed to be pulled down for health and safety reasons as it had asbestos in it. "The board decided it was the most economical way," Ronke said. It was a more "modern learning environment" as …and more »
Ottawa reverses stand on health risks of asbestos in ‘landmark shift’
Posted by The Globe and MailThe Globe and MailOttawa reverses stand on health risks of asbestos in 'landmark shift'The Globe and MailAmong the shifts, the site no longer says one form of asbestos – chrysotile, the type that Canada mined and exported for years that is still most commonly used – is “less potent†and does less damage than other […]
Exposure to asbestos blamed for former Ulverston mechanic’s death
Posted by NW Evening MailExposure to asbestos blamed for former Ulverston mechanic's deathNW Evening MailASBESTOS exposure led to the development of lung cancer which eventually killed a 78-year-old Ulverston man, a coroner has ruled. Alan Athersmith, of Ulverston, was exposed to the deadly substance through his working life as a mechanic. Asbestos had …
DELWP concern after asbestos dumped in the Yarra State Forest
Posted by Herald SunHerald SunDELWP concern after asbestos dumped in the Yarra State ForestHerald SunThe Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) said asbestos had been dumped in the Yarra State Forest, which is 80km east of Melbourne, three separate times — the most recent in May. On each occasion, department staff acted …
Asbestos update: How Health Canada’s advice has changed
Posted by CTV NewsCTV NewsAsbestos update: How Health Canada's advice has changedCTV NewsThe website also no longer states that chrysotile — the type of asbestos mined in Canada for decades – does less health damage than other types. Describing chrysotile as being safer than other types of asbestos was a danger to public health, Demers said.Asbestos revisions on […]
Asbestos-ridden lakefront land remains in limbo in Waukegan
Posted by Chicago TribuneChicago TribuneAsbestos-ridden lakefront land remains in limbo in WaukeganChicago TribuneMore than 30 years have passed since the asbestos-ridden Johns Manville property in Waukegan became one of the first Superfund cleanup sites in Illinois. As of this spring, whether or not the lakefront site ever becomes more than a vacant, fenced-in …
Is asbestos a risk after Civic Stadium fire?
Posted by KMTR NewsSource 16Is asbestos a risk after Civic Stadium fire?KMTR NewsSource 16EUGENE, Ore. – More questions than answers surround the Civic Stadium fire which destroyed the structure Monday evening. Now asbestos is a concern. Other examiners are worried about asbestos in the fire debris since the burned structure was so old.and more »
Ottawa reverses stance on health risks of asbestos in ‘landmark shift’
Posted by The Globe and MailThe Globe and MailOttawa reverses stance on health risks of asbestos in 'landmark shift'The Globe and MailAmong the shifts, the site no longer says one form of asbestos – chrysotile, the type that Canada mined and exported for years that is still most commonly used – is “less potent†and does less damage than other […]
Asbestos victim launches lawsuit against Wunderlich cement factory in Sunshine …
Posted by The AgeThe AgeAsbestos victim launches lawsuit against Wunderlich cement factory in Sunshine …The AgeA Melbourne man suffering lung disease has launched legal action against operators of the notorious Wunderlich cement factory in Sunshine North for allegedly exposing him to deadly asbestos dust. This week, law company Slater & Gordon filed the lawsuit …
Full list of Mr Fluffy addresses
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineFull list of Mr Fluffy addressesABC OnlineHead of the Asbestos Response Taskforce Andrew Kefford said he was conscious that some owners who are still living in the houses would rather the list not be published. But he said people in the wider community had the right to know if they have lived …and more »
Palm Beach County ranks high for asbestos-related deaths
Posted by Palm Beach Post (blog)Palm Beach Post (blog)Palm Beach County ranks high for asbestos-related deathsPalm Beach Post (blog)Palm Beach County had 1,217 asbestos-related deaths from 1999 to 2013, an average of 81 per year, the highest number of any county in Florida, EWG Action Fund said today. During that period, Florida had 14,248 asbestos-related deaths. People who died …
“They played in asbestos piles as if they were sandpitsâ€
Posted by The Sunshine Coast DailyThe Sunshine Coast Daily“They played in asbestos piles as if they were sandpitsâ€The Sunshine Coast DailyTHE NSW Greens are calling for a state inquiry into Baryulgil, a remote Aboriginal community north-west of Grafton where asbestos was mined and milled from the early 1940s until 1979. Upper house MP Jan Barham said she had heard reports […]
Decade of inaction on Mr Fluffy
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineDecade of inaction on Mr FluffyABC OnlineMr Fluffy: New inquiry expected on loose-fill asbestos insulation response. Updated about an hour agoWed 1 Jul 2015, 4:30am. ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr Photo: Chief Minister Andrew Barr regrets the public release of addresses the day after the Mr …and more »
Businesses face fines if asbestos is found dumped
Posted by News24News24Businesses face fines if asbestos is found dumpedNews24“Duzi uMngeni Conservation Trust has come in and volunteered to remove the asbestos rubble. Furthermore we have endeavoured to clean up the area and request our security department to monitor the area and prosecute offenders if caught. The same …
EDITORIAL: Asbestos health damage has yet to peak
Posted by Asahi ShimbunAsahi ShimbunEDITORIAL: Asbestos health damage has yet to peakAsahi ShimbunIn a damages suit brought against the government by former workers, or their bereaved relatives, at asbestos processing plants in southern Osaka Prefecture, the Supreme Court last year ruled that although the government had been aware of the gravity of …
Local asbestos rules, fees to change today
Posted by TheReporter.ComLocal asbestos rules, fees to change todayTheReporter.ComChanges to regulations that protect the public from the harmful effects of airborne asbestos take effect today, the Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District (AQMD) announced. Breathing airborne asbestos fibers can cause serious health effects …Local asbestos rules and fees changingDaily Democratall 2 news articles »
Melb suburb declared safe from asbestos
Posted by Herald SunHerald SunMelb suburb declared safe from asbestosHerald SunPEOPLE living around the former Wunderlich asbestos factory in Sunshine North have been waiting to hear whether the homes they're still living in are safe to occupy. Two hectares of land at the factory were covered in asbestos dust for 20 years from …and more »
Mr Fluffy asbestos: Neighbours on Canberra streets with largest grouping of …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineMr Fluffy asbestos: Neighbours on Canberra streets with largest grouping of …ABC OnlineThe ACT Government released the full list of affected homes this morning, showing by the block, section and address, where potentially deadly loose-fill asbestos was installed as insulation by the Canberra-based Mr Fluffy company in the 1960s and 1970s.Canberra's Mr Fluffy houses: […]
Owners of Paterson Museum locomotive put it off-limits until questions about …
Posted by NorthJersey.comNorthJersey.comOwners of Paterson Museum locomotive put it off-limits until questions about …NorthJersey.comPATERSON – The owners of an old steam locomotive on display at the Paterson Museum posted warning signs around it on Tuesday in reaction to a Paterson Press story about the possibility of toxic asbestos in its boiler. The Great Falls Preservation and …
Local asbestos rules and fees changing
Posted by Daily DemocratLocal asbestos rules and fees changingDaily DemocratYolo-Solano AQMD enforces federal law that requires asbestos surveys for certain renovation and demolition projects in order to protect public health. In June, the District's Board of Directors adopted changes to the rules to streamline the process and …Local asbestos rules, fees to change todayTheReporter.Comall 2 news articles »
Mr Fluffy: Full list of asbestos-contaminated homes in Canberra released by …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineMr Fluffy: Full list of asbestos-contaminated homes in Canberra released by …ABC OnlineThe list identifies, by the block, section and address, where potentially deadly loose-fill asbestos was installed as insulation by the Canberra-based Mr Fluffy company in the 1960s and 1970s. It is believed up to 30,000 people are affected by the …Canberra's Mr […]
Study: Asbestos-related deaths above average in Maine
Posted by WCSH-TVStudy: Asbestos-related deaths above average in MaineWCSH-TVThe stud yby the Environmental Working Group Action Fund found between 1999 and 2013, more than 2,000 people died due to asbestos-related causes in Maine. When researchers looked at each county their found York and Cumberland had the highest …
How many people are killed by asbestos? It’s more difficult to track than you …
Posted by VoxHow many people are killed by asbestos? It's more difficult to track than you …VoxWhat impact does asbestos have in the US today? Let's look at two factors. First, it is still legal to import and use in the US, although the amount has gone down significantly due to regulation and litigation. Most asbestos exposure […]
12 key questions about the Mr Fluffy homes list
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra Times12 key questions about the Mr Fluffy homes listThe Canberra TimesThis information has been provided by the Asbestos Taskforce to explain the release of the Mr Fluffy home list and to answer key questions. 1. Why have you released 'The List' of affected houses publicly? For nearly 50 years, houses affected by loose […]
Final exec sentenced to prison for exposing Merced County children to asbestos
Posted by Merced Sun-StarMerced Sun-StarFinal exec sentenced to prison for exposing Merced County children to asbestosMerced Sun-StarThe third and final defendant convicted of exposing Merced County high school students to asbestos was sentenced Monday to serve time in federal prison. Joseph Cuellar was ordered to serve 44 months in state prison and 22 months in federal prison.
EPA officers search for asbestos in Sunshine. Picture: David Smith. Source …
Posted by Herald SunHerald SunEPA officers search for asbestos in Sunshine. Picture: David Smith. Source …Herald SunBut the report said that without smoking data going back decades, it would be impossible to determine if Sunshine North had higher levels of lung cancer compared to the rest of Victoria because of higher smoking rates, more cases of asbestos exposure […]
More than 1300 Claims Filed in Ohio Asbestos Suit
Posted by Insurance JournalMore than 1300 Claims Filed in Ohio Asbestos SuitInsurance JournalA fund totaling $80 million was set up in 2004 after insurer Travelers Cos. reached a settlement with attorneys representing tens of thousands of U.S. rubber workers, boilermakers and other laborers who had filed asbestos-related claims from as far …and more »
OUR VIEWPOINT: Asbestos tiles leave sickening legacy
Posted by News24News24OUR VIEWPOINT: Asbestos tiles leave sickening legacyNews24The very real threat of illness to those living around the dump, as a result of dangerous asbestos being dumped in their immediate surrounds, is of great concern. Going hand in hand with this is the physical polluting of the water course that runs in …and more »
Minimal asbestos exposure in germline BAP1 heterozygous mice is associated …
Posted by Nature.comMinimal asbestos exposure in germline BAP1 heterozygous mice is associated …Nature.comMesothelioma is an aggressive malignancy generally associated with professional exposure to asbestos. However, to date, we found that none of the mesothelioma patients carrying germline BAP1 mutations were professionally exposed to asbestos.
No leads in dumped asbestos case
Posted by Chilliwack ProgressNo leads in dumped asbestos caseChilliwack ProgressA pile of asbestos that was dumped in the Chilliwack River Valley has been disposed of by the ministry of environment. But there is no active investigation into the illegal dumping of the hazardous material, the MoE told The Progress via email …
Asbestos lawyer raises concerns about locomotive at Paterson Museum
Posted by NorthJersey.comNorthJersey.comAsbestos lawyer raises concerns about locomotive at Paterson MuseumNorthJersey.comPATERSON — An attorney who has handled asbestos-related litigation for more than three decades says he is concerned that one of the two locomotives outside the Paterson Museum may contain the disease-causing mineral. The lawyer, Jon Gelman, said …
Industrial vacuums stolen from construction site contain ‘dangerous’ levels of …
Posted by WalesOnlineWalesOnlineIndustrial vacuums stolen from construction site contain 'dangerous' levels of …WalesOnlineTwo industrial vacuums stolen from a Pontypridd construction site contain dangerous levels of asbestos, police have warned. The H-Type vacuums, which are yellow and black, were stolen from the Library Close construction site in Rhydyfelin, some time …Industrial vaccums full of asbestos stolen: Police make urgent […]
State gives county ‘all clear’ on asbestos issue
Posted by East Niagara PostState gives county 'all clear' on asbestos issueEast Niagara PostFive vacuum dust tests conducted in Shaw hallways also came back negative, with the exception of what PESH Industrial Hygienist Daryl Ohdner, an asbestos expert and safety consultant, termed a “limited area of contamination†just outside the basement …and more »
Asbestos exposure was a factor in death of former miner, 90
Posted by Derby TelegraphDerby TelegraphAsbestos exposure was a factor in death of former miner, 90Derby TelegraphBut it was during 11 years as a carpenter and joiner on building sites that he was exposed to asbestos, which a coroner concluded had contributed to the lung cancer he developed after his retirement. Derby and South Derbyshire Coroner's Court was told […]
State asbestos tests give Niagara County ‘all clear’
Posted by Niagara Frontier PublicationsState asbestos tests give Niagara County 'all clear'Niagara Frontier PublicationsNiagara County officials were advised late Thursday that state testing found "no reason for concern" about asbestos at a county office building in the Town of Lockport. County Manager Jeffrey M. Glatz advised county employees of the findings by the New …Shaw Building clear of asbestos, […]
Mr Fluffy asbestos: NSW to set aside $280m for voluntary buyback scheme
Posted by The GuardianThe GuardianMr Fluffy asbestos: NSW to set aside $280m for voluntary buyback schemeThe GuardianThe New South Wales government will set aside nearly $280m for a voluntary buyback system of homes containing loose-fill asbestos. There are believed to be 511 such homes in NSW built by the Mr Fluffy company, which used loose-fill asbestos roofing …Mr Fluffy: […]
Heirs of workers exposed to asbestos file claims
Posted by Columbus DispatchHeirs of workers exposed to asbestos file claimsColumbus DispatchA fund totaling $80 million was set up in 2004 after insurer Travelers Cos. reached a settlement with attorneys representing tens of thousands of U.S. rubber workers, boilermakers and other laborers who had filed asbestos-related claims from as far …and more »
State investigating whether asbestos standards violated in demolition of …
Posted by Meriden Record-JournalState investigating whether asbestos standards violated in demolition of …Meriden Record-JournalMERIDEN — The state is investigating whether asbestos abatement standards were violated when a contractor demolished a house on city-owned property earlier this month. On June 13, crews from Meriden-based LaRosa Construction Co. began razing the …
More than 1300 claims filed in Akron asbestos suit
Posted by WHIOMore than 1300 claims filed in Akron asbestos suitWHIOA fund totaling $80 million was set up in 2004 after insurer Travelers Cos. reached a settlement with attorneys representing tens of thousands of U.S. rubber workers, boilermakers and other laborers who had filed asbestos-related claims from as far …and more »
Dennis’ Baker school asbestos removal planned for summer
Posted by Wicked Local YarmouthWicked Local YarmouthDennis' Baker school asbestos removal planned for summerWicked Local YarmouthThe removal of asbestos from the floors of a number of classrooms at the Ezra H. Baker Innovation School in West Dennis is scheduled to be finished in time for next school year, according to officials with the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District …and more »
Shaw Building clear of asbestos, but probe remains unfinished
Posted by Buffalo NewsShaw Building clear of asbestos, but probe remains unfinishedBuffalo NewsLOCKPORT – A Niagara County government building, where asbestos was apparently removed from a basement room by welfare workers without any protective gear, has been given the “all clear†by the state, Niagara County Manager Jeffrey M. Glatz told …State: No asbestos contamination at Shaw BuildingLockport Union-Sun […]
Asbestos issue requires portable air traffic control tower
Posted by KRMGUSA TODAYAsbestos issue requires portable air traffic control towerKRMGTulsa International Airport has a portable control tower in use while some asbestos tiles are removed from the other structure. Fumes from a solvent that was used in the removal caused the tower to be evacuated on Wednesday. The portable tower will …Air traffic control tower at […]
State: No asbestos contamination at Shaw Building
Posted by Lockport Union-Sun & JournalState: No asbestos contamination at Shaw BuildingLockport Union-Sun & JournalIn it, Glatz says Niagara County was contacted late Thursday afternoon by the New York State Department of Labor's Public Employee Safety and Health Division (PESH) concerning its investigation and review of alleged asbestos contamination at the Shaw …State asbestos tests give Niagara County 'all clear'Niagara Frontier […]
Burwood Hospital delayed over one month because of asbestos
Posted by Stuff.co.nzStuff.co.nzBurwood Hospital delayed over one month because of asbestosStuff.co.nzAsbestos found in several demolished buildings at Christchurch's Burwood Hospital has pushed the project's completion date into 2016. Along with the redevelopment of Christchurch Hospital, the new $200 million state-of-the-art health facility for …and more »
State investigating whether asbestos standards violated when house …
Posted by Meriden Record-JournalState investigating whether asbestos standards violated when house …Meriden Record-JournalMERIDEN — An investigation is ongoing into whether asbestos abatement standards were violated when a contractor demolished a house on city-owned property earlier this month, according to the state Department of Public Health. On June 13, crews from …and more »
After foreman’s arrest, NYCHA suspends asbestos work at 2 Staten Island …
Posted by SILive.comSILive.comAfter foreman's arrest, NYCHA suspends asbestos work at 2 Staten Island …SILive.comA foreman overseeing construction work at the Richmond Terrace Houses in New Brighton, which are pictured in this 2013 file photo, was arrested Tuesday after a DOI probe alleged his crew did shoddy asbestos removal work. (Staten Island Advance/Irving …
Inspectors for Mt. Manresa Indicted for Lying About Asbestos, DA Says
Posted by DNAinfoDNAinfoInspectors for Mt. Manresa Indicted for Lying About Asbestos, DA SaysDNAinfoSTATEN ISLAND — The inspectors for the controversial Mount Manresa project were hit with a 36-count indictment Wednesday after prosecutors said they lied about asbestos at the site and other properties in the borough. Gaspare Santoro, 75, and his son …After asbestos indictment, Oddo says he'll […]
West Virginia Supreme Court Reaffirms Requirements for Asbestos-Related …
Posted by The National Law ReviewWest Virginia Supreme Court Reaffirms Requirements for Asbestos-Related …The National Law ReviewThe West Virginia Supreme Court has recently held that a diagnosis of asbestosis, or evidence of asbestos bodies in the lungs, must be found before a diagnosis of asbestos-related lung cancer can be made in a workers' compensation claim. In a pair of …
Asbestos Concern Keeps Tulsa Airport Tower Closed
Posted by News On 6USA TODAYAsbestos Concern Keeps Tulsa Airport Tower ClosedNews On 6Asbestos concerns prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to send a portable control tower to Tulsa International Airport. It should be fully operational sometime Friday. Until then, air traffic controllers worked from the ground floor of the …FAA brings in portable tower for Tulsa International AirportKOKI FOX […]
Asbestos exposure suit targets dozens
Posted by Jacksonville Journal CourierAsbestos exposure suit targets dozensJacksonville Journal CourierGrady, 87, claims in the lawsuit that exposure to asbestos during his employment as a farmer and farm equipment mechanic in the 1950s and 1960s, as a utility man at Wood River Power Station in Alton in the early 1950s, as an automobile repairman in the …
Garlock bankruptcy plan includes national ads targeting asbestos victims
Posted by Legal News LineLegal News LineGarlock bankruptcy plan includes national ads targeting asbestos victimsLegal News LineCHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – Garlock Sealing Technologies has employed a nationally recognized firm to provide notice — by way of newspaper supplements, magazines, television and even the Internet — to potential asbestos claimants as part of …
After asbestos indictment, Oddo says he’ll block Mount Manresa construction
Posted by SILive.comSILive.comAfter asbestos indictment, Oddo says he'll block Mount Manresa constructionSILive.comOddo's announcement came after a grand jury handed down a 36-count criminal indictment against a father-son engineer team on charges they lied in reports to the city that the former Fort Wadsworth site was free of asbestos. "There has been a stench …Inspectors for Mt. Manresa Indicted […]
Probe finds shoddy asbestos work, forged safety cards at NYCHA sites
Posted by SILive.comSILive.comProbe finds shoddy asbestos work, forged safety cards at NYCHA sitesSILive.comSTATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – A probe into renovation work at two Staten Island New York City Housing Authority complexes revealed improper asbestos disposal methods and workers with forged safety certification cards, the Advance has learned. The probe …
Five Things You Need to Know about Asbestos
Posted by Environmental Working Group (blog)Five Things You Need to Know about AsbestosEnvironmental Working Group (blog)The term “asbestos†refers to any of six fibrous minerals. Asbestos fibers are strong, light and heat-resistant and have been used for more than a century in construction, insulation and fireproofing. Scientists have long recognized that when asbestos …
With School Out, Crews To Remove Asbestos From Mount Vernon High School
Posted by The Daily VoiceWith School Out, Crews To Remove Asbestos From Mount Vernon High SchoolThe Daily VoiceAccording to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos is has been classified as a known carcinogen by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the Environmental Protection Agency and the International Agency for Research on Cancer.
Mr Fluffy asbestos: List of affected ACT addresses to be made public, despite …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineMr Fluffy asbestos: List of affected ACT addresses to be made public, despite …ABC OnlineThe ACT Government will ignore the advice of its own expert reference group by publicly releasing a list of the 1,021 Mr Fluffy asbestos contaminated homes next week. In a letter sent out to affected homeowners on Thursday, the head […]
European Committees raise alarm on Europe’s silent epidemic. Asbestos related …
Posted by EU NewsEuropean Committees raise alarm on Europe's silent epidemic. Asbestos related …EU NewsOn 24 June 2015, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the Committee of the Regions (CoR) heard alarming testimony from some of Europe's top experts on asbestos. From social housing to Royal housing, no property and person is …Asbestos kills 47000 people across […]
CMU asbestos woes continue: Warriner reopens; Plachta still closed
Posted by The Morning SunCMU asbestos woes continue: Warriner reopens; Plachta still closedThe Morning SunAlthough asbestos found in Warriner Hall in May has been removed and the building reopened, the problem continues along with cleaning efforts in Plachta Auditorium. Initially discovered in air handling systems last May, the asbestos was also found in …and more »
Nearly Half of $10M Asbestos Verdict Hangs on High Court Action
Posted by Daily Report (registration)Nearly Half of $10M Asbestos Verdict Hangs on High Court ActionDaily Report (registration)The verdict went against three defendants who either made or used asbestos. One of them, Scapa Dryer Fabrics Inc.—whose portion of the judgment was just over $4 million—appealed, claiming a long list of errors by Waycross Circuit Judge Michael DeVane …
Royal Family: Palace asbestos money ‘should go to schools’
Posted by Morning Star OnlineCity A.M.Royal Family: Palace asbestos money 'should go to schools'Morning Star OnlinePUBLIC money earmarked for removing asbestos from Buckingham Palace should be diverted to de-toxifying schools, campaigners urged yesterday. The royal household is mooting the idea of Elizabeth Windsor leaving Buckingham Palace for a number of …Buckingham Palace could be vacated to remove asbestos as upkeep […]
Texas SC ‘commands’ trial court to nix $2.6M asbestos verdict against Dow …
Posted by Southeast Texas RecordTexas SC 'commands' trial court to nix $2.6M asbestos verdict against Dow …Southeast Texas RecordThe Texas Supreme recently commanded a Dallas District Court to wipe a $2.64 million asbestos verdict against Dow Chemical. In January, justices heard oral arguments in the case of Magdalena Abutahoun et al v. Dow Chemical and were tasked to decide …
Auckland director fined $25000 for work on asbestos site
Posted by Stuff.co.nzStuff.co.nzAuckland director fined $25000 for work on asbestos siteStuff.co.nzThe director of a building company has been convicted and fined for working in an asbestos-ridden construction site, after being warned not to. Nihal Homes sole director Ranjit Singh was fined $25,000 on Tuesday at the Auckland District Court, after …Nihal Homes Ltd director fined over asbestos […]
Cost, completion date of asbestos abatement unknown
Posted by Central Michigan LifeCentral Michigan LifeCost, completion date of asbestos abatement unknownCentral Michigan LifeUniversity administrators do not yet know the cost of asbestos abatement for Warriner Hall that displaced about 169 workers for nearly a month. "I'm afraid to find out what that number will be," Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services …
Buckingham Palace could be vacated to remove asbestos as upkeep presents …
Posted by City A.M.City A.M.Buckingham Palace could be vacated to remove asbestos as upkeep presents …City A.M.Maintanence work costing as much as £150m is needed for the central London palace, with the BBC quoting sources as saying there were “significant amounts of asbestos†that needed to be removed. “One option is for the palace to be vacated,†a […]
Mammoth project of asbestos removal at White Hall underway
Posted by Rantoul PressRantoul PressMammoth project of asbestos removal at White Hall underwayRantoul PressMammoth project of asbestos removal at White Hall underway. Tue, 06/23/2015 – 2:04pm. White Hall June 24 A. Photo by: Provided. A door framing section is removed at White Hall. Fire doors are among the items that contain asbestos that are being removed …
Asbestos: Derbyshire ceiling fitter died after years of being exposed to …
Posted by Derby TelegraphDerby TelegraphAsbestos: Derbyshire ceiling fitter died after years of being exposed to …Derby TelegraphA CEILING fitter who saw asbestos "falling like snow" as he drilled it died from an industrial disease. In a statement read out at his inquest, Bernard Brady recalled the deadly dust in his "eyes, ears, hands and all over his body" […]
Asbestos death of Billington man
Posted by Clitheroe TodayClitheroe TodayAsbestos death of Billington manClitheroe TodayMr Barnes senior had claimed he was exposed to asbestos while working for William Blythe Ltd, a chemical company in Church, from 1956 to 1965. Last September he had prepared a statement for his solicitor regarding his employment with William Blythe …
Kesgrave roofer fined £12k after workers and Martlesham family exposed to …
Posted by Ipswich StarIpswich StarKesgrave roofer fined £12k after workers and Martlesham family exposed to …Ipswich StarHSE inspector David King, speaking after the hearing, said: “Exposure to asbestos fibres is a serious and well-known health risk, so it is essential duty-holders take suitable and sufficient measures to prevent the disturbance, spread and exposure to …Roofer in court after […]
Asbestos risk for WA Alcoa workers ‘low’
Posted by WA todayWA todayAsbestos risk for WA Alcoa workers 'low'WA todayAlcoa has been directed to improve its asbestos management procedures after workers were potentially exposed to it at two refineries in Western Australia. The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union said independent testing had confirmed the presence of …Asbestos audit needed in Western Australia after potential exposure, union saysABC Onlineall […]
Rhinebeck asbestos removal contractor missed a spot in Town Hall basement
Posted by The Daily FreemanRhinebeck asbestos removal contractor missed a spot in Town Hall basementThe Daily FreemanRHINEBECK >> The Town Board is reviewing whether a contractor needs to return to remove a missed a 2-foot long section of asbestos on a pipe in the Town Hall basement. Councilman Joseph Gelb said Monday that the $27,000 job done by Suburban …
Asbestos removal begins at Mount Vernon H.S.
Posted by News 12 WestchesterNews 12 WestchesterAsbestos removal begins at Mount Vernon H.S.News 12 WestchesterSchool Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Hamilton confirmed that asbestos was found in a second-floor library at Mount Vernon High School, as well as in three classrooms on the first floor. He says the affected areas have already been sealed off, and that no …
Asbestos work begins at Shaw Building
Posted by Buffalo NewsAsbestos work begins at Shaw BuildingBuffalo NewsThe crew built a particle-board enclosure around the dumpster in the rear parking lot, parked an enclosed utility trailer next to it and posted an asbestos warning sign. Jennifer R. Pitarresi, county risk and insurance director, said work on removing …
Asbestos Victims Committee Rejects Garlock Bankruptcy Plan
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comAsbestos Victims Committee Rejects Garlock Bankruptcy PlanAsbestos.comAccording to the committee's official court filing, GST "paid or committed to pay $1.366 billion," for asbestos-related claims between 1975 and June 5, 2010, when it originally filed for bankruptcy. The committee also believes Garlock's present and …Garlock database proves useful in asbestos litigation and fight for …Madison County […]
NCSB meets tonight to look at Asbestos Abatemnet at Woods Learning Center …
Posted by Oil CityOil CityNCSB meets tonight to look at Asbestos Abatemnet at Woods Learning Center …Oil City(Casper,Wyo.) – Natrona County School Board will be in session tonight for their regular meeting at 7:30 pm at the Central Services Facility. Tonight the board of trustees look to at some district bills and will seek to approve a bid […]
Asbestos exposure enforcement ramping up in BC
Posted by Journal of CommerceJournal of CommerceAsbestos exposure enforcement ramping up in BCJournal of Commerce"Anyone that has been exposed to asbestos fibers is at risk of developing serious and potentially fatal long-term health issues such as asbestosis and a form of cancer called mesothelioma." From June 1 to December 31, WorkSafeBC prevention officers …
Asbestos risk for WA Alcoa workers
Posted by Perth NowPerth NowAsbestos risk for WA Alcoa workersPerth NowALCOA has been directed to improve its asbestos management procedures after workers were potentially exposed to it at two refineries in Western Australia. The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union said independent testing had confirmed the presence …Asbestos audit needed in Western Australia after potential exposure, union saysABC Onlineall 16 news […]
Asbestos-filled 1960s council building could be pulled down to save £10 million
Posted by Nottingham PostNottingham PostAsbestos-filled 1960s council building could be pulled down to save £10 millionNottingham PostA report to Nottinghamshire County Council says there are "high levels" of asbestos in the building. Of the 600 car parking spaces at the County Hall site, 450 immediately surround the CLASP building and the remaining 150 are opposite. Councillors …and more »
News5 Investigates Follow-Up: Asbestos removal underway in America the …
Posted by KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo NewsKOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo NewsNews5 Investigates Follow-Up: Asbestos removal underway in America the …KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo NewsNearly a year after construction crews unearthed asbestos at America the Beautiful Park, a chain link fence still blocks off a good portion of the area to the south of the park. This is the same […]
Panel Hears Debate on Punitive Damages in Asbestos Cases
Posted by New York Law Journal (registration)New York Law Journal (registration)Panel Hears Debate on Punitive Damages in Asbestos CasesNew York Law Journal (registration)Freedman's replacement as head of the NYCAL court, Justice Shirley Klein Heitler, granted a motion by the plaintiffs' bar to allow punitive damages claims in April 2014. Heitler said she could not ignore "the fact that victims of asbestos […]
Owner of Mass. Asbestos Abatement Firm Indicted for Work Comp Fraud
Posted by Insurance JournalOwner of Mass. Asbestos Abatement Firm Indicted for Work Comp FraudInsurance JournalA Massachusetts man who owns an asbestos abatement company has been indicted for allegedly failing to accurately report the nature of his company's work to avoid paying thousands of dollars in insurance premiums. Massachusetts Attorney General …Owner of Asbestos Co. Indicted by Grand Jury for […]
Asbestos audit needed in Western Australia after potential exposure, union says
Posted by ABC OnlineAsbestos audit needed in Western Australia after potential exposure, union saysABC OnlineA statewide asbestos audit is needed in Western Australia after workers at an alumina refinery were potentially exposed to the deadly material, the WA Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) says. The AMWU said workers may have been exposed to white …Asbestos risk for WA Alcoa workers9news.com.auSecond […]
Asbestos spill closes two blocks of Erie Boulevard in downtown Syracuse
Posted by Syracuse.comSyracuse.comAsbestos spill closes two blocks of Erie Boulevard in downtown SyracuseSyracuse.comWorkers from Op-Tech Environmental Services clean up spilled dirt and debris believed to contain asbestos from Erie Boulevard in downtown Syracuse today. A dump truck carrying the debris spilled some after it hit a pothole and the back gate opened, …
Tugs leave Newcastle after asbestos contamination concerns addressed
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineTugs leave Newcastle after asbestos contamination concerns addressedABC OnlineTug boats at the centre of an asbestos contamination scare have left Newcastle, after assurances were given about the safety of overseas workers during future repairs. Earlier this year, the two Chinese-built tug boats were found to be riddled with …and more »
Land filled with pesticides and asbestos earmarked for housing
Posted by Get SurreyGet SurreyLand filled with pesticides and asbestos earmarked for housingGet SurreyCranleigh Brick and Tile Works, formerly known as Baynards, is situated in woodland around 3km south east of Cranleigh, in Knowle Lane, and the work is deemed 'urgent' due to health risks. As a result of historic spills and waste disposal, the soil and …
Deadly asbestos dumped in landfill in Co Meath
Posted by Irish MirrorIrish MirrorDeadly asbestos dumped in landfill in Co MeathIrish MirrorCouncil officials are probing whether a massive amount of dangerous asbestos has been dumped near a town. A probe by the Environmental Protection Agency and Meath County Council is under way in the village of Kilberry, just five miles from Navan, Co …
Never-Ending Construction Clamor
Posted by New York TimesNew York TimesNever-Ending Construction ClamorNew York TimesAsbestos fibers are odorless, tasteless and generally invisible to the naked eye. Asbestos is also a well-known carcinogen and a federally regulated hazardous substance. Areas where asbestos is being removed are supposed to be maintained under …
Widow of victim of asbestos in appeal for ‘justice’
Posted by Croydon AdvertiserCroydon AdvertiserWidow of victim of asbestos in appeal for 'justice'Croydon AdvertiserTHE Croydon widow of a former council painter and decorator who died from asbestos-related cancer has appealed for his colleagues to come forward to help her fight for justice. Morris Ware died in August aged 77 after he was diagnosed with mesothelioma …
Study Suggests More Than 10000 Americans Killed by Asbestos Exposure …
Posted by LawyersandSettlements.comStudy Suggests More Than 10000 Americans Killed by Asbestos Exposure …LawyersandSettlements.comWashington, DC: An analysis from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) Action Fund suggests that as many as 15,000 Americans die every year due to asbestos exposure. Workers exposed to asbestos through drilling mud, construction materials and a …
The Middlesboro Independent Board of Education met on Tuesday for a regular …
Posted by The Middlesboro Daily NewsThe Middlesboro Independent Board of Education met on Tuesday for a regular …The Middlesboro Daily NewsThe high school and elementary were built in the 1960s, so there is a chance for asbestos in the boiler room of these buildings. AirSource Technology has been monitoring the construction areas and will continue to monitor any locations that […]
No asbestos found buried on former Steetley site earmarked for housing
Posted by Hartlepool MailHartlepool MailNo asbestos found buried on former Steetley site earmarked for housingHartlepool MailLand at the former Steetley site, in West View, Hartlepool, was made subject of an inquiry following allegations by former town councillor John Marshall that asbestos was buried there. The investigation was carried out by the Environment Agency (EA …
EXCLUSIVE: Van ISD buildings demolished after asbestos found
Posted by KYTXKYTXEXCLUSIVE: Van ISD buildings demolished after asbestos foundKYTXVan (KYTX) — A little more than a month after the devastating tornado hit the small town of Van, the community is mourning the loss of two decades-old school buildings that have to be torn down because of an asbestos problem. The hope was to repair …
Crews removing asbestos from two local schools
Posted by Gillette News RecordCrews removing asbestos from two local schoolsGillette News RecordIngraham Environmental Inc. has been hired to remove asbestos from two schools in Campbell County. The asbestos abatement at Sunflower Elementary and Wagonwheel Elementary is part of repairs and construction taking place at each school over the …
Shaw Building asbestos cleanup to begin Tuesday
Posted by Buffalo NewsShaw Building asbestos cleanup to begin TuesdayBuffalo NewsLOCKPORT – A Niagara Falls contractor will begin the inspection and removal process Tuesday for a dumpster believed to contain asbestos removed by welfare workers last month from the basement of the Niagara County-owned Shaw Building on the …
Calif. Justices Publish Asbestos Plaintiff-Friendly Ruling
Posted by Law360 (subscription)Calif. Justices Publish Asbestos Plaintiff-Friendly RulingLaw360 (subscription)Law360, New York (June 19, 2015, 1:06 PM ET) — In a published opinion Thursday, a California appeals court reversed an asbestos suit ruling that favored car parts machinery maker Hennessy Industries Inc., finding that a company can be held liable for …Sherman v. Hennessy Industries, Inc.The Recorderall 4 news […]
Asbestos dumped in the Chilliwack River Valley
Posted by Chilliwack ProgressAsbestos dumped in the Chilliwack River ValleyChilliwack ProgressOver the weekend members of the area's Citizens on Patrol discovered about one dozen bags of asbestos just off the edge of Chilliwack Lake Road, near the Ford Mountain Prison site. A resident alerted the F'VRD's area director, Orion Engar, over the …
Asbestos claimants committee calls proposed trust amount in Garlock …
Posted by Legal News LineLegal News LineAsbestos claimants committee calls proposed trust amount in Garlock …Legal News LineCHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – Members of an asbestos claimants committee argue that the proposed trust amount in the Garlock Sealing Technologies bankruptcy proceeding is “defective, deficient and unfair†to individuals holding claims against one …
Man penned letter describing asbestos exposure months before dying of …
Posted by Accrington ObserverAccrington ObserverMan penned letter describing asbestos exposure months before dying of …Accrington ObserverA former chemical supply worker penned a letter just months before his death describing his exposure to asbestos during his working life, an inquest heard. Burnley Coroners Court heard that Tom Barnes died of an asbestos-related death while on holiday …and more »
Second Co Antrim school is shut over asbestos alert
Posted by Belfast TelegraphBelfast TelegraphSecond Co Antrim school is shut over asbestos alertBelfast TelegraphSt Joseph's Primary School in Antrim had to be shut down last week after asbestos was found. Parents of pupils at Cross and Passion were informed of the find by text on Tuesday, the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools said. They were told the …
Compensation upheld for Perth man who died after asbestos exposure at SA …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineCompensation upheld for Perth man who died after asbestos exposure at SA …ABC OnlineThe Sydney court rejected the company's bid to appeal against a compensation claim awarded to Perth man Willem van Soest who was exposed to asbestos during an 11-week stint as a painter and docker at South Australia's Whyalla Shipyard in 1962.BHP […]
Freeing Europe safely from Asbestos. More than 300000 asbestos deaths …
Posted by EU NewsFreeing Europe safely from Asbestos. More than 300000 asbestos deaths …EU NewsOn 24 June 2015, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the Committee of the Regions (CoR) will be hosting a joint conference "Freeing Europe safely from asbestos" to discuss the continuing widespread risk of asbestos exposure to …
‘Responsible contractor policy’ could have prevented CMU asbestos problem
Posted by MLive.comMLive.com'Responsible contractor policy' could have prevented CMU asbestos problemMLive.comBy Brent Pilarski. The recent discovery of asbestos in the air at Central Michigan University's Warriner Hall should serve as a lesson for public institutions across this state about the risk of doing business with contractors who don't use property …CMU building reopened after asbestos workMidland Daily […]
Asbestos cleanup planned for Heron Road government building
Posted by CBC.caCBC.caAsbestos cleanup planned for Heron Road government buildingCBC.ca"Damaged ACMs in the form of mechanical pipe fittings, mechanical tank insulation, mechanical duct/breeching insulation, fire stop and asbestos-containing debris was observed in various locations throughout" the building, according to the June 3 post, …and more »
More asbestos removal needed
Posted by Wahpeton Daily NewsWahpeton Daily NewsMore asbestos removal neededWahpeton Daily NewsOverall, the asbestos project is approximately $36,250 over what was budgeted, even though the additional work is adding $122,950 to the contract, which will add the removal of 28,015-square-feet of asbestos-containing ceiling tiles and overtime costs …
Allston asbestos abatement company owner indicted for alleged workers …
Posted by MassLive.comMassLive.comAllston asbestos abatement company owner indicted for alleged workers …MassLive.comBOSTON – The owner of an Allston-based asbestos abatement company is facing charges for allegedly dodging thousands of dollars in workers' compensation insurance premiums. A grand jury indicted Allen Young, 54, of Marlborough, on Thursday.Marlboro man accused of fraud related to asbestos abatement companyWorcester TelegramMarlborough Business […]
​Police warning: Stolen vacuum cleaners contain killer asbestos
Posted by Bristol PostBristol Post​Police warning: Stolen vacuum cleaners contain killer asbestosBristol PostThey are the property of the Hawkins Insulation Company. Police are asking the thieves or any members of the public who find the cleaners to call 999 immediately and not to open the bags as they contain asbestos, which in dust form has been linked with […]
CMU reopens Warriner Hall after asbestos scare
Posted by The Morning SunMLive.comCMU reopens Warriner Hall after asbestos scareThe Morning SunCMU reopens Warriner Hall after asbestos scare. Warriner Hall on the campus of Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant on Monday. The building has been temporarily closed due to asbestos. Kelly Rocheleau – The Morning Sun. Posted: 06/18/15, 11:29 …'Responsible contractor policy' could have prevented CMU asbestos problemMLive.comCentral […]
EPA’s Asbestos Guidelines Pose Serious Threat to Public Health, Says Agency’s …
Posted by EcoWatchEcoWatchEPA's Asbestos Guidelines Pose Serious Threat to Public Health, Says Agency's …EcoWatchOnce upon a time, asbestos, with its superior heat- and fire-resistant properties, was routinely used in building construction. But that was before awareness grew over the last 100 years about its connection to lung disease and several types of cancer …
Roughton retired nurse diagnosed with asbestos-related cancer calls for helps …
Posted by Norfolk Eastern Daily PressNorfolk Eastern Daily PressRoughton retired nurse diagnosed with asbestos-related cancer calls for helps …Norfolk Eastern Daily PressMrs Smith, who has the cancer called Mesothelioma, believed she was exposed to asbestos while doing her nursing training at the old Norfolk and Norwich Hospital and West Norwich Hospital- where she lived and worked for six months in […]
Central Michigan building reopening after asbestos work
Posted by The Elkhart TruthThe Elkhart TruthCentral Michigan building reopening after asbestos workThe Elkhart TruthMOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Central Michigan University's main administration building is reopening after being shut down since last month due to elevated asbestos levels. The Mount Pleasant school says Warriner Hall is back open Thursday and …and more »
EPA’s Asbestos Guidelines ‘Woefully Out of Date,’ Pose Serious Threat to …
Posted by EcoWatchEcoWatchEPA's Asbestos Guidelines 'Woefully Out of Date,' Pose Serious Threat to …EcoWatchOnce upon a time, asbestos, with its superior heat- and fire-resistant properties, was routinely used in building construction. But that was before awareness grew over the last 100 years about its connection to lung disease and several types of cancer …
Mobile company to remove asbestos at Somerville Road, Decatur High south wing
Posted by The Decatur DailyMobile company to remove asbestos at Somerville Road, Decatur High south wingThe Decatur DailyA Mobile-based company will remove asbestos from Somerville Road Elementary School and the part of Decatur High that will be razed for a new high school. Gulf Services Contracting submitted a low bid of $66,442 to remove what DCS Project Manager …and more »
Missouri Appellate Court Rejects Evidentiary Hearing, Reinstates Asbestos …
Posted by The National Law ReviewMissouri Appellate Court Rejects Evidentiary Hearing, Reinstates Asbestos …The National Law ReviewFinding that only a narrow evidentiary review is appropriate when certifying a class under Missouri state law, a Missouri appeals court reversed a trial court's decision to deny class certification in a suit alleging asbestos exposure. See Elsea v.
Ballycastle Cross and Passion College closes after asbestos find
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsBallycastle Cross and Passion College closes after asbestos findBBC NewsA school in County Antrim has had to close its doors after asbestos was found in the building. Parents of pupils at Cross and Passion College in Ballycastle were texted at 17:30 BST on Tuesday telling them the school would be shut on Wednesday.Asbestos scare […]
Niagara leaders discuss asbestos scare, union president
Posted by Buffalo NewsNiagara leaders discuss asbestos scare, union presidentBuffalo NewsLOCKPORT – No health risks resulted from the disposal of a piece of asbestos pipe wrapping in a cleanout of the Shaw Building basement by welfare workers last month, Niagara County leaders told the County Legislature late Tuesday night. But County …County lawmakers talk asbestosLockport Union-Sun & Journalall 3 […]
Abbott signs off on two new tort reform measures, ends asbestos double dipping
Posted by Southeast Texas RecordAbbott signs off on two new tort reform measures, ends asbestos double dippingSoutheast Texas RecordGov. Greg Abbott signed into law two tort reform measures Tuesday, ending asbestos double dipping and lawsuits brought by out-of-state plaintiffs. In February, state Rep. Doug Miller, R-New Braunfels, introduced House Bill 1492, relating to …U.S. Chamber Applauds Enactment of Texas […]
Fitch Publishes U.S. Asbestos Liability Dashboard
Posted by Business Wire (press release)Business InsuranceFitch Publishes U.S. Asbestos Liability DashboardBusiness Wire (press release)CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fitch Ratings has published a new Dashboard Report on U.S. property/casualty (Re)insurers' asbestos liability exposures at year-end 2014. The Asbestos Liability Dashboard compares the reserve position for 15 insurers with …Fitch highlights gap in asbestos liability reservesStock Market Wireall 4 news articles »
Niagara leaders downplay asbestos scare, rip union chief
Posted by Buffalo NewsNiagara leaders downplay asbestos scare, rip union chiefBuffalo NewsLOCKPORT – No health risks resulted from the disposal of a piece of asbestos pipe wrapping in a cleanout of the Shaw Building basement by welfare workers last month, Niagara County leaders told the County Legislature late Tuesday night. But County …
MAILBAG: Asbestos incident is a horror story
Posted by Lockport Union-Sun & JournalNiagarafallsreporter.comMAILBAG: Asbestos incident is a horror storyLockport Union-Sun & JournalI am shocked to learn that workers have been exposed to asbestos while working at the Shaw Building. Measures are available but were not used to determine the extent of the problem and only a few qualified companies can remove the contaminate.NY probes removal of asbestos […]
Toddlers, rats, asbestos. G4S, asylum seekers’ landlord
Posted by Open DemocracyOpen DemocracyToddlers, rats, asbestos. G4S, asylum seekers' landlordOpen DemocracyA home must meet minimum safety standards. Among the obvious no-nos are broken glass, damaged asbestos, blocked drains, dampness, mould growth, rats, cockroaches. The home must be in a reasonable state of repair, have reasonably modern facilities …
Asbestos mine’s impact on Baryulgil depicted in new short film
Posted by ABC LocalABC LocalAsbestos mine's impact on Baryulgil depicted in new short filmABC LocalA new short film by a prominent Aboriginal lawyer has debuted at the Sydney Film Festival, portraying the impact of asbestos mining on the remote community of Baryulgil. 'Under Skin, In Blood' made its world premiere at the Sydney Film Festival this month.and more »
Unmitigated asbestos found in ruins of Yampa Royal Hotel
Posted by Steamboat Pilot & TodaySteamboat Pilot & TodayUnmitigated asbestos found in ruins of Yampa Royal HotelSteamboat Pilot & Today#Steamboat Springs — A state health department deadline to secure residual asbestos contained in the burned ruins of the Royal Hotel in the town of Yampa has come and gone, and both town and Routt County officials are uncertain of how […]
Berkshire most exposed to asbestos losses
Posted by Business InsuranceBusiness InsuranceBerkshire most exposed to asbestos lossesBusiness InsuranceU.S. property/casualty insurers' asbestos reserves were deficient by $5 billion to $12 billion as of year-end 2014, with Berkshire Hathaway Inc. being most exposed, Fitch Ratings Inc. said in a report issued Tuesday. Industry asbestos reserves now …Fitch Publishes U.S. Asbestos Liability DashboardBusiness Wire (press release)Fitch highlights gap […]
Government must ‘tackle the scourge of asbestos in schools’ to prevent …
Posted by The IndependentThe IndependentGovernment must 'tackle the scourge of asbestos in schools' to prevent …The IndependentShe said: "Successive governments have failed to address the legacy of asbestos in schools, leading to unnecessary deaths of staff and former pupils. Children are more at risk than adults from exposure to asbestos fibres, due to the long latency period …The […]
Asbestos behaviour change campaign scoops top award
Posted by Health and Safety Executive (press release)Health and Safety Executive (press release)Asbestos behaviour change campaign scoops top awardHealth and Safety Executive (press release)The behaviour change campaign was launched in September 2014 and was aimed at tradespeople who are most at risk from exposure to asbestos. It included the distribution of 200,000 asbestos safety kits through TradePoint stores and the development of […]
Builder of asbestos attorney’s $1.1 million sinking home counter sues Fox …
Posted by Madison County RecordMadison County RecordBuilder of asbestos attorney's $1.1 million sinking home counter sues Fox …Madison County RecordThe builder accused of constructing a Madison County asbestos attorney's $1.1 million home atop fill dirt is counter-suing the construction company and others. Nathaniel Mudd of Maune, Raichle, Hartley, French and Mudd filed the lawsuit on May 29, 2014 …
Niagara County employees advised of asbestos at site
Posted by Niagara Frontier PublicationsNiagara GazetteNiagara County employees advised of asbestos at siteNiagara Frontier PublicationsNiagara County Manager Jeffrey M. Glatz issued a memorandum Monday to county employees working at a county site, which preliminary tests indicate may have non-airborne, non-particulate asbestos, to ensure employees are informed and included in the …NY probes removal of asbestos in NiagaraBuffalo NewsCounty working with […]
Berkshire most exposed to asbestos losses
Posted by Business InsuranceBusiness InsuranceBerkshire most exposed to asbestos lossesBusiness InsuranceU.S. property/casualty insurers' asbestos reserves were deficient by $5 billion to $12 billion as of year-end 2014, with Berkshire Hathaway Inc. being most exposed, Fitch Ratings Inc. said in a report issued Tuesday. Industry asbestos reserves now …Fitch Publishes U.S. Asbestos Liability DashboardBusiness Wire (press release)all 4 news […]
Toddlers, rats, asbestos. G4S, asylum seekers’ landlord
Posted by Open DemocracyOpen DemocracyToddlers, rats, asbestos. G4S, asylum seekers' landlordOpen DemocracyA home must meet minimum safety standards. Among the obvious no-nos are broken glass, damaged asbestos, blocked drains, dampness, mould growth, rats, cockroaches. The home must be in a reasonable state of repair, have reasonably modern facilities …
Unmitigated asbestos found in ruins of Yampa Royal Hotel
Posted by Steamboat Pilot & TodaySteamboat Pilot & TodayUnmitigated asbestos found in ruins of Yampa Royal HotelSteamboat Pilot & Today#Steamboat Springs — A state health department deadline to secure residual asbestos contained in the burned ruins of the Royal Hotel in the town of Yampa has come and gone, and both town and Routt County officials are uncertain of how […]
Asbestos, lead found in Clark Street Children’s Centre play area
Posted by Herald SunAsbestos, lead found in Clark Street Children's Centre play areaHerald SunDuring excavation work at the Clark Street Children's Centre, which cares for children aged 0-6, a square of “suspect material†was found and testing confirmed it contained asbestos. Tests from ground surrounding the excavated area also found zinc …
Builder jailed for unlicensed asbestos removal
Posted by The Construction IndexBuilder jailed for unlicensed asbestos removalThe Construction IndexBrian Roberts of 123 Bryniau Road, Llandudno and three men working with him were exposed to deadly asbestos fibres while working in the unit at Eagle Farm Road, Mochdre Business Park in September 2012. Llandudno Magistrates' Court heard how …Builder jailed for exposing workers to asbestosConstruction EnquirerBuilder jailed for […]
Builder jailed for exposing workers to asbestos
Posted by Construction EnquirerBuilder jailed for exposing workers to asbestosConstruction EnquirerA builder has been jailed for exposing workers to asbestos while working at a commercial unit on a Welsh industrial estate. Brian Roberts of Llandudno and three men working with him, were exposed to potentially deadly asbestos fibres while working in …Builder jailed for unlicensed asbestos workPlace North […]
NY probes removal of asbestos in Niagara
Posted by Buffalo NewsNiagara GazetteNY probes removal of asbestos in NiagaraBuffalo NewsRutland charged that the presence of cancer-causing asbestos in the basement of the 84-year-old building was well-known, and when the welfare workers carried the material out, they took it past a time clock punched by all employees in the building, …County working with investigators on asbestos claims at […]
‘My Peter was never warned about asbestos danger’ – appeal by widow
Posted by Hull Daily MailHull Daily Mail'My Peter was never warned about asbestos danger' – appeal by widowHull Daily MailTHE widow of a Hull man who died from asbestos-related lung cancer is appealing for information from his former colleagues. Peter Redman died in November 2013, aged 81, after he was diagnosed with lung cancer. Mr Redman worked as an […]
‘Groundbreaking’ cure for deadly asbestos-related cancer could be near
Posted by RTRT'Groundbreaking' cure for deadly asbestos-related cancer could be nearRTA Kiwi professor has developed a new treatment that has already saved one man's life and could possibly help thousands more defeat mesothelioma – an aggressive cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. The disease results in death shortly after diagnosis …Asbestos-related cancer treatment breakthrough leaves Australian researchers …ABC […]
Summit County Probate Court looking for Akron rubber workers’ heirs for …
Posted by Akron Beacon JournalSummit County Probate Court looking for Akron rubber workers' heirs for …Akron Beacon JournalDamage claims filed decades ago are heading for possible settlements in Summit County Probate Court for the heirs of hundreds of Akron rubber workers who died, or developed serious illnesses, from exposure to asbestos. The court has scheduled a …
With Kensington Heights asbestos fiasco in mind, AM&A’s project needs close …
Posted by Buffalo NewsBuffalo NewsWith Kensington Heights asbestos fiasco in mind, AM&A's project needs close …Buffalo NewsIn a community that has learned the hard way to be wary of asbestos abatement projects, there is something vaguely unsettling about the plans of a private investment group to perform that delicate task in the enormous downtown building it recently bought.
Asbestos-related cancer treatment breakthrough leaves Australian researchers …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineAsbestos-related cancer treatment breakthrough leaves Australian researchers …ABC OnlineAustralian researchers are cautiously optimistic after using nanocells to achieve what could be one of the most significant breakthroughs in asbestos-related cancer treatment in a decade. Scientists from the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Centre have …Kiwi professor's asbestos lung cancer breakthroughNew Zealand HeraldKiwi helps develop drug that […]
County officials to respond to asbestos claim on Monday
Posted by Niagara GazetteCounty officials to respond to asbestos claim on MondayNiagara GazetteWilliam Rutland, the president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 182, filed a grievance with the state claiming AFSCME workers were exposed to asbestos at the Shaw Building, a county structure located at 5467 …County to talk asbestosLockport Union-Sun & Journalall 2 […]
Another Asbestos Laundry Death: Children Continue Wrongful Death Asbestos …
Posted by LawyersandSettlements.comAnother Asbestos Laundry Death: Children Continue Wrongful Death Asbestos …LawyersandSettlements.comNew Orleans, LA: An asbestos mesothelioma lawsuit currently winding its way through a Louisiana federal court is minus one claim after a federal judge granted partial summary judgment to the defendant(s) and tossed a claim made by the plaintiffs for …
County to talk asbestos
Posted by Lockport Union-Sun & JournalCounty to talk asbestosLockport Union-Sun & Journal"There is an investigation into asbestos at the Shaw Building underway. Pending the outcome, work has ceased at the property," said Brian Keegan, assistant director of communications for the department. "Per agency policy, the department cannot comment …
Williamsdale solar farm developers warned of asbestos dump possibility
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesWilliamsdale solar farm developers warned of asbestos dump possibilityThe Canberra TimesMichael McDonald said he saw "truck after truck" deliver builders' waste, which he believed included asbestos materials, onto the block now owned by the ACT government near the closed Williamsdale service station eight to 10 years ago. It's one of a …Claims of […]
Trustees to consider asbestos abatement
Posted by Longview News-JournalTrustees to consider asbestos abatementLongview News-JournalThe Carthage ISD Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet 6:30 p.m. Monday to consider asbestos abatement in the cafeteria of Baker Koonce Intermediate School. Other items on the agenda include the introduction of a new food service director and hearing …
Temporary classrooms for kids at school shut by asbestos alert
Posted by Belfast TelegraphBelfast TelegraphTemporary classrooms for kids at school shut by asbestos alertBelfast TelegraphThe asbestos discovery was made during routine building work at St Joseph's in Antrim town earlier this week. Temporary accommodation has been provided for the pupils in its adjacent parish centre and in Greystone Primary, a controlled school just a …
Claims of asbestos dump at solar farm site need full environmental assessment
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldClaims of asbestos dump at solar farm site need full environmental assessmentSydney Morning HeraldThe claims of an unrecorded site used to dump building waste including asbestos materials at Williamsdale is the latest in a line of unwelcome asbestos surprises for the ACT government. In cost, the alleged Williamsdale dump near the former petrol …Williamsdale solar […]
Asbestos project brings 3-year term
Posted by Cherry Hill Courier PostNJ.comAsbestos project brings 3-year termCherry Hill Courier PostMOUNT HOLLY – A Middlesex County man received a three-year prison term Friday for a recycling project that left hazardous asbestos strewn at the site of a former Riverside hospital. Frank J. Rizzo, 57, of Parlin, used poorly equipped, untrained day …N.J. man gets 3 years in prison […]
Asbestos trust transparency bill now law in W.Va.
Posted by West Virginia RecordWest Virginia RecordAsbestos trust transparency bill now law in W.Va.West Virginia RecordSenate Bill 411, also known as the Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust Claims Transparency Act and the Asbestos and Silica Claims Priorities Act, took effect Tuesday, 60 days after being signed by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin. The measure, which was sponsored by …and more »
Jury awards Moore man $6 million in asbestos lawsuit
Posted by Tulsa WorldTulsa WorldJury awards Moore man $6 million in asbestos lawsuitTulsa WorldOKLAHOMA CITY – A Moore man who sued more than a dozen companies for what he described as decades of negligent workplace exposure to asbestos prevailed against two of them for a judgment of $6 million in a jury trial in Oklahoma County District …and more »
6 tips to prevent construction worksite fall and asbestos exposure risks
Posted by PropertyCasualty360PropertyCasualty3606 tips to prevent construction worksite fall and asbestos exposure risksPropertyCasualty360Many more construction workers face the risk of asbestos exposure on the job, with an estimated 1.3 million facing the risk of exposure. Asbestos exposure can lead to devastating health consequences for workers, and potentially lawsuits for employers.
N.J. man gets 3 years in prison for illegal asbestos removal at ex-hospital
Posted by NJ.comNJ.comN.J. man gets 3 years in prison for illegal asbestos removal at ex-hospitalNJ.comTRENTON — A Parlin man was sentenced Friday to three years in prison for using inmates from a halfway house to illegally remove asbestos from a former South Jersey hospital, causing the release of toxic dust and debris, the state Attorney General's …Asbestos […]
EC employees exposed to asbestos set to move to alternative site in 2016
Posted by MaltaTodayTimes of MaltaEC employees exposed to asbestos set to move to alternative site in 2016MaltaTodayThe European Commission said that all 1,700 staff, 50 of whom are Maltese, directly exposed to the presence of asbestos at the Jean Monnet Building in Luxembourg “should have been moved in the first months of 2016 to a temporary building […]
Gordon & Rees asbestos update
Posted by Lexology (registration)Gordon & Rees asbestos updateLexology (registration)I want to share with you a recent development in California asbestos litigation concerning bankruptcy trust disclosures. More specifically, Judge Elias, the Los Angeles Asbestos Supervising Judge, recently issued an order relating to disclosures of …
Asbestos plan reviewed
Posted by Vernon Morning StarAsbestos plan reviewedVernon Morning StarAn investigation is being conducted by WorkSafe B.C. into the Vernon School District, for asbestos management. But the district insists staff and students are safe from the cancer causing (Health Canada) material. “Absolutely no child, or teacher or …
EDITORIAL: Waiting for answers on the asbestos issue
Posted by Niagara GazetteEDITORIAL: Waiting for answers on the asbestos issueNiagara GazetteBill Rutland, president of the county's blue collar union, has filed a grievance claiming some of his members were exposed to asbestos while performing work inside the structure last month. Rutland says he's received verbal confirmation from the labor …
Share “Jury awards Oklahoma man $6 million in…â€
Posted by NewsOK.comShare “Jury awards Oklahoma man $6 million in…â€NewsOK.comWe focused on the central issue: Mike worked in home construction for years where these companies supplied asbestos products and did so when they were fully aware that those using the products and their families were at real risk of dying from cancer.â€.and more »
Addresses released of first five Mr Fluffy asbestos-contaminated houses
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesAddresses released of first five Mr Fluffy asbestos-contaminated housesThe Canberra TimesThe first Mr Fluffy asbestos-contaminated house to be demolished, at 81 Sternberg Crescent, Wanniassa. Photo: Jamila Toderas. Blue hoarding went up on Friday around two of the first five houses to be demolished in the government's ambitious scheme to …Mr Fluffy: First five asbestos-contaminated […]
St Joseph’s Primary School, Antrim: Classrooms offered after asbestos closure
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsSt Joseph's Primary School, Antrim: Classrooms offered after asbestos closureBBC NewsA primary school in County Antrim that closed after asbestos was found in the building has secured alternative temporary accommodation for its pupils. St Joseph's Primary School on the Greystone Road in Antrim has been closed since Tuesday. But now, a …Antrim primary school closed […]
Asbestos roofing involved in derelict building fire
Posted by East Anglian Daily TimesEast Anglian Daily TimesAsbestos roofing involved in derelict building fireEast Anglian Daily TimesCrews from Saxmundham and Halesworth were joined by a command unit from Beccles at the scene. Asbestos roof sheeting measuring 10m by 10m was also involved in fire. The fire service said it was low level asbestos and that there was no threat […]
Homeowners urge ACT government to abandon plans to subdivide Fluffy …
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesHomeowners urge ACT government to abandon plans to subdivide Fluffy …The Canberra Times"If zoning and building envelopes are to be altered, it shouldn't be according to a completely random factor like whether previous homeowners had loose-fill asbestos pumped into their homes," submitter Gareth Davies wrote. "You might as well just throw …and more »
Asbestos suits make up three-fourths of major cases in Illinois’ Madison County
Posted by Washington ExaminerWashington ExaminerAsbestos suits make up three-fourths of major cases in Illinois' Madison CountyWashington Examiner“The important point to remember about this litigation is that it involves legacy liability for conduct that occurred in the 1960s and 1970s, and has no relevance to the operations of today's Illinois businesses, which haven't used asbestos for decades …and more »
Antrim primary school closed after asbestos found during inspection
Posted by Belfast LiveBelfast LiveAntrim primary school closed after asbestos found during inspectionBelfast LiveAn Antrim primary school has closed as an emergency measure after asbestos was found in the building. Nearly 800 primary and nursery school pupils attend St Joseph's on Greystones Road, Stiles, which shut its doors on Monday. It may not reopen until …and more »
Asbestos trust transparency law takes effect in West Virginia
Posted by Washington ExaminerWashington ExaminerAsbestos trust transparency law takes effect in West VirginiaWashington ExaminerCHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) – A key piece of tort reform legislation passed and signed earlier this year now is West Virginia law. Senate Bill 411, also known as the Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust Claims Transparency Act and the Asbestos and Silica …and more »
Martinsburg VAMC working on asbestos clean-up
Posted by West Virginia MetroNewsMartinsburg VAMC working on asbestos clean-upWest Virginia MetroNewsPublic Affairs Specialist Lauren Winebrenner tells the Herald Mail replacement of damaged floor tiles that contain asbestos is happening now at various locations throughout the medical center building, the domiciliary and some outbuildings as part of …
Svitzer refutes MUA’s asbestos-tug claims
Posted by http://www.lloydslistaustralia.com.au/ (subscription) (blog)http://www.lloydslistaustralia.com.au/ (subscription) (blog)Svitzer refutes MUA's asbestos-tug claimshttp://www.lloydslistaustralia.com.au/ (subscription) (blog)Svitzer has denied comments made earlier this week by the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) that two tugboats, the Warunda (IMO 8668250) and the Warrego (IMO 8668262) contained “ninety†instances.
Asbestos cleanup under way at Martinsburg VA center
Posted by Herald-Mail MediaAsbestos cleanup under way at Martinsburg VA centerHerald-Mail MediaThe replacement of damaged floor tiles that contain asbestos is under way at various locations throughout the medical center building, the domiciliary and some outbuildings as part of the VA center's asbestos operations and maintenance plan …
Family receive ‘five-figure sum’ after asbestos death
Posted by Daily EchoDaily EchoFamily receive 'five-figure sum' after asbestos deathDaily EchoSHE died from an asbestos-related cancer after washing overalls worn by her husband when he worked at a Hampshire industrial site. Now the family of Mary Pointer have received a five-figure payout – 60 years after her husband Ronald started working at …
No more ‘high-risk’ asbestos on campus
Posted by Kilgore News HeraldNo more 'high-risk' asbestos on campusKilgore News HeraldContinuing the conversation of asbestos on the Kilgore College campus, trustee Brian Nutt requested a board discussion item regarding a recommendation to “immediately remove all known potentially dangerous asbestos-containing material†on the campus.
Asbestos removal underway at government center
Posted by The ChronicleThe ChronicleAsbestos removal underway at government centerThe ChronicleGOSHEN — Big yellow chutes to facilitate asbestos removal have been installed at the Orange County Government Center as a court decides when, or whether, its renovation can continue. Supreme Court Judge Christopher Cahill of Ulster County said he …
Goshen homes to go through asbestos removal prior to demolition
Posted by The Elkhart TruthThe Elkhart TruthGoshen homes to go through asbestos removal prior to demolitionThe Elkhart TruthGOSHEN — Four homes on the 300 block of South Third Street will be demolished by the city of Goshen to make a parking lot in front of the Hawks Building, but first, the homes need to go through asbestos removal. The […]
Chapelcross eight-year asbestos removal project completed
Posted by Scottish Construction NowScottish Construction NowChapelcross eight-year asbestos removal project completedScottish Construction NowSince the project began eight years ago, 3,300 tonnes of asbestos have been removed from the turbine hall, four reactor buildings and 16 heat exchangers. More than one million bags of asbestos waste (equivalent to filling four Olympic-sized swimming …3300 tonnes of asbestos taken from former nuclear […]
Building firm is fined for asbestos failings in Witham
Posted by East Anglian Daily TimesEast Anglian Daily TimesBuilding firm is fined for asbestos failings in WithamEast Anglian Daily TimesHSE inspector David King, speaking after the hearing, said: “Exposure to asbestos fibres is a serious and well-known health risk, so it is essential duty-holders take suitable and sufficient measures to prevent the disturbance, spread and exposure to …Construction firm fined […]
Asbestos mine closed in ’70s still devastating Baryulgil
Posted by Clarence Valley Daily ExaminerClarence Valley Daily ExaminerAsbestos mine closed in '70s still devastating BaryulgilClarence Valley Daily ExaminerBLOOD TIES: Margaret Harvey plays the lead character Faye in Under Skin In Blood. Faye struggles with the impact the Baryulgil asbestos mine has on her family. The film will premiere tonight at the Sydney Film Festival. Contributed …and more »
Asbestos waste dumped at Two Wells prompts EPA investigation, TDL …
Posted by ABC OnlineAsbestos waste dumped at Two Wells prompts EPA investigation, TDL …ABC OnlineA demolition company operator has been fined for dumping asbestos-contaminated waste on private property at Two Wells on Adelaide's northern fringe, the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) says. Troy Batters, from Davoren Park, faced the …and more »
Contractor fined for asbestos work at airport
Posted by Corvallis Gazette TimesContractor fined for asbestos work at airportCorvallis Gazette TimesState environmental regulators have fined a Wilsonville contractor $5,000 for improper procedures during a minor asbestos removal job at the Corvallis Municipal Airport in April, but the company plans to appeal. The Department of Environmental Quality …
Philadelphia was especially tough place to fight asbestos claims, bankrupt …
Posted by The Pennsylvania RecordPhiladelphia was especially tough place to fight asbestos claims, bankrupt …The Pennsylvania RecordCHARLOTTE, N.C. – Philadelphia was an especially tough jurisdiction for Garlock Sealing Technologies to litigate asbestos claims, a lawyer who worked for the company testified. During a 2013 trial that would determine how much the company would put in …
MUA condemns export of asbestos-addled tugboats
Posted by http://www.lloydslistaustralia.com.au/ (subscription) (blog)http://www.lloydslistaustralia.com.au/ (subscription) (blog)MUA condemns export of asbestos-addled tugboatshttp://www.lloydslistaustralia.com.au/ (subscription) (blog)… @lloydslistau More by Danielle Shaw. June 09 2015 – 14:20:13. The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) has protested that two asbestos-addled tugboats will be transported to Singapore this week rather than remaining in Newcastle for repair. Svitzer.
Asbestos Taskforce concedes Fluffy owners can pull out of buyback any time
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesAsbestos Taskforce concedes Fluffy owners can pull out of buyback any timeThe Canberra TimesThere was no financial penalty for pulling out of a sale agreement, but it would be the owner's responsibility to maintain their house as required by asbestos assessors, including any remediation and sealing required, have the house reviewed every two […]
Workers in dark over asbestos threat on conversion job
Posted by Construction EnquirerEchoWorkers in dark over asbestos threat on conversion jobConstruction EnquirerA house builder has been fined £50,000 after exposing workers to potentially deadly asbestos fibres during the conversion of an office block into residential flats in Witham, Essex. In July 2012, Marden Homes Ltd was commissioned to convert an office …Firm fined £50000 after exposing workers […]
Asbestos risk closes central Christchurch work site
Posted by The PressThe PressAsbestos risk closes central Christchurch work siteThe PressA construction site in central Christchurch has been shut down because of an asbestos exposure risk. Organisers for EPMU Construction were conducting site visits in the central city on Tuesday when they found Fulton Hogan staff working on an …Asbestos scare in ChristchurchRadio New ZealandChristchurch building site shut […]
Whitehall Township police officer named in asbestos incident wants …
Posted by Allentown Morning CallAllentown Morning CallWhitehall Township police officer named in asbestos incident wants …Allentown Morning CallA Whitehall Township police officer said she wanted Commissioner Jerry Palagonia to step down after he discosed her name to the media regarding the April asbestos sanding incident involving Mayor Edward Hozza Jr. (MORNING CALL FILE PHOTO).Police officer asks Whitehall commissioner to […]
Newcastle tug boat stand off as maritime union insists on asbestos risk assessment
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineNewcastle tug boat stand off as maritime union insists on asbestos risk assessmentABC OnlineThe union representing maritime workers is demanding two tug boats contaminated with asbestos not leave Newcastle. The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) has been told the Chinese-built vessels will be loaded onto a ship this week and taken back to …Tugs containing […]
Claim of asbestos issue at former Cockenzie Power Station site
Posted by East Lothian CourierClaim of asbestos issue at former Cockenzie Power Station siteEast Lothian CourierColin McCulloch, of Cockenzie Development Company, said the cost of clearing the asbestos would have to be factored into any deal with ScottishPower for the land. However, the amount of asbestos in the building has been questioned by the community …
CMU’s Main Administration Building Still Closed Due to Asbestos
Posted by 9&10 News9&10 NewsCMU's Main Administration Building Still Closed Due to Asbestos9&10 NewsThe main administration building at Central Michigan University will remain closed for now because of asbestos. Crews are expanding their cleaning area at Warriner Hall on CMU's campus in Mount Pleasant. They are now including ductwork on the first, …Central Michigan building remains shut due to […]
EPMU Construction gets unsafe asbestos work shut down
Posted by Scoop.co.nz (press release)3News NZEPMU Construction gets unsafe asbestos work shut downScoop.co.nz (press release)Construction workers and the public are still at risk of asbestos exposure in Christchurch, with EPMU Construction today alerting WorkSafe to an incident of asbestos-containing pipe being worked on in the central city in a high-traffic pedestrian area.Christchurch building site shut down over asbestos3News NZall […]
Central Michigan building remains shut due to asbestos
Posted by 9&10 NewsCentral Michigan building remains shut due to asbestos9&10 NewsMOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) – Central Michigan University's main administration building remains temporarily closed after elevated asbestos levels were recently found. The Mount Pleasant school says Warriner Hall will remain closed early this week after …and more »
Asbestos concerns at Waiwera Beach prompt action
Posted by Auckland stuff.co.nzAuckland stuff.co.nzAsbestos concerns at Waiwera Beach prompt actionAuckland stuff.co.nzThe resident, who wants to remain anonymous, found pieces of cladding and spouting scattered across the southern end of the beach and grass berm from a dilapidated waterfront building, and he says he recognised asbestos embedded in the material.and more »
Man’s death caused by exposure to asbestos
Posted by News & StarMan's death caused by exposure to asbestosNews & StarA man died as a result of being exposed to asbestos while working in Keswick's gas works, an inquest heard. John Wilson, 74, died on January 6 at Keswick's Mary Hewetson Cottage Hospital of mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer caused by exposure to …
Council launches probe after asbestos is fly-tipped in Sunderland street
Posted by Sunderland EchoSunderland EchoCouncil launches probe after asbestos is fly-tipped in Sunderland streetSunderland Echo“They sent someone out to collect it – but weren't able to remove the asbestos. “It is grade A asbestos, the kind they used to use to lag pipes. I used to be in the building trade, so I definitely know what this stuff […]
Niagara County union head claims asbestos exposure
Posted by Niagara GazetteNiagara GazetteNiagara County union head claims asbestos exposureNiagara GazetteAccording to the state Department of Labor's asbestos “facts and responsibilities†publication, “there is no known safe level of exposure to asbestos†and “any exposure can cause illness.†The same document enumerates that anyone who disturbs asbestos …
India’s asbestos industry thrives despite health warnings
Posted by South China Morning Post (subscription)South China Morning Post (subscription)India's asbestos industry thrives despite health warningsSouth China Morning Post (subscription)Gripping his inhaler as he struggles to breathe, rake-thin Chinnapan Chinnakannu blames his years spent labouring in one of India's scores of asbestos cement factories for his illness. When he first started at the factory in western Gujarat state …India asbestos […]
India asbestos industry thrives despite health warnings
Posted by Yahoo NewsYahoo NewsIndia asbestos industry thrives despite health warningsYahoo NewsActivists and unions say India's government must start to recognise the dangers posed by asbestos, whose fibres doctors worldwide say lodges in the lungs causing cancer and other diseases. More than 50 nations, including all members of the EU, have …Asbestos industry thrives despite warningsgulfnews.comall 7 news articles »
OSHA Sampling Shows Asbestos Air Measures Above Permissible Limits
Posted by MesotheliomaHelp.org (blog)MesotheliomaHelp.org (blog)OSHA Sampling Shows Asbestos Air Measures Above Permissible LimitsMesotheliomaHelp.org (blog)But according to an analysis of OSHA air sampling data collected over the period 1984-2011, personal air samples frequently exceeded OSHA exposure limits for four asbestos-using industries, with some measurements reaching as high as 175 f/cc.Five incidents this year of asbestos exposure at Abbotsford schoolsVancouver […]
Asbestos Found Inside Port Wentworth Elementary
Posted by WSAV-TVWSAV-TVAsbestos Found Inside Port Wentworth ElementaryWSAV-TVPort Wentworth Elementary is in lockdown right now as officials deal with a potential health hazard inside the halls. that's after construction crews find asbestos in a sub floor of the school. SCCPSS officials tell News 3 the main hallway, three …
Investors aim for in-house AM&A’s asbestos removal
Posted by Buffalo NewsBuffalo NewsInvestors aim for in-house AM&A's asbestos removalBuffalo NewsThe group from Flushing, Queens, Landco H&L, received certification from the state to be asbestos project designers, with “a whole bunch of their people from their group†now trained to handle the abatement work on their own, said East Aurora engineer …
Five incidents this year of asbestos exposure at Abbotsford schools
Posted by Vancouver SunVancouver SunFive incidents this year of asbestos exposure at Abbotsford schoolsVancouver SunSome vermiculite insulation used in the schools contains asbestos fibres, which can cause health problems if inhaled, according to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. As long as this kind of insulation remains undisturbed behind …OSHA Sampling Shows Asbestos Air Measures Above […]
Capital Public Law Report: Subpoenas for Seabrook; attorneys debate asbestos
Posted by Capital New YorkCapital Public Law Report: Subpoenas for Seabrook; attorneys debate asbestosCapital New YorkWelcome to Capital's Public Law Report, a weekly digest of news on courts and the law in New York. SUBPOENAS FOR SEABROOK—U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara's decision to subpoena the financial records of the Correction Officers' Benevolent Association …
Former Railway Workers File Asbestos Suit Against BNSF in Oregon
Posted by Insurance JournalFormer Railway Workers File Asbestos Suit Against BNSF in OregonInsurance JournalThree former employees have sued BNSF Railway, claiming they suffer from lung disease caused by job-related exposure to asbestos. The lawsuit filed Wednesday in Portland says the men had to work with and around items that contained asbestos while …
CMU’s Warriner Hall still closed on Friday due to asbestos
Posted by The Morning SunCentral Michigan LifeCMU's Warriner Hall still closed on Friday due to asbestosThe Morning SunCentral Michigan University's Warriner Hall remained closed Friday amid ongoing asbestos abatement work, according to a press release from the university. Barrie Wilkes, CMU's vice president of finance and administrative services, said Friday the …Reopening of Warriner Hall uncertainCentral Michigan Lifeall 2 […]
AM&A’s investment group plans to do asbestos abatement on its own
Posted by Buffalo NewsBuffalo NewsAM&A's investment group plans to do asbestos abatement on its ownBuffalo NewsThe group from Flushing, Queens, Landco H&L, received certification from the state to be asbestos project designers, with “a whole bunch of their people from their group†now trained to handle the abatement work on their own, said East Aurora engineer …
NWT government fined $115K for workers’ asbestos exposure
Posted by CBC.caCBC.caNWT government fined $115K for workers' asbestos exposureCBC.caThe Northwest Territories government has been fined $115,000 after workers contracted to do repairs at Yellowknife's museum were exposed to asbestos without proper protection. At one point a government supervisor held a meeting about the possibility of …and more »
Steel worker gets £230k payout after developing asbestos-related disease
Posted by Gazette LiveGazette LiveSteel worker gets £230k payout after developing asbestos-related diseaseGazette LiveA man who developed an asbestos-related disease from working in a steel mill 60 years ago has secured £230,000 in compensation. The Middlesbrough grandfather-of-three has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, an incurable cancer of the lungs. He was …
Toledo man, firm admit to removing asbestos
Posted by Toledo BladeToledo man, firm admit to removing asbestosToledo BladeDonzell Moore, 41, of 3301 Algonquin Pkwy., and his company, Moorehouse Real Estate Development LLC, each pleaded guilty to complicity to engaging in asbestos hazard abatement without a license and complicity to illegal disposal of construction and …
“Wingdale 8181†by Avery Danziger
Posted by Pitch WeeklyPitch Weekly“Wingdale 8181†by Avery DanzigerPitch WeeklyWhen a photographer's tools include a hazmat suit and a respirator, you know he has something at stake. Avery Danziger's hypnotic pictures document abandoned, sometimes dangerous buildings, such as the Harlem Valley/Wingdale State Hospital — where …
Asbestos Claimants Should Vote Against the Garlock Plan, Says Official …
Posted by Canada NewsWire (press release)Asbestos Claimants Should Vote Against the Garlock Plan, Says Official …Canada NewsWire (press release)WASHINGTON, June 4, 2015 /CNW/ — The official asbestos creditors committee in the bankruptcy case of Garlock Sealing Technologies LLC (the "Committee") is urging asbestos victims to vote "no" on the bankruptcy reorganization plan that Garlock and its …and more »
3 ex-railway workers file asbestos suit against BNSF
Posted by Statesman Journal3 ex-railway workers file asbestos suit against BNSFStatesman JournalPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Three former employees have sued BNSF Railway, claiming they suffer from lung disease caused by job-related exposure to asbestos. The lawsuit filed Wednesday in Portland says the men had to work with and around items that …and more »
Former Avondale Shipyard employee sues for silicosis diagnosis allegedly …
Posted by The Louisiana RecordThe Louisiana RecordFormer Avondale Shipyard employee sues for silicosis diagnosis allegedly …The Louisiana RecordGRETNA – A decade-long employee of Avondale Shipyard is suing claiming he was negligently exposed to asbestos fibers which have led to illness later in life. Claude Gordon Jr., and wife Willomease Gordon, filed suit against Huntington Ingalls …
Workers exposed to asbestos at Alcoa’s Kwinana refinery, says CFMEU
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineWorkers exposed to asbestos at Alcoa's Kwinana refinery, says CFMEUABC OnlineSeven maintenance workers have been exposed to asbestos at Alcoa's Kwinana refinery, south of Perth, according to the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union. The exposure occurred last month during work on the plant's mud thickener, CFMEU …Alcoa: asbestos risk lowCommunity Newspaper Groupall 2 news […]
Synesthesia, asbestos and Nintendo thumb: your First Friday hit list
Posted by Pitch WeeklyPitch WeeklySynesthesia, asbestos and Nintendo thumb: your First Friday hit listPitch WeeklyWhen a photographer's tools include a hazmat suit and a respirator, you know he has something at stake. Avery Danziger's hypnotic pictures document abandoned, sometimes dangerous buildings, such as the Harlem Valley/Wingdale State Hospital — where …
ULM unveils asbestos analysis lab
Posted by ULM NewsCenterMyArkLaMissULM unveils asbestos analysis labULM NewsCenterJohn Herrock of the University of Louisiana at Monroe's Toxicology Department cut the ribbon on ULM's newest multi-purpose facility—the Toxicology Asbestos Analysis Laboratory. The lab will serve as a teaching facility, a research lab, and a community …ULM opens new Asbestos Analysis LabKnoe.comall 4 news articles »
‘Asbestos puts school pupils’ and staff lives at risk’ says North Devon expert
Posted by North Devon JournalNorth Devon Journal'Asbestos puts school pupils' and staff lives at risk' says North Devon expertNorth Devon JournalA NORTH Devon campaigner believes children are putting themselves in serious danger every day – simply by going to school. Michael Lees, from Hardsworthy, has been lobbying central government to tackle asbestos in schools since his wife Gina died […]
Firefighters reportedly exposed to asbestos battling Buffalo kitchen fire
Posted by Buffalo NewsBuffalo NewsFirefighters reportedly exposed to asbestos battling Buffalo kitchen fireBuffalo NewsA dozen Buffalo firefighters were decontaminated for exposure to building material containing asbestos Wednesday morning when they were completing the clean-up at a University Heights house fire, authorities said. The fire occurred at 10:41 a.m. in the …and more »
Asbestos released in Amsterdam senior complex fire
Posted by NL TimesNL TimesAsbestos released in Amsterdam senior complex fireNL TimesAsbestos was released during a fire in a senior complex in Amsterdam-Zuidoost on Tuesday, housing corporation Stadgenoot announced after the measurements results came in on Wednesday night. The fire itself did not cause much damage, but the …
Deadly asbestos left in town hall for a decade after being discovered
Posted by Mirror.co.ukMirror.co.ukDeadly asbestos left in town hall for a decade after being discoveredMirror.co.ukIn her judgement, Judge Deborah Taylor at Southwark crown court, London, referred to the Council's failure to maintain an asbestos register, the absence of an asbestos management plan and the failure to warn employees of the potential risks. She went …
Tangipahoa school district targets asbestos removal
Posted by KATC Lafayette NewsTangipahoa school district targets asbestos removalKATC Lafayette NewsAMITE, La. (AP) – Tangipahoa Parish School System officials have agreed to hire a company to remove asbestos at Midway Elementary School. The capital outlay committee recommended and the Tangipahoa Parish School Board agreed Wednesday to pay …School district targets asbestos removalHammond Daily Star onlineall 4 news articles »
ACT Government suing companies for $10m over expensive asbestos removal …
Posted by ABC OnlineThe Canberra TimesACT Government suing companies for $10m over expensive asbestos removal …ABC OnlineThe ACT Government is attempting to sue two companies for more than $10 million over allegations about a plan to remove asbestos soil from a pond site in Canberra's south. A preliminary ruling revealed the pond was to be constructed on a […]
Years of asbestos exposure led to Totnes house builder’s death, inquest told
Posted by Torquay Herald ExpressTorquay Herald ExpressYears of asbestos exposure led to Totnes house builder's death, inquest toldTorquay Herald ExpressA WORKER who spent many years fitting asbestos in factories, houses, and schools across South Devon, died from a cancer related to the building material, the coroner has heard. Kenneth Coish joined Staverton Builders (later Staverton Contractors) when …
Asbestos Removal Halts Bank Conversion Project
Posted by Bennington Banner (subscription)Asbestos Removal Halts Bank Conversion ProjectBennington Banner (subscription)Christopher Kinnick, the state department of health's asbestos engineer, said the developer, Factor Point Holding Corp., LLC, began renovations in 2014 before showing proof of asbestos assessment of the property. The state then required the company to …
Loose asbestos doomed Little City building
Posted by MyWebTimes.comMyWebTimes.comLoose asbestos doomed Little City buildingMyWebTimes.comNoble said when EPA representatives visited the building they immediately confirmed it was beyond repair and posed an immediate threat to the health and safety of the public as well as presenting the possibility that loose asbestos could get blown …
Ex-railway workers file asbestos suit against BNSF
Posted by KOIN.comEx-railway workers file asbestos suit against BNSFKOIN.com(AP) — Three former employees have sued BNSF Railway, claiming they suffer from lung disease caused by job-related exposure to asbestos. The lawsuit filed Wednesday in Portland says the men had to work with and around items that contained asbestos …3 ex-railway workers file asbestos suit against BNSFNewsOK.comall 8 news […]
Firefighters reportedly exposed to asbestos
Posted by Buffalo NewsBuffalo NewsFirefighters reportedly exposed to asbestosBuffalo NewsA dozen Buffalo firefighters were decontaminated for exposure to building material containing asbestos Wednesday morning when they were completing the clean-up at a University Heights house fire, authorities said. The fire occurred at 10:41 a.m. in the …and more »
Risk of disease from asbestos ‘not a clear cut case’
Posted by Police OraclePolice OracleRisk of disease from asbestos 'not a clear cut case'Police OracleForce is continuing to contact officers past and present who may have been exposed to asbestos. Date – 3rd June 2015. By – Andrea Downey – Police Oracle. A leading expert advising the Met after asbestos was found in a training facility, says illness […]
School district targets asbestos removal
Posted by Hammond Daily Star onlineSchool district targets asbestos removalHammond Daily Star onlineTangipahoa Parish School System officials agreed on Tuesday to hire a company to remove asbestos at Midway Elementary School. The capital outlay committee recommended and the Tangipahoa Parish School Board agreed to pay JJE Contracting, LLC …
ACT sues over North Weston Pond asbestos contamination
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesACT sues over North Weston Pond asbestos contaminationThe Canberra TimesThe ACT government is suing two companies for more than $10 million for alleged failures to detect the extent of asbestos contamination at the troubled North Weston Ponds project. Soil at the North Weston Ponds site was found to be highly contaminated …ACT Government suing […]
Asbestos expert Lucion Environmental taking on new apprentices
Posted by Bristol PostAsbestos expert Lucion Environmental taking on new apprenticesBristol PostAsbestos experts Lucion Environmental is opening a new office in Avonmouth and recruits are wanted. Lucion, specialists in hazardous material management, will be providing asbestos surveying and air testing work for customers as well as checking soil …
Town hall CEO ‘should resign’ over asbestos scandal
Posted by East London and West Essex Guardian SeriesEast London and West Essex Guardian SeriesTown hall CEO 'should resign' over asbestos scandalEast London and West Essex Guardian SeriesOne of the men whose investigations led to Waltham Forest council being fined for putting town hall staff and visitors at risk from asbestos has called on the authority's chief executive to resign. Last week a […]
Cost to haul tainted dirt? Think millions
Posted by Sun SentinelCost to haul tainted dirt? Think millionsSun SentinelHauling 78,000 tons of asbestos-contaminated dirt to a landfill cost a real pile: $4.3 million in public funds. The dirt, removed from an airport construction area near U.S. Highway 1 and Griffin Road in February, had been wafting into the yards of …
Asbestos case remanded to Madison County based on statute of limitations …
Posted by Madison County RecordMadison County RecordAsbestos case remanded to Madison County based on statute of limitations …Madison County RecordU.S. District Judge Staci Yandle has remanded an asbestos suit to Madison County after concluding that defendant Solar Turbines should have known that the government contractor defense was an issue earlier in the litigation. According to Yandle's May …
Asbestos discovery closes Central Michigan University building
Posted by MLive.comMLive.comAsbestos discovery closes Central Michigan University buildingMLive.comOn Friday, May 29, 2015, staff at Central Michigan University's Office of Risk Management and Environmental Health and Safety were informed of elevated levels of asbestos in the air of the first and second floors of Warriner Hall. (Courtesy | Steve …CMU's Warriner Hall tested for asbestosWNEM SaginawCentral Michigan […]
Warinner Hall still closed due to asbestos
Posted by Central Michigan LifeCentral Michigan LifeWarinner Hall still closed due to asbestosCentral Michigan LifeWarriner Hall remains closed due to elevated asbestos levels on the first and second floors of the building. The university's Office of Risk Management and Environmental Health and Safety was informed Friday about the elevated asbestos levels and asked …More Tests Performed to Determine Asbestos Level […]
Elevated asbestos temporarily closes CMU building
Posted by Detroit Free PressElevated asbestos temporarily closes CMU buildingDetroit Free PressMT. PLEASANT – Elevated asbestos levels at Central Michigan University's main administration building prompted officials to temporarily close the facility. The Mt. Pleasant school says findings were based on air samples last week after crews working on …and more »
London council fined after decade of ignoring asbestos risks
Posted by LocalGovLocalGovLondon council fined after decade of ignoring asbestos risksLocalGovWaltham Forest borough council has been fined after knowingly exposing members of staff and visiting contractors to the potentially lethal dangers of asbestos for ten years. The hazardous material in the town hall basement was identified in a survey …
More Tests Performed to Determine Asbestos Level in CMU Building
Posted by 9&10 News9&10 NewsMore Tests Performed to Determine Asbestos Level in CMU Building9&10 NewsAdministrators at Central Michigan University are now waiting for the latest asbestos levels in a campus building. Warriner Hall remains closed after old insulation containing asbestos was found in a crawl space last week. The building was cleared and …Warinner Hall still closed due […]
Waltham Forest Council fined £66000 over asbestos failings
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsWaltham Forest Council fined £66000 over asbestos failingsBBC NewsAn east London council has been fined £66,000 for failing to control employees' exposure to asbestos in their town hall basement. Waltham Forest council was also told to pay £16,000 in costs for contravening health and safety guidelines. The council …
Ortt’s bill for asbestos removal incentive passes in Senate
Posted by Niagara Frontier PublicationsOrtt's bill for asbestos removal incentive passes in SenateNiagara Frontier PublicationsRob Ortt, R-C-I-North Tonawanda, would give tax credits to eligible taxpayers and developers who pay to have asbestos removed from their residential or commercial properties. The asbestos remediation tax credit bill (S2961), which passed in the Senate, …and more »
The dog killed by asbestos: Pet dies from rare lung cancer despite £20000 in …
Posted by Daily MailDaily MailThe dog killed by asbestos: Pet dies from rare lung cancer despite £20000 in …Daily MailBut the dog lovers were left stunned when vets revealed that their pet had developed a deadly disease after her curiosity led to her sniffing asbestos. Determined to give the flailing labrador a fighting chance after the shock mesothelioma […]
Mr. Fluffy Asbestos Disclosure Burdens Real Estate Agents
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comMr. Fluffy Asbestos Disclosure Burdens Real Estate AgentsAsbestos.comThe ongoing Mr. Fluffy asbestos insulation debacle in Australia is placing a heavy burden on unprepared real estate agents who must disclose if the homes they sell contain the deadly substance. Real estate agents in the Australian Capital Territory …
Who will pay? Willow Tree asbestos clean-up stalled
Posted by ABC LocalABC LocalWho will pay? Willow Tree asbestos clean-up stalledABC LocalA fire site riddled with asbestos dust remains sealed, but untouched because of doubts over who will pay for the clean-up. In April this year fire ripped through an abandoned antiques warehouse in Willow Tree, South of Tamworth. The fire was so hot it …
Danger to city dogs after asbestos kills labrador despite treatment costing £20000
Posted by Express.co.ukExpress.co.ukDanger to city dogs after asbestos kills labrador despite treatment costing £20000Express.co.ukMore than 2,500 humans a year are diagnosed with mesothelioma, mostly men who worked with asbestos – a material used for fire insulation – more than 20 years ago. Owner Janette Dickson, who bought Jura as a puppy, was devastated after her dog died …
Port Melbounre Primary School students Nina and Caitlin outside one of the …
Posted by Herald SunHerald SunPort Melbounre Primary School students Nina and Caitlin outside one of the …Herald SunIt has has urged anyone who suspects asbestos has been disturbed in any of the classrooms to cordon off the area until it has been checked by specialists. Parents and the Leader raised concerns with the State Government about the Port […]
Green light for Rocky greenwaste after 2013 asbestos find
Posted by Rockhampton Morning BulletinGreen light for Rocky greenwaste after 2013 asbestos findRockhampton Morning BulletinGREENWASTE has been given the green light after Rockhampton Regional Council has sifted through contamination. Regular mulch distribution has been unavailable since December 2013, following discovery of asbestos containing material in the …
Asbestos cleanup tax credit OK’d by state Senate
Posted by Lockport Union-Sun & JournalLockport Union-Sun & JournalAsbestos cleanup tax credit OK'd by state SenateLockport Union-Sun & Journal“Providing incentives for remediating asbestos is critical if we are ever going to fully realize the potential of Western New York's old building stock and capitalize on the current momentum of redevelopment happening in our community," she said. "With …Ortt's asbestos cleanup […]
More Wollongong council dumped asbestos uncovered
Posted by Boorowa NewsBoorowa NewsMore Wollongong council dumped asbestos uncoveredBoorowa NewsThe latest discovery – on Wyllie Road at Kembla Grange – came less than three weeks after the organisation admitted it unwittingly dumped construction waste piles riddled with asbestos along the Old Princes Highway between Sublime Point and Waterfall.and more »
City to Spend $2 Million for Mold, Asbestos Removal From Citizens Tower
Posted by EverythingLubbock.comEverythingLubbock.comCity to Spend $2 Million for Mold, Asbestos Removal From Citizens TowerEverythingLubbock.comLUBBOCK, TX – The City of Lubbock will spend up to $2 million for asbestos and mold abatement at Citizens Tower, 1208 14th Street. The city went out for bids last week and companies wishing to do the work have until June 15 to […]
Council exposes contractors to asbestos
Posted by Construction EnquirerCouncil exposes contractors to asbestosConstruction EnquirerWaltham Forest borough council has been fined £66,000 after it exposed members of staff and visiting contractors to the potentially lethal dangers of asbestos, which it knew to be present in the Town Hall basement. Asbestos was identified in a survey …
Ortt’s asbestos cleanup tax credit OK’d by state Senate
Posted by Niagara GazetteNiagara GazetteOrtt's asbestos cleanup tax credit OK'd by state SenateNiagara Gazette“Providing incentives for remediating asbestos is critical if we are ever going to fully realize the potential of Western New York's old building stock and capitalize on the current momentum of redevelopment happening in our community," she said. "With …Ortt-sponsored asbestos bill passes SenateEast Niagara […]
Thatcher biographer Charles Moore: Gay marriage is a fad like asbestos
Posted by PinkNewsThatcher biographer Charles Moore: Gay marriage is a fad like asbestosPinkNewsFormer Telegraph Editor and Margaret Thatcher biographer Charles Moore has written a column saying same-sex marriage is a “trend†like “asbestosâ€. Mr Moore, who was formerly the Editor of the Spectator, wrote a column for the publication titled 'Is gay …
Warriner Hall temporarily closed due to asbestos
Posted by Central Michigan LifeCentral Michigan LifeWarriner Hall temporarily closed due to asbestosCentral Michigan LifeWarriner Hall has been temporarily closed due to elevated levels of asbestos found in the air on the first and second floors of the building. Employees and guests will be temporarily reassigned to other locations or will work from home. The building …CMU's Warriner Hall […]
Manufacturers of Asbestos-Free Products May Still Face Claims
Posted by The Legal IntelligencerThe Legal IntelligencerManufacturers of Asbestos-Free Products May Still Face ClaimsThe Legal IntelligencerCompanies aren't strictly liable for asbestos injuries caused by aftermarket parts they didn't manufacture, but they might be liable for a claim of negligence, a Pennsylvania federal judge has ruled, predicting how the state Supreme Court would come down.
Maine Has Nation’s Highest Rate of Asbestos-Related Cancer: Report
Posted by Maine Public BroadcastingMaine Has Nation's Highest Rate of Asbestos-Related Cancer: ReportMaine Public BroadcastingWASHINGTON – Maine has the nation's highest rate of an asbestos-related cancer called mesothelioma, according to a new report by the Washington, D.C.-based Environmental Working Group. Senior Analyst Sonya Lunder says 12,000 to 15,000 people …
Armstrong asbestos trust sells $86M worth of Armstrong stock
Posted by LancasterOnlineArmstrong asbestos trust sells $86M worth of Armstrong stockLancasterOnlineThe trust set up to pay asbestos personal injury claims against Armstrong World Industries has sold more of its Armstrong stock. Another 1.54 million shares of the trust's Armstrong common stock have been sold to Deutsche Bank Securities for $86.4 …
Sentencing due over town hall asbestos failings
Posted by East London and West Essex Guardian SeriesEast London and West Essex Guardian SeriesSentencing due over town hall asbestos failingsEast London and West Essex Guardian SeriesWhen he was told he could not have documents he asked more questions and found out the documents he needed were contaminated with asbestos. The HSE investigation found that the three main types of asbestos were present, […]
Del. Court Asks NY For Help With Asbestos Insurance Case
Posted by Law360 (subscription)Del. Court Asks NY For Help With Asbestos Insurance CaseLaw360 (subscription)Law360, New York (May 28, 2015, 4:47 PM ET) — The Delaware Supreme Court certified two questions Thursday to the New York Court of Appeals that arose in a 10-year-old battle over excess insurance coverage for asbestos injury claims against Viking …and more »
Deadline Pressure Should Not Hamper Asbestos Eradication Progress
Posted by AllAfrica.comDeadline Pressure Should Not Hamper Asbestos Eradication ProgressAllAfrica.comThe Rwanda Housing Authority now has much of the resources it needs to clear the country of asbestos roofing material. The housing agency says it hopes to pull down and dispose of the nearly 800,000 square metres of the deadly roofing material by the …
Asbestos Deadline Will Be Met
Posted by Housing AuthorityAsbestos Deadline Will Be Met – Housing AuthorityAllAfrica.comThere is still hope that nearly 800,000 square metres of deadly asbestos roofing material that remains intact will have been cleared and disposed of by 2016, an official at Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA) has said. Citing a bigger pool of trained …
Texas Follows Suit In Asbestos Case Requirements
Posted by Mesothelioma.comTexas Follows Suit In Asbestos Case RequirementsMesothelioma.comAustin, Texas – For mesothelioma victims and their families in Texas, a new law is making its way through state legislation that will make it more difficult for victims to be compensated by the companies responsible for their asbestos exposure. The …
Madison County claimants account for 20 percent of asbestos awards in Garlock …
Posted by Madison County RecordMadison County RecordMadison County claimants account for 20 percent of asbestos awards in Garlock …Madison County Recordmadison county courthouse According to a recently unsealed database outlining a sample of what asbestos plaintiffs have been awarded in the court and trust systems, Madison County claimants account for roughly 20 percent of the total payouts in one …
Town’s tribute to the victims of asbestos
Posted by The NationalTown's tribute to the victims of asbestosThe NationalHUNDREDS of victims who have lost their lives after suffering asbestos-related diseases in Scotland will be remembered with the unveiling of a memorial this weekend. More than 500 names of the dead have been engraved on the stainless steel sculpture …
Ambler Council requests grant extension for former asbestos site
Posted by The Times HeraldAmbler Council requests grant extension for former asbestos siteThe Times HeraldAMBLER >> A fiery verbal sparring match broke out at Ambler Borough Council's May 20 meeting regarding the ongoing remediation efforts at the former Ambler Asbestos Superfund site, the former location of the Keasbey & Mattison Co. asbestos production …and more »
Pennsylvania court recognizes partial ‘bare metal defense’ in asbestos cases
Posted by ReutersPennsylvania court recognizes partial 'bare metal defense' in asbestos casesReutersA federal judge in Pennsylvania has ruled that companies whose products have asbestos-containing parts they neither made nor supplied may dodge strict liability claims, but could still be liable for negligence if they recognized but failed to warn …
Insurers Fight Asbestos Coverage Ruling At Del. High Court
Posted by Law360 (subscription)Insurers Fight Asbestos Coverage Ruling At Del. High CourtLaw360 (subscription)Law360, Wilmington (May 27, 2015, 7:55 PM ET) — The Delaware Supreme Court heard appeals Wednesday from both sides in a 10-year-old battle over excess insurance coverage for asbestos injury claims against Viking Pump Inc. and Warren Pumps LLC, …and more »
Garlock evidence showed spike in settlements, costs during asbestos …
Posted by Legal News LineLegal News LineGarlock evidence showed spike in settlements, costs during asbestos …Legal News LineCHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – As more companies were forced to declare bankruptcy to handle asbestos claims after the turn of the century, Garlock Sealing Technologies found itself paying more and more in the civil justice system, evidence …Garlock Bankruptcy Affects Individuals Who […]
Ambler Borough Council requests grant extension for former Ambler Asbestos …
Posted by Montgomery NewspapersAmbler Borough Council requests grant extension for former Ambler Asbestos …Montgomery NewspapersAmbler >> A fiery verbal sparring match broke out at Ambler Borough Council's May 20 meeting regarding the ongoing remediation efforts at the former Ambler Asbestos Superfund site, the former location of the Keasbey & Mattison Co. asbestos production …
Construction small businesses encouraged to attend asbestos awareness safety …
Posted by Health and Safety Executive (press release)Construction small businesses encouraged to attend asbestos awareness safety …Health and Safety Executive (press release)Construction companies and small businesses are invited to attend one of six free half day events so they are aware of how they can avoid work that may disturb asbestos. This will include everyday activities, the risks of disturbing the fabric […]
Asbestos removal work begins at 101-year-old Hall High
Posted by LaSalle News TribuneAsbestos removal work begins at 101-year-old Hall HighLaSalle News TribuneThe only possible challenge Samolinski noted was removal of the asbestos-wrapped pipe covering. This type of covering is on some of the water pipes in the building. Workers will be required to remove walls to allow access to these pipes for safe removal.
Family compensated over asbestos death say it is no consolation
Posted by Swindon AdvertiserSwindon AdvertiserFamily compensated over asbestos death say it is no consolationSwindon AdvertiserThe family's solicitor, Brigitte Chandler, a leading industrial disease lawyer and partner with Swindon law firm, Charles Lucas & Marshall, who has represented hundreds of people suffering from asbestos exposure over the last 30 years, helped the …and more »
Asbestos and glass in cheap cigarette deals
Posted by Kenilworth Weekly NewsKenilworth Weekly NewsAsbestos and glass in cheap cigarette dealsKenilworth Weekly NewsRats' droppings, ground glass and asbestos are being found in illegal tobacco products as sales rise, warn Warwickshire officials. Trading standards officers have warned against cut price tobacco and cigarettes describing cheap deals which look “too …and more »
Texas Senate passes bill aimed at ending asbestos double dipping, House signs
Posted by Southeast Texas RecordTexas Senate passes bill aimed at ending asbestos double dipping, House signsSoutheast Texas RecordA bill seeking to restrain fraud in asbestos litigation has passed both houses of the Texas Legislature. In February, state Rep. Doug Miller, R-New Braunfels, introduced House Bill 1492, relating to consideration of asbestos or silica trust claims in …and more »
30000 police officers may have been exposed to toxic asbestos
Posted by The IndependentThe Independent30000 police officers may have been exposed to toxic asbestosThe IndependentAn armed police officer outside the Houses of Parliament. Chief Superintendent Mike Gallagher, from the Specialist Firearms Command, said: “Clearly this is not just an issue affecting the Met, with asbestos present in many industrial and residential …Thousands of Met police officers in asbestos […]
Asbestos curse: Perth mesothelioma sufferer’s tale surprises and tugs at heart
Posted by WA todayWA todayAsbestos curse: Perth mesothelioma sufferer's tale surprises and tugs at heartWA todayOne day I walked into the Asbestos Diseases Society office to drop off some raffle tickets and walked out in a team that were planning a charity walk from Kalgoorlie to Perth. I am still not sure how it happened, but Robert Vojackovic […]
30000 police linked to asbestos
Posted by Belfast TelegraphBelfast Telegraph30000 police linked to asbestosBelfast TelegraphChief Superintendent Mike Gallagher said: "Clearly this is not just an issue affecting the Met, with asbestos present in many industrial and residential properties built prior to 2000. However, we are committed to providing a high duty of care to our …Every current and former armed police officer in […]
£122k compensation paid to family after dad dies from asbestos exposure
Posted by Swindon Advertiser£122k compensation paid to family after dad dies from asbestos exposureSwindon AdvertiserThe family's solicitor, Brigitte Chandler, a leading industrial disease lawyer and partner with Swindon law firm, Charles Lucas & Marshall, who has represented hundreds of people suffering from asbestos exposure over the last 30 years, said Mr Dodson …and more »
Asbestos-related disease claims two more lives
Posted by The Press, YorkThe Press, YorkAsbestos-related disease claims two more livesThe Press, York“It has been extremely difficult for us to come to terms with the fact that he was exposed to asbestos throughout his entire working career and that, after all those years of service, the working conditions which he faced on a daily basis ultimately …
Asbestos cases linger in courts
Posted by Buffalo Business First (blog)Buffalo Business First (blog)Asbestos cases linger in courtsBuffalo Business First (blog)Chris Potenza has been part of the toxic tort and environmental department at Hurwitz & Fine for more than a decade. At first he was asked to step in and help with asbestos cases on what seemed to be a temporary basis. After all, asbestos […]
Asbestos assessments have become routine
Posted by Albuquerque JournalAsbestos assessments have become routineAlbuquerque Journal“Buildings built prior to about 1971 have a likelihood of having some kind of asbestos-containing material,†said Richard Serna of Environmental Remediation Management Services in Albuquerque. “It does not negate the possibility of asbestos being found …
‘No public risk’ from asbestos fibres unearthed at BMX park
Posted by Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times'No public risk' from asbestos fibres unearthed at BMX parkOtago Daily TimesThe material containing asbestos fibres was unearthed as volunteers worked to extend the BMX track last week. The area was cordoned off and samples taken, which returned only one result above national guidelines, Mrs Stokes said. The council had taken …
Asbestos bill roils public health groups
Posted by The HillThe HillAsbestos bill roils public health groupsThe HillGOP-backed legislation touted as necessary to keep lawyers from raiding funds set up for people suffering from asbestos poisoning is coming under fire from public health advocates who say the proposal will only create hurdles for victims of diseases …and more »
Hurstville mayor Con Hindi asked to show records on how he disposed of asbestos
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning HeraldHurstville mayor Con Hindi asked to show records on how he disposed of asbestosSydney Morning HeraldThe battle between the property-developing mayor of Hurstville Con Hindi and council staff is escalating. The Liberal councillor has been given until 9am on Monday to provide records to council officers as to how he disposed of asbestos […]
EWG Analysis: Asbestos Kills 12000-15000 Americans per Year
Posted by MesotheliomaHelp.org (blog)MesotheliomaHelp.org (blog)EWG Analysis: Asbestos Kills 12000-15000 Americans per YearMesotheliomaHelp.org (blog)exposure to asbestos fibers causes mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer A new analysis by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) finds that asbestos kills significantly more Americans each year than previously estimated—and the actual asbestos …Shifts Seen in Asbestos Case Filings in Phila., PittsburghThe Legal IntelligencerShould Canada Lobby […]
Parents concerned over asbestos at Huntsville city school
Posted by WSFAParents concerned over asbestos at Huntsville city schoolWSFAHuntsville City Schools says the school's floor tiles contain asbestos, but they will be removed during renovations over the summer. Parents we spoke with are now concerned for their children's safety because they never knew the school contained asbestos.and more »
Number One Asbestos Exporter Blocks The Addition Of Chyrostile To UN’s …
Posted by Mesothelioma.comNumber One Asbestos Exporter Blocks The Addition Of Chyrostile To UN's …Mesothelioma.comGeneva, Switzerland – While countries like Canada opposed the addition of chrysotile asbestos to the United Nation's dangerous chemicals list, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Zimbawe blocked its inclusion on Saturday. A vote takes place at each …
Harrigan Hall reopens after asbestos scare
Posted by Juneau Empire (subscription)The RepublicHarrigan Hall reopens after asbestos scareJuneau Empire (subscription)The gray insulation substance that raised workers' concerns tested negative for asbestos in a Washington state lab, KCAW-FM reports. The building reopened Wednesday afternoon after an emergency closure on Tuesday. “As of right now we are open for …Harrigan Centennial Hall reopens after asbestos scareMoulton AdvertiserHarrigan Centennial Hall […]
Texas bill would toughen rules on asbestos and silica injury claimants
Posted by Business InsuranceAustin American-StatesmanTexas bill would toughen rules on asbestos and silica injury claimantsBusiness InsuranceA bill that would add required disclosures for claimants in asbestos or silica personal injury lawsuits, and allow defendants in these cases to stay proceedings and modify judgments under certain circumstances, has been approved by the Texas Senate and …U.S. Chamber Applauds Texas Legislature's […]
ASBESTOS LITIGATION ASSOCIATE POSITION
Posted by Maryland Daily Record (subscription)ASBESTOS LITIGATION ASSOCIATE POSITIONMaryland Daily Record (subscription)Carr Maloney P.C. is seeking a litigation associate to join its busy asbestos practice. Interested candi dates should have 3 – 5 years of experience handling all aspects of asbestos and mass/toxic tort liti ga tion. Trial or arbitration experience as …
Shifts Seen in Asbestos Case Filings in Phila., Pittsburgh
Posted by The Legal IntelligencerThe Legal IntelligencerShifts Seen in Asbestos Case Filings in Phila., PittsburghThe Legal IntelligencerJudicial districts covering the state's two largest cities have shown differing trends in asbestos case filings over the past five years, according to court statistics. Filings have remained steady in Pittsburgh and have generally risen in Philadelphia.Should Canada Lobby For UN To Add […]
In Congress, NY’s Silver Case Becomes Asbestos Reform Political Football
Posted by Huffington PostIn Congress, NY's Silver Case Becomes Asbestos Reform Political FootballHuffington PostAlong with other developments, it also suggests the political climate around the asbestos litigation industry — which we've argued has annual revenue in the same neighborhood as the National Football League — is changing against the plaintiff's bar …
Asbestos near BMX track
Posted by Otago Daily TimesAsbestos near BMX trackOtago Daily TimesAsbestos has been found near a Dunedin BMX track and the public have been warned to stay away until it is removed. Dunedin City Council infrastructure and networks general manager Ruth Stokes said a voluntary group working in Northeast Valley …and more »
Asbestos risk in Putaruru house fire
Posted by Waikato TimesWaikato TimesAsbestos risk in Putaruru house fireWaikato TimesNorthern Fire Communications shift manager Megan Ruru said police also attended and St John ambulance paramedics had been on standby. "Looks like there is asbestos in the property." Waikato Regional Council has been notified and a council inspection …and more »
Warning after asbestos found near BMX track
Posted by Otago Daily TimesWarning after asbestos found near BMX trackOtago Daily TimesAsbestos has been found near a Dunedin BMX track and the public have been warned to stay away until it is removed. Dunedin City Council infrastructure and networks general manager Ruth Stokes said a voluntary group working in Northeast Valley …Forrester ParkScoop.co.nz (press release)all 2 news articles »
Asbestos incident at Nanaimo school not reported to parents
Posted by CHEKCHEKAsbestos incident at Nanaimo school not reported to parentsCHEKParents at a Nanaimo school are wondering why they weren't told about an asbestos incident in their children's school. The asbestos was found to be in some tile this year following work that was completed last spring. A WorkSafe BC report found the …
‘Last call’ for Libby as EPA discusses its preferred final asbestos remedy
Posted by The MissoulianThe Missoulian'Last call' for Libby as EPA discusses its preferred final asbestos remedyThe MissoulianIts air asbestos concentrations are 100,000 times lower than when the W.R. Grace Mine was operating, and EPA toxicologist Dr. Deborah McKean told the small crowd Thursday that Libby's numbers are now similar to communities such as Helena and Eureka …and more »
The history of the devastating asbestos legacy of Wittenoom
Posted by Daily MailDaily MailThe history of the devastating asbestos legacy of WittenoomDaily MailA look at the devastating asbestos legacy of Wittenoom. Wittenoom was the prime source of blue asbestos in Australia before it was shut down due to rapidly escalating health concerns. A look at the devastating asbestos… Read More · 1:47min · Casey …
Study shows $24M per NYC asbestos plaintiff in consolidated trials
Posted by Legal News LineLegal News LineStudy shows $24M per NYC asbestos plaintiff in consolidated trialsLegal News LineNEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Asbestos cases that are consolidated for trial in New York City's asbestos docket result in larger jury awards, according to a study by an economic consulting firm. The study by Washington, D.C.-based Bates White, which was …
James Hardie keeps asbestos compensation fund shortfall at arm’s length
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning HeraldJames Hardie keeps asbestos compensation fund shortfall at arm's lengthSydney Morning HeraldJames Hardie Industries has washed its hands of any responsibility for a shortfall in compensation payments to asbestos victims as it reported robust profit growth and rewarded shareholders with a $US98 million special dividend. Investors rushed to buy …James Hardie's payment to asbestos […]
Public Works held back documents on asbestos in tax centre building
Posted by Ottawa CitizenOttawa CitizenPublic Works held back documents on asbestos in tax centre buildingOttawa CitizenThe federal Public Works department kept documents secret about an Ottawa building where concerns have been raised about employees being exposed to asbestos, newly released documents show. The documents about health and safety concerns at the …
Wittenoom Miners playing an asbestos shovelling competition
Posted by Daily MailDaily MailWittenoom Miners playing an asbestos shovelling competitionDaily MailIt was thought to be a carefree game among colleagues, but it had a devastating fallout for everyone involved. A chilling image has surfaced showing a group of miners shovelling mounds of raw blue asbestos into drums as the deadly mineral wafts through …
Whistleblower welcomes probe over asbestos risk at Shropshire hospital
Posted by shropshirestar.comshropshirestar.comWhistleblower welcomes probe over asbestos risk at Shropshire hospitalshropshirestar.comHe said: “The problem with asbestos exposure is you might have someone who needs a record in the future. “Perhaps there's a guy who was working as a 17-year-old, then at 27 he's starting a family and an illness comes up and it is asbestos related but […]
Asbestos cleared, but pupils still sick
Posted by Independent OnlineIndependent OnlineAsbestos cleared, but pupils still sickIndependent OnlineCape Town – The Western Cape Education Department said that deadly asbestos has been cleared from the Eurecon Primary School in Elsies River school, but it's too late for pupils who have been diagnosed with chronic chest problems. Their parents …and more »
Asbestos work completed in former Lambert Kay building
Posted by Torrington Register CitizenAsbestos work completed in former Lambert Kay buildingTorrington Register Citizen“They have finished up the asbestos work. They just finished up a little ahead of schedule, with no significant issues,†said Martin. “They have the rest of the drilling (part of the ongoing environmental studies) scheduled for next week, and we did …
James Hardie’s payment to asbestos fund set to fall even as claims keep rising
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineJames Hardie's payment to asbestos fund set to fall even as claims keep risingABC OnlineUnder the asbestos compensation deal, each year an independent actuarial report is required to estimate the likely amount of asbestos liabilities for James Hardie, its related entities and former businesses which are covered by the compensation fund.James Hardie keeps asbestos […]
National Green Tribunal slams MoEF for not submitting data on asbestos mining
Posted by Economic TimesNational Green Tribunal slams MoEF for not submitting data on asbestos miningEconomic Times"MoEF is expected to know what is happening in the field of mining vis-a-vis the environment in the entire country," the green bench observed as MoEF Under Secretary could not submit data on asbestos mining from various state governments, mining …NGT slams MoEF for […]
Asbestos Problem Closes Tioga County Business
Posted by My Twin Tiers.comMy Twin Tiers.comAsbestos Problem Closes Tioga County BusinessMy Twin Tiers.com"We heard that there has asbestos in it and if it does have asbestos in it we don't want it to get in our water supply and be harm the community," Springstead said. Springstead's landlord owns three different properties. When one of his buildings …
Asbestos defense attorneys weigh in on FACT Act: ‘Nobody should be against …
Posted by Madison County RecordAsbestos defense attorneys weigh in on FACT Act: 'Nobody should be against …Madison County RecordAsbestos defense attorneys in Madison County say that a bill designed to target asbestos litigation abuse may not have a significant effect on the nation's busiest asbestos docket. The Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Act, or FACT Act, which …The Facts About the […]
Russia, India Block Proposal to Restrict Asbestos Exports
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comRussia, India Block Proposal to Restrict Asbestos ExportsAsbestos.comFor the fifth consecutive time, a handful of countries blocked a United Nations proposal that effectively would have restricted the exportation of dangerous chrysotile asbestos. Russia, India, Pakistan, Zimbabwe, Kazakhstan, Cuba and Kyrgyzstan stopped …
Probe into ‘asbestos exposure’ at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsProbe into 'asbestos exposure' at Royal Shrewsbury HospitalBBC NewsThe Health and Safety Executive (HSE) says it is investigating whether workmen were exposed to asbestos at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. Former hospital project manager, Les Small, told senior bosses in 2012 he believed asbestos panels had been …
Centennial Hall declared asbestos-free
Posted by KCAWKTVA.com – Alaska News and WeatherCentennial Hall declared asbestos-freeKCAWHarrigan Centennial Hall was re-opened this afternoon (Wed 5-20-15), after an asbestos scare forced an emergency closure on Tuesday. Building Manager Don Kluting said a gray substance was found on spare door and a sample sent to a lab in …Sitka Centennial Hall closed after possible asbestos foundFairbanks […]
Council admits exposing teenage apprentice to asbestos during work on …
Posted by Hartlepool MailHartlepool MailCouncil admits exposing teenage apprentice to asbestos during work on …Hartlepool Mail“Proper procedures had been bypassed. Asbestos paper is the lower end of the risk register and doesn't require a contractor to remove it but people must be trained to deal with asbestos. The room must be sealed, masks must be worn, and cleaning […]
Rio Tinto under fire for High Court asbestos appeal
Posted by Australian MiningAustralian MiningRio Tinto under fire for High Court asbestos appealAustralian MiningThe CFMEU has urged Rio Tinto to drop their new High Court challenge to a controversial asbestos disease compensation case. Following the March ruling in favour of Zorko Zabic, a former worker at the Gove refinery who developed mesothelioma through …and more »
New York company pleads guilty to asbestos violation
Posted by Great Lakes EchoGreat Lakes EchoNew York company pleads guilty to asbestos violationGreat Lakes EchoGreenGavel A North Syracuse, New York, company that did air sampling and lab analysis for asbestos abatement projects faces probation, restitution and a fine of up to $200,000 after pleading guilty in federal court to negligently releasing asbestos …
Some Australians aren’t impressed with halal certification, so we ask… What …
Posted by NEWS.com.auNEWS.com.auSome Australians aren't impressed with halal certification, so we ask… What …NEWS.com.auThe small country town which lies around 1400kms northeast of Perth was also, at one stage, the only place in Australia that produced blue asbestos. But when demand for the deadly mineral began to wane and fears of serious health concerns began to …
Company LabForm fined after exposing Newmarket College students to asbestos
Posted by Cambridge NewsCambridge NewsCompany LabForm fined after exposing Newmarket College students to asbestosCambridge NewsA company which caused pupils and staff to be exposed to asbestos in an "inexcusable" incident at a school in Newmarket has been fined. Students and staff at Newmarket College, now Newmarket Academy, were exposed to asbestos after sub contractors …Cheshire firm in court after […]
Asbestos defense attorney on FACT Act: ‘Nobody should be against transparency’
Posted by Legal News LineLegal News LineAsbestos defense attorney on FACT Act: 'Nobody should be against transparency'Legal News LineEDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – Asbestos defense attorneys in Madison County, Ill., a hotbed for such lawsuits, favor the transparency offered by a legislation recently passed by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee that is designed to target …
Libby: Asbestos-contaminated community to weigh in on final cleanup
Posted by The MissoulianThe MissoulianLibby: Asbestos-contaminated community to weigh in on final cleanupThe MissoulianBILLINGS (AP) — Residents of a Montana mining community where thousands have been sickened by asbestos exposure will weigh in this week on a proposal to leave the dangerous material behind in many houses and buildings. The Environmental …and more »
Household Asbestos Disposal Scheme coming to an end
Posted by Northern StarHousehold Asbestos Disposal Scheme coming to an endNorthern StarThis NSW EPA program offers discounts of up to 50% on the disposal of asbestos at participating landfills. The program is open to householders to dispose of up to five tonnes per household if using a licenced asbestos removalist. Residents can also …
Asbestos-contaminated community to weigh in on final cleanup
Posted by The OlympianAsbestos-contaminated community to weigh in on final cleanupThe OlympianBILLINGS, Mont. — Residents of a Montana mining community where thousands have been sickened by asbestos exposure will weigh in this week on a proposal to leave the dangerous material behind in many houses and buildings. The Environmental …and more »
Chelmsford council to clean swimming pool after asbestos found
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsChelmsford council to clean swimming pool after asbestos foundBBC NewsAn outdoor swimming pool in Essex has become contaminated with asbestos and its opening this season may be delayed while cleaning is carried out. The Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre in Chelmsford was due to open in late May. The Health and Safety …Asbestos Found At […]
Schools are facing an asbestos timebomb
Posted by The GuardianThe GuardianSchools are facing an asbestos timebombThe GuardianAnd while some types of asbestos, if enclosed and well managed, do not pose a serious risk, the report says materials such as asbestos lagging, sprayed asbestos and asbestos insulating board, all of which can release dangerous fibres, are present in …
CIÉ coach-builder exposed to asbestos from engines, inquest told
Posted by Irish TimesCIÉ coach-builder exposed to asbestos from engines, inquest toldIrish TimesNoel Sweeney (67), a father-of-two from Glenaulin Road in Palmerstown, Dublin 20, died surrounded by his family at his home on April 5th last year, having developed a mesothelioma – a tumour around the lung very highly associated with asbestos dust …
Riverside outdoor pool in Chelmsford not reopening due to asbestos outbreak
Posted by Essex ChronicleEssex ChronicleRiverside outdoor pool in Chelmsford not reopening due to asbestos outbreakEssex ChronicleThe popular outdoor pool at Chelmsford's largest leisure centre will not reopen this month due to asbestos contamination. Chelmsford City Council announced today (May 18) that the Riverside Ice & Leisure Centre pool will not open for the summer period …Outdoor pool at […]
Three investigations underway into how asbestos was found in Wollongong …
Posted by ABC LocalABC LocalThree investigations underway into how asbestos was found in Wollongong …ABC LocalWollongong's lord mayor Gordon Bradbery says there's evidence the asbestos found in mounds along the old Prince Highway might not have come from council-generated waste. The council's been under fire since it was discovered that mounds designed to …
The deadly town that doesn’t exist
Posted by NEWS.com.auNEWS.com.auThe deadly town that doesn't existNEWS.com.auThe small country town which lies around 1400kms northeast of Perth was also, at one stage, the only place in Australia that produced blue asbestos. But when demand for the deadly mineral began to wane and fears of serious health concerns began to …
Russia helps block export restriction on asbestos
Posted by Yahoo NewsYahoo NewsRussia helps block export restriction on asbestosYahoo News"The failure to list chrysotile asbestos means millions of exposed workers will stay ignorant of its deadly dangers," said Brian Kohler, head of health, security and sustainable development for the IndustriALL Global Union. "Countries that support the …Russia helps block restriction on asbestosgulfnews.comall 4 news articles »
Rio Tinto challenges asbestos compensation ruling for former Gove refinery worker
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineRio Tinto challenges asbestos compensation ruling for former Gove refinery workerABC OnlineA former NT worker dying from asbestos-related disease has declared the battle is not yet over, after a court allowed mining giant Rio Tinto to challenge a compensation ruling. Zorko Zabic, 74, worked at the Gove alumina refinery in the 1970s cleaning …
Jury awards woman $13M for exposure to asbestos in talcum
Posted by WJHLJury awards woman $13M for exposure to asbestos in talcumWJHLLOS ANGELES (AP) – A Los Angeles jury awarded $13 million to a 73-year-old woman who contracted a deadly disease from using asbestos-containing talcum powder manufactured by Colgate-Palmolive Co. Jurors deliberated for two hours Tuesday before …
Barre courthouse to reopen next week after asbestos check
Posted by WCAXBurlingtonFreePress.comBarre courthouse to reopen next week after asbestos checkWCAXBARRE, Vt. (AP) – Authorities say the courthouse in Barre will reopen next week after testing for low levels of asbestos showed no widespread problem. Electricians discovered vermiculite, an insulation material that often contains asbestos, when they …Courthouse to reopen soonBarre Montpelier Times Argusall 8 news articles »
Libby student presents asbestos research
Posted by The Western NewsLibby student presents asbestos researchThe Western NewsThe research examined resident's asbestos risk perceptions and the presentation was primarily what Moore called the “punch you in the nose†results that stuck out to the researchers. Over the next year, they will continue working to get the data ready …
ADAO 2015: Asbestos Awareness at the Forefront
Posted by Huffington PostHuffington PostADAO 2015: Asbestos Awareness at the ForefrontHuffington PostOver the past few years, I've been fortunate enough to attend the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization's (ADAO) annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference. In 2010, ADAO Co-founder Linda Reinstein asked me to speak and share my story …2015 ADAO International Asbestos Awareness Conference RecapMesothelioma.com (blog)all 2 news articles »
Hurstville mayor Con Hindi in strife over asbestos
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning HeraldHurstville mayor Con Hindi in strife over asbestosSydney Morning HeraldThe property developing mayor of Hurstville, Con Hindi, is facing hefty fines and possible prosecution for failing to comply with repeated orders from his own council to remove asbestos from his building site. A report tendered to council on Wednesday …and more »
Asbestos bill advances in House
Posted by The HillThe HillAsbestos bill advances in HouseThe Hill“Every dollar taken through double-dipping or unscrupulous legal practices is a dollar less for those victims who face mesothelioma and other asbestos related illnesses,†Farenthold said in a statement. “The FACT Act will shine sunlight into the opaque …Bill targeting asbestos litigation abuse passes House Judiciary CommitteeWashington ExaminerHouse committee advances […]
Readers offer mixed reaction to asbestos in schools
Posted by Northern StarReaders offer mixed reaction to asbestos in schoolsNorthern StarTHIS week's story highlighting 58 schools on the Northern Rivers containing asbestos drew a mixed reaction from readers. From shock about which schools contain the potentially deadly substance, to suggestions The Northern Star made a big deal out of …and more »
2015 ADAO International Asbestos Awareness Conference Recap
Posted by Mesothelioma.com (blog)2015 ADAO International Asbestos Awareness Conference RecapMesothelioma.com (blog)This year, I was asked to speak at a conference we look forward to a lot– the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization's (ADAO) 11th annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference that was held in Washington D.C. in April. This year's theme was …
Outspoken asbestos campaigner allegedly behind bomb threat near Sydney’s …
Posted by 9news.com.au9news.com.auOutspoken asbestos campaigner allegedly behind bomb threat near Sydney's …9news.com.auPolice have arrested a man after he allegedly made a bomb threat near Sydney's Martin Place, which led to a lockdown of nearby streets. Police believe Marcus Thompson, an outspoken asbestos campaigner, was attempting to deliver a message to NSW …Martin Place area in lockdown due to […]
School labelled asbestos hazard still open
Posted by Independent OnlineIndependent OnlineSchool labelled asbestos hazard still openIndependent OnlineCape Town – A Cape Flats primary school is still open despite being declared an asbestos hazard two months ago. Now parents are fuming because their children are being exposed to the deadly substance every day. But they are reluctant to take their …
£34k fine for company after Newmarket College pupils and staff asbestos exposure
Posted by East Anglian Daily TimesEast Anglian Daily Times£34k fine for company after Newmarket College pupils and staff asbestos exposureEast Anglian Daily Times“Failing to take action to identify asbestos while planning work, and to ensure that any contractors who may disturb asbestos are aware of the location and type of asbestos present, and not taking appropriate measures to protect the […]
California adds another license classification: C-22 Asbestos Abatement
Posted by Lexology (registration)Lexology (registration)California adds another license classification: C-22 Asbestos AbatementLexology (registration)January 1, 2015, the new C-22 Asbestos Abatement contractor license classification in California became official. The Asbestos Certification(contemplated by Business & Professions Code § 7058.5) continues to be available for contractors who perform …
Asbestos fears at Queensland house fire
Posted by Yahoo7Yahoo7 NewsAsbestos fears at Queensland house fire – Yahoo7Yahoo7 NewsAn exclusion zone has been set up at the scene of a fire on the Sunshine Coast amid asbestos fears. Authorities have set up an exclusion zone at the scene of a house fire on the Sunshine Coast amid asbestos fears. Emergency services were called to […]
Asbestos found in WA cop shop
Posted by 9news.com.auAsbestos found in WA cop shop9news.com.auA police station in Western Australia's Pilbara has been shut down following the discovery of asbestos. "Significant building works" are due for the Roebourne station following the discovery during an annual inspection. Staff will be relocated to …and more »
Putting block on asbestos; I’ll raise a glass to that
Posted by YorkRegion.comPutting block on asbestos; I'll raise a glass to thatYorkRegion.comAsbestos is a serious carcinogen that causes mesothelioma and other cancers, according to the World Health Organization. As was the case with my father, cancer develops decades after asbestos fibres are inhaled. After dragging its feet, playing …India Blocks Listing Of Chrysotile Asbestos In Rotterdam Convention: […]
Cheshire firm in court after workers potentially exposed to asbestos
Posted by Health and Safety Executive (press release)CMCheshire firm in court after workers potentially exposed to asbestosHealth and Safety Executive (press release)Speaking after the hearing, HSE Inspector David King said: “Exposure to asbestos fibres is a serious and well known health risk, so it is essential that duty-holders take suitable and sufficient measures to prevent the disturbance, spread and exposure …Asbestos: the […]
More asbestos at jail site than first estimated
Posted by Green Bay Press GazetteMore asbestos at jail site than first estimatedGreen Bay Press Gazette“If there was a little more (asbestos), that's to be expected, but we're talking a lot more,' administrative coordinator Kevin Hamann said. “So I don't think (the contractor) did a thorough enough job.†The problem was discovered during an inspection …
Bill to protect trusts for asbestos victims advances in House
Posted by The HillBill to protect trusts for asbestos victims advances in HouseThe Hill“Every dollar taken through double-dipping or unscrupulous legal practices is a dollar less for those victims who face mesothelioma and other asbestos related illnesses,†Farenhold said in a release. “The FACT Act will shine sunlight into the opaque …Database provides insight into how much asbestos […]
Asbestos Victims to Congress: Stop Fast-Tracking Legislation That Would …
Posted by Roll CallAsbestos Victims to Congress: Stop Fast-Tracking Legislation That Would …Roll Call26, the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency or FACT Act was reintroduced in the House of Representatives. Far from furthering transparency, this insulting bill obstructs justice for victims dying from asbestos diseases while giving a handout to the …
Once hailed as victory, Texas man’s asbestos case was used against plaintiffs firm
Posted by Legal News LineOnce hailed as victory, Texas man's asbestos case was used against plaintiffs firmLegal News LineCHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – A verdict that was a source of pride for the asbestos firm Williams Kherkher was used against it during a defendant's ensuing bankruptcy proceeding. In 2010, Garlock Sealing Technologies was assigned 45 percent of …
EPA Cleanup Plan Leaves Some Asbestos in Libby
Posted by Flathead BeaconFlathead BeaconEPA Cleanup Plan Leaves Some Asbestos in LibbyFlathead BeaconIn its long-delayed final cleanup plan for the contaminated mining town of Libby, where asbestos exposure has sickened thousands, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on May 5 proposed leaving some of the deadly material in places where it presents …
Asbestos in 58 Northern Rivers schools
Posted by asbestos.comNorthern StarAsbestos in 58 Northern Rivers schools – here's the listNorthern StarASBESTOS in its three most common forms – white, and the more dangerous brown and blue varieties – has been found in 58 schools across the Northern Rivers. While this may seem alarming, products containing asbestos were commonly used in the …
Asbestos fears at Queensland house fire
Posted by 9news.com.auThe Sunshine Coast DailyAsbestos fears at Queensland house fire9news.com.auAuthorities have set up an exclusion zone at the scene of a house fire on the Sunshine Coast amid asbestos fears. Emergency services were called to the fire at Dulong, west of Nambour, about 11am. Those inside fled the Queenslander, which was fully …Owner helpless to stop […]
Asbestos found in WA cop shop
Posted by 9news.com.auAsbestos found in WA cop shop9news.com.auA police station in Western Australia's Pilbara has been shut down following the discovery of asbestos. "Significant building works" are due for the Roebourne station following the discovery during an annual inspection. Staff will be relocated to …and more »
Asbestos Victims to Congress: Stop Fast-Tracking Legislation That Would …
Posted by Roll CallAsbestos Victims to Congress: Stop Fast-Tracking Legislation That Would …Roll Call26, the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency or FACT Act was reintroduced in the House of Representatives. Far from furthering transparency, this insulting bill obstructs justice for victims dying from asbestos diseases while giving a handout to the …
Barre courthouse closed for asbestos tests
Posted by BurlingtonFreePress.comBurlingtonFreePress.comBarre courthouse closed for asbestos testsBurlingtonFreePress.com“There is no indication at this point that employees or visitors to the building have been exposed to asbestos fibers, but further testing is needed to determine whether there is a problem that requires remediation,†Health Commissioner Harry Chen said …Asbestos closes Barre courthouseBarre Montpelier Times ArgusBarre Courthouse Temporarily Closing […]
Asbestos in 58 Northern Rivers schools
Posted by asbestos.comNorthern StarAsbestos in 58 Northern Rivers schools – here's the listNorthern StarASBESTOS in its three most common forms – white, and the more dangerous brown and blue varieties – has been found in 58 schools across the Northern Rivers. While this may seem alarming, products containing asbestos were commonly used in the …
Up to 15000 asbestos-related deaths reported annually in US: Estimates
Posted by Outbreak News TodayUp to 15000 asbestos-related deaths reported annually in US: EstimatesOutbreak News TodayThe findings indicate that 50 years after medical research definitively established that asbestos kills, the government still can't say for certain how many Americans die from asbestos exposure. EWG Action Fund's researchers analyzed death records from …Urgent action needed re: asbestosFood Consumerall 2 news […]
EPA Cleanup Plan Leaves Some Asbestos in Libby
Posted by Flathead BeaconFlathead BeaconEPA Cleanup Plan Leaves Some Asbestos in LibbyFlathead BeaconIn its long-delayed final cleanup plan for the contaminated mining town of Libby, where asbestos exposure has sickened thousands, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on May 5 proposed leaving some of the deadly material in places where it presents …
Barre courthouse closed for asbestos tests
Posted by BurlingtonFreePress.comBurlingtonFreePress.comBarre courthouse closed for asbestos testsBurlingtonFreePress.com“There is no indication at this point that employees or visitors to the building have been exposed to asbestos fibers, but further testing is needed to determine whether there is a problem that requires remediation,†Health Commissioner Harry Chen said …Asbestos closes Barre courthouseBarre Montpelier Times ArgusBarre Courthouse Temporarily Closing […]
Asbestos Victims to Congress: Stop Fast-Tracking Legislation That Would …
Posted by Roll CallAsbestos Victims to Congress: Stop Fast-Tracking Legislation That Would …Roll Call26, the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency or FACT Act was reintroduced in the House of Representatives. Far from furthering transparency, this insulting bill obstructs justice for victims dying from asbestos diseases while giving a handout to the …
Asbestos closes Barre courthouse
Posted by Barre Montpelier Times ArgusBurlingtonFreePress.comAsbestos closes Barre courthouseBarre Montpelier Times ArgusOfficials reported that electricians discovered vermiculite, a material that often contains asbestos, after they removed some ceiling tiles during an installation Thursday. The state Department of Buildings and General Services then tested the …Barre courthouse closed for asbestos testsBurlingtonFreePress.comBarre Courthouse Temporarily Closing After Asbestos FoundMy Champlain Valley FOX44 & […]
Asbestos in the ground is an unseen danger
Posted by News3LVNews3LVAsbestos in the ground is an unseen dangerNews3LVYou look mystified, but you are going to die. So am I.†Brotherton is suffering from asbestosis. It's a race now between his failing heart and the asbestos fibers slowly choking him. Surrounded by oxygen tanks, he has questions. How and where did he …and more »
Extreme Cases of Asbestos
Posted by Outbreak News TodayExtreme Cases of AsbestosOutbreak News TodayDuring the second half of the 20th century, cases of asbestos-related diseases were investigated and recognised for the damage they were doing to residents. Several safety measures were developed and taken to reduce a person's exposure to asbestos.
Barre Courthouse Temporarily Closing After Asbestos Found
Posted by My Champlain Valley FOX44 & ABC22My Champlain Valley FOX44 & ABC22Barre Courthouse Temporarily Closing After Asbestos FoundMy Champlain Valley FOX44 & ABC22… material found in the ceiling contain low levels of asbestos fibers,†Secretary of Administration Justin Johnson said. “We need to have access to the building to test the work areas and fixtures to determine if that contamination goes […]
Richmond River High students moved after asbestos find
Posted by Northern StarNorthern StarRichmond River High students moved after asbestos findNorthern StarPOTENTIALLY deadly asbestos found at Lismore's Richmond River High School has forced the closure of 12 classrooms. On Monday, two classrooms were closed after "imperfectly sealed" asbestos was discovered in window sills in the classrooms. Samples …Children banned from school classrooms due to an asbestos scareABC OnlineAsbestos […]
Asbestos to be removed from Dougherty Co. school buildings
Posted by WALB-TVAsbestos to be removed from Dougherty Co. school buildingsWALB-TVCrews are set to go in and remove asbestos from two old Dougherty County School Buildings. They'll remove asbestos from the Title I Complex on Flint Avenue and the old ESP Site on Monroe Street before they tear down the buildings. School Officials …and more »
Teachers at asbestos-riddled school launch charity after Government refuses to …
Posted by mirror.co.ukmirror.co.ukTeachers at asbestos-riddled school launch charity after Government refuses to …mirror.co.ukTeachers at a run-down school have launched a charity website to raise £1million after the Government refused funding to improve facilities. Children at Ash Lea school in Cotgrave, Notts, are taught in asbestos-riddled classrooms which should have been …
Cardinals’ Johnson graduates from asbestos removal to NFL opportunity
Posted by FOXSports.comAZCardinals.comCardinals' Johnson graduates from asbestos removal to NFL opportunityFOXSports.com"My first year I was there I did asbestos removal," Johnson told a wide-eyed Arizona media corps on Thursday at the team's headquarters. "We didn't do the very potent stuff. We only did about 1 to 3 percent asbestos, which is in old schools. It's like …Work […]
Asbestos found in NSW high school
Posted by 9news.com.auABC OnlineAsbestos found in NSW high school9news.com.auA high school on the north coast of NSW has been forced to seal off a number of classrooms following the discovery of asbestos. The Department of Education says two classrooms at Richmond River High School in Lismore were placed out of bounds on …Children banned from school classrooms due […]
$100m won’t rid schools of asbestos
Posted by The AgeThe Age$100m won't rid schools of asbestosThe AgeAn ambitious $100 million Labor plan will not cover the cost of eradicating asbestos from schools, Education Minister James Merlino told a Public Accounts and Estimates Committee hearing on Tuesday. The Opposition said it could cost up to $800 million.and more »
Wittenoom’s asbestos history still looms large but some residents won’t leave
Posted by The Daily TelegraphThe Daily TelegraphWittenoom's asbestos history still looms large but some residents won't leaveThe Daily TelegraphSince the 1930s, the town has been synonymous with one thing — blue asbestos. Nearly 150,000 tons of the deadly mineral were extracted from the area before mining stopped in 1966. Hundreds of workers later died of asbestos-related diseases and …
Wittenoom’s asbestos history still looms large but some residents won’t leave
Posted by The Daily TelegraphThe Daily TelegraphWittenoom's asbestos history still looms large but some residents won't leaveThe Daily TelegraphSince the 1930s, the town has been synonymous with one thing — blue asbestos. Nearly 150,000 tons of the deadly mineral were extracted from the area before mining stopped in 1966. Hundreds of workers later died of asbestos-related diseases and …
Teachers at asbestos-riddled school launch charity after Government refuses to …
Posted by mirror.co.ukmirror.co.ukTeachers at asbestos-riddled school launch charity after Government refuses to …mirror.co.ukTeachers at a run-down school have launched a charity website to raise £1million after the Government refused funding to improve facilities. Children at Ash Lea school in Cotgrave, Notts, are taught in asbestos-riddled classrooms which should have been …
Cardinals’ Johnson graduates from asbestos removal to NFL opportunity
Posted by FOXSports.comAZCardinals.comCardinals' Johnson graduates from asbestos removal to NFL opportunityFOXSports.com"My first year I was there I did asbestos removal," Johnson told a wide-eyed Arizona media corps on Thursday at the team's headquarters. "We didn't do the very potent stuff. We only did about 1 to 3 percent asbestos, which is in old schools. It's like …Work […]
Daughter’s call: Make workplaces safer after asbestos-related death
Posted by Coventry TelegraphDaughter's call: Make workplaces safer after asbestos-related deathCoventry TelegraphA woman from Warwick is urging employers to improve workplace conditions after her died from cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Lynn Stevens' father, Robert Hartwell – known as Archie – died from mesothelioma four years ago. He developed the …
Asbestos health fears for youths playing around on garage roofs
Posted by Hemel GazetteHemel GazetteAsbestos health fears for youths playing around on garage roofsHemel GazetteShe said: “ The asbestos has been cleared from the site and we do not believe it is a risk to public health. The fibres contained within asbestos cement products are bound in place by the cement and are only released into the atmosphere […]
US cleanup would leave some asbestos in contaminated town
Posted by The SentinelThe SentinelUS cleanup would leave some asbestos in contaminated townThe SentinelA long-delayed cleanup proposal for a Montana community where thousands have been sickened by asbestos exposure would leave some of the dangerous material inside houses rather than remove it, as government officials seek to wind down an effort that …
Woman Wins $12 Million Asbestos Talcum Powder Lawsuit
Posted by LawyersandSettlements.comWoman Wins $12 Million Asbestos Talcum Powder LawsuitLawyersandSettlements.comSanta Barbara, CA: In a move that could open asbestos litigation to consumers, a California woman was recently awarded more than $12 million in her asbestos mesothelioma lawsuit. The plaintiff, Judith Winkel, claimed her development of mesothelioma …
Asbestos exposure during Auckland blaze
Posted by Radio New ZealandRadio New ZealandAsbestos exposure during Auckland blazeRadio New ZealandUp to 15 new pickup trucks parked outside were also burnt. A specialist fire investigator, Linda McHugh, said the building was thickly covered in asbestos. "Once we try and move it, it's setting off dust and asbestos everywhere, which puts a danger to …Asbestos risk as firefighters […]
I-Team: Ex-officer suffers ill effects of asbestos
Posted by KLAS-TVI-Team: Ex-officer suffers ill effects of asbestosKLAS-TVPicturesque Libby, Montana is finally bouncing back from its unwelcome status as the asbestos capital of the country. The air is clean. Teams are monitoring the water. The sick are being treated. If not for Libbys' familiarity with the effects of …
Asbestos risk as firefighters battle big Auckland blazes
Posted by TVNZRadio New ZealandAsbestos risk as firefighters battle big Auckland blazesTVNZFive fire crews had to be decontaminated after being exposed to asbestos at one of two large fires in Auckland overnight. The Fire Service received multiple 111 calls about a fire at a car storage and repair building on Wilkinson Rd in Ellerslie about …Asbestos exposure […]
Italian Study: Mesothelioma Cases Concentrated Near Asbestos-Using Industries
Posted by MesotheliomaHelp.org (blog)Italian Study: Mesothelioma Cases Concentrated Near Asbestos-Using IndustriesMesotheliomaHelp.org (blog)High rates of asbestos exposure in cement plants, shipyards, and textile factories. Italian researchers looked at the geographic distribution of malignant mesothelioma cases and found that they tend to be clustered around cement manufacturing …
Jury finds cigarettes, not asbestos, cause of pipefitter’s lung cancer in …
Posted by Legal News LineJury finds cigarettes, not asbestos, cause of pipefitter's lung cancer in …Legal News LineCHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – After a federal judge denied the plaintiff the ability to use the “any exposure†theory to press his asbestos-related claim, a federal jury has ruled a pipefitter's lung cancer may have been caused by his pack-and-a-half a …
Ex-Harrods lingerie seller: I need answers after being diagnosed with …
Posted by Evening StandardEvening StandardEx-Harrods lingerie seller: I need answers after being diagnosed with …Evening StandardHer solicitors, Irwin Mitchell, are investigating whether she came into contact with asbestos at the department store. In particular she is concerned about the dust in underground tunnels which she used to walk through to collect merchandise. Mrs …
Bay Minette Elementary principal says school conditions are ‘terrific’ in wake …
Posted by AL.comAL.comBay Minette Elementary principal says school conditions are 'terrific' in wake …AL.comRecent concerns about asbestos and mold contamination at Bay Minette Elementary School have been addressed, and students and faculty are in a wholly safe environment, Principal Averette Hale said Friday. The school has undergone inspections and …
Syracuse environmental company admits negligent release of asbestos
Posted by Syracuse.comSyracuse.comSyracuse environmental company admits negligent release of asbestosSyracuse.comSYRACUSE, N.Y. — A Syracuse environmental laboratory has pleaded guilty to negligently releasing asbestos into the air. Certified Environmental Services Inc. pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count Monday in federal court in Utica. In 2010, a jury …
I-Team: Ex-officer suffers ill affects of asbestos
Posted by KLAS-TVI-Team: Ex-officer suffers ill affects of asbestosKLAS-TVPicturesque Libby, Montana is finally bouncing back from its unwelcome status as the asbestos capital of the country. The air is clean. Teams are monitoring the water. The sick are being treated. If not for Libbys' familiarity with the effects of …
Asbestos test results ‘inconclusive’, demo of burnt out house still on hold in …
Posted by SoutholdLOCALSoutholdLOCALAsbestos test results 'inconclusive', demo of burnt out house still on hold in …SoutholdLOCALAfter waiting for the results of an asbestos test, so that demolition can proceed on her Kaplan Avenue house, Richards said this week that after she sent a sample to the lab, she was “elated†when she was told there was “no […]
EPA Plan Leaves Some Remaining Asbestos in Montana Mining Town
Posted by ClaimsJournal.comEPA Plan Leaves Some Remaining Asbestos in Montana Mining TownClaimsJournal.comFederal regulators' long-delayed final cleanup plan for a Montana mining town where thousands have been sickened by asbestos contamination would leave some of the deadly material where it sits, in the walls of houses, underground and elsewhere.and more »
Alert: Asbestos-Victims May Face Govt. Repayment Issue
Posted by City WatchNursery World (subscription)Alert: Asbestos-Victims May Face Govt. Repayment IssueCity WatchCOURT WATCH-In the hardball political world of mesothelioma litigation, the asbestos-related cancer that fuels all those commercials, it's getting hard to tell if some victims are going to be branded as Medicare "scofflaws" or embraced as important …Asbestos helpline warns of the dangers of the substance in […]
More Danes dying from asbestos exposure despite 1980s ban
Posted by The Copenhagen PostThe Copenhagen Post – Danish news in englishMore Danes dying from asbestos exposure despite 1980s banThe Copenhagen Post – Danish news in englishAsbestos is the only known cause of mesothelioma, which can develop over 20-60 years. Since 1943, it is estimated that over 4,000 Danes have died from the illness and over 300 Danes die […]
Some Asbestos to Remain in Montana Town Under Final EPA Plan
Posted by Insurance JournalInsurance JournalSome Asbestos to Remain in Montana Town Under Final EPA PlanInsurance JournalFederal regulators' long-delayed final cleanup plan for a Montana mining town where thousands have been sickened by asbestos contamination would leave some of the deadly material where it sits, in the walls of houses, underground and elsewhere.EPA cleanup plan for Libby, Troy calls […]
Asbestos helpline warns of the dangers of the substance in schools
Posted by Nursery World (subscription)Nursery World (subscription)Asbestos helpline warns of the dangers of the substance in schoolsNursery World (subscription)Entitled 'Asbestos in UK schools: the real threat to our children', the infographic warns that staff and pupils are unaware of the potentially fatal effect of exposure to asbestos, which can be released into the air by children kicking walls or […]
I-Team: Asbestos threat level varies between gov’t agencies
Posted by KLAS-TVI-Team: Asbestos threat level varies between gov't agenciesKLAS-TVIn 2012, a UNLV-led research team wanted to publish a paper that said there is evidence Southern Nevadans are dying because of exposure to natural asbestos. State health officials forbid them from publishing the paper, and then banned them from ever …
Asbestos worries for Newtown residents as old apartments torn down
Posted by Stuff.co.nzStuff.co.nzAsbestos worries for Newtown residents as old apartments torn downStuff.co.nzSome residents next to an asbestos-filled apartment complex in Berhampore are concerned they weren't properly informed about its removal. The Housing New Zealand apartments at 135 Britomart St were demolished last month after concerns were raised …and more »
Somers school levy passes, will help replace asbestos tiles
Posted by KPAX-TVKPAX-TVSomers school levy passes, will help replace asbestos tilesKPAX-TVThe Somers and Lakeside communities voted in favor of passing a levy on Tuesday to make renovations to the Somers school. The Somers community cast 661 votes in favor of the levy which will go towards replacing asbestos tiles, among many other issues …Flathead Co. voters approve two […]
More asbestos won’t delay locker room work
Posted by Waterbury Republican AmericanWaterbury Republican AmericanMore asbestos won't delay locker room workWaterbury Republican AmericanAsbestos removal in a boys locker room at the school was supposed to be done during April spring break. But it became impossible to finish when new asbestos was found. Now, officials say, asbestos removal is expected to be done after school lets out …
Former pipefitter died decades after being exposed to asbestos, inquest hears
Posted by Stoke SentinelStoke SentinelFormer pipefitter died decades after being exposed to asbestos, inquest hearsStoke SentinelFORMER pipefitter Ernest Evans died decades after he was first exposed to asbestos during his time at an engineering firm. The 68-year-old, of Shawport Avenue, Bradwell, joined Hartleys (Stoke-on-Trent) Ltd at the age of 15, an inquest heard. Mr Evans …
Ohio Federal Court Rules that Policyholder’s Asbestos Liabilities Arose from …
Posted by JD Supra (press release)Ohio Federal Court Rules that Policyholder's Asbestos Liabilities Arose from …JD Supra (press release)For years, Buckeye/Continental and Westfield provided coverage for the MVS asbestos claims and shared defense and indemnity costs. In February 2013, however, Continental asserted that its policies were nearly exhausted, with just a few thousand dollars …
Asbestos removal work begins in Dillon Gymnasium
Posted by The Daily PrincetonianAsbestos removal work begins in Dillon GymnasiumThe Daily PrincetonianThe asbestos removal work is expected to be completed by around the end of August, Izzo said. A third party contractor is monitoring the removal contractor and testing the air quality to ensure asbestos fibers are not leaving the areas that are …
EPA cleanup plan for Libby, Troy calls for some asbestos to be left behind
Posted by ErieTVNewsmessenger-inquirerEPA cleanup plan for Libby, Troy calls for some asbestos to be left behindErieTVNewsThe federal government has released a long-awaited assessment of what the future holds for the community of Libby, and what the EPA will do moving forward with remaining asbestos in the community. According to an EPA press release, the largest areas of …EPA […]
Asbestos-Victim Families May Face Govt. Repayment Issue
Posted by Huffington PostAsbestos-Victim Families May Face Govt. Repayment IssueHuffington PostIn the hardball political world of mesothelioma litigation, the asbestos-related cancer that fuels all those commercials, it's getting hard to tell if some victims are going to be branded as Medicare "scofflaws" or embraced as important whistleblowers …
Naturally occurring asbestos: the hidden killer
Posted by KLAS-TVKLAS-TVNaturally occurring asbestos: the hidden killerKLAS-TVThe microscopic mineral fibers that make up asbestos, if disturbed and inhaled, can cause lung, ovarian and larynx cancer, mesothelioma, asbestosis and pleural fibrosis. The earliest use of asbestos can be traced to 2500 B.C. in Finland, when the …and more »
I-Team: Asbestos fibers found near school, park and homes
Posted by KLAS-TVI-Team: Asbestos fibers found near school, park and homesKLAS-TVTheir paper looked at disease rates and it predicted there must be asbestos out there somewhere. After health officials shut them out, they kept quiet, but busy, looking for natural asbestos that would prove their theory was right. They found it, in …
Droitwich Spa High School asbestos-find forces closure
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsDroitwich Spa High School asbestos-find forces closureBBC NewsA Worcestershire County Council spokesperson said: "Although Droitwich Spa High School is an academy and has responsibility for the management of asbestos in its buildings, the county council is providing support in the form of technical and analytical …Droitwich Spa High School to remain partially closed for the […]
Father’s asbestos-covered overalls were washed with family’s clothes, inquest told
Posted by Derby TelegraphDerby TelegraphFather's asbestos-covered overalls were washed with family's clothes, inquest toldDerby TelegraphA FORMER railway worker would walk home from his job in overalls covered in asbestos that would then be washed in the family twin-tub machine, an inquest has been told. In a letter drafted by the children of John Wilson, they told how their […]
EPA Releases Final Plan for Contaminated Montana Town, Says Remaining …
Posted by ABC NewsEPA Releases Final Plan for Contaminated Montana Town, Says Remaining …ABC NewsEPA Releases Final Plan for Contaminated Montana Town, Says Remaining Asbestos Can Be Managed. BILLINGS, Mont. — May 5, 2015, 1:16 PM ET. Share. 0. Associated Press. EPA releases final plan for contaminated Montana town, says remaining …
Saskatchewan launches online asbestos registry
Posted by Globalnews.caGlobalnews.caSaskatchewan launches online asbestos registryGlobalnews.caREGINA – The first registry of its kind in Canada is now active in Saskatchewan. The provincial government launched its online asbestos registry Monday. Along with the registry, an asbestos advisory committee has been established to provide input to …
Asbestos contractor pleads guilty to firearms possession
Posted by Buffalo NewsAsbestos contractor pleads guilty to firearms possessionBuffalo NewsA local contractor convicted of taking part in a botched asbestos removal project in Buffalo is back in trouble with the law. Rai Johnson, 35, pleaded guilty Tuesday before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara to being a felon in possession of …
Demolition crews remove asbestos from building near Southington linear trail
Posted by Meriden Record-JournalDemolition crews remove asbestos from building near Southington linear trailMeriden Record-JournalSOUTHINGTON — Demolition crews removed asbestos from an Ideal Forging building near the linear trail on Monday but town officials say the hazardous material likely won't get into the air. The former factory buildings on Center Street are being torn …and more »
I-Team: UNLV geologists ordered to keep quiet over asbestos
Posted by KLAS-TVI-Team: UNLV geologists ordered to keep quiet over asbestosKLAS-TVBuck and her colleague Rod Metcalf are sometimes chided for overdoing it when they slip into their protective suits, but they know the deadly history of asbestos. The two have spent the past few years mapping the location of potentially lethal fibers …and more »
Feds Offer Exit Plan for Montana Town’s Asbestos Cleanup
Posted by ABC NewsCBS NewsFeds Offer Exit Plan for Montana Town's Asbestos CleanupABC NewsA long-delayed U.S. government cleanup plan for a Montana community where asbestos contamination has sickened thousands would leave the deadly material in the walls of houses, underground and elsewhere — stirring worries among residents and …EPA plan for Montana asbestos town may leave some thereCBS NewsFinal […]
Cleanup of Superfund town would leave some asbestos behind
Posted by STLtoday.comSTLtoday.comCleanup of Superfund town would leave some asbestos behindSTLtoday.comBILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A long-delayed cleanup proposal for a Montana community where thousands have been sickened by asbestos exposure would leave the dangerous material inside some houses rather than remove it, as government officials seek to …and more »
Woman Wins $13M for Deadly Asbestos in Talcum Powder
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comWoman Wins $13M for Deadly Asbestos in Talcum PowderAsbestos.comA California woman won a $13 million lawsuit against Colgate-Palmolive after a jury determined she developed mesothelioma from asbestos in the company's Cashmere Bouquet talcum powder. Judith Winkel, 73, told the court she used the popular scented …
Demolition crews remove asbestos tiles from former Southington factory near …
Posted by Meriden Record-JournalDemolition crews remove asbestos tiles from former Southington factory near …Meriden Record-JournalSOUTHINGTON — Demolition crews removed asbestos from an Ideal Forging building near the linear trail on Monday but town officials say the hazardous material likely won't get into the air. The former factory buildings on Center Street are being torn …and more »
Defense Wins Jury Verdict in Alleged Asbestos-Related Lung Cancer Case in …
Posted by The National Law ReviewThe National Law ReviewDefense Wins Jury Verdict in Alleged Asbestos-Related Lung Cancer Case in …The National Law ReviewMr. Krik's lawyers called four expert witnesses and argued that a “synergistic†reaction between asbestos and cigarette smoking caused his lung cancer. The trial, which lasted just under two weeks, was presided over by the Honorable Manish Shah.Ill. […]
Questions About Asbestos Along The Planned I-11 Route Linger
Posted by KNPRKNPRQuestions About Asbestos Along The Planned I-11 Route LingerKNPRIn a large swath of desert near Boulder City, naturally occurring asbestos rests in the rocks and soil. Though asbestos is in much of Nevada's desert, what makes this finding troublesome is that it lies exactly where Nevada wants to build an interstate …and more »
Environmental group raises asbestos concerns about Orange housing proposal
Posted by ABC LocalEnvironmental group raises asbestos concerns about Orange housing proposalABC LocalThere are a fears a housing development at Orange in the New South Wales Central West could stir up asbestos and pose a threat to nearby residents. An Orange council committee will tonight consider an application to construct 28 housing lots at Daydawn …and more »
World Health Organization: 1 in 3 Europeans potentially exposed to asbestos at …
Posted by Jerusalem Post Israel NewsJerusalem Post Israel NewsWorld Health Organization: 1 in 3 Europeans potentially exposed to asbestos at …Jerusalem Post Israel NewsAbout a third of the 900 million people living in the WHO European Region reside in countries that have not yet banned use of all forms of asbestos, and even in those that have, exposure persists from […]
Saskatchewan government launches online asbestos registry
Posted by CTV NewsCTV NewsSaskatchewan government launches online asbestos registryCTV NewsThe Saskatchewan government has launched a new website that shows which public buildings contain asbestos. The new online asbestos registry will allow users to search the database to see which public buildings contain asbestos, where they are located …Saskatchewan gov't launches online asbestos registryMoose Jaw Times-Heraldall 2 news articles »
Canada urged to lobby to have asbestos added to UN hazardous list
Posted by The Globe and MailThe Globe and MailCanada urged to lobby to have asbestos added to UN hazardous listThe Globe and MailCanada should ban asbestos inside its borders and lobby aggressively to have the chrysotile form of the carcinogenic mineral added to the hazardous substances list of a United Nations treaty, according to a commentary published Monday in the […]
Edwardsville does booming business in asbestos lawsuits
Posted by STLtoday.comSTLtoday.comEdwardsville does booming business in asbestos lawsuitsSTLtoday.comA decade after former President George W. Bush came here to tout class-action lawsuit limits, the number of asbestos suits has reached record levels, with caseloads that surpass specialized courts in far larger cities such as New York, Chicago and …Where asbestos lawsuits thriveTribune-Reviewall 9 news articles »
I-Team: Unhealthy levels of asbestos found in Las Vegas valley
Posted by KLAS-TVI-Team: Unhealthy levels of asbestos found in Las Vegas valleyKLAS-TVLAS VEGAS — A new scientific paper published this week alleges that southern Nevadans are being exposed to unhealthy levels of asbestos and that people might be dying as a result. The report, written in part by two UNLV geologists, says dozens of …and more »
World Health Organization: 1 in 3 Europeans potentially exposed to asbestos at …
Posted by Jerusalem Post Israel NewsJerusalem Post Israel NewsWorld Health Organization: 1 in 3 Europeans potentially exposed to asbestos at …Jerusalem Post Israel NewsAbout a third of the 900 million people living in the WHO European Region reside in countries that have not yet banned use of all forms of asbestos, and even in those that have, exposure persists from […]
Mr Fluffy archives quarantined because of asbestos
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesMr Fluffy archives quarantined because of asbestosThe Canberra TimesHundreds of thousands of historical documents relating to Mr Fluffy asbestos have been quarantined for the past few months due to the presence of amosite filed in ACT government archives. ACT Asbestos Response Taskforce head Andrew Kefford …
Edwardsville does booming business in asbestos lawsuits
Posted by STLtoday.comSTLtoday.comEdwardsville does booming business in asbestos lawsuitsSTLtoday.comA decade after former President George W. Bush came here to tout class-action lawsuit limits, the number of asbestos suits has reached record levels, with caseloads that surpass specialized courts in far larger cities such as New York, Chicago and …Where asbestos lawsuits thriveTribune-Reviewall 5 news articles »
Alarming Spike in Imported Asbestos Products in Canada
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comAlarming Spike in Imported Asbestos Products in CanadaAsbestos.comThe importation of asbestos into Canada increased by a startling 22 percent in 2014, raising safety concerns for the unsuspecting general public and those still working with the toxic products. Brake pads and brake linings were the most popular …
Mr Fluffy archives quarantined because of asbestos
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesMr Fluffy archives quarantined because of asbestosThe Canberra TimesHundreds of thousands of historical documents relating to Mr Fluffy asbestos have been quarantined for the past few months due to the presence of amosite filed in ACT government archives. ACT Asbestos Response Taskforce head Andrew Kefford …
World Health Organization: 1 in 3 Europeans potentially exposed to asbestos at …
Posted by Jerusalem Post Israel NewsJerusalem Post Israel NewsWorld Health Organization: 1 in 3 Europeans potentially exposed to asbestos at …Jerusalem Post Israel NewsAbout a third of the 900 million people living in the WHO European Region reside in countries that have not yet banned use of all forms of asbestos, and even in those that have, exposure persists from […]
Where asbestos lawsuits thrive
Posted by Tribune-ReviewThe State Journal-RegisterWhere asbestos lawsuits thriveTribune-ReviewEDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — Few of the tourists who drive old Route 66 through this rural Illinois town are aware of its true economic engine: a booming business in asbestos lawsuits that attracts law firms from across the country. Since 2005, those lawsuits …Southern Illinois county does booming business in asbestos […]
NUI Galway allays asbestos fears on campus
Posted by Connacht Tribune GroupConnacht Tribune GroupNUI Galway allays asbestos fears on campusConnacht Tribune GroupNUI Galway has allayed fears of an asbestos problem on campus after confirmation that the highly toxic substance had been removed from the campus on thirteen separate occasions between March 2010 and June 2014. A Freedom of Information request …
DEWITT GAYLE: Asbestos reform needed to protect legitimate claims
Posted by Your Houston NewsDEWITT GAYLE: Asbestos reform needed to protect legitimate claimsYour Houston News“Double dipping†in asbestos cases occurs when personal injury lawyers sue a company and claim its products harmed their clients and also file claims with asbestos trusts telling a different story and blaming other products for the same exact harm.and more »
Guilty plea entered in Hoberg’s asbestos case
Posted by Lake County NewsGuilty plea entered in Hoberg's asbestos caseLake County NewsCOBB, Calif. – The Lake County District Attorney's Office reported this week that a manager at Hoberg's Resort and Spa has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for potentially exposing his employees to asbestos during the early stages of the historic resort …
Southern Illinois county does booming business in asbestos lawsuits
Posted by The State Journal-RegisterSouthern Illinois county does booming business in asbestos lawsuitsThe State Journal-RegisterA decade after former President George W. Bush came here to tout class-action lawsuit limits, the number of asbestos suits has reached record levels, with caseloads that surpass specialized courts in far larger cities such as New York, Chicago and …Where asbestos lawsuits thriveTribune-Reviewall 2 […]
Greenport fire victim still waiting on asbestos test results before demo can …
Posted by SoutholdLOCALSoutholdLOCALGreenport fire victim still waiting on asbestos test results before demo can …SoutholdLOCALThe waiting for closure continues for Peggy Richards, whose Greenport home was destroyed by fire in February. Richards, who said she was ready to commence demolition last week, was held up when the village requested an asbestos test. “I had to send a …
Ambler Crossings project on hold as debate continues
Posted by The Times HeraldAmbler Crossings project on hold as debate continuesThe Times HeraldOnce the legal issues are resolved, according to Zaharchuk, “it's going to be a pretty slow and deliberate process†to properly cap the asbestos on the site with soil to standards required by the state Department of Environmental Protection per the …and more »
GAYLE: Asbestos reform needed to protect legitimate claims
Posted by Your Houston NewsGAYLE: Asbestos reform needed to protect legitimate claimsYour Houston News“Double dipping†in asbestos cases occurs when personal injury lawyers sue a company and claim its products harmed their clients and also file claims with asbestos trusts telling a different story and blaming other products for the same exact harm.and more »
Senators need to work for permanent asbestos ban
Posted by The Western NewsSenators need to work for permanent asbestos banThe Western NewsMontana's two U.S. Senators, Jon Tester and Steve Daines, highlighted Asbestos Awareness Week. Their article appeared April 3 in The Western News, especially honoring the many people who are ill and have passed away painfully suffering from various …and more »
THE ASBESTOS KING: The life & times of Dr. Richard V. Mattison, who built an …
Posted by Montgomery NewspapersMontgomery NewspapersTHE ASBESTOS KING: The life & times of Dr. Richard V. Mattison, who built an …Montgomery NewspapersEditor's note: This story is part of The Ambler Gazette's "Asbestos & Ambler" project, an exploration into how the borough's industrial roots impacted its past, present and future. To see our full project, including articles, interactive maps and […]
Woman awarded $13 million from Colgate-Palmolive for asbestos exposure from …
Posted by Minneapolis Star TribuneMcClatchy Washington BureauWoman awarded $13 million from Colgate-Palmolive for asbestos exposure from …Minneapolis Star TribuneLOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles jury awarded $13 million to a 73-year-old woman who contracted a deadly disease from using asbestos-containing talcum powder manufactured by Colgate-Palmolive Co. Jurors deliberated for two hours Tuesday before …Colgate-Palmolive settles talc-asbestos case, dismisses link to […]
Illinois’ Madison County a Center for Asbestos Lawsuits
Posted by Insurance JournalIllinois' Madison County a Center for Asbestos LawsuitsInsurance JournalFew of the tourists who drive old Route 66 through this rural Illinois town are aware of its true economic engine: a booming business in asbestos lawsuits that attracts law firms from across the country. Since 2005, those lawsuits have generated a $14 …
ASBESTOS & AMBLER: EDITORIAL: Asbestos, Ambler have still unfolding …
Posted by Montgomery NewspapersMontgomery NewspapersASBESTOS & AMBLER: EDITORIAL: Asbestos, Ambler have still unfolding …Montgomery NewspapersWorkers cover Ambler's "White Mountains" with soil and hydroseed to contain the asbestos. Work began in the mid-1980s. The EPA-approved final cleanup of the Ambler Asbestos Piles Site was completed Aug. 30, 1993. Bob Raines – Montgomery Media.The life, times of Dr. Richard V. […]
ASBESTOS & AMBLER: EPA in final stages of BoRit feasibility study; proposed …
Posted by Montgomery NewspapersMontgomery NewspapersASBESTOS & AMBLER: EPA in final stages of BoRit feasibility study; proposed …Montgomery NewspapersAmbler >> More than a decade after a proposed high-rise renewed public interest in the BoRit asbestos site, the Environmental Protection Agency is in the final stages of its feasibility study and could release its recommended remedy sometime later this …
Lakehead University faculty still have asbestos concerns
Posted by CBC.caCBC.caLakehead University faculty still have asbestos concernsCBC.caWeeks ago, a faculty member found a piece of asbestos on a desk in her office, prompting concerns about the risk of asbestos exposure to students and faculty. A petition circulated throughout the university calling for administration to completely …
Thieves steal asbestos contaminated items from Albany business
Posted by Albany Democrat HeraldThieves steal asbestos contaminated items from Albany businessAlbany Democrat HeraldAsbestos exposure can lead to long-term health problems like lung cancer and mesothelioma, according to the National Cancer Institute. The agency recommends that people who have been exposed to asbestos contact their doctor and report any symptoms, …
One in three Europeans potentially exposed to asbestos, new UN study shows
Posted by UN News CentreUN News CentreOne in three Europeans potentially exposed to asbestos, new UN study showsUN News Centre30 April 2015 – A high-level meeting on environment and health in Europe today appealed urgently to all European countries to eliminate asbestos-related diseases, as a new United Nations report showed that one third of the 900 million people living […]
Oklahoma Governor Signs Asbestos Clean-Up Bill
Posted by Mesothelioma.comOklahoma Governor Signs Asbestos Clean-Up BillMesothelioma.comOklahoma City, Oklahoma – On Monday, April 20, Governor Mary Fallin of Oklahoma signed a bill that will clarify the State Department of Labor's (DOL) role in asbestos removal in buildings and structures. The law removes liability of other parties in …and more »
Jury Awards Woman $13 Million for Asbestos Exposure
Posted by U.S. News & World ReportFairWarningJury Awards Woman $13 Million for Asbestos ExposureU.S. News & World ReportLOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles jury awarded $13 million to a 73-year-old woman who contracted a deadly disease from using asbestos-containing talcum powder manufactured by Colgate-Palmolive Co. Jurors deliberated for two hours Tuesday …Colgate-Palmolive Suffers Courtroom Loss in Asbestos-Talc Powder CaseFairWarningall 80 news […]
£15k fine for asbestos breach at Cleeve restaurant
Posted by Bristol PostBristol Post£15k fine for asbestos breach at Cleeve restaurantBristol PostA restaurant owner's husband has been fined £15,500 after spreading asbestos across the site of an Indian takeaway. Aman Ullah was overseeing refurbishment work at the Bombay Palace, in Main Road, Cleeve, in June last year. The restaurant is owned by …and more »
Village may require asbestos test prior to demolitions
Posted by Suffolk TimesSuffolk TimesVillage may require asbestos test prior to demolitionsSuffolk TimesA Kaplan Avenue home was destroyed by fire in February. The demolition was delayed because of an asbestos test requirement. (Credit: Cyndi Murray, file). Village officials are looking to add asbestos testing requirements for demolition permits …and more »
Ban asbestos to better protect public
Posted by The MissoulianBan asbestos to better protect publicThe MissoulianTheir article appeared March 31 in The Missoulian, especially honoring the many people in the Libby area who are ill and have passed away, painfully suffering from various illnesses due to asbestos exposure. While I appreciate their kind comments and …
No risk from asbestos at Lakehead, says consultant
Posted by CBC.caCBC.caNo risk from asbestos at Lakehead, says consultantCBC.caAn air-quality consulting firm says there is no risk of asbestos exposure in one of the largest buildings at Lakehead University. A piece of asbestos fell from the ceiling of Centennial Building and landed on a professor's desk, prompting concerns from …
Two indicted for improper asbestos removal at St. Petersburg’s Urban Style Flats
Posted by Tampabay.comTampabay.comTwo indicted for improper asbestos removal at St. Petersburg's Urban Style FlatsTampabay.comAccording to a newly unsealed indictment, Farley and a supervisor, Aurelijius Baltusis, oversaw a renovation of the complex in which untrained, unprotected workers illegally removed thousands of square feet of dangerous asbestos. Among examples cited …and more »
Jury Awards Woman $13M for Asbestos Exposure From Talcum
Posted by ABC NewsFairWarningJury Awards Woman $13M for Asbestos Exposure From TalcumABC NewsA Los Angeles jury has awarded $13 million to a 73-year-old woman who contracted a deadly disease from using asbestos-containing talcum powder manufactured by Colgate-Palmolive Co. The verdict Tuesday in Superior Court found that New York-based …Colgate-Palmolive Suffers Courtroom Loss in Asbestos-Talc Powder CaseFairWarningall 11 news articles »
Illinois County Does Booming Business in Asbestos Lawsuits
Posted by ABC NewsSalt Lake TribuneIllinois County Does Booming Business in Asbestos LawsuitsABC NewsFew of the tourists who drive old Route 66 through this rural Illinois town are aware of its true economic engine: a booming business in asbestos lawsuits that attracts law firms from across the country. Since 2005, those lawsuits have generated a $14 …Illinois county […]
Yes, it’s asbestos in park
Posted by Wangaratta ChronicleWangaratta ChronicleYes, it's asbestos in parkWangaratta ChronicleAUTHORITIES confirmed on Tuesday that suspect material found in a garden area of Wangaratta's iconic Merriwa Park is asbestos. But council has sought to re-assure the community that it is safe to use the vast majority of the park, which is still open …
Nelson pleads guilty in 2011 asbestos case
Posted by Record BeeNelson pleads guilty in 2011 asbestos caseRecord BeeThe Lake County District Attorney's office alleged in a criminal complaint that Nelson repeatedly violated the Cal/OSHA asbestos workplace-safety regulations for structure demolitions, which the DA's office claims caused a real and apparent hazard to …
Asbestos guide released for agencies
Posted by Residential Property ManagerResidential Property ManagerAsbestos guide released for agenciesResidential Property ManagerProperty managers and principals have been reminded of their asbestos compliance obligations following the release of a new safety guide. The NSW Government guide outlines what steps PMs can take to remain safe while handling properties that contain …
Los Angeles asbestos court ramps up plaintiffs’ bankruptcy trust disclosure …
Posted by Lexology (registration)Los Angeles asbestos court ramps up plaintiffs' bankruptcy trust disclosure …Lexology (registration)Asbestos plaintiffs can seek damages in two independent compensation systems: by filing tort claims against solvent defendants and by filing claims with any of the dozens of asbestos bankruptcy trusts established under section 524(g) of the Chapter 11 …and more »
Crane Co. denied dismissal in federal asbestos lung cancer case
Posted by Madison County RecordMadison County RecordCrane Co. denied dismissal in federal asbestos lung cancer caseMadison County RecordU.S. District Judge Staci M. Yandle has denied dismissal for Crane Co. in a lung cancer asbestos action, concluding that the plaintiff's list of job sites and years was enough to establish Crane Co. as a defendant. “Here, plaintiff has provided …
Two-Thirds Of Workers At Risk From Dangers Including Asbestos And Radiation
Posted by Huffington Post UKHuffington Post UKTwo-Thirds Of Workers At Risk From Dangers Including Asbestos And RadiationHuffington Post UKMore than two-thirds of workers could be at risk from potentially dangerous hazardous substances, research has found. According to a study of 500 people, 71% were exposed to, or at risk from, substances which could harm their health – such as […]
Jury awards $3.5M in ‘take-home’ asbestos case
Posted by The Seattle Times (registration)The Seattle Times (registration)Jury awards $3.5M in 'take-home' asbestos caseThe Seattle Times (registration)Her father, Raymond Brandes, died in January of a number of illnesses, including asbestosis — a nonmalignant asbestos-caused condition. Her mother, who was diagnosed with mesothelioma last summer, died on April 19, the day before her lawyers …
Asbestos loophole forces Queensland family out of home
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineAsbestos loophole forces Queensland family out of homeABC OnlineA south-east Queensland family is caught up in a legislative loophole which has exposed them to potentially deadly asbestos on their neighbour's property. The Bronson family had lived in their rental home at Munruben, south of Brisbane, for seven years.
Govt publishes asbestos guide for real estate industry
Posted by Real Estate BusinessGovt publishes asbestos guide for real estate industryReal Estate BusinessAgents and principals have been reminded of their asbestos compliance obligations following the release of a new safety guide. The NSW government guide outlines what steps agents can take to remain safe while handling properties that contain loose-fill …
Widow calls for action over asbestos
Posted by The Northern EchoThe Northern EchoWidow calls for action over asbestosThe Northern EchoMr Westgarth, a member of the former Derwentside District Council, believed he was exposed to asbestos while working as a joiner for the old Consett Urban District Council between 1968 and 1969 and at John Roxby Surtees Limited, where he worked from …and more »
Rail and maritime transport workers call for asbestos ban
Posted by Scoop.co.nz (press release)Rail and maritime transport workers call for asbestos banScoop.co.nz (press release)Workers' Memorial Day is the perfect time to consider an asbestos ban says Rail and Maritime Transport Union (RMTU) General Secretary Wayne Butson. “The RMTU and its members are joining unions around the world to remember and mourn those who …and more »
House bill calls for asbestos database
Posted by The HillHouse bill calls for asbestos databaseThe Hilland Gene Green (D-Texas) introduced the Reducing Exposure to Asbestos Database (READ) Act on Monday. The bill, which has been introduced in the Senate by Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.), would update the Asbestos Information Act …
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization to Speak at AFL-CIO for International …
Posted by Business Wire (press release)Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization to Speak at AFL-CIO for International …Business Wire (press release)WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), which combines education, advocacy, and community to prevent exposure and ensure justice for asbestos victims, is pleased to sponsor the traveling photography …and more »
Company fined nearly $500K for asbestos hazards
Posted by Safety.BLR.comCompany fined nearly $500K for asbestos hazardsSafety.BLR.comThe company faces a $490,000 penalty for seven willful violations, including allowing workers to remove asbestos improperly; failing to make sure their employees' respirators fit correctly; and not decontaminating employees and their clothing before …
The consolidation effect: New York City asbestos verdicts, due process and …
Posted by Lexology (registration)The consolidation effect: New York City asbestos verdicts, due process and …Lexology (registration)The following commentary provides empirical evidence of how pronounced an impact the consolidation of asbestos cases has had upon the verdicts in the New York City Asbestos Litigation (''NYCAL'').1 The proliferation of case consolidations as the …
NSW estimates Mr Fluffy asbestos clean-up at $12 million
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning HeraldNSW estimates Mr Fluffy asbestos clean-up at $12 millionSydney Morning HeraldA NSW taskforce is considering remediation of homes containing deadly loose fill asbestos, spending only $12 million, despite a parliamentary inquiry finding the houses should be demolished. The Loose Fill Asbestos Taskforce won't report to the Baird …
Developer hoses down community’s asbestos concerns at former paper mill site …
Posted by Herald SunHerald SunDeveloper hoses down community's asbestos concerns at former paper mill site …Herald SunMs Gigliotti said asbestos was identified in the aluminium window facades and corrugated cement roof sheets in the boiler house as was typical of construction in the early 1900s and could be safely removed as part of any redevelopment of the building.
Traces of Asbestos Found During Nevada’s I-11 Route Construction
Posted by Mesothelioma.comTraces of Asbestos Found During Nevada's I-11 Route ConstructionMesothelioma.comLas Vegas, Nevada – The Nevada Transportation Department work on the planned Interstate 11 Boulder City bypass resulted in the discovery of naturally occurring asbestos (NOA) in December 2013. The numbers are now in and officials will be required to …
OSHA: York workers exposed to asbestos
Posted by York DispatchWorkersCompensation.com (press release)OSHA: York workers exposed to asbestosYork DispatchA York County company is facing a nearly half-million-dollar fine for allegedly failing to protect employees from asbestos. The York City-based First Capital Insulation Inc. allowed workers to remove asbestos improperly, failed to make sure employees' …PA Employer Exposes 3 Workers to Asbestos DangersWorkersCompensation.com (press release)all 2 news […]
Pa. appeals court rules for crane company in asbestos suit
Posted by Legal News LinePa. appeals court rules for crane company in asbestos suitLegal News LineNorman J. Sterling and Laura M. Sterling of Lehighton initially filed suit in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas in October 2012, charging P&H Mining among 58 defendants as being liable for Norman Sterling being exposed to asbestos in the …and more »
Asbestos found in Stroudsburg fire department building
Posted by Pocono RecordAsbestos found in Stroudsburg fire department buildingPocono RecordWork began this week on getting rid of asbestos in the Stroudsburg Borough Fire Hall, according to borough officials. Borough Manager Cathryn Thomas said testing was done on Feb. 3 and the borough received the results of the report on Feb. 13, that …
Asbestos abatement jacks up costs of Mohonk Testimonial Gatehouse renovation
Posted by New Paltz TimesNew Paltz TimesAsbestos abatement jacks up costs of Mohonk Testimonial Gatehouse renovationNew Paltz TimesAs anyone can attest who has attended a meeting of any of New Paltz's municipal boards and commissions recently, such gatherings typically offer an excuse for disgruntled residents to vent their unhappiness over one issue or another. It's rare to find …
DIY Culture in Australia Exposing Risks with Asbestos Removal
Posted by Hire a ...DIY Culture in Australia Exposing Risks with Asbestos Removal – Hire a …BenzingaIn relation to recent news 1st Choice Asbestos Removal comment on Australia's affinity with DIY renovations potentially exposing residents to long term health risks of asbestos exposure. Many unknowingly put themselves at risk by not engaging a …and more »
Asbestos found in Kirksville schools
Posted by KTVOAsbestos found in Kirksville schoolsKTVOImprovements are now underway at a Heartland school district to help keep students safe and healthy. Asbestos has been found in two buildings on the campus of the Kirksville schools. One location is on the ceiling tiles of an art room at the high school.
Asbestos levels not an immediate threat at Bay Minette Elementary, but EPA …
Posted by AL.comAL.comAsbestos levels not an immediate threat at Bay Minette Elementary, but EPA …AL.comTesting for asbestos exposure at Bay Minette Elementary School uncovered no imminent threat of danger, but the school's library has been closed to encapsulate an area of concern, school system officials said Thursday. The testing was in response to …
York business fined $490000 for failure to properly protect workers removing …
Posted by FOX43.comYork business fined $490000 for failure to properly protect workers removing …FOX43.comYORK, PA (WPMT)- York City based First Capital Insulation, Inc. faces a $490,000 penalty from OSHA for improperly protecting three of its workers from exposure to asbestos. OSHA issued a citation on Monday, April 20. Regular exposure to asbestos can …York company faces $490K in […]
Asbestos warning over disused school fire in Coatbridge
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsAsbestos warning over disused school fire in CoatbridgeBBC NewsFirefighters tackling a blaze at a disused school in North Lanarkshire have warned people living nearby that asbestos is present in the building. Crews were called to the former Drumpark Primary School in Coatbridge Road, Coatbridge, at about 06:30.and more »
Asbestos found in ASU building
Posted by The State PressThe State PressAsbestos found in ASU buildingThe State PressAccording to the National Cancer Institute, exposure to asbestos fibers in the air is known to cause increased risk of lung cancer and mesothelioma, and medical professionals speculate those who have been exposed are at greater risk of other forms of …
Sickening video shows van driver dumping HUMAN FAECES and asbestos in …
Posted by mirror.co.ukmirror.co.ukSickening video shows van driver dumping HUMAN FAECES and asbestos in …mirror.co.ukThis sickening video shows a man dumping a van-load of rubbish – including human faeces and asbestos – in a street as he drove along at 30mph. Daniel Ashworth, 22, drove a Ford Transit truck along a Blackpool street and simply triggered the hydraulics, …and […]
Window replacement project leads to asbestos contamination at Englewood …
Posted by The Denver ChannelThe Denver ChannelWindow replacement project leads to asbestos contamination at Englewood …The Denver ChannelENGLEWOOD, Colo – Dozens of tenants have been forced from their apartments at a complex in Englewood, because of asbestos contamination. Work crews unknowingly loosened the dangerous fibers when they began replacing windows at the Carmel …
Dembrow Works to Require Asbestos Inspections in House Demolitions
Posted by The Lund ReportThe Lund ReportDembrow Works to Require Asbestos Inspections in House DemolitionsThe Lund ReportVintage houses all across Portland are being razed at an alarming rate, raising the possibility that residents could be exposed to airborne asbestos or lead paint. Sen. Michael Dembrow, D-Portland, has stepped into the fray with a bill that will …
BCBE: Tests show Bay Minette Elementary clear of asbestos hazard
Posted by FOX6 WBRCFOX6 WBRC – MyFoxAL.comBCBE: Tests show Bay Minette Elementary clear of asbestos hazardFOX6 WBRC – MyFoxAL.com"They are supposed to get schooling done for asbestos management to know how to deal with it so that when they remodel, when the maintenance crews come in and have to deal with something, say a wall got broken they […]
Oklahoma Governor Signs Asbestos Cleanup Bill
Posted by Insurance JournalKGOUOklahoma Governor Signs Asbestos Cleanup BillInsurance JournalFallin says communities across the state have worked to restore historic buildings and structures that have fallen into disrepair, but they often contain asbestos that must be removed to protect public health. She says the legislation will reduce the …Gov. Fallin Signs Asbestos Cleanup BillKGOUall 36 news articles »
Bergman Draper Ladenburg Hart: “Take Home” Asbestos Victim Awarded $3.5 …
Posted by PR Newswire (press release)Bergman Draper Ladenburg Hart: "Take Home" Asbestos Victim Awarded $3.5 …PR Newswire (press release)SEATTLE, April 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — A King County Superior Court jury this week awarded the estate of Barbara Brandes, wife of a Puget Sound area refinery worker, $3.5 million after concluding that the asbestos her husband carried home on his …and more »
Asbestos inspections not done regularly by WA government agencies, report finds
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineAsbestos inspections not done regularly by WA government agencies, report findsABC OnlineTwo government agencies were failing to conduct asbestos inspections on their properties in Western Australia with the regularity required, according to an auditor-general report released today. Colin Murphy's report audited seven government agencies …
West Virginia Becomes Latest State to Adopt Asbestos Transparency Legislation
Posted by JD Supra (press release)West Virginia Becomes Latest State to Adopt Asbestos Transparency LegislationJD Supra (press release)On March 15, 2015, West Virginia became the fourth state to enact legislation aimed at increasing transparency between the civil tort and asbestos bankruptcy trust systems. Senate Bill 411, also known as the Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust Claims …
Asbestos.com connects patients to plaintiffs law firm
Posted by Legal News LineAsbestos.com connects patients to plaintiffs law firmLegal News LineAccording to its website, Asbestos.com is “part of the mesothelioma community, which has a blend of for-profit and not-for-profit websites and companies occupying it. We are a for-profit company. The site is owned by Asbestos.com, LLC, based in Orlando …and more »
Bay Minette parents hold kids out of elementary school until results of recent …
Posted by AL.comAL.comBay Minette parents hold kids out of elementary school until results of recent …AL.comSome parents of students at Bay Minette Elementary School are making good on promises they would keep their children home until the school is certified safe from asbestos. According to Michael Ivey, who has a child in first grade at the school, […]
Report urges Congress to restore funding for asbestos removal in schools
Posted by The HillReport urges Congress to restore funding for asbestos removal in schoolsThe Hill“Many schools built before the early 1980s almost certainly contain asbestos, and almost every week brings another story of asbestos found in schools – disrupting education, displacing students and disturbing parents,†the report's author and EWG …
Scottish government’s asbestos proposal ‘unequitable’, says IUA
Posted by The Insurance Insider (subscription)Scottish governmentÂ’s asbestos proposal ‘unequitableÂ’, says IUAThe Insurance Insider (subscription)The International Underwriting Association (IUA) has criticised a Scottish government plan to recoup the cost of treating asbestos-related disease from insurers as "unequitable" and possibly illegal. Scottish MP Stuart McMillan laid plans before the …
Saginaw spends $2100 to remove asbestos from City Hall conference room
Posted by MLive.comMLive.comSaginaw spends $2100 to remove asbestos from City Hall conference roomMLive.comSAGINAW, MI — The city of Saginaw is spending $2,100 on environmental remediation after a portion of the ceiling inside a City Hall conference room collapsed. City Council approved the expense at its Monday, April 20, meeting. An emergency purchase …and more »
Asbestos specialist aiming for growth
Posted by expressandstar.comexpressandstar.comAsbestos specialist aiming for growthexpressandstar.comLucion Environmental, which undertakes asbestos inspection and testing work for clients across the West Midlands region, is aiming for 20 per cent growth in the next 18 months on the back of re-locating to larger office space at Pendeford Business Park …
Company ordered to pay £10000 after asbestos was found on site
Posted by Plymouth HeraldPlymouth HeraldCompany ordered to pay £10000 after asbestos was found on sitePlymouth HeraldA waste company has been ordered to pay almost £10,000 after asbestos was found at its site near Plymouth, pitting staff at risk. Wilco's Waste Management Ltd, of Trevol Business Park, Torpoint, breached environmental permits, including accepting waste …Wilco's Waste Management, of Torpoint, fined […]
Asbestos found in Alphington paper mills site known about for months
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldAsbestos found in Alphington paper mills site known about for monthsSydney Morning HeraldThe discovery of asbestos during demolition works at a major Alphington building site last year should have led to residents being warned months ago by Yarra Council about the potential danger, one of its councillors has said. The former Amcor paper …
Oklahoma governor signs bill clarifying asbestos cleanup
Posted by news9.com KWTVOklahoma governor signs bill clarifying asbestos cleanupnews9.com KWTVFallin says communities across the state have worked to restore historic buildings and structures that have fallen into disrepair, but they often contain asbestos that must be removed to protect public health. She says the legislation will reduce the …and more »
Sant attacks EU Commission as its employees are ‘exposed to asbestos’
Posted by Times of MaltaTimes of MaltaSant attacks EU Commission as its employees are 'exposed to asbestos'Times of MaltaThe treatment of the European Commission's employees exposed to asbestos at Jean Monnet Building in Luxembourg is disgraceful, Labour MEP Alfred Sant said. The former prime minister said that after more than four months, the European Commission …Sant: 'Treatment of Commission employees […]
Residents horrified over asbestos find at Alphington paper mill site
Posted by The AgeThe AgeResidents horrified over asbestos find at Alphington paper mill siteThe AgeResidents whose homes and gardens were "coated" with construction dust from an Alphington building site are horrified they have only just found out about the discovery of asbestos there months ago. The former Amcor Paper Mill on the Chandler Highway is …and more »
ACT spent millions buying back Mr Fluffy asbestos homes before it signed loan
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesACT spent millions buying back Mr Fluffy asbestos homes before it signed loanThe Canberra TimesThe ACT government began buying back asbestos-affected homes last year before it had secured a loan, and despite its fear the proposed funding deal could collapse. The government bought 19 of the so-called "Mr Fluffy" properties in the month […]
Bristol plasterer’s widow wins £176000 asbestos compensation battle
Posted by Bristol PostBristol PostBristol plasterer's widow wins £176000 asbestos compensation battleBristol PostTHE widow of a Bristol plasterer who died from cancer after being exposed to asbestos whilst refurbishing a string of high street banks has won more than £176,000 in damages. Colin Sheppard died in October 2010, aged 65, from mesothelioma, an incurable …
EXCLUSIVE: Toxic plane fumes on flights ‘is bad as asbestos’
Posted by Express.co.ukExpress.co.ukEXCLUSIVE: Toxic plane fumes on flights 'is bad as asbestos'Express.co.uk… come after a coroner raised questions over the death of BA pilot Richard Westgate, 43, in 2012. He believed he was poisoned by repeated exposure, during his career, to contaminated cabin air. His lawyers also warned toxic air could be “the new …
Asbestos discovery led to £30k overspend on Wrexham demolition work
Posted by LeaderLiveLeaderLiveAsbestos discovery led to £30k overspend on Wrexham demolition workLeaderLiveTENS of thousands of pounds were overspent by council demolition work, after underestimating the amount of asbestos in a row of bungalows. Nearly £30,000 has been overspent on building projects in Wrexham, according to a report put to a committee next …and more »
‘Asbestos scam of rogue traders’ on Longhill estate in east Hull
Posted by Hull Daily MailHull Daily Mail'Asbestos scam of rogue traders' on Longhill estate in east HullHull Daily MailTwo men visited elderly people at two properties in the Shannon Road area on Friday, claiming essential work was needed to remove asbestos roofing panels from sheds. The traders gave a quote for the work, asked for the money up front […]
Ask Angie: Only a test can reliably determine if a home contains asbestos
Posted by Lexington Herald LeaderAsk Angie: Only a test can reliably determine if a home contains asbestosLexington Herald LeaderYou can't see or smell asbestos, but exposure to loose fibers can cause lung disease. The naturally occurring, flame-retardant mineral fibers are too small to identify without a microscope, so don't believe anyone who claims you have asbestos but hasn …
St. Clair County OKs demolition, asbestos removal to woo NGA
Posted by Belleville News DemocratBelleville News DemocratSt. Clair County OKs demolition, asbestos removal to woo NGABelleville News DemocratThe commission on Thursday awarded a contract to Freeman Environmental Services, out of Benton, for demolition and asbestos abatement work at MidAmerica Airport for about $6,500. “Although the vast majority of structures on airport property were …
Working with asbestos in Barrow shipyard triggered disease for Dalton man
Posted by NW Evening MailWorking with asbestos in Barrow shipyard triggered disease for Dalton manNW Evening MailIt was there that he came into contact with asbestos while fitting ceilings, which involved cutting and sawing asbestos in the joiners' workshop. He left the shipyard in 1984 and carried out other jobs, including roles at GSK, as a window installer and […]
Asbestos to be taken out in first stage
Posted by London Free PressLondon Free PressAsbestos to be taken out in first stageLondon Free PressThe removal of asbestos and other hazardous materials found in Wolseley Barracks should begin soon, says an executive with a Toronto company that just won the contract. But the contract covers only material removal, and a second round of bidding has to …
Asbestos raises repair costs, time for Dobbs Building
Posted by WRAL.comWRAL.comAsbestos raises repair costs, time for Dobbs BuildingWRAL.comRaleigh, N.C. — Work on the Dobbs Building will take longer and cost more than expected because asbestos needs to be removed from the building, officials said Friday. A water line connected to a sprinkler system burst April 4, flooding the first floor …
An Asbestos Silver Lining
Posted by Wall Street JournalWall Street JournalAn Asbestos Silver LiningWall Street JournalThe corruption charges against former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver have exposed the rotten links between politicians and trial lawyers, and that attention is bearing fruit. Witness the clarifying drama in New York's asbestos court …New York Judge Tosses Plaintiff's Asbestos Causation OpinionThe National Law Reviewall 2 […]
Asbestos Forces Young Family from Their ‘Mr. Fluffy Home’
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comAsbestos Forces Young Family from Their 'Mr. Fluffy Home'Asbestos.comThe ACT Government in October determined Mr. Fluffy homes were uninhabitable and announced it would buy and demolish all 1,021 houses previously insulated with loose-fill asbestos. Australian property experts believe it is the biggest residential …
June 6, 2015 is the deadline for safe management of asbestos by employers
Posted by Lexology (registration)June 6, 2015 is the deadline for safe management of asbestos by employersLexology (registration)In June 2013, the Regulation respecting occupational health and safety1 (the “Regulationâ€) was amended to impose new obligations on employers regarding the safe management of asbestos. Employers have until June 6, 2015 to comply with these …
Shelly Bay artists fuming at asbestos studio eviction
Posted by The Dominion PostThe Dominion PostShelly Bay artists fuming at asbestos studio evictionThe Dominion PostAsbestos has been found in several Shelly Bay buildings, forcing out resident artists and musicians in one of them by the end of the month. The building, formerly owned by the Defence Force, has asbestos that is considered a health hazard. Two others …and […]
The State of Asbestos in Australia Today
Posted by SourceableSourceableThe State of Asbestos in Australia TodaySourceableAustralia reportedly had the highest per capita usage of asbestos during the period from the 1950s to the 1970s, while many parts of Australia served as major mining centres for the material, such as Wittenoom in Western Australia from the 1930s until …
Shelly Bay artists fuming at eviction from asbestos studio eviction
Posted by The Dominion PostThe Dominion PostShelly Bay artists fuming at eviction from asbestos studio evictionThe Dominion PostAsbestos has been found in several Shelly Bay buildings, forcing out resident artists and musicians in one of them by the end of the month. The building, formerly owned by the Defence Force, has asbestos that is considered a health hazard. Two […]
Lawrence Contractor Penalized $46150 for Asbestos Violations Found During …
Posted by The Valley PatriotThe Valley PatriotLawrence Contractor Penalized $46150 for Asbestos Violations Found During …The Valley Patriotdep BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) penalized two asbestos-abatement contractors $46,150 each for violations found during a routine inspection of a work site at 64 Cambridge Street in Burlington. All State …
Asbestos ‘rocket docket’ to blame for Madison County’s escalated Litigation …
Posted by Madison County RecordMadison County RecordAsbestos 'rocket docket' to blame for Madison County's escalated Litigation …Madison County RecordFor those familiar with the local court system, the reason is obvious – asbestos. The ICJL study, titled Litigation Imbalance III, released on April 14, examines docket trends across all Illinois counties. “Litigation Imbalance III is the third in a …and […]
Manhattan Beach woman learns patience in raising awareness of asbestos …
Posted by Beach ReporterBeach ReporterManhattan Beach woman learns patience in raising awareness of asbestos …Beach ReporterA dozen years later, Reinstein is a leader in raising awareness of the dangers of asbestos exposure and fighting for tougher restrictions on what was once considered a miracle mineral, but has since been shown to be a factor in a number of […]
Rise in lung cases feared in Asia as asbestos use grows
Posted by SciDev.NetRise in lung cases feared in Asia as asbestos use growsSciDev.NetAlthough developed countries have curtailed the use of asbestos, numerous countries in Asia continue to mine, import and use the hazardous fibrous mineral, says a review published in the journal Respirology (29 March). China, India and Indonesia …
Asbestos fear triggers fire station shutdown
Posted by The Age3AWAsbestos fear triggers fire station shutdownThe AgeAsbestos concerns have prompted the closure of an east Melbourne fire station on Wednesday night. The Basin Fire Station was closed as a "precautionary measure" after a building inspection revealed asbestos was potentially present. The inspection …The Basin fire station closed as CFA investigates possible asbestos3AWall 2 news articles »
Asbestos Discovered in New York City’s Mayoral Residence
Posted by Mesothelioma.comAsbestos Discovered in New York City's Mayoral ResidenceMesothelioma.comAsbestos exposure can cause malignant mesothelioma, a rare type of cancer that occurs in the thin layer of cells lining the body's internal organs, known as mesothelium. But pleural mesothelioma is the most common form of the disease that occurs in the …and more »
READ Act Would Require Comprehensive asbestos product data
Posted by Mesothelioma.comREAD Act Would Require Comprehensive asbestos product dataMesothelioma.comWashington D.C. – Current federal legislation governing the disclosure of asbestos materials in products was written nearly 30 years ago. The Asbestos Information Act was first signed by President Reagan in 1988, and it directs companies to provide …
University of Buffalo Renovations Delayed Due To Asbestos
Posted by Mesothelioma.comUniversity of Buffalo Renovations Delayed Due To AsbestosMesothelioma.comThe actual removal began on Wednesday under the direction of UB's Associate Director of Environmental Health and Safety, David Vasbinder. “People get very concerned when they hear asbestos, it can be dangerous if it's not being handled properly,†said …
Unsafe Asbestos Removal Delays Demolition at Former Beech-Nut Factory
Posted by Mesothelioma.comUnsafe Asbestos Removal Delays Demolition at Former Beech-Nut FactoryMesothelioma.comCanajoharie, NY – Demolition work at a former Beech-Nut plant in Canajoharie, NY is being delayed due to several reasons, including the removal of asbestos. The Mohawk Valley village had hopes for the factory's redevelopment plans, but foreclosure, …
Union investigating allegations of unsafe asbestos removal at Olympia …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineUnion investigating allegations of unsafe asbestos removal at Olympia …ABC OnlineThe construction workers union is investigating allegations of unsafe asbestos removal at a work site in Brisbane's West End. Work on the $40 million Olympia residential development on Russell Street began this month. Under the proposal, two heritage …
Working with asbestos in Barrow shipyard triggered disease
Posted by NW Evening MailWorking with asbestos in Barrow shipyard triggered diseaseNW Evening MailIt was there that he came into contact with asbestos while fitting ceilings, which involved cutting and sawing asbestos in the joiners' workshop. He left the shipyard in 1984 and carried out other jobs, including roles at GSK, as a window installer and …and more »
Coroner rules out asbestos exposure in death of former engineer
Posted by Stoke SentinelStoke SentinelCoroner rules out asbestos exposure in death of former engineerStoke SentinelASBESTOS exposure has been ruled out as the cause of death of a retired engineer who died in Egypt. Anthony Harrison died on October 19 in Sharm el Sheikh, at the age of 79. He had been visiting his daughter Sher Elsheikh and her […]
An asbestos-filled unit? No thanks
Posted by Stuff.co.nzStuff.co.nzAn asbestos-filled unit? No thanksStuff.co.nz"The only thing we could get for our money was a run-down, two-bedroom, asbestos-filled unit. For the same price we found an option on Trade Me to build a new four-bedroom, two bathroom, stand-alone home in Gulf Harbour," Rebecca says. The house is …and more »
Asbestos not a major health risk for NZ homeowners
Posted by Science Media Centre (blog)Science Media Centre (blog)Asbestos not a major health risk for NZ homeownersScience Media Centre (blog)Asbestos exposure during the post-earthquake Canterbury rebuild is unlikely to cause significant health problems for house occupants, according to a new report published this week by the Royal Society of New Zealand and Office of the Prime Minister's …No significant asbestos risk […]
Arizona Enacts New Asbestos Trust Claim Disclosure and Evidence Statute
Posted by The National Law ReviewArizona Enacts New Asbestos Trust Claim Disclosure and Evidence StatuteThe National Law ReviewThe Arizona legislature recently enacted A.R.S. § 12-782 to prohibit claimants from obtaining duplicative or excessive recoveries in asbestos personal injury lawsuits. Section 12-782 impacts personal injury plaintiffs that also submit claims to …
Concerns over asbestos at Hartlepool housing site
Posted by Hartlepool MailHartlepool MailConcerns over asbestos at Hartlepool housing siteHartlepool MailBut today, Environment Agency (EA) officials and representatives for Sirius Remediation – the firm which is cleaning up the site – said that there is no evidence to support the claim and there is documentation showing asbestos from the demolition of …
Scottish asbestos bill will only load more administrative burden to over …
Posted by Scottish Construction NowScottish asbestos bill will only load more administrative burden to over …Scottish Construction NowAsbestos The Scottish bill to recover medical costs for asbestos diseases will lead to over-burdening costs on compensators as well as delays to the claims process and will do little or nothing to improve the overall care services for asbestos victims …and […]
Feds may probe asbestos charges at Kilgore College
Posted by Longview News-JournalFeds may probe asbestos charges at Kilgore CollegeLongview News-JournalKILGORE — Two Kilgore College employees say they have sent complaints about improper asbestos handling to the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, while one of those employees says he chose not to go to the college's president with …
11th Annual ADAO Asbestos Awareness Conference Features Prominent …
Posted by Business Wire (press release)Mesothelioma.com11th Annual ADAO Asbestos Awareness Conference Features Prominent …Business Wire (press release)WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the largest independent non-profit organization in the U.S. that combines education, advocacy, and community support, is hosting its 11th Annual International …ADAO Turns Awareness into ActionMesothelioma.com (blog)Missouri governor signs bill for Mesothelioma Awareness DayBelleville News Democratall 17 news […]
A Slippery, Asbestos Slope
Posted by EHS TodayEHS TodayA Slippery, Asbestos SlopeEHS TodayThe EPA is requiring an Idaho ski and snowboard park owner to clean up debris contaminated with asbestos after the company improperly demolished buildings on its property. Gateway Parks LLC in January 2014 purchased property next to its existing park …
Asbestos issues and debt discussed about Springfield High School
Posted by Delco News NetworkAsbestos issues and debt discussed about Springfield High SchoolDelco News NetworkDirector Doug Carney, chair of both facilities and finance committees, fielded questions regarding complications presented by asbestos in the roof structure as well as the decidedly different matter of the way in which debt would be incurred. Carney …
No significant asbestos risk after Canterbury earthquakes
Posted by The PressRadio New ZealandNo significant asbestos risk after Canterbury earthquakesThe Press"It will also reinforce the importance of taking adequate precautions when working with asbestos-containing materials during building renovations," he said. Early work in the Canterbury Home Repair Programme was criticised for not managing asbestos risk.Asbestos cases may have peakedNew Zealand HeraldGovt urged to ban asbestos importsRadio […]
Scottish asbestos proposal under fire from insurers
Posted by Business InsuranceBusiness InsuranceScottish asbestos proposal under fire from insurersBusiness InsuranceA proposed bill that would enable the Scottish government to recover the cost of treating victims of asbestos-related disease from insurers could push up insurance rates and may even be unlawful, according to the London-based International Underwriting …IUA criticises Scottish governmentÂ’s asbestos proposalThe Insurance Insider (subscription)IUA brands Scottish […]
IUA criticises Scottish governmentÂ’s asbestos proposal
Posted by The Insurance Insider (subscription)Post OnlineIUA criticises Scottish governmentÂ’s asbestos proposalThe Insurance Insider (subscription)The International Underwriting Association (IUA) has denounced a Scottish government plan to recoup the cost of treating asbestos-related disease from insurers as "unequitable" and possibly illegal. Scottish MP Stuart McMillan laid plans before the …IUA brands Scottish plans to recover asbestos costs 'an abuse of process'Post […]
Asbestos bids accepted for USD 234 bond project
Posted by Fort Scott TribuneAsbestos bids accepted for USD 234 bond projectFort Scott TribuneDistrict officials plan to address asbestos clean-up at three district schools at the conclusion of the current school year. Then, bond project work is expected to start in late May or early June at Fort Scott High School with improvements scheduled to …
Asbestos-laden debris to be cleaned up in Mount Clemens this week
Posted by The Macomb DailyAsbestos-laden debris to be cleaned up in Mount Clemens this weekThe Macomb DailyFriable asbestos was commonly in used in acoustic ceilings, tiles, and plaster, and was banned in 1978. When dry, the material can be easily crumbled to a powder. Once in powder form, asbestos fibers can become airborne and could cause cancer if …
Asbestos discovered at Spa Resort demolition site
Posted by The Desert SunThe Desert SunAsbestos discovered at Spa Resort demolition siteThe Desert SunDemolition of the Spa Resort hotel in downtown Palm Springs has taken a different turn as workers discovered asbestos in the 1960s-era building. The 229-room hotel and spa, owned by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, closed in June. Demolition …
Occupiers To Prove Asbestos Regulations 1931 Do Not Apply
Posted by Mondaq News Alerts (registration)Occupiers To Prove Asbestos Regulations 1931 Do Not ApplyMondaq News Alerts (registration)The Claimant had been employed as a lorry driver by the first Defendant during the 1950s. He alleged that he had been exposed to asbestos dust, from which he had developed Mesothelioma, whilst attending premises controlled by the predecessor of the …and more »
Arizona Governor Signs Bill to Modify Asbestos Injury Claims
Posted by Insurance JournalABC15 ArizonaArizona Governor Signs Bill to Modify Asbestos Injury ClaimsInsurance JournalDucey signed the bill just two days after the end of a national awareness week to promote information about asbestos-related illness. Asbestos inhalation can result in asbestosis and lung cancer such as mesothelioma, according to the Centers for …Mini-Asbestos RoundupLaw Professor Blogs Network (blog)Legislative roundup: […]
Asbestos: How drawing pins are killing off UK teachers
Posted by International Business Times UKInternational Business Times UKAsbestos: How drawing pins are killing off UK teachersInternational Business Times UKMichael Lees has spent 15 years thinking about asbestos in British schools. The 67-year-old artist from Devon has been in its thrall ever since the death of his wife Gina at age 51 in 2000. She suffered from mesothelioma – a […]
Stamford on track with police department asbestos work
Posted by The AdvocateStamford on track with police department asbestos workThe AdvocateSTAMFORD — The state Department of Labor has reduced many of the fines the city must pay for the asbestos pollution in police headquarters. In exchange, the city has stayed on top of the remediation schedule laid out by the department. The most recent …
Handling asbestos on I-11 route will cost $12.7 million
Posted by Las Vegas Review-JournalLas Vegas Review-JournalHandling asbestos on I-11 route will cost $12.7 millionLas Vegas Review-JournalState transportation leaders got an unwelcome surprise in December 2013 when a team of University of Nevada, Las Vegas, researchers discovered traces of naturally occurring asbestos along the route of the planned Interstate 11 Boulder City bypass.and more »
Ask Angie: How to tell if your home contains asbestos
Posted by Mid Columbia Tri City HeraldAsk Angie: How to tell if your home contains asbestosMid Columbia Tri City HeraldYou can't see or smell asbestos, but exposure to loose fibers can cause lung disease. The naturally occurring, flame-retardant mineral fibers are too small to identify without a microscope, so don't believe anyone who claims you have asbestos but hasn …and more »
EPA: Eagle snow park developer failed to properly remove asbestos
Posted by The Idaho StatesmanEPA: Eagle snow park developer failed to properly remove asbestosThe Idaho StatesmanGateway Parks hired a consultant in May to perform asbestos inspections on eight buildings on the site to prepare for demolition of the buildings, according to an EPA news release. The consultant found asbestos and submitted a bid for abatement …EPA: Boise-based ski and […]
Get rid of asbestos while you can
Posted by Northern StarGet rid of asbestos while you canNorthern StarLISMORE City Council is urging people to get rid of unwanted asbestos and save money while they can with less than three months remaining of the Household Asbestos Disposal Scheme. Up until June 30, people are entitled to 30% off asbestos disposal …
Occupiers To Prove Asbestos Regulations 1931 Do Not Apply
Posted by Mondaq News Alerts (registration)Occupiers To Prove Asbestos Regulations 1931 Do Not ApplyMondaq News Alerts (registration)The Claimant had been employed as a lorry driver by the first Defendant during the 1950s. He alleged that he had been exposed to asbestos dust, from which he had developed Mesothelioma, whilst attending premises controlled by the predecessor of the …and more »
Asbestos discovered at Spa Resort demolition site
Posted by The Desert SunThe Desert SunAsbestos discovered at Spa Resort demolition siteThe Desert SunDemolition of the Spa Resort hotel in downtown Palm Springs has taken a different turn as workers discovered asbestos in the 1960s-era building. The 229-room hotel and spa, owned by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, closed in June. Demolition …
Asbestos-laden debris to be cleaned up in Mount Clemens this week
Posted by The Macomb DailyAsbestos-laden debris to be cleaned up in Mount Clemens this weekThe Macomb DailyFriable asbestos was commonly in used in acoustic ceilings, tiles, and plaster, and was banned in 1978. When dry, the material can be easily crumbled to a powder. Once in powder form, asbestos fibers can become airborne and could cause cancer if …
Ask Angie: How to tell if your home contains asbestos
Posted by Belleville News DemocratAsk Angie: How to tell if your home contains asbestosBelleville News DemocratYou can't see or smell asbestos, but exposure to loose fibers can cause lung disease. The naturally occurring, flame-retardant mineral fibers are too small to identify without a microscope, so don't believe anyone who claims you have asbestos but hasn …and more »
Asbestos discovered at Spa Resort demolition site
Posted by The Desert SunThe Desert SunAsbestos discovered at Spa Resort demolition siteThe Desert SunDemolition of the Spa Resort hotel in downtown Palm Springs has taken a different turn as workers discovered asbestos in the 1960s-era building. The 229-room hotel and spa, owned by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, closed in June. Demolition …
Asbestos-laden debris to be cleaned up in Mount Clemens this week
Posted by The Macomb DailyAsbestos-laden debris to be cleaned up in Mount Clemens this weekThe Macomb DailyFriable asbestos was commonly in used in acoustic ceilings, tiles, and plaster, and was banned in 1978. When dry, the material can be easily crumbled to a powder. Once in powder form, asbestos fibers can become airborne and could cause cancer if …
Gov. Ducey signs bill modifying asbestos injury claims
Posted by Bellingham HeraldGov. Ducey signs bill modifying asbestos injury claimsBellingham HeraldDucey signed the bill just two days after the end of a national awareness week to promote information about asbestos-related illness. Asbestos inhalation can result in asbestosis and lung cancer such as mesothelioma, according to the Centers for …and more »
The House Detective: Asbestos pipe insulation not disclosed
Posted by NewsOK.comThe House Detective: Asbestos pipe insulation not disclosedNewsOK.comMy main concern is what will happen when I eventually want to sell the home. Can I resell it in this condition, without penalty? Am I required to have the asbestos removed? And also, do I have recourse from my home inspector for not mentioning the …
Resolution unclear as clashing accounts continue asbestos controversy at college
Posted by Kilgore News HeraldResolution unclear as clashing accounts continue asbestos controversy at collegeKilgore News HeraldA few weeks after two state agencies closed their separate investigations into Kilgore College's handling of asbestos and other materials, three employees filed affidavits putting their allegations in writing. When those state investigations were …
The Daily Docket: Judge Approves $325 Million for Yarway Asbestos Claims
Posted by Wall Street Journal (blog)The Daily Docket: Judge Approves $325 Million for Yarway Asbestos ClaimsWall Street Journal (blog)A judge gave permission for lawyers in charge of long-dead manufacturer Yarway Corp. to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to individuals who said the company exposed them to asbestos. Read the Daily Bankruptcy Review article here. (Daily Bankruptcy …
County-released asbestos testing results show no danger to workers
Posted by Montana StandardMontana StandardCounty-released asbestos testing results show no danger to workersMontana StandardThe county began testing for asbestos after complaints were made that Butte-Silver Bow wasn't doing enough to protect workers and neighbors at the site. The partially collapsed building at that address caught fire on March 27 and smoldered until March …and more »
Manhattan judge promises asbestos lawyers a review of how their cases are …
Posted by New York Daily NewsNew York Daily NewsManhattan judge promises asbestos lawyers a review of how their cases are …New York Daily NewsManhattan's new administrative judge promised a courtroom packed with asbestos lawyers Thursday that he will do a thorough review of how their cases are handled before deciding if any changes are necessary. The courts' handling of asbestos […]
Trenton Central High School demolition, asbestos removal get green light from …
Posted by NJ.comNJ.comTrenton Central High School demolition, asbestos removal get green light from …NJ.comTRENTON – The state Schools Development Authority gave the approval Thursday for construction crews to begin demolition and asbestos removal at Trenton Central High School. The demolition of the school, which first opened on Jan 4, 1932, will clear the …
Mayor confirms asbestos discovery at Gracie Mansion
Posted by The Real Deal Magazine (blog)New York PostMayor confirms asbestos discovery at Gracie MansionThe Real Deal Magazine (blog)Mayor Bill de Blasio has confirmed reports that asbestos has been found at Gracie Mansion, the Upper East Side mayoral residence. Workers were replacing a leaky roof at the 216-year-old residence last month when they found pockets of the cancer-causing …Asbestos discovered in Gracie […]
Gloucestershire: Nigel Barnett to sue school over ‘asbestos-related death’ of …
Posted by International Business Times UKGloucestershire: Nigel Barnett to sue school over 'asbestos-related death' of …International Business Times UKA husband is suing a council after his wife contracted lung cancer after years of pinning children's school work to walls allegedly lined with asbestos. Jennifer Barnett, 60, who worked at Archway School in Stroud, Gloucestershire, from 1980 to 1997 …
‘Heart of Campus’ renovations halted at UB by asbestos removal
Posted by University at Buffalo The Spectrum'Heart of Campus' renovations halted at UB by asbestos removalUniversity at Buffalo The SpectrumConstruction on the third floor of the Silverman Library, the first phase of the Heart of Campus project, was supposed to begin in April but will not begin until the asbestos has been removed, according to David Vasbinder, the associate director of […]
NY Judge Will Study Defense Qualms In Asbestos Litigation
Posted by Law360 (subscription)NY Judge Will Study Defense Qualms In Asbestos LitigationLaw360 (subscription)Law360, New York (April 09, 2015, 7:46 PM ET) — Manhattan Supreme Court Administrative Judge Peter Moulton told asbestos attorneys Thursday that he would preside over asbestos trials to assess defendants' concerns that they are being unfairly lumped …
Letters on Kilgore College asbestos, legalizing pot, failed presidencies
Posted by Longview News-JournalLongview News-JournalLetters on Kilgore College asbestos, legalizing pot, failed presidenciesLongview News-JournalHe claimed, "all (asbestos abatements) have been performed by state licensed asbestos abatement contractors under the direction of state-licensed asbestos consulting firms." However the college has already admitted twice that Rick Murphy, who is not …Kilgore College employees break silence about asbestosTyler Morning TelegraphCorroborated claims spawn […]
Asbestos Litigation Bill Births Tort Reform Battle
Posted by Texas LawyerTexas LawyerAsbestos Litigation Bill Births Tort Reform BattleTexas LawyerDoug Miller, R-New Braunfels, told members of the House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence Committee there is a loophole in current law: Some asbestos plaintiffs first file a lawsuit, and, after that suit is resolved, they file a compensation claim with …
Trenton Central High School demolition, asbestos removal gets green light from …
Posted by NJ.comNJ.comTrenton Central High School demolition, asbestos removal gets green light from …NJ.comTRENTON – The state Schools Development Authority gave the approval Thursday for construction crews to begin demolition and asbestos removal at Trenton Central High School. The demolition of the school, which first opened on Jan 4, 1932, will clear the …
County releases asbestos testing results
Posted by Montana StandardMontana StandardCounty releases asbestos testing resultsMontana StandardThe county began testing for asbestos after complaints were made that Butte-Silver Bow wasn't doing enough to protect workers and neighbors at the site. The partially collapsed building at that address caught fire on March 27 and smoldered until March …Silver Bow County announces results of air qualityNBC Montanaall […]
Lumber Liquidators, Formaldehyde And Asbestos
Posted by Seeking AlphaSeeking AlphaLumber Liquidators, Formaldehyde And AsbestosSeeking AlphaBut unlike most companies associated with asbestos, who had no idea that it was dangerous, I think it's highly likely that the senior managers of Lumber Liquidators knew that they were buying toxic, formaldehyde-drenched, non-CARB compliant laminate …and more »
Judge promises asbestos lawyers a review of their cases
Posted by New York Daily NewsNew York Daily NewsJudge promises asbestos lawyers a review of their casesNew York Daily NewsThe courts' handling of asbestos cases have come under intense scrutiny since the indictment earlier this year of former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver (pictured), a lawyer who earned more than $3 million for patients he referred to Weitz & Luxenberg.Moulton Vows […]
Chrysler lawyers passing the buck on unclaimed asbestos cash
Posted by ReutersChrysler lawyers passing the buck on unclaimed asbestos cashReutersMississippi law firm Carroll Bufkin is objecting to an effort by Chrysler's bankruptcy estate to make Carroll responsible for communicating with plaintiffs thought to be displaced after Hurricane Katrina, as sides try to close a nine-year-old asbestos …
Asbestos audit of Aboriginal community houses to be part of broader review of …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineAsbestos audit of Aboriginal community houses to be part of broader review of …ABC OnlineWestern Australia's Minister for Housing has assured Aboriginal communities concerned about asbestos buildings that an audit will get underway soon. Six months ago, the Department of Housing said it would commission a review of more than 1,200 …and more »
With asbestos settlement resolved, Brunswick Hill’s RPM plans for growth
Posted by Medina County GazetteMedina County GazetteWith asbestos settlement resolved, Brunswick Hill's RPM plans for growthMedina County GazetteRPM International Inc. closed its third financial quarter with a loss, attributable to asbestos-related claims, but the company said Wednesday that it was “delighted†to reconsolidate a unit that had been in bankruptcy over the issue. The coatings and …RPM International's (RPM) […]
Asbestos discovered in Gracie Mansion roof
Posted by New York PostNew York PostAsbestos discovered in Gracie Mansion roofNew York PostAsbestos has been discovered in the roof at Gracie Mansion and work to remove the potentially cancer-causing materials from New York City's mayoral residence will begin this month, city officials told The Associated Press. The hazardous material was …NYC officials: asbestos discovered in Gracie Mansion roofSan Francisco […]
Teacher Jennifer Barnett died from lung cancer ‘after years in asbestos …
Posted by Daily MailDaily MailTeacher Jennifer Barnett died from lung cancer 'after years in asbestos …Daily MailThe family of a former art teacher who died from lung cancer after years of pinning pupils' work to classroom walls lined with asbestos has taken legal action against the local council. Jennifer Barnett worked Archway School in Stroud, Gloucestershire, …Family of teacher […]
DIY renovators warned about incidental asbestos exposure
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineDIY renovators warned about incidental asbestos exposureABC OnlineAs the weather cools, home renovators are reminded that the biggest risk of asbestos exposure comes from fixing up older homes. "A large proportion of the houses built before the mid 1980s would have contained asbestos," Professor Bill Musk, from the …Asbestos victim settles £150000 compensation claimInside HousingKorea […]
Asbestos test shows no danger at burned building
Posted by Montana StandardMontana StandardAsbestos test shows no danger at burned buildingMontana StandardAsbestos does not pose a health concern at the burned, collapsed building at 750 S. Wyoming St., said Dan Powers, assistant director for Butte-Silver Bow County Health Department. Safety & Health Services, the contractor Butte-Silver Bow hired to test …and more »
Asbestos use in Asia poses serious health dangers
Posted by Science CodexAsbestos use in Asia poses serious health dangersScience CodexThe use of asbestos continues to increase in Asia despite clear health hazards. A recent Respirology review notes that with approximately 4.3 billion people and a growing population, Asia will likely see a large crop of asbestos-related lung diseases …and more »
New York’s Asbestos Court Mulls Changes After Sheldon Silver Scandal
Posted by ForbesForbesNew York's Asbestos Court Mulls Changes After Sheldon Silver ScandalForbesNew York's special court system for hearing asbestos cases will be on trial Thursday as defense lawyers make their case for reforms in the wake of former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver's indictment on allegations he accepted millions of …
Family of teacher who died after pinning artwork to asbestos-laced classroom …
Posted by mirror.co.ukmirror.co.ukFamily of teacher who died after pinning artwork to asbestos-laced classroom …mirror.co.ukThe family of an art teacher who died of asbestos-related lung cancer caused by years of pinning pupils' work to classroom walls are planning legal action. Jennifer Barnett spent 17 years at Archway School in Stroud, Gloucestershire, where she …Teacher died of cancer after […]
Kilgore College trustees concerned about asbestos
Posted by Longview News-JournalLongview News-JournalKilgore College trustees concerned about asbestosLongview News-Journal"We have received additional complaints related to asbestos abatement at Kilgore College, are reviewing the complaints to determine whether we have jurisdiction, and would open a complaint investigation as warranted," he said in a statement Tuesday.Kilgore College employees break silence about asbestosTyler Morning TelegraphCorroborated claims spawn fresh inquiry […]
Hundreds of former pupils a year ‘killed by asbestos hiding in schools’
Posted by mirror.co.ukThe IndependentHundreds of former pupils a year 'killed by asbestos hiding in schools'mirror.co.ukAnd experts fear the death rates are set to rise as a survey of teachers shows that many have not been told if their school contains asbestos. Dust from asbestos can trigger a deadly lung disease, mesothelioma, and the material was used widely […]
Asbestos test comes back ok
Posted by Montana StandardAsbestos test comes back okMontana StandardQuestions concerning the possibility of asbestos entering the air from the fire that completely destroyed the partially collapsed building at 750 S. Wyoming St. led Butte-Silver Bow to hire Safety & Health Services to begin monitoring for workers …
Pennsylvania Court Addresses Timeliness in Asbestos-Related Wrongful Death …
Posted by The National Law ReviewPennsylvania Court Addresses Timeliness in Asbestos-Related Wrongful Death …The National Law ReviewThe Pennsylvania Superior Court recently addressed the timeliness of an asbestos-related wrongful death action. In Wygant v. GE, 2015 Pa. Super. LEXIS 118, 2015 PA Super 56 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2015), the Superior Court concluded, among other things, that …
Tort reform groups urge Texans to support bill aimed at ending asbestos double …
Posted by Southeast Texas RecordTort reform groups urge Texans to support bill aimed at ending asbestos double …Southeast Texas RecordA Texas House bill seeking to restrain fraud in asbestos litigation went to committee Tuesday, prompting a state tort reform group to put out a call for support. State Rep. Doug Miller, R-New Braunfels, introduced HB 1492, relating to consideration […]
Asbestos test at burned building site shows OK levels
Posted by Montana StandardMontana StandardAsbestos test at burned building site shows OK levelsMontana StandardQuestions concerning the possibility of asbestos entering the air from the fire that completely destroyed the partially collapsed building at 750 S. Wyoming St. led Butte-Silver Bow to hire Safety & Health Services to begin monitoring for workers …and more »
Renovations of BWI airport require ‘unexpected’ asbestos abatement
Posted by Baltimore SunBaltimore SunRenovations of BWI airport require 'unexpected' asbestos abatementBaltimore SunOn Wednesday, the state's Board of Public Works will consider adding $100,000 to an existing $180,000 contract to cover the abatement costs of "unexpected" asbestos and mold found during work on the Maryland Aviation Administration's new, $113 million …and more »
Kilgore College employees break silence about asbestos
Posted by Longview News-JournalLongview News-JournalKilgore College employees break silence about asbestosLongview News-Journal"I was told to remove asbestos on a boiler in the L.A. building between 1990 and 1999 by Leon Dodgen," Roberts wrote in his affidavit. "Also, between the Old Main building, there was a cooling tower that had asbestos paneling on it. When we tore it …
Mercantile sale terminated over presence of asbestos
Posted by NBC MontanaNBC MontanaMercantile sale terminated over presence of asbestosNBC Montana"They found both asbestos and lead-based paint, so they hired a company that goes in and abates the asbestos and lead-based paint. The trick here is what abatement means, and I think there's been some confusion as to what exactly abatement means," …
Asbestos Lawsuit Seeks Millions for Former Workers at Missouri Courthouse
Posted by Insurance JournalInsurance JournalAsbestos Lawsuit Seeks Millions for Former Workers at Missouri CourthouseInsurance JournalThe family of 56-year-old Nancy Lopez, who died in 2010 from asbestos-related illnesses, received $10.4 million from the county and the firm that did the removal, U.S. Engineering Co. On of Lopez' co-workers, who is a plaintiff in the lawsuit, alleges …
Activists urge ‘clear stand’ on asbestos with Russian PM | Bangkok Post: news
Posted by Bangkok PostBangkok PostActivists urge 'clear stand' on asbestos with Russian PM | Bangkok Post: newsBangkok PostThe Prayut Chan-o-cha government should express a clear stance on banning chrysotile asbestos, activists say. FTA Watch, the Thailand Ban Asbestos Network and a group of health academics monitoring the asbestos issue made the call to coincide with …
Metex Asbestos PI Trust Now Accepting Claims
Posted by Mesothelioma.com (blog)Metex Asbestos PI Trust Now Accepting ClaimsMesothelioma.com (blog)As of March 9, 2015, Metex Manufacturing Corp., formerly known as Kentile Floors Inc., is accepting asbestos-related personal injury and death claims through a trust established under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. Per the trust's …Attorneys: Asbestos trust claims bill good for West VirginiaLegal News […]
5 Diseases You Should Know Are Caused by Asbestos Exposure
Posted by Asbestos.com (blog)Asbestos.com (blog)5 Diseases You Should Know Are Caused by Asbestos ExposureAsbestos.com (blog)During Asbestos Awareness Week, we put a spotlight on asbestos exposure and what can happen if someone is overexposed. Often, the more serious and well-known conditions like mesothelioma and lung cancer receive the most attention during Asbestos …
Rhodes House finally cleared of carcinogenic asbestos
Posted by The Miami HurricaneThe Miami HurricaneRhodes House finally cleared of carcinogenic asbestosThe Miami HurricaneThe Rhodes House office building, containing the Office of Study Abroad and the Counseling Center, was cleared of asbestos after a carcinogenic bundle of fibers was discovered on the second floor. The finding came after rumors spread about previous …
Artist Jo Joiner creates asbestos victims tribute in Covent Garden installation
Posted by Daily MailDaily MailArtist Jo Joiner creates asbestos victims tribute in Covent Garden installationDaily MailAward-winning artist Joe Joiner, from East London, has created the art installation as part of HSE's Beware Asbestos campaign. Joe, whose great-grandmother died after being exposed to asbestos while working at a factory, revealed he initially thought …
Parents must seek to find out if their children’s school contains asbestos …
Posted by The IndependentThe IndependentParents must seek to find out if their children's school contains asbestos …The IndependentSarah Lyons, the union's expert on asbestos, said a Freedom of Information request to local authorities had indicated 86 per cent of existing schools contained asbestos. Those most likely to be affected would have been built post 1945 and before 1975 […]
Change our pipes!
Posted by Residents fear asbestos cement pipes in St Thomas but ...Jamaica Gleaner (subscription)Change our pipes! – Residents fear asbestos cement pipes in St Thomas but …Jamaica Gleaner (subscription)The use of asbestos cement pipes by the National Water Commission (NWC) is causing concern in yet another community. Asbestos is a known cancer-causing agent, and despite the World Health Organisation reporting that there is no evidence that …
Asbestos blamed as reason behind failed Missoula Mercantile deal
Posted by The MissoulianThe MissoulianAsbestos blamed as reason behind failed Missoula Mercantile dealThe MissoulianGlenn said they were moving toward the financing phase when he learned the building still contained asbestos. He said the discovery came as a surprise, and it prompted the developers to back out two weeks ago when efforts to renegotiate the purchase …
Environmental watchdog ‘gave residents wrong info’ on asbestos in homes
Posted by Herald SunHerald SunEnvironmental watchdog 'gave residents wrong info' on asbestos in homesHerald SunA public statement still on the EPA's website on Friday says there is “no breathable asbestos detected in Sunshine North homesâ€. However, new tests using a tenfold stronger microscope show asbestos fibres in the initial samples were of breathable size.and more »
St. Louis attorney helps craft genetic mutation defense in asbestos cases
Posted by Washington ExaminerWashington ExaminerSt. Louis attorney helps craft genetic mutation defense in asbestos casesWashington ExaminerST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) – A defense attorney at HeplerBroom has joined a handful of lawyers nationwide who are introducing a genetic mutation defense in asbestos litigation. “BAP1" is a genetic mutation believed to increase a person's risk for …and more »
Senators Reach Out To Governors About Asbestos In Schools
Posted by MyFox MemphisMyFox MemphisSenators Reach Out To Governors About Asbestos In SchoolsMyFox MemphisTwo top United States Senators said we need to know more about where asbestos is and how it's being monitored in your children's schools. Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey and California Sen. Barbara Boxer sent a letter to every governor in the country …
WVU Hospitals Temporarily Closes Lab, Asbestos Found in Dust
Posted by WDTVWDTVWVU Hospitals Temporarily Closes Lab, Asbestos Found in DustWDTV(AP) – A lab in West Virginia University Hospitals' Health Sciences Building has temporarily closed following the discovery of asbestos in dust. WVU Hospitals risk management and safety director Roger Osbourn tells The Dominion Post that the asbestos …Lab Closed at WVU Hospitals Because of Asbestos DustWest […]
Growing numbers of steelworkers are making asbestos related health claims …
Posted by WalesOnlineWalesOnlineGrowing numbers of steelworkers are making asbestos related health claims …WalesOnlineLarge numbers of steelworkers are coming forward to make asbestos-related health claims connected with their work at a number of steelworks operated during the 1950s, '60s and '70s, lawyers have said. A number of workers and their relatives from the …
Best Tips to Help You Avoid Exposure to Asbestos
Posted by Asbestos.com (blog)Asbestos.com (blog)Best Tips to Help You Avoid Exposure to AsbestosAsbestos.com (blog)It's Asbestos Awareness Week, and the ultimate goal of raising awareness is to prevent dangerous exposure. Here we've gathered the most important tips to help you avoid the most hazardous kinds of exposure. First, a caveat: Only significant, repeated …Senate passes asbestos awareness resolutionThe Western NewsAsk […]
West Virginia Legislation Impacts Asbestos Litigation
Posted by The National Law ReviewWest Virginia Legislation Impacts Asbestos LitigationThe National Law ReviewThe West Virginia Legislature recently adjourned, and several important bills, which will directly affect asbestos litigation in West Virginia, were passed by both Chambers and sent to Governor Tomblin for his signature. These bills include SB 411, HB …and more »
County begins testing of asbestos for workers at fire scene
Posted by Montana StandardMontana StandardCounty begins testing of asbestos for workers at fire sceneMontana StandardThe National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health recommend that if a person believes he or she has been exposed to asbestos fibers, talk to a doctor. Testing can be done to detect if there is a presence of asbestos fibers in […]
ADAO Applauds US Surgeon General for Statement on the Dangers of Asbestos …
Posted by Yahoo Finance UKADAO Applauds US Surgeon General for Statement on the Dangers of Asbestos …Yahoo Finance UKThe Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), which combines education, advocacy, and community to prevent exposure and ensure justice for asbestos victims, today announced its strong support for the statement from Vice Admiral Vivek H.ADAO Applauds U.S. Surgeon General for Statement on […]
Asbestos firms ready to fight Silver’s ‘slanted legal system’
Posted by New York PostNew York PostAsbestos firms ready to fight Silver's 'slanted legal system'New York PostA group of 45 law firms that represent companies defending against asbestos lawsuits asked Administrative Judge Peter Moulton this week to put a 60-day moratorium on any pending and new cases to consider their gripes over Silver's alleged influence.Law firms call for stay […]
ADAO Applauds U.S. Surgeon General for Statement on the Dangers of …
Posted by Business Wire (press release)ADAO Applauds U.S. Surgeon General for Statement on the Dangers of …Business Wire (press release)WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), which combines education, advocacy, and community to prevent exposure and ensure justice for asbestos victims, today announced its strong support for the …ADAO Applauds US Surgeon General for Statement on the Dangers of Asbestos …Yahoo […]
Justice too late for asbestos victim Marian Ciopicz
Posted by The AgeThe AgeJustice too late for asbestos victim Marian CiopiczThe AgeAs a child, Marian Ciopicz used to play with his friends in piles of asbestos waste behind the now-notorious Wunderlich factory in Sunshine North. "It was simply a terrific area for a child to play," Mr Ciopicz told his lawyers in a deathbed statement …Asbestos in […]
April 1 Kicks Off National Asbestos Awareness Week
Posted by Environmental Working Group (blog)Mesothelioma.com (blog)April 1 Kicks Off National Asbestos Awareness WeekEnvironmental Working Group (blog)A bipartisan resolution passed by the United States Senate designates the first week of April as National Asbestos Awareness Week. The resolution, authored by Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and passed by Unanimous Consent, puts the Senate on record as …5 Ways to Show Support During […]
Law firms call for stay on asbestos cases
Posted by New York Daily NewsNew York Daily NewsLaw firms call for stay on asbestos casesNew York Daily NewsSheldon Silver's indictment and the sweeping federal investigation that snared him has inspired a group of 200 law firms to ask that all asbestos litigation in Manhattan Supreme Court be frozen for 60 days. In a 14-page letter to Manhattan Supreme …Asbestos […]
Asbestos removal notice never filed on troubled former Beech-Nut plant …
Posted by Albany Times UnionAsbestos removal notice never filed on troubled former Beech-Nut plant …Albany Times UnionCanajoharie. An out-of-state businessman who is having the asbestos-tainted sprawling former Beech-Nut plant in Canajoharie demolished never filed federally required asbestos removal notices with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Demolition …
County begins testing of asbestos for workers
Posted by Montana StandardMontana StandardCounty begins testing of asbestos for workersMontana StandardThe National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health recommend that if a person believes he or she has been exposed to asbestos fibers, talk to a doctor. Testing can be done to detect if there is a presence of asbestos fibers in urine …Officials address […]
Feds: Franklin Park metal company didn’t tell workers about asbestos
Posted by Chicago TribuneChicago TribuneFeds: Franklin Park metal company didn't tell workers about asbestosChicago TribuneIn March 2012, OSHA again cited Castle Metals on two violations. Those were not providing awareness training for employees who work in areas with asbestos, and not having a copy of the OSHA Asbestos Standard available to employees. OSHA cited A.M. …
Asbestos in Wunderlich factory: family awarded $500000 compo
Posted by Herald SunHerald SunAsbestos in Wunderlich factory: family awarded $500000 compoHerald SunIn a statement signed shortly before his death Mr Ciopicz described how he and his brother and friends played in the asbestos behind the factory. “It was simply a terrific area for a child to play,†he said. “We built cubby houses out of asbestos …and […]
Proposed Development Of Asbestos Waste Site Has Montco Residents Concerned
Posted by CBS LocalCBS LocalProposed Development Of Asbestos Waste Site Has Montco Residents ConcernedCBS LocalAMBLER, Pa. (CBS) – Residents in a Montgomery County community are fighting to have an asbestos site removed from one of their neighborhoods before a developer breaks ground on the land. A ten-acre asbestos waste site in Ambler is the place where …
County begins testing of asbestos on workers
Posted by Montana StandardMontana StandardCounty begins testing of asbestos on workersMontana StandardFour days after the rubble from the collapsed building ignited Sunday at 750 S. Wyoming St., Butte-Silver Bow hired an outside contracting firm to conduct asbestos testing for workers at the site. But the county will not decide until next week if it …Officials address concerns about […]
5 Ways to Show Support During Asbestos Awareness Week
Posted by Mesothelioma.com (blog)Mesothelioma.com (blog)5 Ways to Show Support During Asbestos Awareness WeekMesothelioma.com (blog)Late last week, the Senate passed Resolution 125 to designate the first week of April as National Asbestos Awareness Week. Sponsored by Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., Sen. Jon Tester, D-MT, and Sen. Steve Daines, R-MT, the resolution asks that people take …April 1 Kicks Off National […]
Robinson Centre jobs pledge after asbestos closure
Posted by Belfast TelegraphBelfast TelegraphRobinson Centre jobs pledge after asbestos closureBelfast TelegraphIt was closed earlier this year after asbestos was discovered in the structure, but Castlereagh council re-opened it on a partial basis, with the swimming pool remaining off limits. But Belfast council closed the building entirely for an "indefinite …Leisure centre shuts over asbestosFarming LifeJobs pledge to […]
Arizona Legislature approves bill making it harder to file asbestos lawsuits
Posted by Phoenix Business JournalOne Green PlanetArizona Legislature approves bill making it harder to file asbestos lawsuitsPhoenix Business Journal“This bill will help combat fraud and abuse in asbestos litigation, discourage 'double dipping' by plaintiffs' lawyers, and ensure that companies and bankruptcy trusts both pay their fair share of recoveries to claimants,†said Lisa Rickard, president …U.S. Chamber Applauds Arizona […]
Asbestos Is No Longer San Diego Unified’s Public Enemy No. 1
Posted by Voice of San DiegoVoice of San DiegoAsbestos Is No Longer San Diego Unified's Public Enemy No. 1Voice of San DiegoJust because there's asbestos lurking under flooring tile in San Diego classrooms doesn't mean it's dangerous. In fact, all schools in San Diego Unified are safe for kids, the districts says. They were safe back when voters approved two […]
EWG Action Fund: Senators Seek Answers Regarding Asbestos in Nation’s …
Posted by Environmental Working GroupEWG Action Fund: Senators Seek Answers Regarding Asbestos in Nation's …Environmental Working GroupMarkey and Boxer posed a series of detailed questions about such issues as the extent of asbestos hazards in schools, awareness and monitoring of hazards, abatement efforts and the states' procedures for reporting to the Environmental Protection Agency …
Discovery of asbestos stops demolition of old Titusville mall
Posted by WFTV OrlandoWFTV OrlandoDiscovery of asbestos stops demolition of old Titusville mallWFTV OrlandoAsbestos was once commonly used as insulation but it's now known to a carcinogen. That's why crews have had to stop demolition while the asbestos is removed. Workers at the site told Channel 9's Jeff Deal that they expect that will mean a four- to […]
Former Manning Base Hospital staff contacted over asbestos concerns
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineFormer Manning Base Hospital staff contacted over asbestos concernsABC OnlineFormer employees of Manning Base Hospital are being offered screening for asbestos-related illnesses, following an Industrial Relations Commission conference this week. The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union took the Hunter New England …and more »
Asbestos Litigation Industry Buzzes Over NYC’s Silver Case, ‘Iron Triangle’
Posted by Huffington PostAsbestos Litigation Industry Buzzes Over NYC's Silver Case, 'Iron Triangle'Huffington PostBut, perhaps showing how genteel such panels have become, the discussion at the Beverly Hills Perrin Conference on "cutting edge" asbestos litigation issues centered on relatively arcane case management orders. To the disappointment of some, Perry …
Whitehall Mayor Ed Hozza sands asbestos tiles, prompts complaint
Posted by Allentown Morning CallAllentown Morning CallWhitehall Mayor Ed Hozza sands asbestos tiles, prompts complaintAllentown Morning Call"Mayor Hozza advised he was sanding the floor for wax to be put on because no one else would touch it, due to the asbestos under the floor," Van Note wrote in a police report filed that day, March 14. She also filed […]
Middle school cleared of asbestos to be demolished
Posted by KGBT-TVKGBT-TVMiddle school cleared of asbestos to be demolishedKGBT-TVHowever, some parents are worried for their children's safety due to asbestos found inside the building. Abatement crews have cleared the building of any asbestos allowing demolition crews to step in and tear apart the building piece by piece. Like …
Asbestos needs a ban and a plan
Posted by petition presentedAsbestos needs a ban and a plan – petition presentedScoop.co.nz (press release)“Asbestos is the biggest workplace killer in New Zealand. It kills at least 170 workers annually: more than twice as many workers as accidental deaths at work. The number of people dying from asbestos related diseases (lung cancer, mesothelioma, and …Asbestos 'needs a ban and […]
Residents express concern on potential asbestos exposure from fire
Posted by Montana StandardMontana StandardResidents express concern on potential asbestos exposure from fireMontana StandardDouglas Ingraham sent an open letter to Chief Executive Matt Vincent and county commissioners Tuesday morning stating his concern that asbestos — a carcinogenic if it enters a person's lungs — is polluting the air in Butte as a result of the …Butte warehouse fire […]
Robinson Centre in east Belfast shuts over asbestos
Posted by Belfast TelegraphBelfast TelegraphRobinson Centre in east Belfast shuts over asbestosBelfast TelegraphThe building was temporarily closed by Castlereagh council earlier this year when previously undocumented asbestos was discovered in parts of the structure during a pre-transfer survey by BCC. It has since reopened on a partial basis, with the swimming …Belfast and Castlereagh councils in battle over Robinson […]
Asbestos at Titusville mall delays demolition
Posted by Florida TodayFlorida TodayAsbestos at Titusville mall delays demolitionFlorida TodayAllen Goins, president of Tampa-based AG Development, which is developing the $60 million Titus Landing Shopping Center, a retail and office center on the former Miracle City Mall footprint, estimated the additional asbestos problem will set back the …
Shouldn’t chemical safety law overhaul prioritize an asbestos ban?
Posted by Environmental Working Group (blog)Shouldn't chemical safety law overhaul prioritize an asbestos ban?Environmental Working Group (blog)In 1989, the federal Environmental Protection Agency tried to ban asbestos. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit threw out most of the agency's regulations in 1991. This case, commonly called Corrosion Proof Fittings, is frequently cited as …
Senate’s Asbestos Awareness Week resolution takes special note of Libby
Posted by The MissoulianThe MissoulianSenate's Asbestos Awareness Week resolution takes special note of LibbyThe MissoulianLIBBY – Among a lengthy list of a U.S. Senate resolution's “whereases,†Libby's long battle with asbestos has taken a special place. The Senate late last week unanimously passed a resolution – which specifically mentions Libby – designating the first …Montana Senators Raise Awareness […]
WA Government accused of dragging heels over asbestos inspections in remote …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineWA Government accused of dragging heels over asbestos inspections in remote …ABC OnlineWestern Australia's Department of Housing has been accused of dragging its heels on plans to inspect hundreds of government-owned houses for asbestos in remote Aboriginal communities. The Opposition raised concerns about why the inspections had not …and more »
Work on Johns Manville pile halted for asbestos removal
Posted by Parkersburg NewsWork on Johns Manville pile halted for asbestos removalParkersburg NewsWork on Johns Manville pile halted for asbestos removal. March 31, 2015. By JEFF BAUGHAN (jbaughan@newsandsentinel.com) , Parkersburg News and Sentinel. Save |. VIENNA – The word on the street in Vienna was asbestos was found in materials …and more »
Asbestos lawsuit seeking millions for former Jackson County workers
Posted by Columbia MissourianAsbestos lawsuit seeking millions for former Jackson County workersColumbia MissourianKANSAS CITY — Lawyers are seeking what could be millions of dollars in damages for people who worked at the Jackson County Courthouse during an asbestos removal project in the early 1980s. Attorney Lou Accurso says the employees should receive …and more »
Insurer asks for relief in Pittsburgh Corning bankruptcy, cites evidence …
Posted by Legal News LineInsurer asks for relief in Pittsburgh Corning bankruptcy, cites evidence …Legal News LinePITTSBURGH (Legal Newsline) – Fallout from a 2014 landmark ruling has led to Pittsburgh Corning's insurer asking a bankruptcy court for relief from an earlier decision because, it claims, asbestos plaintiffs attorneys have been engaging in fraud. On …and more »
Asbestos investigation at Kilgore College closes, finds no violations
Posted by KLTVAsbestos investigation at Kilgore College closes, finds no violationsKLTVKILGORE, TX (KLTV) – After investigating for several months, both the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) have exonerated Kilgore College of all wrongdoing related to the asbestos …and more »
Asbestos lawsuit seeking millions for former Jackson County, Mo., workers
Posted by Topeka Capital JournalAsbestos lawsuit seeking millions for former Jackson County, Mo., workersTopeka Capital JournalKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Lawyers are seeking what could be millions of dollars in damages for people who worked at the Jackson County Courthouse during an asbestos removal project in the early 1980s. Attorney Lou Accurso said the employees should …and more »
Preschoolers Face-to-Face with Asbestos
Posted by Environmental Working Group (blog)Preschoolers Face-to-Face with AsbestosEnvironmental Working Group (blog)My four-year-old son Jack likes to play on the floor. On one recent visit to his pre-school class, I played the tyrannosaurus rex and got “slayed†— pinned to the floor — by Jack and his pals James, George, Raymond, the other James, Peter, Julia and …
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Announces Unity and …
Posted by Business Wire (press release)Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Announces Unity and …Business Wire (press release)WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), which combines education, advocacy, and community to prevent exposure and ensure justice for asbestos victims, today announced the Unity and Remembrance …and more »
Withdraw The Discredited Study On Chrysotile (White) Asbestos
Posted by CounterCurrents.orgWithdraw The Discredited Study On Chrysotile (White) AsbestosCounterCurrents.orgDozens of prestigious scientific organizations and scientists from around the world have issued a Statement calling on the Government of India to withdraw a discredited scientific study on chrysotile (white) asbestos and to stop blocking the listing of …
Rise in asbestos illness predicted in Asia
Posted by Yahoo7 NewsRise in asbestos illness predicted in AsiaYahoo7 NewsPoor understanding about the danger of asbestos means it is widely used in Asia and will result in thousands of cases of illness in the next few decades, researchers say. Asia is responsible for two-thirds of global asbestos consumption, totalling more …and more »
Basic environmental health concerns still abundant across Europe
Posted by Jerusalem Post Israel NewsJerusalem Post Israel NewsBasic environmental health concerns still abundant across EuropeJerusalem Post Israel NewsDespite these positive steps, two of the members, Russia and Kazakhstan, are still asbestos producers, Matic said. While asbestos producers argued that a certain form of asbestos – chrysotile asbestos – does not pose the same danger as other forms …
Charged With Improper Removal of Asbestos
Posted by The MissourianCharged With Improper Removal of AsbestosThe MissourianWright solicited and received a verbal bid for asbestos abatement and disposal from GEHM Environmental for $86,000. However, Wright ultimately decided to employ workers who were not licensed or trained to work with asbestos to complete the abatement, …
Landmark Asbestos Verdict Over Cosmetic Talc Survives Appeal
Posted by New Jersey Law JournalNew Jersey Law JournalLandmark Asbestos Verdict Over Cosmetic Talc Survives AppealNew Jersey Law JournalSteven Kaenzig, 47, who was diagnosed with malignant peritoneal mesothelioma in 2011, claimed that during the first eight years of his life, from 1967 to 1975, he was exposed to asbestos carried home on the work clothes of his father, Wilfred Kaenzig […]
Asbestos lawsuit over Jackson County Courthouse seeks millions
Posted by Kansas City StarKansas City StarAsbestos lawsuit over Jackson County Courthouse seeks millionsKansas City StarOne of Morgan's friends and co-workers, Nancy Lopez, died in 2010 at age 56 from the complications of inhaling the asbestos fibers that she contended were in the dust that swirled around the courthouse during that renovation project in 1983 and 1984.
Asbestos delays debut of new Derby local studies library building
Posted by Derby TelegraphDerby TelegraphAsbestos delays debut of new Derby local studies library buildingDerby TelegraphThe library had been based in Iron Gate but will reopen in the newly revamped former Magistrates' Court, in Full Street. Specialist work was needed to remove asbestos from the library's new home and there are still “minor essential works†needed on the …
Asbestos in the awbeg
Posted by The CorkmanAsbestos in the awbegThe CorkmanStephen O'Sullivan of Cork County Council's environment section slammed whoever dumped the asbestos sheets, many of which had broken into smaller pieces, describing them as "incredibly irresponsible." "That someone would knowingly dump this highly …and more »
Contract for asbestos work at Oak View Elementary delayed over cost concern
Posted by Huntington Beach IndependentContract for asbestos work at Oak View Elementary delayed over cost concernHuntington Beach IndependentThe Ocean View School District will pay a contractor for asbestos abatement and other work at two campuses, but removal of asbestos at another school will have to wait. Trustees of the Huntington Beach-based district voted unanimously during a special …
On the Level: Vinyl asbestos tile is best left alone when installing new floors
Posted by CapitalGazette.comCapitalGazette.comOn the Level: Vinyl asbestos tile is best left alone when installing new floorsCapitalGazette.comYears ago, we put vinyl asbestos throughout our home that we were renovating. It was installed over a new concrete slab in the basement, on the main floor above that, and over a crawl space in the older part of the house […]
DEQ issues fines for storm water, asbestos violations
Posted by Pamplin Media GroupDEQ issues fines for storm water, asbestos violationsPamplin Media GroupDEQ also fined AAM Inc. $19,200 for asbestos violations during a residential asbestos abatement project at 262 N.E. 18th Ave., in Hillsboro. The company failed to adequately wet friable, or breakable asbestos materials and to enclose the area where the …and more »
Fife man suing for alleged asbestos exposure at work ‘might not be here’ to …
Posted by The CourierThe CourierFife man suing for alleged asbestos exposure at work 'might not be here' to …The CourierBrian worked for the company as an engineer in the '60s at the now decommissioned Kincardine coal-fired power station and believes he was exposed to asbestos at that time. The father-of-four said: “Unfortunately, there's no cure. At the moment […]
Insurer Claims Asbestos Fraud Tainted Pittsburgh Corning Bankruptcy
Posted by ForbesForbesInsurer Claims Asbestos Fraud Tainted Pittsburgh Corning BankruptcyForbesThe filing by Everest Re and its Mt. McKinley Insurance unit follows the opening of millions of pages of documents in the Garlock Sealing Technologies bankruptcy, which revealed how lawyers representing asbestos plaintiffs deliberately delayed filing …
Asbestos imports rising in Canada despite health warnings
Posted by The Globe and Mail (subscription)The Globe and Mail (subscription)Asbestos imports rising in Canada despite health warningsThe Globe and Mail (subscription)Despite rising fears of asbestos-related illnesses, imports of products containing asbestos show little sign of slowing. According to Statistics Canada figures, imports of asbestos-related items rose to $6-million last year from $4.9-million in 2013 …
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Praises Senate for Passing …
Posted by Business Wire (press release)Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Praises Senate for Passing …Business Wire (press release)WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), which combines education, advocacy, and community to prevent exposure and ensure justice for asbestos victims, today praised the Senate for the passage of a …and more »
G.N. library to remove additional asbestos from main branch
Posted by The Island NowG.N. library to remove additional asbestos from main branchThe Island Now“When they were moving the floor they found three layers of asbestos tiling and the original flooring beneath that was also covered in asbestos,†Zitofsky said. “We knew going into this project that we were not going to know what was behind the walls …
Attorneys: Asbestos trust claims bill good for W.Va.
Posted by West Virginia RecordWest Virginia RecordAttorneys: Asbestos trust claims bill good for W.Va.West Virginia Record“The asbestos legislation and other legal reforms enacted this year by the Legislature and signed by the governor will help attract jobs into West Virginia and make West Virginia businesses more competitive,†said Mark Behrens, a national asbestos …
NGT asks MoEF to submit list of asbestos mines across country
Posted by Daily News & AnalysisDaily News & AnalysisNGT asks MoEF to submit list of asbestos mines across countryDaily News & Analysis"Even if the asbestos mining activity has been closed, scientific closure of such mines remains in question. Odisha is directed to answer whether the asbestos mines in the state have been scientifically closed or not, and further answer whether […]
Asbestos found in Broken Hill walking area
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineAsbestos found in Broken Hill walking areaABC OnlineBroken Hill residents are being warned about asbestos lying in the Willyama Common near the Airport Road. Council's Deputy General Manager Sharon Hutch said inspections found asbestos scattered throughout a site on the eastern side of the road.and more »
City of Farmington building is now free of asbestos
Posted by Farmington Daily TimesCity of Farmington building is now free of asbestosFarmington Daily TimesFARMINGTON — The building across from Farmington City Hall where officials found asbestos last month has been cleaned, and staff have returned to their desks. "The building is safe," Assistant City Manager Bob Campbell said on Thursday. A day of air …Former county tax office set […]
Asbestos Shuts Down Columbia Pike Preschool
Posted by ARL nowARL nowAsbestos Shuts Down Columbia Pike PreschoolARL nowTrinity Episcopal Church's School of Early Learning sent out a letter to parents on Tuesday, confirming the presence of asbestos dust in the air at the school. The church's rector, Rev. Kim Coleman, also serves as the school's headmaster and said the …
Asbestos removal at Midland Park school to be done over spring break
Posted by NorthJersey.comAsbestos removal at Midland Park school to be done over spring breakNorthJersey.comMIDLAND PARK — A project to remove asbestos from pipes in the boiler room at Highland School is being planned for spring recess, March 27-April 3. The Board of Education last week approved a $119,800 contract with GL Group Inc. of Bloomingdale for …and more »
States Bypass Congress On Asbestos Bankruptcy Overhaul
Posted by Law360 (subscription)States Bypass Congress On Asbestos Bankruptcy OverhaulLaw360 (subscription)Law360, New York (March 25, 2015, 2:59 PM ET) — West Virginia has become the fourth state to enact legislation aimed at helping bankrupt asbestos manufacturers obtain mitigating evidence from personal injury claimants, signaling a growing eagerness in …
National Green Tribunal asks MoEF to submit list of asbestos mines across country
Posted by Economic TimesDaily News & AnalysisNational Green Tribunal asks MoEF to submit list of asbestos mines across countryEconomic Times"The MoEF and Indian Bureau of Mines shall file list of asbestos mines located in the entire country and their present status, particularly as regards scientific closure of such mines…. Asbestos mining not only gives rise to asbestos related […]
GPD Chief Bordallo Says Evidence Control Had Low Levels of Asbestos
Posted by Pacific News CenterKUAM.comGPD Chief Bordallo Says Evidence Control Had Low Levels of AsbestosPacific News Center“The evidence control section there was some reports that there's a low level of asbestos yet plans will still be implemented to ensure the threat is mitigated,†said Chief Fred Bordallo. Chief Bordallo also said test results from the crime lab showed …Police […]
Chief Bordallo Says Crime Lab Air Quality Not a Threat
Posted by Pacific News CenterKUAM.comChief Bordallo Says Crime Lab Air Quality Not a ThreatPacific News Center“The evidence control section there was some reports that there's a low level of asbestos yet plans will still be implemented to ensure the threat is mitigated,†said Chief Fred Bordallo. Chief Bordallo also said test results from the crime lab showed …Police chief […]
AIG Unit Denied Quick Win In Asbestos Reinsurance Suit
Posted by Law360 (subscription)AIG Unit Denied Quick Win In Asbestos Reinsurance SuitLaw360 (subscription)Law360, Los Angeles (March 24, 2015, 9:33 PM ET) — A New York appellate court Tuesday affirmed a lower court's refusal to rule that Clearwater Insurance Co. must pay an American International Group unit under a reinsurance agreement to help cover …and more »
Demolition Begins of ‘Mr. Fluffy Homes’ Contaminated with Asbestos
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comDemolition Begins of 'Mr. Fluffy Homes' Contaminated with AsbestosAsbestos.comAustralian officials this month will start bulldozing a handful of homes and public buildings contaminated with deadly Mr. Fluffy asbestos insulation. The pilot demolition program is part of the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) massive "buyback and …'It's like a ticking time bomb, you just wonder how long […]
City: Property owner working to get asbestos cleaned up
Posted by LocalNews8.comLocalNews8.comCity: Property owner working to get asbestos cleaned upLocalNews8.comCity officials described it as a cordial meeting, and Donaldson said he would work with the city to get the property properly cleaned up. A contractor has told the city the asbestos in the vinyl flooring and sheet rock does not pose a health threat to …
Meretz MK: Remove asbestos from demolished Tel Aviv neighborhood
Posted by HaaretzHaaretzMeretz MK: Remove asbestos from demolished Tel Aviv neighborhoodHaaretzMK Ilan Gilon (Meretz) called on the Environmental Protection Ministry Wednesday to remove the asbestos left after the demolition of buildings in Tel Aviv's Givat Amal Bet neighborhood. Gilon's letter to ministry director general David Leffler called …
Philly asbestos lawyer: Pre-trial focus only on solvent companies
Posted by The Pennsylvania RecordThe Pennsylvania RecordPhilly asbestos lawyer: Pre-trial focus only on solvent companiesThe Pennsylvania RecordCHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – Attorneys at his firm were focused solely on proving their asbestos clients were harmed by solvent companies while delaying the filing of claims against bankrupt ones until the resolution of their lawsuits …
A Stubborn Manufacturer Exposes The Asbestos Blame Game
Posted by ForbesForbesA Stubborn Manufacturer Exposes The Asbestos Blame GameForbesArguing for a manufacturer of asbestos gaskets named Garlock Sealing Technologies, Cassada explained how lawyers had tailored the testimony of their clients to minimize their exposure to more dangerous products, thus making Garlock seem more liable …
Hobart City Council office building tested for asbestos
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineHobart City Council office building tested for asbestosABC OnlineThe Hobart City Council is testing part of its office building for asbestos after traces of the potentially deadly fibres were detected. The trace levels of asbestos were found in the fifth floor roof cavity of the Council Centre on the corner of Davey …HCC centre […]
Appeal to find ex-colleagues of Boston man who died from asbestos-related …
Posted by Boston TargetBoston TargetAppeal to find ex-colleagues of Boston man who died from asbestos-related …Boston TargetThe family of a former Boston worker who died from incurable asbestos-related cancer are looking for ex-colleagues of their loved one. It is believed that Paul Kingsnorth, who died aged 66, may have come into contact with asbestos while working at meat …
‘It’s like a ticking time bomb, you just wonder how long you’ve got’
Posted by NEWS.com.auNEWS.com.au'It's like a ticking time bomb, you just wonder how long you've got'NEWS.com.auA decade after Mr Fluffy stopped operating, the Federal Government and ACT Government jointly funded a clean-up program to take loose-fill asbestos out of all Canberra homes. Six Canberra houses were missed and NSW houses were not included in the …
Indirect Exposure to Asbestos Is Still Risky for Sheet Metal Workers
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comIndirect Exposure to Asbestos Is Still Risky for Sheet Metal WorkersAsbestos.com"The most important thing to take from this study is that you didn't have to work with asbestos directly to be in danger," Dr. Laura Welch, medical director at the Center for Construction Research and Training in Silver Springs, Maryland, told Asbestos …
Products that Contain Asbestos Should be Regulated and Labeled
Posted by Environmental Working Group (blog)Products that Contain Asbestos Should be Regulated and LabeledEnvironmental Working Group (blog)Like most Americans, you'd want to avoid buying such an item, because, as you probably know, asbestos fibers are microscopic – hundreds of times thinner than a human hair. According to the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, all …
Council agrees pay-out after school cleaner’s asbestos death
Posted by The Northern EchoThe Northern EchoCouncil agrees pay-out after school cleaner's asbestos deathThe Northern EchoMrs Hamilton worked as a cleaner at Belmont Comprehensive School, Durham, in the mid-1980s, when industrial illness lawyer Philip Thompson, who represents her husband, says not only was there asbestos present, but large amounts of brown asbestos …and more »
Athlone Asbestos Victim Gets His Money
Posted by AllAfrica.comAthlone Asbestos Victim Gets His MoneyAllAfrica.comCassiem Mohammed, who worked for 40 years at the Athlone Power Station, has finally been paid compensation for the lung disease he developed from contact with deadly asbestos fibres at work. Mohammed's work involved scraping, cleaning and repairing …
Mr Fluffy buyback scheme: ‘Life has been ripped from us’
Posted by NEWS.com.auNEWS.com.auMr Fluffy buyback scheme: 'Life has been ripped from us'NEWS.com.auAndrew Kefford, Head of the ACT's Asbestos Response Taskforce, explains it wasn't until last year that tests revealed a number of the Mr Fluffy houses “had quite disturbing levels of asbestos contamination inside the living areas.†After determining …
Diagnosis Starts Clock for Filing Asbestos Claim
Posted by The Legal IntelligencerThe Legal IntelligencerDiagnosis Starts Clock for Filing Asbestos ClaimThe Legal IntelligencerThe state Superior Court has ruled that the statute of limitations for an asbestos-related wrongful-death claim begins to run at the time of a diagnosis of illness. In Wygant v. General Electric, a three-judge panel ruled that the plaintiff Elizabeth …
Construction bag left by contractors at Maroubra public housing state labelled …
Posted by The Daily TelegraphThe Daily TelegraphConstruction bag left by contractors at Maroubra public housing state labelled …The Daily TelegraphTenants were furious when they found the broken construction bag, left by Land and Housing Corp contractors, last Thursday. An alarming warning printed on the front reads: “asbestos hazard — wear respirator and protective clothing while handling contentâ€.
Leeds trader’s suspended jail sentence over asbestos exposure
Posted by Health and Safety Executive (press release)Leeds trader's suspended jail sentence over asbestos exposureHealth and Safety Executive (press release)Clive Raper, 49, trading as Bramley Asbestos Removals, took on a job to remove asbestos insulating board from the garage of a couple's home despite the fact that he did not hold the legal licence required to carry out the specialist work. He […]
Toxic secret below school playgrounds and sporting fields
Posted by 9news.com.auToxic secret below school playgrounds and sporting fields9news.com.auAsbestos is buried in the grounds of 341 schools across NSW, with some forced to laying synthetic grass to contain the threat. Buried beneath sports fields and playgrounds, the threat is forcing strict safety checks – and some schools are taking …
Brad Griffin and Tasha Strelkoff in front of the bins. Picture: Jason Sammon …
Posted by Herald SunHerald SunBrad Griffin and Tasha Strelkoff in front of the bins. Picture: Jason Sammon …Herald SunKingston Council even threatened to fine Mr Griffin up to $2000 in a January letter, which ordered him to “remove four refuse bins suspected of containing asbestos from the propertyâ€. More than three months later, Ms Strelkoff said she was […]
Lyons couple discover their home was formerly owned by Mr Fluffy asbestos …
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesLyons couple discover their home was formerly owned by Mr Fluffy asbestos …The Canberra TimesIn July 2014, a letter from the ACT government arrived telling them their home was a Mr Fluffy house. The couple was confident their house was safe, as it had undergone a clean-up in the early 1990s and was […]
The House Detective: Asbestos inspection incomplete
Posted by NewsOK.comThe House Detective: Asbestos inspection incompleteNewsOK.comDEAR BARRY: We own a home that was recently flooded. Now the interior must be stripped to the framing and rebuilt. An environmental inspector was hired to determine if there is any asbestos. He found none, so the contractor proceeded with demolition.
Asbestos found dumped at Adelaide’s Pelican Point sparks investigation
Posted by Daily MailDaily MailAsbestos found dumped at Adelaide's Pelican Point sparks investigationDaily Mail'There's community interaction all around the asbestos, so we want to get it stopped straight away.' 'Asbestos contractors are worried that people are entering the industry and not operating properly,' Mr Kirner told Adelaide Now. 'It had been dumped …Asbestos feared dumped at popular Adelaide […]
Pennsylvania Superior Court Reverses $14.5 Million Asbestos Verdict Based on …
Posted by JD Supra (press release)Pennsylvania Superior Court Reverses $14.5 Million Asbestos Verdict Based on …JD Supra (press release)An en banc session of the Pennsylvania Superior Court vacated a $14.5 million asbestos verdict in a mesothelioma case and remanded the case to the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia for a new trial, affirming the decision of a three-judge Superior …and […]
CBC Investigates Asbestos concerns plague former federal workers
Posted by CBC.caCBC Investigates Asbestos concerns plague former federal workersCBC.caTradespeople say they were unknowingly exposed to asbestos while working in federal buildings. Now, they say it's time to develop a registry to inform workers about hazards that may exist in Canada's publicly owned buildings. Read the full story here.
Raising Awareness About Mesothelioma and Asbestos
Posted by Asbestos.com (blog)Asbestos.com (blog)Raising Awareness About Mesothelioma and AsbestosAsbestos.com (blog)Vanessa Denny is a student at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. She is the second-place winner of the Spring 2015 Asbestos.com Essay Scholarship. I will never forget that phone call. I had just returned home from a long day at work and was …
Tropical Cyclone Pam: Rescue teams remove over 100kg of asbestos from Port …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineTropical Cyclone Pam: Rescue teams remove over 100kg of asbestos from Port …ABC OnlineAustralian rescue teams have removed over 100 kilograms of asbestos from Port Vila Central Hospital in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Pam. Gary Bailey from Australia's Urban Search and Rescue team told Radio Australia's Pacific Beat program the asbestos …Rebuilding Port Vila […]
Asbestos in our schools: ‘lives at risk’
Posted by Pendle TodayPendle TodayAsbestos in our schools: 'lives at risk'Pendle TodayThe county said it was unable to specify how many incidents there had been involving the repair or removal of asbestos in recent years but said: “However, when asbestos is disturbed or deteriorates it becomes extremely unsafe and inhaling the dust and …and more »
Call to close leisure centre over asbestos
Posted by U.TVU.TVCall to close leisure centre over asbestosU.TVSources have told UTV, a wall containing asbestos was found cracked with duct tape used to cover it and then painted over. On Friday morning the new councillors will receive a report on the finding of an investigation into the matter. It says the …
Asbestos feared dumped at popular Adelaide leisure spot
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineAsbestos feared dumped at popular Adelaide leisure spotABC OnlineA union official says waste dumped in Adelaide's north-west, close to the Port River, appears to include asbestos. CFMEU official Dave Kirner checked an area at Osborne after a tip-off and took photographs of the dumped material. The union said the …About one tonne of deadly […]
Tomblin signs asbestos trust claims bill
Posted by West Virginia RecordTomblin signs asbestos trust claims billWest Virginia Record“The West Virginia asbestos bankruptcy trust transparency and medical criteria law will improve West Virginia's legal climate,†said Mark Behrens, an attorney with the Washington, D.C., office of Shook, Hardy & Bacon. “Trust transparency will promote …Asbestos trust transparency bill signed into law in West VirginiaLegal News LineAsbestos […]
Asbestos concerns plague former federal workers
Posted by CBC.caAsbestos concerns plague former federal workersCBC.caTradespeople say they were unknowingly exposed to asbestos while working in federal buildings. Now, they say it's time to develop a registry to inform workers about hazards that may exist in Canada's publicly owned buildings. Read the full story here.
Two former Jackson County workers sue county & U.S. Engineering over alleged …
Posted by KSHBKSHBTwo former Jackson County workers sue county & U.S. Engineering over alleged …KSHBExperts who testified said asbestos does not decay. The experts also noted that some people who worked in the courthouse and were significantly exposed to asbestos are at significant risk of disease in the future. Meanwhile attorneys representing the …Mo. Appeals Court Revives […]
Lismore man fined for dumping asbestos
Posted by Northern StarLismore man fined for dumping asbestosNorthern StarLISMORE City Council has fined a 36-year-old Lismore man $4000 for dumping asbestos, and are sending a strong warning to anyone else thinking of illegal dumping. Council said the man dumped 220kg of asbestos-contaminated material on Boatharbour …
Simmons firm adds asbestos attorneys from Weitz & Luxenberg
Posted by Madison County RecordMadison County RecordSimmons firm adds asbestos attorneys from Weitz & LuxenbergMadison County RecordSimmons Hanly Conroy has added new asbestos attorneys in its New York and California offices who previously practiced in the high profile Weitz & Luxenberg firm. Edward Braniff joins the firm's New York office as a shareholder and its Northeast …
City weighs options for dealing with asbestos house
Posted by LocalNews8.comLocalNews8.comCity weighs options for dealing with asbestos houseLocalNews8.comAccording to city spokesperson Kerry McCullough, Blackfoot contractor Dave Price told the city planning department Donaldson told him tests determined there was asbestos in the vinyl flooring and sheet rock joint compound. If the house were standing …
First Hill apartment asbestos issue a cautionary tale for tenants in old buildings
Posted by CHS Capitol Hill SeattleCHS Capitol Hill SeattleFirst Hill apartment asbestos issue a cautionary tale for tenants in old buildingsCHS Capitol Hill SeattleWhen the property managers at a First Hill apartment building recently began drilling holes in the walls to install a new heating system, resident Eric Stapelman was immediately alarmed. Worried that the dust flying around contained asbestos, […]
State closes Kilgore College asbestos inquiry with clean slate
Posted by Tyler Morning TelegraphState closes Kilgore College asbestos inquiry with clean slateTyler Morning Telegraph"Our inspections did not turn up any violations of state or federal asbestos laws, so the complaints were not substantiated, and the case has been closed," Van Deusen wrote in an email. The complaint stemmed from media reports the department had seen …
Asbestos advocacy group seeks to derail transparency legislation; Simmons and …
Posted by Madison County RecordAsbestos.comAsbestos advocacy group seeks to derail transparency legislation; Simmons and …Madison County Recordadao The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), which calls itself the largest independent asbestos victims' organization in the country, is taking a lead in derailing legislation that would require asbestos bankruptcy trust to operate more …Senate Bill Aims to Create Online Database of Asbestos […]
Legal action after asbestos death
Posted by Motherwell TimesLegal action after asbestos deathMotherwell TimesLaura McCallum, an expert asbestos-related disease lawyer at Irwin Mitchell Scotland in Glasgow, said: “In our work we regularly see the devastating impact asbestos exposure can have on workers, often decades after they inhaled the substance, and the …
‘Asbestos in our schools is a local and national scandal’
Posted by Lancashire Evening PostLancashire Evening Post'Asbestos in our schools is a local and national scandal'Lancashire Evening Post“Children, teachers and other school workers are being needlessly exposed to deadly asbestos fibres on a daily basis.†Information held by the county council shows the highest number of schools known to contain asbestos are in Preston and Lancaster, …HEALTH RISK: 90% of […]
Appeals court grants class-action status in JaxCo courthouse asbestos case
Posted by Kansas City Business JournalPitch WeeklyAppeals court grants class-action status in JaxCo courthouse asbestos caseKansas City Business JournalThe lawsuit, which stems from a remodeling project at the courthouse in 1983 and 1984, alleges that contractor U.S. Engineering Co. didn't properly handle, remove or abate asbestos fibers from insulation around fittings and pipes. The air handling …Missouri Court of Appeals […]
Senate Bill Aims to Create Online Database of Asbestos Products
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comSenate Bill Aims to Create Online Database of Asbestos ProductsAsbestos.comDespite the almost 10,000 lives a year claimed by asbestos-related diseases in the U.S., products legally containing asbestos continue to pass through our country's borders. Legislation introduced this week will make public where these products are …Asbestos advocacy group seeks to derail transparency legislation; Simmons and […]
‘Winter Moods video shows failure to deal with asbestos’ – Oppo…
Posted by MaltaToday'Winter Moods video shows failure to deal with asbestos' – Oppo…MaltaToday“Research probes that asbestos are carcinogenic,†Callus said during a parliamentary debate on the financial estimates of the Occupational Health and Safety Authority. “How did the film crew manage to access that building? The fact that people could so …
Asbestos found in old Polo Hotel slated for demolition
Posted by SaukValley.comAsbestos found in old Polo Hotel slated for demolitionSaukValley.comPolo Alderman Jim Busser said Ironwood Environmental Inc. of Belvidere inspected the deteriorating building March 5 and found asbestos in the flooring and in pipe and boiler insulation. Ironwood estimated the cost of the abatement at $14,900. Attorney …
Asbestos found in Saybrook dining hall
Posted by Yale Daily News (blog)Asbestos found in Saybrook dining hallYale Daily News (blog)Last month, water from a broken pipe leaked into the dining hall, causing flood damage and leading Yale Facilities to determine that the dining room floor had to be replaced, according to University spokesman Tom Conroy. However, samples from the floor …
At Stake in the Senate TSCA Fight: The Fate of Asbestos
Posted by Environmental Working Group (blog)At Stake in the Senate TSCA Fight: The Fate of AsbestosEnvironmental Working Group (blog)In 1989, during the administration of President George H.W. Bush, the federal Environmental Protection Agency attempted to ban asbestos, but its efforts were thwarted. EPA's attempted ban grew out of a 10-year, $10 million study that generated 100,000 …
Missouri Court of Appeals reinstates potentially massive asbestos lawsuit …
Posted by Pitch WeeklyPitch WeeklyMissouri Court of Appeals reinstates potentially massive asbestos lawsuit …Pitch WeeklyJudges for the Missouri Court of Appeals gave new life to a lawsuit that could expose Jackson County and a contractor to millions in damages for claims that it improperly handled asbestos during renovations of the courthouse in downtown Kansas City …Appeals court grants […]
Pupils at top primary school in asbestos scare
Posted by Telegraph.co.ukTelegraph.co.ukPupils at top primary school in asbestos scareTelegraph.co.ukWhile a minority said it “fully†supported the build, most expressed concerns about a number of issues, including loss of trees, noise from additional pupils and danger from the removal of asbestos. In the planning applications documents seen by the …
Harmful asbestos illegally dumped in the open by ‘irresponsible’ flytippers
Posted by Hemel GazetteHemel GazetteHarmful asbestos illegally dumped in the open by 'irresponsible' flytippersHemel GazetteNeil Harden, the borough council's portfolio holder for residents and regulatory services said: “The illegal dumping of asbestos is completely irresponsible and, as with all cases of fly tipping, we will investigate this thoroughly and deal with the …
Asbestos vexes Council members
Posted by Honolulu Star-AdvertiserAsbestos vexes Council membersHonolulu Star-AdvertiserRemoving asbestos and lead paint from the second-floor offices of the Honolulu City Council could cost taxpayers $50 million or more — and that's without any additional cosmetic work, the city buildings chief told the Council Budget Committee last week.and more »
Widow in plea for information after Doncaster man dies from asbestos related …
Posted by The StarWidow in plea for information after Doncaster man dies from asbestos related …The StarSimone Hardy, an expert asbestos-related disease lawyer at Irwin Mitchell leading the case, said: “It's devastating for people to find out that they have developed a condition caused by exposure to asbestos decades earlier simply because they went to …and more »
Asbestos attorney settles breach of contract suit involving Alton property
Posted by Madison County RecordAsbestos attorney settles breach of contract suit involving Alton propertyMadison County RecordEdwardsville asbestos attorney Barry Julian's lawsuit alleging a couple failed to make payments in accordance with a promissory note for Alton property has settled the claim for close to $45,000. The consent judgment was entered on Oct. 6 after the …
Woman sues 47 companies claiming they are responsible for her asbestos …
Posted by The Louisiana RecordThe Louisiana RecordWoman sues 47 companies claiming they are responsible for her asbestos …The Louisiana Recordair asbestos sticker GRETNA – A Westwego woman claims she was exposed to high levels of asbestos over a four decade period through a variety of ways that later led to her contracting mesothelioma. Donna Petrie filed suit against Asbestos […]
Inquest – Navy man exposed to asbestos
Posted by Daily EchoInquest – Navy man exposed to asbestosDaily EchoThe electrical engineer, who died on February 15, was exposed to asbestos dust when HMS Bulwark was revamped in the 1970s, Winchester Coroner's Court was told. He also received “significant†exposure whilst on the Victorious in 1964, said central …and more »
Contractor Sentenced to Prison in Michigan Asbestos Removal Case
Posted by Insurance JournalContractor Sentenced to Prison in Michigan Asbestos Removal CaseInsurance JournalA contractor has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for failing to properly remove asbestos from an old church in Bay City, Mich. The church was converted into a charter school, Bay City Academy. Roy Bradley Sr. was accused of failing to …
New site chronicles asbestos litigation abuse
Posted by Madison County RecordNew site chronicles asbestos litigation abuseMadison County RecordMadison County is no stranger to the proliferation and exploitation of asbestos litigation. After all, about 25 percent of the nation's asbestos litigation is filed in Madison County. Earlier this month, there were 209 asbestos cases to go to trial in …
Asbestos victim wins right to claim compo
Posted by Australian MiningAustralian MiningAsbestos victim wins right to claim compoAustralian MiningA former Gove alumina refinery worker has successfully claimed $425,000 in compensation for malignant mesothelioma, which developed as a result of asbestos exposure during the 1970s. Zorko Zabic, 74, was denied compensation by a Supreme Court …and more »
Sheldon Silver-linked law firm has hand in asbestos funds
Posted by New York PostNew York PostSheldon Silver-linked law firm has hand in asbestos fundsNew York PostWeitz & Luxenberg, the law firm accused of exploiting its connection to Sheldon Silver in New York City's asbestos court, has come under fire in another lucrative arena — multibillion-dollar bankruptcy trusts. The East Village firm, which gained more …More Apparent Corruption Tied […]
EXCLUSIVE: Deadly asbestos hiding in nine out of 10 British schools
Posted by Express.co.ukExpress.co.ukEXCLUSIVE: Deadly asbestos hiding in nine out of 10 British schoolsExpress.co.ukBut Professor Julian Peto, one of the country's leading experts on asbestos, said removing it all was not an option as it would “only save†around 25 lives a year in 50 years' time when effects of asbestos on pupils will take hold. He said: […]
Senators Introduce Legislation That Calls For U.S. Asbestos Ban
Posted by MesotheliomaHelp.org (blog)MesotheliomaHelp.org (blog)Senators Introduce Legislation That Calls For U.S. Asbestos BanMesotheliomaHelp.org (blog)According to a U.S. Senate press release, the bill's key provisions include a requirement that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) act quickly to consider a ban on asbestos, which remains legal in the United States despite being a significant …Unlike Industry Bill, Boxer-Markey Bill Protects […]
Campaigners’ anger at failure to reveal which North Wales schools pose …
Posted by Daily Post North WalesDaily Post North WalesCampaigners' anger at failure to reveal which North Wales schools pose …Daily Post North WalesA campaigner calling for action over the presence of potentially deadly asbestos in schools has slated the health minister for Wales for sitting back and waiting for England. Over a year has passed since almost 450 people signed […]
State closes KC asbestos inquiry with clean slate
Posted by Kilgore News HeraldState closes KC asbestos inquiry with clean slateKilgore News HeraldDuring an asbestos investigation, TDSHS makes sure the entity notified the department properly of any abatement, had licensed contractors do the assessments, established a plan with the contractor for dealing with asbestos and had a separate company …
Bay City man gets 5 years for illegal asbestos removal
Posted by WNEM SaginawBay City man gets 5 years for illegal asbestos removalWNEM SaginawDuring the renovation, Bradley failed to provide his workers with protective gear and caused the asbestos to be released into the air, McQuade said. "Contractors who fail to comply with clean air laws can expect to face criminal prosecution as a …
‘Asbestos burning’ probe
Posted by Wigan TodayWigan Today'Asbestos burning' probeWigan TodayHis company specialises in demolition and therefore we think he is burning materials in a skip, including asbestos sheets at his own home. The smoke billows all over Haigh Hall, which is a place of natural beauty, goodness knows what visitors must think.
Contractor gets up to 5 years in prison for illegal asbestos removal at Bay …
Posted by MLive.comMLive.comContractor gets up to 5 years in prison for illegal asbestos removal at Bay …MLive.comBAY CITY, MI — Days after being found guilty of conspiring to defraud the United States, a Bay City contractor has been sent to federal prison for his illegal handling of asbestos in renovating a former church into the Bay City […]
No health risk with asbestos removal: Cera
Posted by The PressNo health risk with asbestos removal: CeraThe PressAsbestos being removed from Christchurch's residential red zone does not pose a health hazard, the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (Cera) says. A red-zoned Dallington resident, living on the edge of green-zoned lane, became worried when …and more »
Government’s schools asbestos review ‘lacks long-term strategies’
Posted by Nursery World (subscription)Nursery World (subscription)Government's schools asbestos review 'lacks long-term strategies'Nursery World (subscription)The National Union of Teachers (NUT) and the Asbestos in Schools campaign group said that the report makes a number of constructive proposals – including better training and guidance for school staff on asbestos and a focus on transparency and …
Compensation win for former Gove refinery worker dying of asbestos-related …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineCompensation win for former Gove refinery worker dying of asbestos-related …ABC OnlineA ruling that an NT man dying from an asbestos-related disease contracted at an alumina refinery should be paid $425,000 in compensation is just the "tip of the iceberg", his lawyer says. Zorko Zabic, 74, worked at the Gove alumina refinery in the […]
U.S. Legal Support Announced Robert Tooker as Regional Director of Complex …
Posted by Business Wire (press release)U.S. Legal Support Announced Robert Tooker as Regional Director of Complex …Business Wire (press release)Rob Tooker, an expert in complex asbestos litigation, has over 25 years of experience in asbestos matters. He brings to the role years of experience running the boutique court reporting agency Tooker and Antz, focused on asbestos litigation. Tooker …and more »
City of Chicago accused of hiding asbestos
Posted by MyFox ChicagoMyFox ChicagoCity of Chicago accused of hiding asbestosMyFox ChicagoA southwest suburban contractor is suing the city claiming it hid dangerous asbestos buried under a construction site. The site is now a police station on the near South Side at 14th and Blue Island. The 12th District Chicago police station has been …
Asbestos testing to take place before demolition of homes on Somers EPA …
Posted by KPAX-TVAsbestos testing to take place before demolition of homes on Somers EPA …KPAX-TV"Burlington Northern has purchased all of the residences, the residential homes on Somers Road, and they had asbestos assessments conducted on those homes, and they do have demolition scheduled, possibly even ongoing," Quinones said. "They also …and more »
Gene mutation increases risk of mesothelioma, asbestos defendants arguing
Posted by Legal News LineGene mutation increases risk of mesothelioma, asbestos defendants arguingLegal News LineOAKLAND, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – Plaintiffs firms are battling a new defense being employed in asbestos litigation – that is, a certain genetic mutation is believed to increase a person's risk of developing mesothelioma when exposed to asbestos.
EPA: Asbestos Is Not a Threat to Residents of Libby, Montana
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comEPA: Asbestos Is Not a Threat to Residents of Libby, MontanaAsbestos.comThe Environmental Protection Agency says the picturesque mountain town of Libby, Montana — once contaminated by deadly asbestos — is safe again for residents. After 15 years of asbestos cleanup, the federal agency released its long-delayed health …Senator Introduces Legislation that Would Require Companies to Report […]
Smoking, Asbestos, and Asbestosis Increases Risk for Lung Cancer
Posted by Mesothelioma.com (blog)Mesothelioma.com (blog)Smoking, Asbestos, and Asbestosis Increases Risk for Lung CancerMesothelioma.com (blog)Frost et al examined the records of 98,912 people chronically exposed to asbestos in Great Britain. 1,878 workers died of lung cancer (12%) during the study from 1971 to 2005. They grouped the workers by their number of years on the job with asbestos …
Asbestos confusion mounts with conflicting reports on dates
Posted by Rockhampton Morning BulletinRockhampton Morning BulletinAsbestos confusion mounts with conflicting reports on datesRockhampton Morning BulletinWHEN Colin and Lenore Lindsay had their new home built in 1970, they were assured the new Hardiflex product being used to clad the house contained no asbestos. "Can someone please sort out what is going on with the fibro and Hardiflex following the …
Advance Auto Parts Exposes Workers To Asbestos, Mold Hazards
Posted by WorkersCompensation.com (press release)Advance Auto Parts Exposes Workers To Asbestos, Mold HazardsWorkersCompensation.com (press release)Kansas City, MO (WorkersCompensation.com) – A worker alleging the existence of asbestos, mold and hygiene hazards led to an inspection of an Advance Auto Parts store in Kansas City, where the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health …and more »
Asbestos registry demanded for federal public buildings
Posted by CBC.caCBC.caAsbestos registry demanded for federal public buildingsCBC.ca"In the absence of a comprehensive removal program, will the minister of public works at least concede to creating and publishing a national registry of all government buildings that are contaminated with asbestos so the workers in these buildings have …Martin wants registry of asbestos buildingsWinnipeg Free Pressall 3 […]
Will the California Supreme Court expand asbestos take-home liability?
Posted by Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF) (press release) (blog)Will the California Supreme Court expand asbestos take-home liability?Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF) (press release) (blog)Johnny Kesner was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2011. Because this is an asbestos-related illness, he cast a wide net and sued 19 companies, most of whom were Kesner's former employers where Kesner was exposed to asbestos on the premises, but …
5pc of imports get asbestos check, estimates hearing told
Posted by The Australian5pc of imports get asbestos check, estimates hearing toldThe AustralianThe service confirmed yesterday that since 2008 there had been only two prosecutions: one of a mining company that imported asbestos in gaskets for industrial equipment from Vietnam, and a second in 2012 when a West Australian company was fined for …
Glenbard East targeted for summer asbestos removal
Posted by Chicago TribuneChicago TribuneGlenbard East targeted for summer asbestos removalChicago TribuneAsbestos was a customary material in building projects because of its ability to withstand heat and chemicals. But state and federal regulations shifted in the mid-1980s once asbestos was classified as an air pollutant and linked to severe respiratory …
Durbin bill creates asbestos reporting requirements
Posted by The HillDurbin bill creates asbestos reporting requirementsThe HillThe Reducing Exposure to Asbestos Database (READ) Act he introduced Tuesday would modernize the reporting requirements of the Asbestos Information Act and require manufactures, importers and those who handle asbestos-containing products to …Sens. Pitch Bill To Increase Asbestos Awareness OnlineLaw360 (subscription)all 2 news articles »
Statement from Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Opposing …
Posted by Business Wire (press release)Statement from Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Opposing …Business Wire (press release)WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), which combines education, advocacy, and community to help ensure justice for asbestos victims, today issued this statement from ADAO President and Co-Founder …and more »
District judge denies dismissal for sufficient evidence of asbestos exposure …
Posted by Madison County RecordMadison County RecordDistrict judge denies dismissal for sufficient evidence of asbestos exposure …Madison County RecordA federal judge has denied dismissal of an asbestos lawsuit for defendant Crane Co., concluding that the claimant's list of U.S. Navy ships was sufficient enough to prove exposure to the defendant's asbestos-containing products while serving as a seaman.
Man names 52 defendants in asbestos case
Posted by West Virginia RecordWest Virginia RecordMan names 52 defendants in asbestos caseWest Virginia RecordThe defendants also failed to inform Wright of what would be safe and sufficient apparel for a person who was exposed to the products and failed to test asbestos-containing products in order to ascertain the dangers involved, according to the suit.
Contractor jailed for violating Clean Air Act
Posted by Philly.comContractor jailed for violating Clean Air ActPhilly.comA Montgomery County demolition contractor was sentenced to a year and a day in prison for failing to notify the EPA before removing asbestos from a Philadelphia church. Anthony Biello II, who ran D&E Solutions, LLC, had been hired in 2009 to remove …
Jefferson City School Board tackling asbestos, teacher salaries at Monday meeting
Posted by ABC17News.comABC17News.comJefferson City School Board tackling asbestos, teacher salaries at Monday meetingABC17News.comBoard members will vote on whether to increase teaching staff salaries by 1.8%. That could include a similar raise to other classifications of teachers. The board will also talk about contracts for removing asbestos from eight schools in the district …
Texas SC shuts down asbestos firms’ bid to push cases through silica MDL
Posted by Southeast Texas RecordTexas SC shuts down asbestos firms' bid to push cases through silica MDLSoutheast Texas Recordimages Lawyers for the Provost Umphrey and other asbestos firms might see their case loads lightened very soon, as justices shut down a direct appeal to the Texas Supreme Court on Friday, clearing the way for potentially thousands of asbestos cases […]
New NYCAL judge an unknown to asbestos litigants
Posted by Legal News LineNew NYCAL judge an unknown to asbestos litigantsLegal News LineMANHATTAN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – While many defense attorneys practicing in New York City admittedly don't know much about Judge Sherry Klein Heitler's replacement on the New York City Asbestos Litigation court, they agree his relative obscurity is a …
Asbestos testing helps CQ stay safe after Cyclone Marcia
Posted by Rockhampton Morning BulletinRockhampton Morning BulletinAsbestos testing helps CQ stay safe after Cyclone MarciaRockhampton Morning BulletinKerrin, the sales and training manager of Yatala-based company Octief, said they hoped to make things easier for Central Queensland clean up crews handling potentially deadly asbestos. Octief have established an asbestos laboratory and hygiene service …and more »
UK health and safety chiefs hit back in asbestos app row
Posted by ChronicleLiveChronicleLiveUK health and safety chiefs hit back in asbestos app rowChronicleLiveHealth and safety chiefs have hit back at claims a new online advice service for North East workers could put people at risk of asbestosis and mesothelioma. The Beware Asbestos app was attacked by the United Kingdom Asbestos Training Association which …
Asbestos defendants say BAP1 gene mutation causes predisposition to …
Posted by Madison County RecordAsbestos defendants say BAP1 gene mutation causes predisposition to …Madison County RecordPlaintiffs firms are battling a new defense being employed in asbestos litigation – that is, a certain genetic mutation is believed to increase a person's risk of developing mesothelioma when exposed to asbestos. The genetic mutation is called BAP1 …
Killer dust asbestos still present in schools
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsKiller dust asbestos still present in schoolsBBC NewsFigures seen by the BBC suggest asbestos is still present in nearly nine out of ten schools in the UK – higher than previous official estimates. It can be managed safely if it is left undisturbed but there have been calls for urgent action to make …
Asbestos at federal building was a surprise to electrician
Posted by CBC.caCBC.caAsbestos at federal building was a surprise to electricianCBC.caOttawa electrician Denis Lapointe says he was exposed to asbestos and other toxins at work for 16 years, and only recently learned the full extent of his potential exposure after filing access to information requests. The 54-year-old licensed …
Millions potentially at stake as Solano asbestos-exposure trial begins
Posted by Fairfield Daily RepublicMillions potentially at stake as Solano asbestos-exposure trial beginsFairfield Daily RepublicThe asbestos lawsuit is one of more than two dozen asbestos lawsuits filed in recent years pending settlement of trial. All of the lawsuits are being overseen by Judge Paul L. Beeman and all were filed by the law firm of Brayton and Purcell LLP, […]
Health and Safety Executive investigating Lydd Town Council’s asbestos disposal
Posted by Kent OnlineHealth and Safety Executive investigating Lydd Town Council's asbestos disposalKent OnlineThe Health and Safety Executive is investigating claims a council didn't remove deadly asbestos correctly. It was suggested that Lydd Town Council had an untrained person to handle the deadly material, did not have a risk assessment and that some of …
Kilgore College cleared after allegations of asbestos on campus
Posted by KLTVKilgore College cleared after allegations of asbestos on campusKLTVThe college was cleared today by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The TCEQ environmental investigator stated that there will be no mention of asbestos in their report since there was no evidence of asbestos violations on or off campus.and more »
Tributes to power station worker who was exposed to asbestos
Posted by Scunthorpe TelegraphScunthorpe TelegraphTributes to power station worker who was exposed to asbestosScunthorpe TelegraphA MAN who worked with asbestos in the 1960s died from lung disease, an inquest heard. Geoffrey Spencer, 77, of Highlands in Crowle, worked at Keadby Power Station. He died of Lymphoma Mesothelioma on December 13. In a statement read to the …and more »
Lawmakers may seek RVRDA funds for asbestos cleanup at former Ogdensburg …
Posted by North Country NowLawmakers may seek RVRDA funds for asbestos cleanup at former Ogdensburg …North Country NowOGDENSBURG — Ogdensburg City Council may seek help from the St. Lawrence River Valley Redevelopment Agency to assist with asbestos removal at the former St. Joseph's Nursing Home. City council Monday will likely approve a resolution allowing City …
Asbestos at Ellet high school? Twitter pic causes a firestorm over ceiling …
Posted by cleveland.comAsbestos at Ellet high school? Twitter pic causes a firestorm over ceiling …cleveland.comAKRON, Ohio — A few twitter photos snapped at Ellet High School caused a kerfuffle among parents and students this week. "Danger, Asbestos," read the sign captured by an Ellet student Wednesday, a masked worker visible inside the classroom. Others …Classroom 'danger' sign photo […]
Homeowner’s asbestos inspection was incomplete
Posted by Chicago Daily HeraldHomeowner's asbestos inspection was incompleteChicago Daily HeraldQ. We own a home that recently flooded. Now the interior must be stripped to the framing and rebuilt. An environmental inspector was hired to determine if there is any asbestos. He found none, so the contractor proceeded with demolition. While removing …and more »
Asbestos Mesothelioma Study Provides Some Insights into Fatal Disease
Posted by LawyersandSettlements.comAsbestos Mesothelioma Study Provides Some Insights into Fatal DiseaseLawyersandSettlements.comMinneapolis, MN: A 2014 study regarding asbestos mesothelioma and cancer has shown that certain particles are linked to the development of mesothelioma, but did not provide any further information on the issue. The study was conducted after concerns …
REI reopens after asbestos worries lead to closure
Posted by Alaska Dispatch NewsREI reopens after asbestos worries lead to closureAlaska Dispatch NewsAnchorage's only REI store, located in the heart of Anchorage's Spenard neighborhood, reopened at 11:30 a.m. Thursday after closing abruptly late Tuesday night. A sign posted on the storefront Wednesday said only that the closure was due to "a facility …and more »
Masked workers stir unrest in Akron’s Ellet High School while handling asbestos
Posted by Akron Beacon Journalnewsnet5.comMasked workers stir unrest in Akron's Ellet High School while handling asbestosAkron Beacon JournalA photo of a worker wearing a mask and green hazardous-material suit caused a stir on social media Thursday as the Ellet community circulated rumors of high school students sitting in asbestos-filled classrooms. The picture, taken from the hallway by …Workers handling […]
Ship Worker’s Asbestos Case Reinstated on Appeal
Posted by New Jersey Law JournalNew Jersey Law JournalShip Worker's Asbestos Case Reinstated on AppealNew Jersey Law Journal“Although the summary judgment motion was decided on a very narrow ground, we conclude that the record as a whole establishes a triable issue as to whether plaintiff was exposed to asbestos or asbestos-containing products on defendant's dredges,†the …
Widow’s appeal following husband’s asbestos-related death
Posted by East London and West Essex Guardian SeriesEast London and West Essex Guardian SeriesWidow's appeal following husband's asbestos-related deathEast London and West Essex Guardian SeriesThe widow of a man who died of asbestos-related cancer is appealing to his former work colleagues for information ahead of possible legal action. Reginald Alfred Fletcher died just before his 88th birthday in December from mesothelioma, a […]
US Chamber pushes changes to Arizona asbestos lawsuits
Posted by Phoenix Business JournalPhoenix Business JournalUS Chamber pushes changes to Arizona asbestos lawsuitsPhoenix Business JournalPlaintiffs' attorneys who represent sick workers affected by asbestos say the measure, House Bill 2603, is meant to drag out lawsuits. Asbestos — long used as a construction and industrial material — causes lung cancer, mesothelioma, and other health …
Grandad Royston appeals for workmates to help with asbestos fight
Posted by Gloucester CitizenGloucester CitizenGrandad Royston appeals for workmates to help with asbestos fightGloucester CitizenGrandad Royston Ruck is appealing for his former workmates to help with his asbestos legal battle after being diagnosed with cancer. Mr Ruck, 74, pictured on his wedding day, who worked as a machine operator in Gloucester for more than 20 years, was …
Cohoes City Hall Asbestos Tests Come Back Negative
Posted by TWC NewsCohoes City Hall Asbestos Tests Come Back NegativeTWC NewsCOHOES, N.Y. — Asbestos tests come back negative at Cohoes City Hall, and normal operations there are set to resume Thursday. Employees at the building were moved to the fire department while the city awaited test results. The police department was …Cohoes City Hall reopens ThursdayTroy Recordall […]
Cohoes City Hall to reopen after tests for asbestos are negative
Posted by NEWS10 ABCWRGBCohoes City Hall to reopen after tests for asbestos are negativeNEWS10 ABCCOHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Cohoes City Hall will reopen Thursday after tests for asbestos came back negative. Mayor George Primean said the problem stems from a water main break early last month that left the basement of City Hall flooded, possibly …Asbestos fears closes Cohoes […]
Another Queanbeyan property tests positive to Mr Fluffy asbestos insulation
Posted by The Canberra TimesYahoo7 NewsAnother Queanbeyan property tests positive to Mr Fluffy asbestos insulationThe Canberra TimesAfter authorities identified another Queanbeyan property containing loose-fill asbestos insulation, the Queanbeyan City Council has called on more residents to put their hands up for the free testing. The council was told on Wednesday of the latest …Mr Fluffy asbestos: Offers from ACT Government […]
Cohoes City Hall closed; mayor awaits asbestos test results
Posted by WNYTCohoes City Hall closed; mayor awaits asbestos test resultsWNYT"We know that there is a possibility of asbestos in the building," Mayor George Primeau said. "That was brought to our attention because of the age of the building. Do we know it's airborne? No." A water main ruptured under Mohawk St. on February 9 …
Replaced NYCAL judge was ‘hands-off,’ allowed asbestos plaintiffs bar to ‘run …
Posted by Legal News LineNew York Daily NewsReplaced NYCAL judge was 'hands-off,' allowed asbestos plaintiffs bar to 'run …Legal News LineMANHATTAN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – Recent reports in the New York media paint the New York City Asbestos Litigation court and its former chief judge as essentially dirty, giving special treatment to a certain plaintiffs law firm and paving […]
We need 100 more trained in asbestos removal after Marcia
Posted by Rockhampton Morning BulletinRockhampton Morning BulletinWe need 100 more trained in asbestos removal after MarciaRockhampton Morning BulletinIT'S time to train up a mini army to battle a growing threat emerging from asbestos-riddled homes impacted by Cyclone Marcia. In order to safely remove the dangerous fibre, the Master Builders Association has started its Asbestos Workers Program.
Town: EPCAL material tests positive for asbestos, other chemicals
Posted by Riverhead News ReviewRiverhead News ReviewTown: EPCAL material tests positive for asbestos, other chemicalsRiverhead News ReviewA day after finding out that material dumped at Enterprise Park at Calverton without state approval tested positive for traces of several chemicals including DDT, town officials found out today that one more hazardous material was found in it: asbestos.and more »
Wait on for asbestos rehabilitation in Bracken Ridge dog park
Posted by Courier MailWait on for asbestos rehabilitation in Bracken Ridge dog parkCourier MailIT HAS been months since asbestos was found in the Barrett St dog park in Bracken Ridge, but it is still unknown when the area will be rehabilitated. A Brisbane City Council spokesman said the asbestos was discovered by a member of the public in […]
Asbestos must be stripped from Dutch homes by 2024
Posted by NL TimesNL TimesAsbestos must be stripped from Dutch homes by 2024NL TimesThe Cabinet has agreed with State Secretary Wilma Mansveld's (Infrastructure and Environment) proposal to ban asbestos roofs in the Netherlands from 2024. This means that the owners of buildings with asbestos roofing must remove it before then.
Glade Spring Fire Dept.: Asbestos found at post office, mail being inspected
Posted by WJHLGlade Spring Fire Dept.: Asbestos found at post office, mail being inspectedWJHL"At this point the mail that's at the facility, that was already in the post office box, to my understanding, is not being released due to the possibility of asbestos," Stumbo said. Mail they say they need. Starling said, "I would like to know […]
Cohoes City Hall remains closed after possible asbestos exposure
Posted by NEWS10 ABCAlbany Times UnionCohoes City Hall remains closed after possible asbestos exposureNEWS10 ABCCOHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10)– The doors at Cohoes City Hall remain closed today for fear airborne asbestos maybe inside. Mayor George Primean says the problem stems from a water main break early last month that left the basement of City Hall flooded, …Asbestos fears closes Cohoes […]
Supreme Court will decide on asbestos claim
Posted by Western Daily PressSupreme Court will decide on asbestos claimWestern Daily PressThe widower of a woman who worked at a West prison and died after being exposed to asbestos within its walls is being granted leave to appeal to the Supreme Court over the way a compensation case was decided. The case of Ian Knauer, whose wife Sally …
GSVFD: asbestos found at post office, mail being inspected
Posted by WJHLGSVFD: asbestos found at post office, mail being inspectedWJHL"At this point the mail that's at the facility, that was already in the post office box, to my understanding, is not being released due to the possibility of asbestos," Stumbo said. Mail they say they need. Starling said, "I would like to know when …and more »
Travelers Owes Great American For Asbestos Suits, Suit Claims
Posted by Law360 (subscription)Travelers Owes Great American For Asbestos Suits, Suit ClaimsLaw360 (subscription)Law360, New York (March 02, 2015, 5:25 PM ET) — Great American Insurance Co. launched two lawsuits in New York state court targeting Travelers Casualty and Surety Co. and two companies named in hundreds of asbestos-related personal injury suits, …
Dying dad blamed ‘asbestos exposure’ while working for Hull City Council
Posted by Hull Daily MailHull Daily MailDying dad blamed 'asbestos exposure' while working for Hull City CouncilHull Daily MailA FATHER who died from an asbestos-related lung disease said he became ill while working for the council. Kenneth Mann, 74, died on December 3 after he developed mesothelioma, a lung cancer, in February last year. Post-mortem examinations confirmed …
Asbestos worries close Cohoes City Hall
Posted by Albany Times UnionAsbestos worries close Cohoes City HallAlbany Times UnionCOHOES — City Hall was shut Monday afternoon due to worries of possible asbestos contamination from flooding in February, Mayor George Primeau said. The historic government center at 97 Mohawk St., including City Court, will remained closed through …
Report: Heitler out as judge of NYC’s controversial asbestos court
Posted by Legal News LineNew York PostReport: Heitler out as judge of NYC's controversial asbestos courtLegal News LineNEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – The judge who oversaw New York City's asbestos litigation docket while it became one of the most controversial courts in the nation has reportedly been replaced. On Monday, the New York Post reported that Justice Sherry …Manhattan Supreme […]
W.Va. Senate unanimously passes asbestos trust claims act
Posted by Legal News LineLegal News LineW.Va. Senate unanimously passes asbestos trust claims actLegal News LineCHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Senate on Friday unanimously passed Senate Bill 411, creating the Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust Claims Transparency Act and the Asbestos and Silica Claims Priorities Act. The bill, which was sponsored by Kanawha …W.Va. Senators Pass Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust Claim, Inactive […]
Cyclone Lam: Galiwinku tent city nears completion; asbestos to be stored ‘off …
Posted by Yahoo!7 NewsYahoo!7 NewsCyclone Lam: Galiwinku tent city nears completion; asbestos to be stored 'off …Yahoo!7 NewsConstruction of a tent city on Elcho Island to house residents left homeless after Cyclone Lam is nearing completion, while the work of clearing asbestos debris continues. The NT Government has not said where the debris will be ultimately stored, other […]
Second Yass farm property found to contain Mr Fluffy asbestos
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesSecond Yass farm property found to contain Mr Fluffy asbestosThe Canberra TimesTo date, 77 owners in the Yass have asked to have their homes tested for the loose-fill asbestos, which is assumed to pose a much bigger risk in NSW homes because it remains in ceilings, having never been cleared out as it […]
DEQ: Township, construction crews violated asbestos laws
Posted by Port Huron Times HeraldPort Huron Times HeraldDEQ: Township, construction crews violated asbestos lawsPort Huron Times HeraldSince then, Cottrellville Township has approved the use of Huron Consultants to do asbestos abatement removal of the debris, McNamee said. The township also agreed to treat all of the debris as asbestos and have it properly disposed of in Type II …
Newburgh accepting asbestos-removal bids
Posted by Times Herald-RecordNewburgh accepting asbestos-removal bidsTimes Herald-RecordAsbestos contractors are being invited to submit bids to clear 11 Newburgh Community Land Bank-owned properties in the city's East End of asbestos as part of a multi-phase process of preparing them for full-scale rehabilitation, possibly by Kingston …
Canada is on the sidelines when it comes to…
Posted by www.insidebrockville.com/Canada is on the sidelines when it comes to…www.insidebrockville.com/Harper won't say, but it looks like Canada will be sitting on the sidelines at the United Nations Rotterdam Convention conference in May, refusing to support listing chrysotile asbestos as a hazardous substance under global trade rules. In so doing …and more »
Taxpayers left with bill to clean toxins, asbestos at future WRTA home
Posted by Worcester TelegramTaxpayers left with bill to clean toxins, asbestos at future WRTA homeWorcester TelegramAccording to DEP spokesman Edmund J. Coletta Jr., "Asbestos was detected in one soil sample in February 2013. This information was first presented in a Release Abatement Measure (RAM) Plan, prepared for the WRTA by TRC Environmental Corp. and …
Asbestos, other toxins prevalent at former gas plant
Posted by Worcester TelegramAsbestos, other toxins prevalent at former gas plantWorcester TelegramAsbestos, other toxins prevalent at former gas plant. Picture. The gas storage tanks of the Manufactured Gas Plant near the corner of Lafayette Street and Quinsigamond Avenue in Worcester in an undated photo. (SUBMITTED PHOTO). By Gerard F. Russell …and more »
Asbestos cleanup closes Two Harbors Community Center
Posted by Duluth News TribuneAsbestos cleanup closes Two Harbors Community CenterDuluth News TribuneEven though the center was built in the early to mid-1980s, after asbestos was banned, it was suggested that the tiles should get tested as a precautionary measure. When the test results came back, they showed 2 percent asbestos in the tiles; the …
WV Senate passes bill on handling asbestos claims
Posted by WVVA TV (registration)WV Senate passes bill on handling asbestos claimsWVVA TV (registration)The bill, which was sponsored by Senator Tom Takubo, R-Kanawha, establishes legal standards and procedures for the handling of certain asbestos and silica claims. Additionally, the bill establishes medical criteria procedures, statute of limitations …
West Virginia Senate Unanimously Passes Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust Claims …
Posted by HNN Huntingtonnews.netWest Virginia Senate Unanimously Passes Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust Claims …HNN Huntingtonnews.netThe bill, which was sponsored by Senator Tom Takubo, R-Kanawha, establishes legal standards and procedures for the handling of certain asbestos and silica claims. Additionally, the bill establishes medical criteria procedures, statute of limitations …WV Senate passes asbestos actsGallipolis Daily Tribuneall 2 news articles »
WV Senate passes asbestos acts
Posted by Gallipolis Daily TribuneWV Senate passes asbestos actsGallipolis Daily TribuneTom Takubo, R-Kanawha, establishes legal standards and procedures for the handling of certain asbestos and silica claims. Additionally, the bill establishes medical criteria procedures, statute of limitations standards, and requires disclosure of …and more »
Liverpool NHS Trust in court over deadly asbestos fibres
Posted by Health and Safety Executive (press release)Liverpool EchoLiverpool NHS Trust in court over deadly asbestos fibresHealth and Safety Executive (press release)A Liverpool NHS Trust has been fined £10,000 after it emerged its workers may have been exposed to potentially-deadly asbestos fibres. The Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust was prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive …Liverpool NHS Trust fined […]
Asbestos closes Two Harbors Community Center
Posted by Lake County News ChronicleLake County News ChronicleAsbestos closes Two Harbors Community CenterLake County News ChronicleAccording to Councilor Mike Borud, who serves on the public works committee, it was observed that the Community Center had a few broken tiles and even though the building was built in the early to mid-80's, after asbestos ban, it was suggested that the […]
Canada is on the sidelines when it comes to banning asbestos trade
Posted by Toronto StarCanada is on the sidelines when it comes to banning asbestos tradeToronto StarHarper won't say, but it looks like Canada will be sitting on the sidelines at the United Nations Rotterdam Convention conference in May, refusing to support listing chrysotile asbestos as a hazardous substance under global trade rules. In so doing …
Govt ups asbestos fund by $106m
Posted by Sky News AustraliaSky News AustraliaGovt ups asbestos fund by $106mSky News AustraliaThe state government will provide an extra $106 million for additional support to James Hardie asbestos victims. The NSW government will remove the re-insurance recoveries loan cap for the Asbestos Injuries Compensation Fund, which effectively means …
Cyclone Lam: Displaced residents in Galiwinku afraid of disturbed asbestos …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineCyclone Lam: Displaced residents in Galiwinku afraid of disturbed asbestos …ABC OnlineGaliwinku woman Yvonne Gananbarr has been sleeping on the floor of a school hall since Cyclone Lam made her asbestos-riddled public housing property unliveable. But Ms Gananbarr is still getting up a sunrise every morning to help others affected by the …
Half of all Mr Fluffy asbestos home owners join ACT government buyback
Posted by The Canberra TimesHalf of all Mr Fluffy asbestos home owners join ACT government buybackThe Canberra TimesThe demolition of Mr Fluffy asbestos homes across Canberra is expected to get under way after June this year with more than half already acquired by the ACT government. Acting Chief Minister Simon Corbell announced on Friday more than half of all …and […]
Legal action after death of woman who washed husband’s asbestos …
Posted by Gazette LiveGazette LiveLegal action after death of woman who washed husband's asbestos …Gazette LiveThe family of a Skelton woman who used to wash her husband's asbestos-contaminated overalls is taking legal action over her death. Mary Pointer died last year after a short battle with mesothelioma – a cancer of the lung's linings usually caused by …
Concern for tug workers after asbestos found on two boats
Posted by ABC LocalNewcastle HeraldConcern for tug workers after asbestos found on two boatsABC LocalThere is concern tug workers in the Port of Newcastle have been put at serious risk after asbestos was found on two imported tug boats. The Maritime Union says the material has been found above safe levels on the Chinese-built Svitzer tugs, Warrunda …Svitzer […]
Public to prop up Hardie asbestos fund
Posted by The AustralianThe AustralianPublic to prop up Hardie asbestos fundThe Australian“While funding the compensation of asbestos victims remains the responsibility of James Hardie, the NSW government is not willing to see those suffering from asbestos-related disease forgo full and upfront compensation because of cashflow shortfall …and more »
North Bend man fined $9000 for burning flooring containing asbestos
Posted by KCBY.com 11North Bend man fined $9000 for burning flooring containing asbestosKCBY.com 11NORTH BEND, Ore. — A North Bend man was fined more than $9,000 for burning vinyl flooring containing asbestos. Asbestos is a type of heat-resistant mineral found in common building products like roofing, flooring, and ceilings. It's safe to handle but …
Asbestos removed from Penn-Trafford High School
Posted by Tribune-ReviewAsbestos removed from Penn-Trafford High SchoolTribune-ReviewContractors working at Penn-Trafford High School this month discovered a small amount of asbestos, but officials said there are no health hazards to school staff or students. As part of the schoolwide remodeling, workers found asbestos in two fume …
James Hardie asbestos victims to get extra $106m in support from NSW
Posted by The GuardianThe GuardianJames Hardie asbestos victims to get extra $106m in support from NSWThe GuardianJames Hardie asbestos victims to get extra $106m in support from NSW. The government will remove the re-insurance recoveries loan cap for the James Hardie victims compensation fund, so it can borrow up to $320m. Bernie Banton. Asbestos victims …NSW govt ups asbestos […]
Garlock offered Philly cases as proof asbestos lawyers were withholding evidence
Posted by Legal News LineGarlock offered Philly cases as proof asbestos lawyers were withholding evidenceLegal News LinePHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) – During its effort to prove asbestos plaintiffs attorneys had been gaming the system to earn higher verdicts and settlements, Garlock Sealing Technologies introduced evidence of three Philadelphia settlements it claimed …and more »
Made in China (with asbestos): MBA raises alarms
Posted by Architecture and DesignArchitecture and DesignMade in China (with asbestos): MBA raises alarmsArchitecture and DesignMaster Builders Australia (MBA) have released an alarming media release warning the Australian design and construction industry to be wary of imported Chinese building products “laced with asbestosâ€. MBA reported that Australian border-security …
Asbestos researcher has close ties with plaintiffs’ bar; Legal ethics …
Posted by Madison County RecordAsbestos researcher has close ties with plaintiffs' bar; Legal ethics …Madison County RecordEditor's note: This is the first in an ongoing series examining asbestos medical research conducted by groups that receive funding from the asbestos plaintiffs' bar, as well as patient advocacy groups that receive funding from the asbestos plaintiffs' bar.
3 Former Execs Ordered to Pay $1.8M in California Asbestos Case
Posted by Insurance Journal3 Former Execs Ordered to Pay $1.8M in California Asbestos CaseInsurance JournalThree former executives of a now-defunct non-profit have been ordered to pay $1.8 million in restitution to 65 people who were exposed to airborne asbestos after their company directed workers to illegally remove debris containing asbestos from a …
Coos Bay resident cited for asbestos burn
Posted by Coos Bay WorldCoos Bay resident cited for asbestos burnCoos Bay World2, DEQ issued Robert J. Metcalfe a $9,449 civil penalty for the open burning of prohibited materials, the open accumulation of friable asbestos-containing waste material and for failing to deliver the asbestos-containing material to an authorized …
Round table looks to help asbestos cancer victims
Posted by swissinfo.chRound table looks to help asbestos cancer victimsswissinfo.chA round table is to be set up with the aim of stopping victims of asbestos falling into financial hardship when they are ineligible for insurance paid for by an employer. Around 120 people every year in Switzerland develop a malignant tumor in the …
Derbyshire group raising awareness of asbestos dangers
Posted by ITV NewsITV NewsDerbyshire group raising awareness of asbestos dangersITV NewsA Derbyshire group which works to raise awareness about the dangers of asbestos is projecting an interactive programme onto a screen half the size of a house. It is so people can see where they might find the hidden killer in their own homes.
Petition seeks mesothelioma patient’s asbestos exposure history at Mobil Oil
Posted by Southeast Texas RecordPetition seeks mesothelioma patient's asbestos exposure history at Mobil OilSoutheast Texas Record“Petitioner has or is notifying the above listed defendants that a gross negligence, wrongful death lawsuit against the defendants will be instituted by petitioner for certain damages alleged Mr. Albright's serious condition was a result of exposure to …
TR school district must remove asbestos insulation
Posted by Herald Times ReporterHerald Times ReporterTR school district must remove asbestos insulationHerald Times ReporterCommonly used as an insulator when the boilers were installed 60 years ago, the asbestos and fiberglass can be dangerous and become airborne when agitated. Specialized crews are being brought into the two schools over Easter break in April to begin …
Mesh implants ‘as dangerous as asbestos’ US lawyer tells MSPs
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsMesh implants 'as dangerous as asbestos' US lawyer tells MSPsBBC NewsVaginal mesh implants are as dangerous as asbestos, MSPs on Holyrood's petitions committee have been told. They are holding an inquiry into the procedure, used to ease incontinence, after some women experienced painful complications. Last year, the …Mesh surgery scandal: US lawyer likens 'dangerous' implants […]
Armstrong World Industries Asbestos Trust Executes Rule 144 Sale
Posted by Business Wire (press release)Armstrong World Industries Asbestos Trust Executes Rule 144 SaleBusiness Wire (press release)WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Armstrong World Industries, Inc. Asbestos Personal Injury Settlement Trust (the “Trustâ€) announced that it had today sold 2,739,944 shares of common stock of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE:AWI) (the …and more »
Former colleagues of asbestos victims urged to come forward
Posted by The Press, YorkFormer colleagues of asbestos victims urged to come forwardThe Press, YorkFORMER colleagues of two men stricken by the deadly asbestos timebomb are being urged to come forward by solicitors seeking damages. Malcolm Norman Black, of Harrogate, died from the asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma in November 2012, aged …
HSE reacts to asbestos campaign criticism
Posted by The Construction IndexHSE reacts to asbestos campaign criticismThe Construction IndexLast week the directors of the United Kingdom Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) said that the HSE app called Beware Asbestos could encourage untrained people to carry out asbestos removal work, rather than call in a licensed specialist contractor.
Former Firm Build execs to pay $1.8 million to asbestos victims
Posted by Merced Sun-StarMerced Sun-StarFormer Firm Build execs to pay $1.8 million to asbestos victimsMerced Sun-StarA federal court judge has ordered three former executives of the defunct nonprofit Firm Build to pay a total of $1.8 million to dozens of victims who were exposed to asbestos while working for the group, the office of U.S. Attorney Benjamin Wagner […]
Ash from ExxonMobil explosion contained fiberglass and glass wool but no …
Posted by Long Beach Press TelegramOCRegisterAsh from ExxonMobil explosion contained fiberglass and glass wool but no …Long Beach Press TelegramAsh from ExxonMobil explosion contained fiberglass and glass wool but no asbestos. Sidewalks and grass around Madison Street and Sara Drive in Torrance are spotted with a layer of ash fallout from last week's explosion week at the ExxonMobile refinery …Air […]
Sheldon Silver indicted in New York asbestos kickback scheme
Posted by Madison County RecordMadison County RecordSheldon Silver indicted in New York asbestos kickback schemeMadison County RecordNew York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was indicted on Thursday for participating in an asbestos kickback scheme involving a New York doctor. The indictment issued in the Southern District of New York came after Silver was charged Jan. 21 with …and more »
Judge orders 3 former execs to pay $1.8M in asbestos case
Posted by Vallejo Times HeraldJudge orders 3 former execs to pay $1.8M in asbestos caseVallejo Times HeraldFRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Three former executives of a now-defunct non-profit have been ordered to pay $1.8 million in restitution to 65 people who were exposed to airbone asbestos after their company directed workers to illegally remove debris containing …
Law Is Outdated: Late Lessons From Asbestos
Posted by Huffington Postswissinfo.chLaw Is Outdated: Late Lessons From AsbestosHuffington PostIn 2012 the Swiss industrialist Stephan Schmidheiny was sentenced in Italy to 16 years imprisonment for having culpably caused sickness or death of hundreds of persons between 1966 and 1986 through easily preventable exposure to asbestos, within and …Call for a new Schmidheiny asbestos trialswissinfo.chEternit asbestos charges 'timed out […]
China’s asbestos exports ‘a challenge for all’
Posted by The AustralianChina's asbestos exports 'a challenge for all'The AustralianThe Abbott government has conceded it is unable to guarantee that Chinese imports do not contain asbestos but believes it is aware of — and covering off — the worst of the risks. Mr Harnisch said awareness needed to be raised across the private …
Officials Will Release List of Mr. Fluffy Asbestos Homes to the Public
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comOfficials Will Release List of Mr. Fluffy Asbestos Homes to the PublicAsbestos.comGovernment officials in Australia are making public a list of properties that tested positive for traces of deadly Mr. Fluffy asbestos insulation products. Affected homeowners and others have mixed reactions to the June 30 publication of the list …Mr Fluffy asbestos: Warning issued for […]
School fire releases asbestos in Brabant town
Posted by NL TimesNL TimesSchool fire releases asbestos in Brabant townNL TimesAsbestos was released in the fire that broke out in a former school in Zeeland, Brabant last night, the AD reports. A spokesperson for the fire department stated that thus far there is no danger to local residents. Experts are investigating the spread …
Asbestos: How the Law Can Endanger Human Health
Posted by Huffington Post CanadaAsbestos: How the Law Can Endanger Human HealthHuffington Post CanadaIn 2012 the Swiss industrialist Stephan Schmidheiny was sentenced in Italy to 16 years imprisonment for having culpably caused sickness or death of hundreds of persons between 1966 and 1986 through easily preventable exposure to asbestos, within and …
Mr Fluffy asbestos: Warning issued for Canberra home owners resisting buyback …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineMr Fluffy asbestos: Warning issued for Canberra home owners resisting buyback …ABC OnlineUnder the program, people with houses that once contained loose-fill asbestos can get two valuations on their property and an offer from the ACT Government to purchase it. Chief Minister Andrew Barr has warned holding out beyond the scheme's end date …
Made in China (with asbestos)
Posted by The AustralianMade in China (with asbestos)The AustralianThe Abbott government has conceded it is unable to guarantee Chinese imports are free of asbestos, amid mounting evidence of its use in the car, mining and building industries, with unscrupulous importers and exporters failing to guarantee the safety …and more »
Asbestos controversy blows in Nevada wind
Posted by The Seattle TimesAsbestos controversy blows in Nevada windThe Seattle TimesThe asbestos research of Brenda Buck, left, and Rodney Metcalf led to a report suggesting a cancer pattern in parts of Nevada, but the state prevented the release of the report. Buck and Metcalf are professors of geoscience at the University of Nevada …
Suspected asbestos involved in Chertsey substation fire
Posted by Get SurreyGet SurreySuspected asbestos involved in Chertsey substation fireGet SurreyA fire which broke out in Chertsey in the early hours of Saturday morning (February 21) is suspected to have involved asbestos. Emergency services were called to Bridge Road at around 4.20am after an electrical substation out-building, described as a …
Scots asbestos victim’s family appeal to former factory colleagues in legal fight
Posted by Scottish Daily RecordScottish Daily RecordScots asbestos victim's family appeal to former factory colleagues in legal fightScottish Daily RecordTHE family of a factory worker who died from cancer caused by workplace asbestos are appealing to her former colleagues to help their legal fight. Frances Hamilton was 75 when she died last year after being diagnosed with mesothelioma, a […]
Questions about Hyde naming, asbestos answered by Moon’s Baker
Posted by Timesonline.comQuestions about Hyde naming, asbestos answered by Moon's BakerTimesonline.comAnswering those questions have become a bigger part of Moon Area School District Superintendent Curt Baker's job in recent weeks as the district moves forward with its elementary capital improvement project that will ultimately lead to the closure of …
Employers See Way To Blunt Impact Of Pa. Asbestos Ruling
Posted by Law360 (subscription)Employers See Way To Blunt Impact Of Pa. Asbestos RulingLaw360 (subscription)Law360, Philadelphia (February 20, 2015, 6:56 PM ET) — Recent arguments raised by companies facing asbestos lawsuits from former employees may blunt the impact of a landmark Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling allowing workers to bring common law …
Asbestos inspections can begin on tax- forfeited properties
Posted by The Daily NewsThe Daily NewsAsbestos inspections can begin on tax- forfeited propertiesThe Daily NewsThe Wilkin County Board of Commissioners approved a quote this week from Legend Technical Services, Inc., for $35,580 to do asbestos inspections and analysis on tax-forfeited properties in the county that are scheduled for demolition. Thirteen …
Two companies cited for asbestos violations
Posted by Statesman JournalStatesman JournalTwo companies cited for asbestos violationsStatesman JournalState environmental regulators have fined two companies – one in Salem and one in Eugene – for violations related to asbestos-removal work at the Ready Mix plant in Independence. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality fined CPM …
California District Sees 152 Students Leave after Asbestos Problems
Posted by Insurance JournalCalifornia District Sees 152 Students Leave after Asbestos ProblemsInsurance JournalRecords show an Orange County school district in California that closed three campuses because of asbestos problems has lost 152 students in the first half of the school year – and the loss could impact its funding. The Orange County Register reported …
Contractor: Camden failed to account for asbestos
Posted by Cherry Hill Courier PostCherry Hill Courier PostContractor: Camden failed to account for asbestosCherry Hill Courier PostThe would-be contractor which had bid on an enormous Camden demolition contract — 531 abandoned buildings to be removed at a cost of $6,809,860 — said the city failed to analyze the risks and costs added by asbestos. Camden also allegedly failed to …
Asbestos Discovery Does Not Deter Mobile Home Park’s Demolition
Posted by Mesothelioma.comAsbestos Discovery Does Not Deter Mobile Home Park's DemolitionMesothelioma.comSycamore, Illinois – Although the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has confirmed the presence of asbestos in 17 mobile homes and two permanent residences at the site of the former Evergreen Village Mobile Home Park, DeKalb County plans to move …
Neighbors concerned about risk of asbestos during Candlestick Park demolition
Posted by KTVU San FranciscoKTVU San FranciscoNeighbors concerned about risk of asbestos during Candlestick Park demolitionKTVU San FranciscoSAN FRANCISCO (KTVU) – Candlestick Park is coming apart at the seams. A new stage of the 'Stick's demolition began Thursday as a high-reach excavator began tearing away at ramps and stairwells. It's the next phase of a scheduled five-month demolition.
Mayor, Neighbors of Airport Express Safety Concerns After Truckloads of …
Posted by Mesothelioma.comMayor, Neighbors of Airport Express Safety Concerns After Truckloads of …Mesothelioma.comDania Beach, Florida – An expansion project at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport has nearby residents concerned for their health after learning that truckloads of asbestos-containing dirt were transported to a landfill. The asbestos …
Exposure to Asbestos-Containing Boilers and Furnaces Results in $7.5 Million …
Posted by Mesothelioma.comExposure to Asbestos-Containing Boilers and Furnaces Results in $7.5 Million …Mesothelioma.comMiddlesex County, New Jersey – A jury has awarded plaintiff William Condon of Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey, $7.5 million in an asbestos personal injury case. The amount includes $500,000 for Mr. Condon's past pain and suffering, an additional $4.5 …
Moon Area parents voice concerns about asbestos removal
Posted by Pittsburgh Post GazetteMoon Area parents voice concerns about asbestos removalPittsburgh Post GazetteSome parents in the Moon Area School District are concerned about the district's plan to remove asbestos from two elementary schools during the nine-day spring break instead of over summer vacation. About 20 parents attended two sessions Tuesday to …
Environmental Asbestos Exposure Linked to Mesothelioma Cases in Nevada
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comEnvironmental Asbestos Exposure Linked to Mesothelioma Cases in NevadaAsbestos.comA higher-than-expected percentage of women and younger residents in southern Nevada are dying from malignant mesothelioma, sparking concerns that naturally occurring asbestos exposure has become a potential threat. A group of scientists and …Toxic asbestos found to affect Nevada residentsJohns Hopkins News-Letterall 2 news articles »
Asbestos inspections can begin on tax-forfeited properties
Posted by Wahpeton Daily NewsWahpeton Daily NewsAsbestos inspections can begin on tax-forfeited propertiesWahpeton Daily NewsThe Wilkin County Board of Commissioners approved a quote this week from Legend Technical Services, Inc., for $35,580 to do asbestos inspections and analysis on tax-forfeited properties in the county that are scheduled for demolition. Thirteen …
Doctor testifying in Sheldon Silver case was treating physician in Simmons …
Posted by Madison County RecordDoctor testifying in Sheldon Silver case was treating physician in Simmons …Madison County RecordA New York doctor whose former research organization has received funding from the Simmons Mesothelioma Foundation has appeared in Madison County asbestos litigation. Dr. Robert Taub, an asbestos researcher and doctor, was listed as a treating …
Toxic asbestos found to affect Nevada residents
Posted by Johns Hopkins News-LetterAsbestos.comToxic asbestos found to affect Nevada residentsJohns Hopkins News-LetterScientists discovered that cancer-causing asbestos minerals might be affecting populations living nearby. The increasing number of asbestos studies in the region has already delayed construction of highways for fear of exposure. Asbestos is a set of …Environmental Asbestos Exposure Linked to Mesothelioma Cases in NevadaAsbestos.comall 2 news […]
Supreme Court upholds Kubota liability in asbestos death case
Posted by The Japan TimesSupreme Court upholds Kubota liability in asbestos death caseThe Japan TimesThe Supreme Court has upheld a ruling that found asbestos used at a Kubota Corp. plant caused fatal mesothelioma in a man who lived near the plant and ordered the company to pay Â¥31.9 million in damages to his relatives. It's the first time the […]
U-turn on payout for asbestos victims
Posted by Portsmouth NewsU-turn on payout for asbestos victimsPortsmouth NewsThe Portsmouth area is a known hotspot for the condition after dockyard workers were exposed to asbestos. Hampshire's Moore Blatch asbestos–related disease lawyer Michael Osborne said: 'Mesothelioma is a devastating illness with a huge impact on the …
W.Va. Senate pondering asbestos trust claims legislation
Posted by Legal News LineW.Va. Senate pondering asbestos trust claims legislationLegal News LineCHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) – A West Virginia group representing trial lawyers says a state Senate bill targeting asbestos bankruptcy trust claims is unnecessary and only will hurt affected residents. A legal reform group, however, applauds the …W.Va. Senators Propose Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust Claim Legislation, Creation …HarrisMartin Publishingall […]
Study: Naturally Occurring Asbestos Poses a Risk
Posted by LawyersandSettlements.comStudy: Naturally Occurring Asbestos Poses a RiskLawyersandSettlements.comLas Vegas, NV: Because the risk of developing asbestosis and mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos is so high, there are rules to protect employees who regularly work around asbestos. But people who do not work around asbestos might also be at …
Paulsboro High School pipe break forces asbestos removal
Posted by NJ.comPaulsboro High School pipe break forces asbestos removalNJ.comA broken pipe at Paulsboro High School caused the school's computer network to go down and an emergency asbestos cleanup to be ordered, according to school administration. A hot water pipe broke in the computer network room at the school Tuesday …
Top court upholds Kubota’s liability in asbestos death case
Posted by The Japan TimesTop court upholds Kubota's liability in asbestos death caseThe Japan TimesThe Supreme Court has upheld a ruling that found asbestos used at a Kubota Corp. plant caused fatal mesothelioma in a man who lived near the plant and ordered the company to pay Â¥31.9 million ($267,000) in damages to his relatives. It's the first time […]
Deadly Asbestos Still Costing Lives
Posted by Inter Press ServiceInter Press ServiceDeadly Asbestos Still Costing LivesInter Press ServiceMÃLAGA, Spain , Feb 17 2015 (IPS) – “I would get asbestos in my mouth, spit it out and carry on working,†said 52-year-old Francisco Padilla. Exposure to this deadly mineral fibre over most of his working life has resulted in cancer and the removal of …
After asbestos problems, district sees 152 students leave
Posted by The San Luis Obispo TribuneAfter asbestos problems, district sees 152 students leaveThe San Luis Obispo TribuneHUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — Records show an Orange County school district that closed three campuses because of asbestos problems has lost 152 students in the first half of the school year — and the loss could impact its funding. The Orange County …and more »
Some Hope View Elementary students return to school closed by asbestos fears
Posted by Huntington Beach IndependentHuntington Beach IndependentSome Hope View Elementary students return to school closed by asbestos fearsHuntington Beach IndependentFour months after Hope View Elementary School was closed because of worries about asbestos, more than one-third of its students returned to the Huntington Beach campus on Tuesday. The fourth- and fifth-graders, 208 in all, went to class in six […]
State Senate ponders asbestos trust claims act
Posted by West Virginia RecordWest Virginia RecordState Senate ponders asbestos trust claims actWest Virginia RecordA legal reform group, however, applauds the measure, saying it would bring needed transparency to the process and create medical criteria for asbestos claimants. Senate Bill 411 is being called the Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust Claims Transparency Act and …
After asbestos problems, Ocean View School District sees 152 students leave
Posted by OCRegisterAfter asbestos problems, Ocean View School District sees 152 students leaveOCRegisterThe sudden and drastic enrollment loss could further eat into the district's $75 million budget, which is already racking up costs related to removing asbestos and moving students to new campuses in the interim. The district had 9,223 students enrolled …
Man suffering from asbestos poisoning died at St Wilfrid’s
Posted by Sussex ExpressSussex ExpressMan suffering from asbestos poisoning died at St Wilfrid'sSussex ExpressIn an in-life statement written by Mr Spencer's solicitors, he told how he worked as a carpenter and shop fitter for W.K Nelson King, where he was exposed to asbestos on a number of occasions. Much of his work was done in basements, where pipes […]
Date set for council asbestos sentencing
Posted by East London and West Essex Guardian SeriesEast London and West Essex Guardian SeriesDate set for council asbestos sentencingEast London and West Essex Guardian SeriesThe sentencing of Waltham Forest council for allowing workers to be exposed to asbestos will take place next month. A date of March 30 has been set for the local authority to appear at Southwark Crown Court after […]
HSE asbestos app ‘gives wrong message’
Posted by The Construction IndexThe Construction IndexHSE asbestos app 'gives wrong message'The Construction IndexIn a statement they said: “In our considered opinion, this app does not satisfy HSE's own guidance and gives completely the wrong message to tradespeople who may consider carrying out minor works involving asbestos. This app appears to have been …
Woman claims she got cancer from asbestos-covered clothes
Posted by messenger-inquirerWoman claims she got cancer from asbestos-covered clothesmessenger-inquirerThe complaint states White was "exposed to asbestos products from her former husband, Ronald Eades' clothing and person during his career as a insulator. Eades worked "in and around Daviess County," the complaint says. The couple divorced in 1985.
Asbestos victims in Hampshire to get full compensation at last
Posted by Daily EchoDaily EchoAsbestos victims in Hampshire to get full compensation at lastDaily EchoA GOVERNMENT U-turn will finally deliver full compensation to Hampshire lung cancer victims who were exposed to asbestos. Ministers have abandoned muchcriticised pay-outs worth only 80 per cent of average civil claims, which were agreed in a …New figures reveal compensation for deadly diseasesNorfolk Eastern […]
Asbestos death of Croydon Council worker: Harry Russell’s family appealing for …
Posted by Your Local GuardianAsbestos death of Croydon Council worker: Harry Russell's family appealing for …Your Local GuardianThe heartbroken family of a painter and decorator who died from an asbestos-related cancer are appealing to his former Croydon Council colleagues for help in their fight for justice. Harry Russell, from Addiscombe, died from mesothelioma in August 2013 …and more »
Mr Fluffy asbestos: ACT Government commissions health study into links …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineMr Fluffy asbestos: ACT Government commissions health study into links …ABC OnlineThe ACT Government has commissioned the nation's first detailed long-term health study into the risks of living in houses contaminated with Mr Fluffy asbestos. The $415,000 government-funded study will be conducted over two years by the Australian …Mr Fluffy cancer links to be officially […]
Meeting call over asbestos at Robinson centre in
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsMeeting call over asbestos at Robinson centre inBBC NewsThere has been a call for a special meeting of Castlereagh Borough Council to discuss the closure of the Robinson Leisure Centre due to asbestos. The centre was closed on Friday after asbestos was found in hard-to-access areas, and further survey work …
EL employees exposed to asbestos, mercury, lawsuit says
Posted by Lansing State JournalEL employees exposed to asbestos, mercury, lawsuit saysLansing State Journal"They want to make sure East Lansing doesn't do the same things over and over, they want money damages, they want better employee training and they want people to know what happened in the city in regard to the exposure to workers of asbestos and …
Nevada Health Officials: No Health Risk From Asbestos To Nevada Residents
Posted by KNPRKNPRNevada Health Officials: No Health Risk From Asbestos To Nevada ResidentsKNPRTwo Nevada health officials joined KNPR's State of Nevada to refute claims that they suppressed a scientific study that raised concerns about asbestos and a highway construction project near Boulder City, Nevada. Asbestos is a fiber found in soils and …and more »
The asbestos factor
Posted by Herald Palladium (subscription)The asbestos factorHerald Palladium (subscription)Duffield said with the asbestos removal and disposal, the demolition cost could go as high as $250,000. And that doesn't include the costs of professional construction management services to oversee the asbestos work, estimated at another $20,000 to …and more »
Robinson Centre shut as asbestos discovered
Posted by Belfast TelegraphBelfast TelegraphRobinson Centre shut as asbestos discoveredBelfast TelegraphThe council has also moved to assure the thousands of users of the Robinson Centre, where facilities include four swimming pools and a fitness suite, that "materials containing asbestos are commonly found in buildings of a similar age, however with …
Asbestos alert at Robinson leisure centre in Castlereagh
Posted by BBC NewsAsbestos alert at Robinson leisure centre in CastlereaghBBC NewsA sports and leisure centre in Castlereagh has closed after asbestos was found in the building. The Robinson Centre at Montgomery Road has shut its doors in what the council said was "a precautionary measure". In a statement on its website, Castlereagh …
How Dangerous Is Natural Asbestos When It’s Blowing in the Wind?
Posted by GizmodoGizmodoHow Dangerous Is Natural Asbestos When It's Blowing in the Wind?GizmodoMost of us, when we think of asbestos, think of the insulation in old buildings up for demolition. But asbestos fibers are naturally occurring minerals, and their natural habitats are deposits that meander all over the U.S., concentrated especially in …Rare cancer found in Nevada […]
East Lansing expects more state fines for asbestos violations
Posted by Lansing State JournalLansing State JournalEast Lansing expects more state fines for asbestos violationsLansing State JournalThe Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration initially fined the city $11,000 after an investigation that began in March of last year found that the city lacked an emergency plan and did not inform employees of the presence of asbestos …Workers at Wastewater […]
Robinson Centre closed after asbestos discovery
Posted by Belfast TelegraphBelfast TelegraphRobinson Centre closed after asbestos discoveryBelfast TelegraphIn a statement on their website, Castlereagh Borough Council said: "Users of the Robinson Centre are advised that as part of a Building Management Survey, a number of unidentified areas of asbestos were highlighted, in a previously unrecorded and …Meeting call over asbestos at Robinson centre inBBC NewsAsbestos […]
Record asbestos payout slashed following Silver’s arrest
Posted by New York PostNew York PostRecord asbestos payout slashed following Silver's arrestNew York PostIn the weeks before the staggering decrease, The Post reported that Weitz, which US Attorney Preet Bharara says paid former Assembly Speaker Silver $5.3 million for a no-show job, received special treatment from a section of the court that handles …
Michigan’s largest asbestos release in at least 40 years leads to three …
Posted by MLive.comMLive.comMichigan's largest asbestos release in at least 40 years leads to three …MLive.comGRAND RAPIDS, MI – A woman and two men from Southwest Michigan are facing up to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty in what investigators say may have been the largest release of asbestos in Michigan since the material was declared […]
Asbestos interferes with Camden demolitions
Posted by Cherry Hill Courier PostCherry Hill Courier PostAsbestos interferes with Camden demolitionsCherry Hill Courier PostBut 24 days later, when the contractor finally came back to clear away that one building's debris, no dignitaries were in attendance, including Constable, whose department is responsible for overseeing safe asbestos removal and disposal in New Jersey.
EL employees exposed to asbestos, mercury, lawsuit says
Posted by Lansing State JournalEL employees exposed to asbestos, mercury, lawsuit saysLansing State Journal"They want to make sure East Lansing doesn't do the same things over and over, they want money damages, they want better employee training and they want people to know what happened in the city in regard to the exposure to workers of asbestos and …
Contractor says no asbestos in the air of Farmington building
Posted by Farmington Daily TimesContractor says no asbestos in the air of Farmington buildingFarmington Daily TimesFARMINGTON — Tests found no asbestos in the air of the building next to Farmington City Hall Thursday. Two days earlier, city officials had moved workers out of the City Annex Building after a contractor found asbestos in the air ducts. Contractors …and more »
Record asbestos payout slashed following Silver’s arrest
Posted by New York PostNew York PostRecord asbestos payout slashed following Silver's arrestNew York PostIn the weeks before the staggering decrease, The Post reported that Weitz, which US Attorney Preet Bharara says paid former Assembly Speaker Silver $5.3 million for a no-show job, received special treatment from a section of the court that handles …
How Dangerous Is Natural Asbestos When It’s Blowing in the Wind?
Posted by GizmodoGizmodoHow Dangerous Is Natural Asbestos When It's Blowing in the Wind?GizmodoMost of us, when we think of asbestos, think of the insulation in old buildings up for demolition. But asbestos fibers are naturally occurring minerals, and their natural habitats are deposits that meander all over the U.S., concentrated especially in …Rare cancer found in Nevada […]
Nevada Health Officials: No Health Risk From Asbestos To Nevada Residents
Posted by KNPRKNPRNevada Health Officials: No Health Risk From Asbestos To Nevada ResidentsKNPRTwo Nevada health officials joined KNPR's State of Nevada to refute claims that they suppressed a scientific study that raised concerns about asbestos and a highway construction project near Boulder City, Nevada. Asbestos is a fiber found in soils and …and more »
Robinson Centre closed after asbestos discovery
Posted by Belfast TelegraphBelfast TelegraphRobinson Centre closed after asbestos discoveryBelfast TelegraphIn a statement on their website, Castlereagh Borough Council said: "Users of the Robinson Centre are advised that as part of a Building Management Survey, a number of unidentified areas of asbestos were highlighted, in a previously unrecorded and …Meeting call over asbestos at Robinson centre inBBC NewsAsbestos […]
Michigan’s largest asbestos release in at least 40 years leads to three …
Posted by MLive.comMLive.comMichigan's largest asbestos release in at least 40 years leads to three …MLive.comGRAND RAPIDS, MI – A woman and two men from Southwest Michigan are facing up to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty in what investigators say may have been the largest release of asbestos in Michigan since the material was declared […]
Asbestos interferes with Camden demolitions
Posted by Cherry Hill Courier PostCherry Hill Courier PostAsbestos interferes with Camden demolitionsCherry Hill Courier PostBut 24 days later, when the contractor finally came back to clear away that one building's debris, no dignitaries were in attendance, including Constable, whose department is responsible for overseeing safe asbestos removal and disposal in New Jersey.
East Lansing expects more state fines for asbestos violations
Posted by Lansing State JournalLansing State JournalEast Lansing expects more state fines for asbestos violationsLansing State JournalThe Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration initially fined the city $11,000 after an investigation that began in March of last year found that the city lacked an emergency plan and did not inform employees of the presence of asbestos …Workers at Wastewater […]
EL employees exposed to asbestos, mercury, lawsuit says
Posted by Lansing State JournalEL employees exposed to asbestos, mercury, lawsuit saysLansing State Journal"They want to make sure East Lansing doesn't do the same things over and over, they want money damages, they want better employee training and they want people to know what happened in the city in regard to the exposure to workers of asbestos and …
Nevada Health Officials: No Health Risk From Asbestos To Nevada Residents
Posted by KNPRKNPRNevada Health Officials: No Health Risk From Asbestos To Nevada ResidentsKNPRTwo Nevada health officials joined KNPR's State of Nevada to refute claims that they suppressed a scientific study that raised concerns about asbestos and a highway construction project near Boulder City, Nevada. Asbestos is a fiber found in soils and …and more »
Contractor says no asbestos in the air of Farmington building
Posted by Farmington Daily TimesStackyardContractor says no asbestos in the air of Farmington buildingFarmington Daily TimesFARMINGTON — Tests found no asbestos in the air of the building next to Farmington City Hall Thursday. Two days earlier, city officials had moved workers out of the City Annex Building after a contractor found asbestos in the air ducts. Contractors …More Training […]
Record asbestos payout slashed following Silver’s arrest
Posted by New York PostNew York PostRecord asbestos payout slashed following Silver's arrestNew York PostIn the weeks before the staggering decrease, The Post reported that Weitz, which US Attorney Preet Bharara says paid former Assembly Speaker Silver $5.3 million for a no-show job, received special treatment from a section of the court that handles …
How Dangerous Is Natural Asbestos When It’s Blowing in the Wind?
Posted by GizmodoGizmodoHow Dangerous Is Natural Asbestos When It's Blowing in the Wind?GizmodoMost of us, when we think of asbestos, think of the insulation in old buildings up for demolition. But asbestos fibers are naturally occurring minerals, and their natural habitats are deposits that meander all over the U.S., concentrated especially in …Rare cancer found in Nevada […]
Robinson Centre closed after asbestos discovery
Posted by Belfast TelegraphBelfast TelegraphRobinson Centre closed after asbestos discoveryBelfast TelegraphIn a statement on their website, Castlereagh Borough Council said: "Users of the Robinson Centre are advised that as part of a Building Management Survey, a number of unidentified areas of asbestos were highlighted, in a previously unrecorded and …Asbestos alert at Robinson leisure centre in CastlereaghBBC Newsall […]
Michigan’s largest asbestos release in at least 40 years leads to three …
Posted by MLive.comMLive.comMichigan's largest asbestos release in at least 40 years leads to three …MLive.comGRAND RAPIDS, MI – A woman and two men from Southwest Michigan are facing up to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty in what investigators say may have been the largest release of asbestos in Michigan since the material was declared […]
Asbestos interferes with Camden demolitions
Posted by Cherry Hill Courier PostCherry Hill Courier PostAsbestos interferes with Camden demolitionsCherry Hill Courier PostBut 24 days later, when the contractor finally came back to clear away that one building's debris, no dignitaries were in attendance, including Constable, whose department is responsible for overseeing safe asbestos removal and disposal in New Jersey.
East Lansing expects more state fines for asbestos violations
Posted by Lansing State JournalLansing State JournalEast Lansing expects more state fines for asbestos violationsLansing State JournalThe Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration initially fined the city $11,000 after an investigation that began in March of last year found that the city lacked an emergency plan and did not inform employees of the presence of asbestos …Workers at Wastewater […]
Moon Area’s asbestos removal schedule stirs ire
Posted by Tribune-ReviewMoon Area's asbestos removal schedule stirs ireTribune-ReviewMoon Area School District's plan to complete asbestos removal at two schools during spring break is rushed and could be a potential health risk to students and staff, some parents said Monday during a sometimes contentious school board meeting. “Even …
Knocking Down That Wall? You Have to Test for Asbestos First
Posted by Habitat magazineKnocking Down That Wall? You Have to Test for Asbestos FirstHabitat magazineAsbestos-containing material (ACM), defined as any material with more than one percent asbestos, comes in two forms: friable and non-friable. Friable ACM is brittle and easy to crumble (such as insulation) and readily becomes airborne when crushed.
Balmat mine owner loses $10.5m asbestos liability case
Posted by WatertownDailyTimes.comBalmat mine owner loses $10.5m asbestos liability caseWatertownDailyTimes.comInc., which has wollastonite operations in Harrisville and Balmat, has been ordered to pay a $10.55 million civil judgment stemming from asbestos-contaminated talc mined in the 1970s at Gouverneur Talc. A state Supreme Court jury in Schenectady …Upstate New York Jurors Award $10.55 Million in Asbestos-Containing Talc CaseHarrisMartin […]
DEQ fines Tigard firm for asbestos removal breaches
Posted by Hillsboro TribuneDEQ fines Tigard firm for asbestos removal breachesHillsboro TribuneA Tigard company, AAM, Inc., has been fined $19,200 by the Department of Environmental Quality for two violations related to a residential asbestos removal project in Hillsboro. The Tigard firm did the work at 262 N.E. 18th Ave., Hillsboro on Oct. 22 …
Contractor says no asbestos in the air of Farmington building
Posted by Farmington Daily TimesStackyardContractor says no asbestos in the air of Farmington buildingFarmington Daily TimesFARMINGTON — Tests found no asbestos in the air of the building next to Farmington City Hall Thursday. Two days earlier, city officials had moved workers out of the City Annex Building after a contractor found asbestos in the air ducts. Contractors …Roofing contractor […]
EL employees exposed to asbestos, mercury, lawsuit says
Posted by Lansing State JournalEL employees exposed to asbestos, mercury, lawsuit saysLansing State Journal"They want to make sure East Lansing doesn't do the same things over and over, they want money damages, they want better employee training and they want people to know what happened in the city in regard to the exposure to workers of asbestos and …
Record asbestos payout slashed following Silver’s arrest
Posted by New York PostNew York PostRecord asbestos payout slashed following Silver's arrestNew York PostIn the weeks before the staggering decrease, The Post reported that Weitz, which US Attorney Preet Bharara says paid former Assembly Speaker Silver $5.3 million for a no-show job, received special treatment from a section of the court that handles …
Michigan’s largest asbestos release in at least 40 years leads to three …
Posted by MLive.comMLive.comMichigan's largest asbestos release in at least 40 years leads to three …MLive.comGRAND RAPIDS, MI – A woman and two men from Southwest Michigan are facing up to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty in what investigators say may have been the largest release of asbestos in Michigan since the material was declared […]
How Dangerous Is Natural Asbestos When It’s Blowing in the Wind?
Posted by GizmodoGizmodoHow Dangerous Is Natural Asbestos When It's Blowing in the Wind?GizmodoMost of us, when we think of asbestos, think of the insulation in old buildings up for demolition. But asbestos fibers are naturally occurring minerals, and their natural habitats are deposits that meander all over the U.S., concentrated especially in …Fatal cancer found among Southern […]
W.R. Grace makes $490M final payment to asbestos trust
Posted by Baltimore Business JournalBaltimore Business JournalW.R. Grace makes $490M final payment to asbestos trustBaltimore Business JournalW.R. Grace & Co. has paid $490 million to close out its obligations to a trust paying the personal injury asbestos claims that helped drive the chemical company into bankruptcy more than a decade ago. Columbia-based Grace (NYSE: GRA) disclosed the …
Bankruptcy – Asbestos – Statute of limitations
Posted by Massachusetts Lawyers WeeklyMassachusetts Lawyers WeeklyBankruptcy – Asbestos – Statute of limitationsMassachusetts Lawyers WeeklyWhere an asbestos liability suit was asserted against a bankrupt defendant, the complaint was correctly dismissed as untimely under the three-year Massachusetts statute of limitations. “Appellee T&N was an asbestos manufacturer that faced significant …
Asbestos forces Farmington city workers to relocate
Posted by KOB.comAsbestos forces Farmington city workers to relocateKOB.com"If they find that there is asbestos in unacceptable levels on surfaces and in the atmosphere, then the employees will not be able to go back until the entire building – not only the air handler and ductwork – has been mitigated to asbestos. But the …
Knocking Down That Wall? You Have to Test for Asbestos First
Posted by Habitat magazineKnocking Down That Wall? You Have to Test for Asbestos FirstHabitat magazineAsbestos-containing material (ACM), defined as any material with more than one percent asbestos, comes in two forms: friable and non-friable. Friable ACM is brittle and easy to crumble (such as insulation) and readily becomes airborne when crushed.
Moon Area’s asbestos removal schedule stirs ire
Posted by Tribune-ReviewMoon Area's asbestos removal schedule stirs ireTribune-ReviewMoon Area School District's plan to complete asbestos removal at two schools during spring break is rushed and could be a potential health risk to students and staff, some parents said Monday during a sometimes contentious school board meeting. “Even …
EL employees exposed to asbestos, mercury, lawsuit says
Posted by Lansing State JournalEL employees exposed to asbestos, mercury, lawsuit saysLansing State Journal"They want to make sure East Lansing doesn't do the same things over and over, they want money damages, they want better employee training and they want people to know what happened in the city in regard to the exposure to workers of asbestos and …
Record asbestos payout slashed following Silver’s arrest
Posted by New York PostNew York PostRecord asbestos payout slashed following Silver's arrestNew York PostIn the weeks before the staggering decrease, The Post reported that Weitz, which US Attorney Preet Bharara says paid former Assembly Speaker Silver $5.3 million for a no-show job, received special treatment from a section of the court that handles …
How Dangerous Is Natural Asbestos When It’s Blowing in the Wind?
Posted by GizmodoGizmodoHow Dangerous Is Natural Asbestos When It's Blowing in the Wind?GizmodoMost of us, when we think of asbestos, think of the insulation in old buildings up for demolition. But asbestos fibers are naturally occurring minerals, and their natural habitats are deposits that meander all over the U.S., concentrated especially in …Fatal cancer found among Southern […]
Michigan’s largest asbestos release in at least 40 years leads to three …
Posted by MLive.comMLive.comMichigan's largest asbestos release in at least 40 years leads to three …MLive.comGRAND RAPIDS, MI – A woman and two men from Southwest Michigan are facing up to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty in what investigators say may have been the largest release of asbestos in Michigan since the material was declared […]
Arizona bill would make it harder to file asbestos lawsuits
Posted by Phoenix Business JournalPhoenix Business JournalArizona bill would make it harder to file asbestos lawsuitsPhoenix Business JournalLeshner said asbestos trusts were set up previously by companies being sued to handle lawsuits. But many of those now don't have any money or are dormant and plaintiffs often don't name them in lawsuits. The Arizona bill would change that dynamic.
How Dangerous Is Natural Asbestos When It’s Blowing in the Wind?
Posted by GizmodoGizmodoHow Dangerous Is Natural Asbestos When It's Blowing in the Wind?GizmodoMost of us, when we think of asbestos, think of the insulation in old buildings up for demolition. But asbestos fibers are naturally occurring minerals, and their natural habitats are deposits that meander all over the U.S., concentrated especially in …In Nevada, a Controversy in […]
Asbestos forces Farmington city workers to relocate
Posted by KOB.comAsbestos forces Farmington city workers to relocateKOB.com"If they find that there is asbestos in unacceptable levels on surfaces and in the atmosphere, then the employees will not be able to go back until the entire building – not only the air handler and ductwork – has been mitigated to asbestos. But the …
W.R. Grace makes $490M final payment to asbestos trust
Posted by Baltimore Business JournalBaltimore Business JournalW.R. Grace makes $490M final payment to asbestos trustBaltimore Business JournalW.R. Grace & Co. has paid $490 million to close out its obligations to a trust paying the personal injury asbestos claims that helped drive the chemical company into bankruptcy more than a decade ago. Columbia-based Grace (NYSE: GRA) disclosed the …
Record asbestos payout slashed following Silver’s arrest
Posted by New York PostNew York PostRecord asbestos payout slashed following Silver's arrestNew York PostIn the weeks before the staggering decrease, The Post reported that Weitz, which US Attorney Preet Bharara says paid former Assembly Speaker Silver $5.3 million for a no-show job, received special treatment from a section of the court that handles …
Moon Area’s asbestos removal schedule stirs ire
Posted by Tribune-ReviewMoon Area's asbestos removal schedule stirs ireTribune-ReviewMoon Area School District's plan to complete asbestos removal at two schools during spring break is rushed and could be a potential health risk to students and staff, some parents said Monday during a sometimes contentious school board meeting. “Even …
Michigan’s largest asbestos release in at least 40 years leads to three …
Posted by MLive.comMLive.comMichigan's largest asbestos release in at least 40 years leads to three …MLive.comGRAND RAPIDS, MI – A woman and two men from Southwest Michigan are facing up to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty in what investigators say may have been the largest release of asbestos in Michigan since the material was declared […]
Asbestos still not cleaned up two years after fatal Tuncurry explosion
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineAsbestos still not cleaned up two years after fatal Tuncurry explosionABC OnlineThe owner of a home damaged by a fatal gas explosion in Tuncurry in June 2013, is still waiting to return home despite winning a legal dispute with her insurer. An elderly man died in the blast and his fibro home was destroyed, […]
High risk of deadly asbestos-linked cancer seen in southern Nevada
Posted by ConsumerAffairsConsumerAffairsHigh risk of deadly asbestos-linked cancer seen in southern NevadaConsumerAffairsMalignant mesothelioma is a fatal cancer associated with asbestos exposure that develops on the outer linings of the lungs. The 3-year survival rate is only 8% and there are limited treatment options. It has a latency period of 30 to 50 years and most …
Arizona bill would make it harder to file asbestos lawsuits
Posted by Phoenix Business JournalPhoenix Business JournalArizona bill would make it harder to file asbestos lawsuitsPhoenix Business JournalLesher said asbestos trusts were set up previously by companies being sued to handle lawsuits. But many of those now don't have any money or are dormant and plaintiffs often don't name them in lawsuits. The Arizona bill would change that dynamic.
How Dangerous Is Natural Asbestos When It’s Blowing in the Wind?
Posted by GizmodoGizmodoHow Dangerous Is Natural Asbestos When It's Blowing in the Wind?GizmodoMost of us, when we think of asbestos, think of the insulation in old buildings up for demolition. But asbestos fibers are naturally occurring minerals, and their natural habitats are deposits that meander all over the U.S., concentrated especially in …In Nevada, a Controversy in […]
W.R. Grace makes $490M final payment to asbestos trust
Posted by Baltimore Business JournalBaltimore Business JournalW.R. Grace makes $490M final payment to asbestos trustBaltimore Business JournalW.R. Grace & Co. has paid $490 million to close out its obligations to a trust paying the personal injury asbestos claims that helped drive the chemical company into bankruptcy more than a decade ago. Columbia-based Grace (NYSE: GRA) disclosed the …
Michigan’s largest asbestos release in at least 40 years leads to three …
Posted by MLive.comMLive.comMichigan's largest asbestos release in at least 40 years leads to three …MLive.comGRAND RAPIDS, MI – A woman and two men from Southwest Michigan are facing up to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty in what investigators say may have been the largest release of asbestos in Michigan since the material was declared […]
Berube gives alternative to removing asbestos
Posted by spectator.southcoasttodayBerube gives alternative to removing asbestosspectator.southcoasttodaySOMERSET – Instead of removing tiles that could have asbestos in them, Selectman David Berube said it would be less expensive for the town to put down carpet or laminated floors. Berube said he recently spoke to the town's building inspector, Paul …
Asbestos danger
Posted by Swindon AdvertiserSwindon AdvertiserAsbestos dangerSwindon AdvertiserThere is a good chance that many abandoned buildings erected prior to the millennium still contain asbestos and this is yet another reason for parents and teachers to remind their children and pupils that these ruins are not play areas. For more …
Asbestos-related cancer cash
Posted by The StarThe StarAsbestos-related cancer cashThe StarAsbestos-related cancer sufferers are to receive up to £54,000 extra under new compensation rules brought in today. The Government said compensation will rise to match 100 per cent of average civil claims, up from the current 80 per cent. Those …
Kilgore College adopts asbestos plan
Posted by Longview News-JournalKilgore College adopts asbestos planLongview News-JournalKilgore College trustees have hired a consultant to formulate an asbestos management plan for all campus buildings in response to an employee's allegations in the fall that the potentially hazardous material is being improperly handled. “This is a long …
Asbestos on bike track ‘gutting’
Posted by Taranaki Daily NewsTaranaki Daily NewsAsbestos on bike track 'gutting'Taranaki Daily NewsNO ENTRY: The East City BMX Club track in St Johns is closed until a decision is made about how to deal with the asbestos found in the soil at the dirt track. From left: Club members Finn Cogan, 7, Joel Douglas, 10, and Nico Cogan,5.
House drops and crumbles, exposing asbestos
Posted by Coffs Coast AdvocateCoffs Coast AdvocateHouse drops and crumbles, exposing asbestosCoffs Coast AdvocateMaking things even worse, Mr Harris was told he could not enter the structure to retrieve any possessions because asbestos had been exposed. "It hit the deck in about five seconds flat. I heard a creak and then a rumble and the next minute it went […]
Stuart Pearce admits he’s living in fear of mesothelioma
Posted by Express.co.ukExpress.co.ukStuart Pearce admits he's living in fear of mesotheliomaExpress.co.ukNow 30 years later he is coming to terms with the fact he could be one of thousands of tradesmen and women unwittingly exposed to the killer asbestos dust which causes the condition. Just a few specks of the lethal flame retardant entering the lungs is …Suffolk […]
Council approves demolishing auction house, despite asbestos risks
Posted by Scottsbluff Star HeraldCouncil approves demolishing auction house, despite asbestos risksScottsbluff Star HeraldThough the building has asbestos in it, Snarr said he doesn't believe it to be sound enough for an asbestos abatement team to safely remove asbestos from the building. He approached, and received, a waiver from the Nebraska Department of Health and …
Exova snaps up asbestos handler firm
Posted by ScotsmanScotsmanExova snaps up asbestos handler firmScotsmanThe Edinburgh-based company has paid an undisclosed sum for Environmental Evaluation, which provides health and safety training and carries out asbestos management work for the nuclear decommissioning industry. Its projects include the former …Exova buys asbestos and nuclear specialist Environmental EvaluationHerald ScotlandOldham-based asbestos specialist acquiredInsider MediaExova Group acquires Oldham-based environmental testing […]
In Nevada, a Controversy in the Wind
Posted by New York TimesBend BulletinIn Nevada, a Controversy in the WindNew York TimesFor the past few years, the geologists Brenda Buck and Rodney Metcalf have combed the wild terrain of southern Nevada, analyzing its stony dunes and rocky outcroppings — and to their dismay, tallying mounting evidence of a landscape filled with asbestos.Taking aim at asbestos in NevadaBend […]
Ruling due on NHS asbestos care costs
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsRuling due on NHS asbestos care costsBBC NewsFirms in Wales whose staff are treated for asbestos-related illnesses are to learn if they must reimburse the NHS. The Supreme Court was asked to settle the matter after the insurance industry challenged the assembly's right to pass legislation on the …
Ni Management to settle asbestos allegations for $65K
Posted by Washington ExaminerWashington ExaminerNi Management to settle asbestos allegations for $65KWashington ExaminerBOSTON (Legal Newsline) – Ni Management, LLC, will pay approximately $65,000 to settle Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey's allegations that the company violated the state building code by removing asbestos without a permit, Healey said …and more »
Asbestos NHS costs law rejection leaves AM ‘gutted’
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsAsbestos NHS costs law rejection leaves AM 'gutted'BBC NewsThe court ruled that the Welsh government had no power to impose charges to pay for the NHS, and insurers should not be given extra liabilities for asbestos exposure and policies dating back years before the legislation. Pontypridd Labour AM Mick …
The Asbestos Transparency Farce
Posted by Huffington PostThe Asbestos Transparency FarceHuffington PostAsbestos users and insurers are trying to ram through Congress the misnamed Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Act. They do not purport with this act to disclose to current and past workers how and to what extent they were exposed to asbestos …
Consultants Detail Asbestos, Lead Paint, PCB Levels at Saxe Middle School
Posted by New CanaaniteConsultants Detail Asbestos, Lead Paint, PCB Levels at Saxe Middle SchoolNew CanaaniteAsbestos: 'Asbestos-containing materials' are defined as those containing more than 1 percent asbestos. Out of 89 samples taken, she said, “we really found one material in the school to contain asbestos, and it's pipe insulation. It's very limited and …
Asbestos NHS costs laws overruled by Supreme Court
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsAsbestos NHS costs laws overruled by Supreme CourtBBC NewsThe court said Welsh ministers had no right to impose charges to fund the NHS, and insurers should not be given extra liabilities for asbestos exposure which long predated the bill. The Association of British Insurers (ABI) welcomed the judgement. "The …Wales' bid to force employers […]
Business hit with bill after asbestos found dumped in bins
Posted by Herald SunHerald SunBusiness hit with bill after asbestos found dumped in binsHerald SunKoala Lamps and Lighting's site bins in Chelmsford St were filled with bags of asbestos some time during the Christmas and New Year holiday period while the wholesale business was closed. The business paid $450 to have the asbestos material and tyres …
Mr Fluffy asbestos demolition plan ‘excessive’, not based on medical evidence …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineMr Fluffy asbestos demolition plan 'excessive', not based on medical evidence …ABC OnlineIn their groundbreaking advice to the then Hawke government, the pair exposed the health risks of using loose-fill asbestos as ceiling insulation, and warned that homeowners were placing themselves in greater danger by trying to remove the potentially …Canberra utilities offer new support […]
Mother’s battle for justice for asbestos victims goes global
Posted by expressandstar.comMother's battle for justice for asbestos victims goes globalexpressandstar.comBut after getting involved with the Mesothelioma UK charity, she became aware of the case against Swiss billionaire Stephan Schmidheiny, who is accused of failing to ensure the safety of workers in asbestos-cement plants run by his now defunct group …
Fuzzy tells why `valuable’ asbestos is such a killer in human bodies
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldFuzzy tells why `valuable' asbestos is such a killer in human bodiesSydney Morning HeraldQuestion: Why is asbestos dangerous? Answer: Asbestos is a term derived from Greek, meaning "inextinguishable " or "unquenchable" and it was used for making wicks. This and its fibrous nature, tensile strength, poor heat conductivity, fire resistance …and more »
ACTC theater costumes, set furnishings destroyed College says mold and …
Posted by The IndependentThe IndependentACTC theater costumes, set furnishings destroyed College says mold and …The IndependentCollege officials said the house and its contents were contaminated with mold and asbestos and couldn't be safely cleaned. But long-time theater devotees who have acted and worked in ACTC productions say the wholesale destruction was misguided and …and more »
Boss thought baby wipes would do for asbestos decontamination
Posted by The Construction IndexThe Construction IndexBoss thought baby wipes would do for asbestos decontaminationThe Construction IndexHSE's investigation found that LJW Cladding Ltd had no licence to remove asbestos, despite telling the farm owner it did. None of the workers were trained to work with licensed asbestos and were also placed in danger of falling from height while …
More asbestos found in old shopping center
Posted by Fairborn Daily HeraldMore asbestos found in old shopping centerFairborn Daily Herald15, the Fairborn City Council approved a resolution to award a contract to Rainbow Environmental Services Inc. for asbestos testing and abatement through Dec. 31, 2015, in an amount not to exceed $100,000. The company charges $175 to come out and …
Workers concerned about spread of asbestos in University Hall basement
Posted by CU Columbia SpectatorCU Columbia SpectatorWorkers concerned about spread of asbestos in University Hall basementCU Columbia SpectatorUniversity employees are petitioning their union, Transport Workers Union Local 241, to facilitate additional analysis on asbestos samples found in insulating pipes leading to an air supply fan in the powerhouse chiller plant in University Hall, which …
Asbestos Lawsuits
Posted by New York TimesAsbestos LawsuitsNew York TimesMr. Nocera played right into its hands when he wrote that it is a “sensible†notion that juries should not be allowed to fine asbestos corporations with punitive damages because “companies stopped making asbestos products†and there is “no behavior to …
Violations during renovation of multi-family home
Posted by wwlp.comwwlp.comViolations during renovation of multi-family homewwlp.comBOSTON (Mass.gov) — A Springfield couple will pay up to $65,000 to resolve allegations of improper removal and handling of asbestos during the renovation of a multi-family building, and for the alleged illegal transport to and disposal of waste at an …
Suffolk company in court for unsafe asbestos removal
Posted by Health and Safety Executive (press release)Health and Safety Executive (press release)Suffolk company in court for unsafe asbestos removalHealth and Safety Executive (press release)HSE's investigation found LJW Cladding Ltd did not have a licence permitting it to remove asbestos, despite telling the farm owner it held the necessary approvals. None of the workers were trained to work with licensed asbestos and […]
Business owner accused of asbestos violation in WMass
Posted by wwlp.comwwlp.comBusiness owner accused of asbestos violation in WMasswwlp.comThe Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection said they found asbestos fragments in the basement of a building where tenants did laundry and their children played. The work was allegedly done without using a licensed asbestos removal …and more »
Workers given baby wipes to wash off asbestos
Posted by Construction EnquirerWorkers given baby wipes to wash off asbestosConstruction EnquirerA Suffolk contractor has been fined after removing asbestos insulation board without a licence and failing to protect its workers from falls of up to four metres at a site in Waltham, Essex. Workers were potentially exposed to dangerous asbestos fibres …Suffolk building company fined £10000Insider Mediaall […]
Asbestos legal malpractice suit arising from a ’90s claim settles in Madison …
Posted by Madison County RecordAsbestos legal malpractice suit arising from a '90s claim settles in Madison …Madison County RecordAfter nine years of litigating a legal malpractice lawsuit involving the handling of a decade-and-a-half old asbestos case, parties agreed to settle just before opening arguments were set to begin Wednesday. After two days of jury selection, plaintiff …
Dems Must Defend ‘Trust’ System, Even As Asbestos Trusts Deplete
Posted by Huffington PostDems Must Defend 'Trust' System, Even As Asbestos Trusts DepleteHuffington PostThe new Republican-controlled congress rolled up its sleeves and rolled out its agenda over the last week, and along with immigration and budget issues it turns out "asbestos litigation reform" is an apparent priority. The powerful House Judiciary …
Asbestos found in Farmington building
Posted by Farmington Daily TimesAsbestos found in Farmington buildingFarmington Daily TimesFARMINGTON — A contractor found asbestos in a Farmington city building's ventilation system on Jan. 30, and officials have shut down the building's air blowers until a third-party expert deems the workplace safe. "All of our buildings have asbestos …
‘Incompetent actions’ of Ipswich company exposed workers to higher risk from …
Posted by Ipswich StarIpswich Star'Incompetent actions' of Ipswich company exposed workers to higher risk from …Ipswich StarAfter the hearing, Health and Safety Executive Principal Inspector Dominic Elliss said: “LJW Cladding's incompetent actions led to its employees being potentially exposed to asbestos fibres at a much higher level than would have been possible had a …Suffolk company in court for […]
Egg Harbor Township approves asbestos study for motels to be razed
Posted by Press of Atlantic CityEgg Harbor Township approves asbestos study for motels to be razedPress of Atlantic CityEGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — An asbestos study as part of preparation for the demolition of five motels on Route 30 in West Atlantic City will cost more than $17,000, and razing of the structures still is not scheduled.and more »
Asbestos in schools: Expert warns authorities are using band-aid measures to …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineAsbestos in schools: Expert warns authorities are using band-aid measures to …ABC OnlineHundreds of schools around New South Wales could be contaminated with deadly asbestos and a government expert warns authorities are using band-aid measures to clean up the problem. Parents have told the ABC they fear for their children's safety …and more »
Energy future judge sets bar date for unmanifested asbestos claims
Posted by Lexology (registration)Energy future judge sets bar date for unmanifested asbestos claimsLexology (registration)On January 7, the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware issued an opinion that may have far reaching effects on cases involving asbestos liability. Companies with potential asbestos liability, and actual and potential asbestos claimants, would …
Plan to remove Asbestos from Gauteng roofs will require big bucks
Posted by Times LIVETimes LIVEPlan to remove Asbestos from Gauteng roofs will require big bucksTimes LIVEYesterday, Gauteng human settlements MEC Jacob Mamabolo told The Times that provincial government had already spent R500-million on studies and consultation of scale of the project, how asbestos could be removed and the possible replacement …
No Diagnosis, No “Damages”: Wisconsin’s Construction Statute Of Repose In …
Posted by Mondaq News Alerts (registration)No Diagnosis, No "Damages": Wisconsin's Construction Statute Of Repose In …Mondaq News Alerts (registration)How to apply Wisconsin's construction statute of repose, Wis. Stat. § 893.89, in asbestos cases has recently been a hot topic dividing trial courts. The statute bars a broad category of claims if they are brought more than 10 years after the […]
WSJ pounds asbestos trial bar over Sheldon Silver charges; Link between …
Posted by Madison County RecordNewsBustersWSJ pounds asbestos trial bar over Sheldon Silver charges; Link between …Madison County RecordIn the aftermath of New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver's arrest over an alleged attorney fee kickback scheme, the Wall Street Journal is pounding the asbestos trial bar. And notably, the paper points to connections the Simmons firm of Alton has …The […]
Northern NY man charged with illegal asbestos disposal
Posted by WCAXNorth Country Public RadioNorthern NY man charged with illegal asbestos disposalWCAXMOOERS, N.Y. (AP) – A northern New York man faces felony charges after the Department of Environmental Conservation determined he had illegally disposed of asbestos-laden demolition debris in a wetland. The DEC charged 57-year-old Randy Bedard of …Local man charged with illegal disposal of asbestos debrisPlattsburgh […]
EWG Action Fund: New Congress Aligns with Asbestos Industry
Posted by Environmental Working GroupEWG Action Fund: New Congress Aligns with Asbestos IndustryEnvironmental Working GroupWASHINGTON – World Cancer Day should serve as a reminder that asbestos can cause cancer and kill. Instead, the new Congress today underscored how tone deaf it is when it comes to the plight of real Americans by holding a hearing on the Furthering …U.S. Chamber […]
Asbestos still poses a danger
Posted by Belfast TelegraphAsbestos still poses a dangerBelfast TelegraphAs the general manager of the UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA), I was shocked to hear the story of a 16-year-old Plymouth girl who had to be rescued from a disused hotel in the city that was riddled with deadly asbestos spores.
Search for asbestos fill hits Border
Posted by The Border MailSearch for asbestos fill hits BorderThe Border MailNINE houses in the Albury Council area have been tested for deadly loose-fill asbestos insulation as part of a free NSW government program. Two of those tests have returned a negative result, but a determination is still to be made for the remaining seven.
Contractors disturb asbestos at Berridale Public School
Posted by The Canberra TimesContractors disturb asbestos at Berridale Public SchoolThe Canberra TimesStudents at Berridale Public School might have been exposed to asbestos as workers cut into bonded asbestos sheeting during the first week of the new school year. The school is on the NSW Government School Asbestos Register and the room was listed as …
Meeting to discuss proposed development on Ambler asbestos site
Posted by Philly.comMeeting to discuss proposed development on Ambler asbestos sitePhilly.comThe BoRit Asbestos Superfund Site Community Advisory Group announced that it is scheduled to meet with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection on Wednesday to discuss a proposed …and more »
Asbestos, Yum!
Posted by ThePopTortThePopTortAsbestos, Yum!ThePopTort0001187 In 1933, the Johns-Manville Company settled with 11 former Manville employees, all of whom were sick and dying from exposure to Manville's lethal toxin, asbestos. As part of the settlement, the victims' attorney was forced to sign a written …
Local man charged with illegal disposal of asbestos debris
Posted by Plattsburgh Press RepublicanLocal man charged with illegal disposal of asbestos debrisPlattsburgh Press RepublicanBedard allegedly brought a total 150 cubic yards of asbestos-laden debris to the Clinton County Solid Waste Management Facility and to an unpermitted disposal site on North Star Road in the Town of Mooers. The site on North Star Road is a regulated …DEC: Rouses Man […]
Matson man receives £50000 compensation for asbestos illness
Posted by Gloucester CitizenGloucester CitizenMatson man receives £50000 compensation for asbestos illnessGloucester CitizenTHE gates are open for a Matson man to continually sue the Department of Transport if his health deteriorates further after becoming from his exposure to asbestos 70 years ago. Harold White has received £50,000 in damages and a court order which means …
Disasters Can Increase Asbestos Exposure Far Beyond Point of Impact
Posted by Asbestos.com (blog)Asbestos.com (blog)Disasters Can Increase Asbestos Exposure Far Beyond Point of ImpactAsbestos.com (blog)In December 2015, a large cloud of smoke and asbestos engulfed Roermond, Netherlands, after a couple of massive boat sheds at a marina caught fire. Dutch officials declared it an emergency because asbestos dust from the burning boats covered most of …
Naturally Occurring Asbestos Found in Arizona, Nevada
Posted by Sci-News.comSci-News.comNaturally Occurring Asbestos Found in Arizona, NevadaSci-News.comIn response, Dr Buck and her colleagues have discovered geologically unexpected deposits of an amphibole asbestos mineral that might be the source. They found fibrous amphibole mineral known as actinolite in the Miocene plutons (bodies of intrusive …
Old jail asbestos, lead paint removal underway
Posted by Daily Inter LakeSW News MediaOld jail asbestos, lead paint removal underwayDaily Inter LakeFlathead County is tapping into federal cleanup money to remove lead paint and asbestos and from the historic old jail building that is scheduled for restoration. The remediation work began in January and will continue through March, county …Chippewa Falls has offer for Plaza site, […]
Asbestos firm removes former employee’s lawsuit against it to federal court
Posted by Legal News LineAsbestos firm removes former employee's lawsuit against it to federal courtLegal News LineLOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A lawsuit brought by a former attorney against a major asbestos law firm has been removed to federal court. Attorneys for Napoli Bern Ripka Shkolnik removed plaintiff Marc Willick's lawsuit to Los Angeles federal court on …
The very fluffy argument behind Canberra’s asbestos secrecy
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesThe very fluffy argument behind Canberra's asbestos secrecyThe Canberra TimesNo one would envy ACT Asbestos Response Taskforce head Andrew Kefford, who has carried the burden of being the public face of the decision to destroy just over 1000 homes, against some owners' wishes. Dealing with this "wicked problem" was only …and more »
Report says up to six tonnes of loose fill asbestos may be in Finley region
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineReport says up to six tonnes of loose fill asbestos may be in Finley regionABC OnlineAn independent report says there is anecdotal evidence up to six tonnes of potentially deadly loose fill asbestos was franchised to a Finley business. Last week, a house in the Berrigan Shire became the first in New South Wales […]
Stuart Pearce voices fears over asbestos exposure
Posted by Construction EnquirerStuart Pearce voices fears over asbestos exposureConstruction EnquirerFormer Nottingham Forest manager Stuart Pearce has revealed his fears that he could have breathed in asbestos while working part time as an electrician during his early football career. Pearce helped launch the latest HSE awareness campaign just days …and more »
Discoveries suggest that asbestos may be more widespread in Nevada, Arizona
Posted by News-Medical.netDiscoveries suggest that asbestos may be more widespread in Nevada, ArizonaNews-Medical.netThe discoveries, in Clark County in southern Nevada and across the border in northwestern Arizona, suggest that asbestos may be more widespread than previously thought; they also raise questions about the potential health hazards of naturally occurring …
Sheldon Silver Charges Highlight Allure of Asbestos Cases
Posted by Wall Street JournalWall Street JournalSheldon Silver Charges Highlight Allure of Asbestos CasesWall Street JournalThe charges filed against New York state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver are once again drawing attention to the lucrative arena of asbestos litigation. Mr. Silver is employed by the personal-injury law firm Weitz & Luxenberg PC. Federal prosecutors …and more »
Company demolishing plant fined over asbestos
Posted by Jackson Clarion LedgerCompany demolishing plant fined over asbestosJackson Clarion LedgerWEST POINT – The company that's tearing down the former Bryan Foods complex in West Point is paying a civil fine for failing to control for asbestos. Kohart Surplus and Salvage has agreed to pay $7,500 to the Mississippi Department of Environmental …and more »
Outstanding asbestos claims drag on insurance industry earnings
Posted by Business InsuranceBusiness InsuranceOutstanding asbestos claims drag on insurance industry earningsBusiness InsuranceOutstanding asbestos liabilities continue to drag on insurance industry earnings, although the liabilities are predominantly well-managed. In addition, slow and minor positive changes in the litigation environment have further improved the situation …
Shelly Silver’s Asbestos Gold
Posted by Wall Street JournalWall Street JournalShelly Silver's Asbestos GoldWall Street JournalThe recent corruption charges against New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver reveal the rot that has long plagued Albany. But the story deserves more national attention for exposing the links between politicians and the asbestos-plaintiffs bar.'Bribery Pawns' Join 'Perjury Pawns' In Asbestos Litigation ConcernsHuffington PostNew York's Real ScandalNew […]
Stuart Pearce admits he may have been exposed to asbestos while working as …
Posted by Nottingham PostNottingham PostStuart Pearce admits he may have been exposed to asbestos while working as …Nottingham PostThe Nottingham Forest manager, who worked for four years in the trade in the early 1980s, said there is a real possibility he could develop a deadly asbestos-related disease in the future. He has backed an asbestos safety campaign by […]
Company demolishing ex-Bryan Foods plant fined over asbestos
Posted by Washington TimesCompany demolishing ex-Bryan Foods plant fined over asbestosWashington TimesKohart Surplus and Salvage has agreed to pay $7,500 to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, as well as to hire a certified contractor to remove or abate debris on the site that contains asbestos. The department discovered asbestos …and more »
Contractor pleads guilty to asbestos violation in Rivers federal building …
Posted by Charleston Post CourierContractor pleads guilty to asbestos violation in Rivers federal building …Charleston Post CourierClaiming he was set up by a disgruntled former employee, the project manager for an asbestos removal project at the former L. Mendell Rivers Federal Building admitted Friday that he lied about whether his company followed strict legal requirements …
‘Tell us which schools have deadly asbestos in them,’ calls campaign group
Posted by Daily Post North WalesDaily Post North Wales'Tell us which schools have deadly asbestos in them,' calls campaign groupDaily Post North WalesA campaign group has called for a central database to be set up to record the number Welsh schools which have potentially deadly asbestos in them. Lawyer Cenrick Clement-Evans from the Right to Know Asbestos in Schools Wales […]
Albatros asbestos clearout this Spring
Posted by New Ross StandardNew Ross StandardAlbatros asbestos clearout this SpringNew Ross StandardDeirdre Kearns from Wexford County Council's Environment department said 236 tonnes of asbestos material has been removed from the site to date and disposed of, and a further 155 tonnes will be removed over the coming weeks. Ms Kearns said: …and more »
‘Bribery Pawns’ Join ‘Perjury Pawns’ In Asbestos Litigation Concerns
Posted by Huffington PostWall Street Journal'Bribery Pawns' Join 'Perjury Pawns' In Asbestos Litigation ConcernsHuffington PostWith last week's arrest of New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver on federal charges stemming largely from an asbestos-cancer patient referral scheme, it seems like our concern over "perjury pawns" in bankruptcy cases needs to be expanded.New York's Real ScandalNew York TimesA Silver […]
Project manager pleads guilty in asbestos removal from Charleston building
Posted by The StateThe StateProject manager pleads guilty in asbestos removal from Charleston buildingThe StateCHARLESTON, SC — A New Jersey project manager pleaded guilty in federal court in Charleston to lying to inspectors about asbestos removal from a former federal building. Albert Dickson, 61, entered a guilty plea to making a false statement under the …Contractor pleads guilty to […]
Workers to remove asbestos tiles at Hamden’s Miller library
Posted by New Haven RegisterWorkers to remove asbestos tiles at Hamden's Miller libraryNew Haven RegisterHAMDEN >> As part of the ongoing renovations at Miller Memorial Library, work is expected to begin as soon as next week to remove tiling that contains asbestos, though it likely won't be done while the library is open and the area will be partitioned […]
Ministry investigates asbestos complaint in Sudbury
Posted by The Sudbury StarThe Sudbury StarMinistry investigates asbestos complaint in SudburyThe Sudbury StarThe Ministry of Labour is continuing to investigate an asbestos complaint at Sudbury Hospital Services that was made earlier this month. The company, which supplies laundry and dishwashing services for Health Sciences North, began removing asbestos …
Childcare centre cleared of asbestos
Posted by TVNZChildcare centre cleared of asbestosTVNZThe parents of children at the Upper Hutt Marlborough St Childcare Centre are breathing a sigh of relief following tests that show the day care is not contaminated with asbestos. The centre was evacuated yesterday after the demolition site next door …Praise for asbestos action by early childhood teacherScoop.co.nz (press release)all […]
Former City manager Stuart Pearce: ‘My fears of asbestos exposure while …
Posted by Manchester Evening NewsManchester Evening NewsFormer City manager Stuart Pearce: 'My fears of asbestos exposure while …Manchester Evening NewsFormer City manager Stuart Pearce has revealed how he may well have been exposed to asbestos when working as an electrician. The ex-England star, who managed the Blues from 2005 to 2007, spent four years re-wiring homes, schools and factories …
Praise for asbestos action by early childhood teacher
Posted by Scoop.co.nz (press release)Praise for asbestos action by early childhood teacherScoop.co.nz (press release)Natalie has queried the construction company about the presence of asbestos and was told none was present. After requesting the company to call in Worksafe New Zealand to test, asbestos was subsequently discovered and dealt with appropriately.
Mr Fluffy: Palerang Council votes down motion to establish asbestos register …
Posted by Yahoo!7 NewsMr Fluffy: Palerang Council votes down motion to establish asbestos register …Yahoo!7 NewsThe Palerang Council in south-east New South Wales has voted down a motion to set up a register of all the Mr Fluffy loose-fill asbestos houses in the region. The council held an extraordinary meeting last night to discuss the case of a […]
Supervisor fined after workers exposed to asbestos dust
Posted by Lexology (registration)Supervisor fined after workers exposed to asbestos dustLexology (registration)A supervisor with an asbestos abatement company, and his employer, have pleaded guilty to charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and were fined, after workers were exposed to asbestos dust on a job site. The supervisor was fined …and more »
Asbestos found by police union clears one office
Posted by The AdvocateAsbestos found by police union clears one officeThe AdvocateSTAMFORD — Asbestos tests paid for by the police union membership have led to the evacuation of the first-floor offices of the Narcotics and Organized Crime squad inside police headquarters. The tests performed earlier this month found asbestos fibers …
Criminal asbestos case against Tennessee salvage company
Posted by Lexology (registration)Criminal asbestos case against Tennessee salvage companyLexology (registration)U.S. District Judge Ronnie Greer sentenced five people to prison terms in federal court in Greeneville, Tennessee, this week for conspiring to commit Clean Air Act offenses in connection with the illegal removal and disposal of asbestos-containing …
Upper Hutt childcare centre closed by asbestos
Posted by Stuff.co.nzStuff.co.nzUpper Hutt childcare centre closed by asbestosStuff.co.nzA childcare centre in Silverstream, Upper Hutt, has closed its doors after asbestos was confirmed in a building being demolished next door. Natalie Comerford, head teacher at the not-for-profit Marlborough Street Childcare Centre, said since last …Asbestos forces closure of childcare centreTVNZall 4 news articles »
No asbestos found at disposal site for VA material
Posted by Herald-Mail MediaHerald-Mail MediaNo asbestos found at disposal site for VA materialHerald-Mail MediaNo detectable traces of asbestos were found in soil that was sampled at the disposal site for material that was removed from the Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center's boiler plant last summer, a West Virginia Department of Environmental …and more »
First loose-fill asbestos home identified in NSW Government testing program
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineFirst loose-fill asbestos home identified in NSW Government testing programABC OnlineThe first house to test positive for potentially deadly loose-fill asbestos as part of the New South Wales Government's free testing program has been identified. The house is located in the southern Riverina, within the Berrigan Shire Council area. In …Asbestos found in NSW […]
Huntington Beach School Closed by Asbestos Scare Reopens After Monthslong …
Posted by KTLAOCRegisterHuntington Beach School Closed by Asbestos Scare Reopens After Monthslong …KTLAStudents displaced from a Huntington Beach grade school will begin returning to campus on Tuesday, more than three months after three schools were closed because of an asbestos scare. Many of the students who attended the three campuses have been …Most Oak View Elementary students return […]
Football hero Stuart Pearce’s cancer fears after he was exposed to asbestos
Posted by Mirror.co.ukMirror.co.ukFootball hero Stuart Pearce's cancer fears after he was exposed to asbestosMirror.co.ukFootball hero Stuart Pearce fears he may get lung cancer from asbestos exposure when he worked as an electrician. The ex-England star spent four years re-wiring homes, schools and factories before turning pro. But he was never told asbestos, then …and more »
EWG Action Fund: FACT Act Favors Asbestos Industry Over Justice, Public Health
Posted by Environmental Working GroupEWG Action Fund: FACT Act Favors Asbestos Industry Over Justice, Public HealthEnvironmental Working GroupWASHINGTON — Legislation re-introduced by Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Texas, would place new burdens on asbestos bankruptcy trusts, slowing compensation to victims suffering from fatal asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma, EWG Action Fund …and more »
Mr Fluffy: Almost a quarter of asbestos affected households in Canberra agree …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineMr Fluffy: Almost a quarter of asbestos affected households in Canberra agree …ABC OnlineAlmost one quarter of Mr Fluffy asbestos households in Canberra have agreed to an offer from the ACT Government to buy their contaminated properties. The Asbestos Response Taskforce said this indicated the multi-million-dollar buyback and demolition …Asbestos found in NSW home as […]
Asbestos scare closes Bullnose at St Andrew’s Dock in Hull
Posted by Hull Daily MailHull Daily MailAsbestos scare closes Bullnose at St Andrew's Dock in HullHull Daily MailPUBLIC access to the Bullnose area of St Andrew's Dock has been closed off to the public after asbestos was found. Hull City Council is to carry out up to £50,000 of work on the iconic Lord Line building after the owner […]
Residents near FLL construction demand county handle asbestos threat
Posted by 7Online WSVN-TV7Online WSVN-TVResidents near FLL construction demand county handle asbestos threat7Online WSVN-TVBut because those piles tested positive for asbestos, a known cause of cancer and other health issues, the threat of contamination is a major concern for residents who are only separated from the dumping site by a small barrier of trees. Red caution …Asbestos Found […]
Some students return to Oak View Elementary after asbestos cleaning
Posted by KABC-TVKABC-TVSome students return to Oak View Elementary after asbestos cleaningKABC-TVSome students return to Oak View Elementary after asbestos cleaning. Students return to OC school after asbestos cleaning. Some students returned to class at Oak View Elementary School in Huntington Beach on Tuesday after the school underwent …Students Return To OC School After Asbestos ConcernsCBS LocalOak View […]
‘Very low’ asbestos levels found in 12 roofs after alleged ‘cancer cluster’ in …
Posted by Herald SunHerald Sun'Very low' asbestos levels found in 12 roofs after alleged 'cancer cluster' in …Herald SunThe authority initially tested six homes last year, finding asbestos in roof cavities that was “not breathable†and would not pose a health risk unless disturbed. More recent soil tests at seven properties close to the former factory site, now […]
Asbestos removal basically done at Bunkhouse building
Posted by The Star BeaconAsbestos removal basically done at Bunkhouse buildingThe Star BeaconFinance Director John Williams, who is serving as interim city manager, told City Council at Monday night's regular meeting that asbestos removal at the long-closed downtown night club is essentially complete. All that remains are two “very small …and more »
Fake asbestos report nets businessman probation, fine
Posted by Knoxville News SentinelKnoxville News SentinelFake asbestos report nets businessman probation, fineKnoxville News SentinelA man who lied about testing samples from an Alcoa car dealership for asbestos will spend the next three years on probation. Chief U.S. District Judge Tom Varlan on Tuesday sentenced David W. Weekley to probation and ordered him to pay a $500 fine for …
Tile with asbestos removed from county office
Posted by Great Falls TribuneGreat Falls TribuneTile with asbestos removed from county officeGreat Falls TribuneTile and glue containing asbestos is being removed from the former Youth Court Services office at the Courthouse Annex, which may be turned into a multipurpose meeting room in the future. Cascade County hired Abatement Contractors of Montana for …
Students Return To OC School After Asbestos Concerns
Posted by CBS LocalHuntington Beach IndependentStudents Return To OC School After Asbestos ConcernsCBS LocalHUNTINGTON BEACH (CBSLA.com) — Students Tuesday returned to an Orange County school for the first time in months after asbestos was discovered in classrooms last fall. Children in second through fifth grades at Oak View Elementary School in …Oak View Elementary reopens to some students after […]
Students Return to Huntington Beach Elementary School After Asbestos Scare
Posted by NBC Southern CaliforniaNBC Southern CaliforniaStudents Return to Huntington Beach Elementary School After Asbestos ScareNBC Southern CaliforniaChildren are returning to a Huntington Beach school Tuesday following an asbestos scare, but will be taught in portable classrooms. Teachers and students at Oak View Elementary School are moving back in after three months away, but lessons for second, …
Questions raised over New York asbestos court
Posted by The Global Legal PostQuestions raised over New York asbestos courtThe Global Legal PostLaw firm Weitz & Luxemberg is behind more than half the cases that go through the section of the court specialising in asbestos, NYCAL (New York City Asbestos Litigaiton). Another lawyer using the court said: 'They've taken over a section of the …and more »
Possible asbestos exposure at Sudbury Hospital Services
Posted by NorthernLife.caNorthernLife.caPossible asbestos exposure at Sudbury Hospital ServicesNorthernLife.caThe Ministry of Labour confirmed it is investigating possible exposure to asbestos at Sudbury Hospital Services, a facility that provides laundry and dishwashing services for Health Sciences North. Photo by Jonathan Migneault.
Cardiff council to fork out £1.2m to remove asbestos from empty high school
Posted by WalesOnlineWalesOnlineCardiff council to fork out £1.2m to remove asbestos from empty high schoolWalesOnlineThe cost of asbestos removal as part of a Cardiff council schools project has rocketed to £1.2m after a “significant†amount was found at Llanedeyrn High School. Cardiff council had expected to pay just £150,000 to remove asbestos from the old …
3 months later, OC school closed by asbestos scare to reopen
Posted by Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times3 months later, OC school closed by asbestos scare to reopenLos Angeles TimesAccording to district documents, air samples taken at Oak View in October did not contain asbestos levels above standards set in the federal Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act, which regulates how much asbestos can be present in public buildings …
Asbestos Found In Dirt Concerns Nearby Dania Neighborhood
Posted by CBS Local7Online WSVN-TVAsbestos Found In Dirt Concerns Nearby Dania NeighborhoodCBS LocalDANIA BEACH (CBSMiami) – Truckloads of dirt containing toxic asbestos began leaving a staging area just south of the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International airport Monday. The process of removing the dirt and taking it to a designated landfill will …Residents living near Fort Lauderdale airport concerned about […]
Asbestos found dumped in lane near Newquay
Posted by Cornish GuardianCornish GuardianAsbestos found dumped in lane near NewquayCornish GuardianFURIOUS residents have slammed health and safety chiefs after a potentially lethal pile of asbestos was dumped on a country lane in Kestle Mill. Anxious locals phoned the council as soon as the heap of building materials and other rubbish containing …
Asbestos found in Strong Hall
Posted by GW Hatchet (subscription)GW Hatchet (subscription)Asbestos found in Strong HallGW Hatchet (subscription)A maintenance team had to remove asbestos from the ceiling of the lobby in the residence hall, where members of Chi Omega and Pi Beta Phi live, after responding to a call that a toilet had overflowed and a pipe was leaking in second-floor bathrooms of …
Silver’s law firm rakes in millions from judges he controls
Posted by New York PostSilver's law firm rakes in millions from judges he controlsNew York PostHis law firm, Weitz & Luxenberg, gets its asbestos cases — and paydays — moved more quickly than those of other attorneys, and reaps a fortune from favorable rulings by friendly judges, charge lawyers and tort-reform advocates. Silver's East Village …Silver's law firm rakes […]
In Silver Case, US Cites Link to Litigation Tied to Asbestos
Posted by New York TimesNew York TimesIn Silver Case, US Cites Link to Litigation Tied to AsbestosNew York TimesIn the criminal complaint against Sheldon Silver, he is identified simply as “Doctor-1.†But Dr. Robert N. Taub, who headed a Columbia University center dedicated to curing a rare form of cancer caused by asbestos, is no ordinary doctor. With a […]
Derby campaigner backs demands for urgent action on asbestos in schools
Posted by Derby TelegraphDerby TelegraphDerby campaigner backs demands for urgent action on asbestos in schoolsDerby TelegraphA DERBY campaigner is adding his voice to calls for a Government report into the management of asbestos in schools to be published as soon as possible. Originally, the report was due to be published last June, following extensive consultation 12 months …
Asbestos found in 19 properties at Evergreen Village
Posted by DeKalb Daily ChronicleAsbestos found in 19 properties at Evergreen VillageDeKalb Daily ChroniclePaul Miller, DeKalb County's Planning Zoning and Building director, said the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has confirmed the presence of asbestos in 17 mobile homes and two permanent residences at the former community at 955 E. State St …
Asbestos found in 19 properties at Evergreen Village Mobile Home Park
Posted by DeKalb Daily ChronicleAsbestos found in 19 properties at Evergreen Village Mobile Home ParkDeKalb Daily ChroniclePaul Miller, DeKalb County's Planning Zoning and Building director, said the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has confirmed the presence of asbestos in 17 mobile homes and two permanent residences at the former community at 955 E. State St …and more »
Unsealed lawsuits tell of alleged fraud by asbestos law firms
Posted by Business InsuranceUnsealed lawsuits tell of alleged fraud by asbestos law firmsBusiness Insurance(Reuters) — U.S. personal injury lawyers allegedly concealed evidence and induced clients to commit perjury to drive up asbestos-related settlements and garner bigger fees, according to lawsuits unsealed Tuesday in the bankruptcy case of a gasket maker.
Asbestos removal in Strong Hall confirmed
Posted by GW Hatchet (subscription) (blog)Asbestos removal in Strong Hall confirmedGW Hatchet (subscription) (blog)University spokesman Kurtis Hiatt said the asbestos removal will be finished by the end of the day and the replacement of the ceiling and insulation will take place over the weekend. He said the asbestos did not create a health hazard for those who …
Girl, 16, exposed to deadly asbestos after entering disused Plymouth hotel
Posted by Plymouth HeraldPlymouth HeraldGirl, 16, exposed to deadly asbestos after entering disused Plymouth hotelPlymouth HeraldA 16-year-old girl has exposed herself to hazardous asbestos dust after entering part of an abandoned Plymouth hotel and getting stuck. Firefighters have issued a warning to avoid disused buildings after being sent to rescue the young Plymouth woman.
The Sheldon Silver Scandal and Where We Are on Asbestos Corruption
Posted by BusinessweekBusinessweekThe Sheldon Silver Scandal and Where We Are on Asbestos CorruptionBusinessweekIn a strange twist, the graft accusations against the second-most powerful figure in New York state politics, after Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo, elicited applause from national business lobbyists. Why? Asbestos litigation. Here's what you need to …Sheldon Silver Charges Highlight Allure of Asbestos CasesWall Street […]
More Asbestos Than Expected Raises Cost of Port Angeles Landfill Stabilization
Posted by waste360More Asbestos Than Expected Raises Cost of Port Angeles Landfill Stabilizationwaste360The city of Port Angeles will ante up an additional $1 million to dispose of asbestos it didn't expect to find as it stabilized its closed landfill. The change order in the amount of $1,034,524 will bring the project's cost to at least $14.4 million […]
Students to return to Oak View school Tuesday, ending asbestos shutdown
Posted by Huntington Beach IndependentHuntington Beach IndependentStudents to return to Oak View school Tuesday, ending asbestos shutdownHuntington Beach IndependentMost students are to return Tuesday to Oak View Elementary School in Huntington Beach, more than three months after the Ocean View School District closed Oak View and two other campuses because of asbestos concerns. Lake View and Hope View …
Families seek damages over ‘dangerous’ asbestos at 3 closed Ocean View …
Posted by Huntington Beach IndependentOCRegisterFamilies seek damages over 'dangerous' asbestos at 3 closed Ocean View …Huntington Beach IndependentDamages are being sought by the families of some students who attended three elementary schools in the Ocean View School District that are temporarily shut because of asbestos concerns that arose late last year. A claim filed with Ocean View on Dec.Huntington […]
Salvage principals face prison terms, $10.3 million restitution in asbestos case
Posted by WBIR-TVSalvage principals face prison terms, $10.3 million restitution in asbestos caseWBIR-TVAccording to the EPA, the defendants over a series of years were liable for the improper bagging and disposal of asbestos from the old Liberty Fibers plant, and they failed to provide workers the proper protection equipment. The government also alleged …Owners and Managers of […]
James Hardie Proposes Compensating Asbestos Victims in Installments
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comJames Hardie Proposes Compensating Asbestos Victims in InstallmentsAsbestos.comAsbestos victims who filed claims against James Hardie Industries, an Australian building materials company, may never live to see their legal compensation if a court approves the manufacturer's plan to pay claimants in installments, and not the …
Sheldon Silver Arrest Shows The Seamy Side Of Asbestos Litigation
Posted by ForbesWashington ExaminerSheldon Silver Arrest Shows The Seamy Side Of Asbestos LitigationForbesFederal prosecutors unsealed a criminal complaint against New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, detailing long-rumored allegations about how a prominent asbestos law firm steered millions of dollars to the powerful politician in exchange for client …How a powerful NY politician (allegedly) exploited asbestos victimsReuters Blogs (blog)NY […]
Alleged Fraud by Asbestos Law Firms Uncovered in Unsealed Case Documents
Posted by ClaimsJournal.comAlleged Fraud by Asbestos Law Firms Uncovered in Unsealed Case DocumentsClaimsJournal.comPersonal injury lawyers allegedly concealed evidence and induced clients to commit perjury to drive up asbestos-related settlements and garner bigger fees, according to lawsuits unsealed on Tuesday in the bankruptcy of a gasket maker. The unsealed …
Huntington Beach school closed because of asbestos concerns set to reopen …
Posted by OCRegisterOCRegisterHuntington Beach school closed because of asbestos concerns set to reopen …OCRegisterReturning students will study in portable classrooms on the campus until asbestos cleanup has been completed on Oak View's main building, former Oak View principal Laura Dale-Pash said during an informational meeting for parents Wednesday evening in …Families seek damages over 'dangerous' asbestos at 3 […]
Mesothelioma Victims Center Unveils List of Baby Boomers Potentially Exposed …
Posted by PR Newswire (press release)PR Newswire (press release)Mesothelioma Victims Center Unveils List of Baby Boomers Potentially Exposed …PR Newswire (press release)WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging baby boomers who were building trades workers, manufacturing workers, or industrial workers exposed to asbestos at a workplace in the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, …
Social club fined £2k after committee members illegally carried out asbestos …
Posted by Gazette LiveGazette LiveSocial club fined £2k after committee members illegally carried out asbestos …Gazette LiveElmTree Social Club, 130 Bishopton Road West, Stockton, has been fined more than £2,000 for carrying out unlicensed removal of asbestos from its premises. The club pleaded guilty to four offences under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 when …
Jury Renders $7.5M Asbestos Verdict, Including $1M in Punitives
Posted by New Jersey Law JournalJury Renders $7.5M Asbestos Verdict, Including $1M in PunitivesNew Jersey Law JournalIn the first asbestos case tried to verdict by New Jersey Judge Ana Viscomi, who took over the nearly 400-case asbestos docket last year, a jury has awarded $6.5 million plus $1 million in punitive damages to a man who claimed exposure to asbestos […]
ADAO Announces 11 th Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference …
Posted by Business Wire (press release)ADAO Announces 11 th Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference …Business Wire (press release)LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), which combines education, advocacy, and community to help ensure justice for asbestos victims, announced its speakers and honorees for the upcoming …and more »
Businessman fined for asbestos failure in Colwyn Bay
Posted by Health and Safety Executive (press release)Businessman fined for asbestos failure in Colwyn BayHealth and Safety Executive (press release)A businessman allowed the spread of asbestos in an industrial building by not employing licensed contractors to remove the potentially deadly material, a court has heard. Peter Rees, the owner of a business unit in Eagle Farm Road on the Mochdre …
Controversy surrounds respirator used for protection against asbestos
Posted by Globalnews.caGlobalnews.caControversy surrounds respirator used for protection against asbestosGlobalnews.caThe 8710, a disposable respirator made by 3M, was approved for use against deadly dusts, including silica, coal and asbestos. 3M advertised it would help protect workers from occupational hazards like Black Lung and Asbestosis. The mask would go on to …
Council worker who died of asbestos-related cancer was exposed to substance …
Posted by Your Local GuardianYour Local GuardianCouncil worker who died of asbestos-related cancer was exposed to substance …Your Local GuardianAn Epsom Council worker who died from an asbestos-related cancer was most likely exposed to the substance although it is not known how, a coroner has ruled. Valerie Smith, 61, of Holman Court, in Church Street, Ewell, died last April […]
Law Firms Accused of Fraud in Asbestos Litigation
Posted by Insurance JournalLaw Firms Accused of Fraud in Asbestos LitigationInsurance JournalU.S. personal injury lawyers allegedly concealed evidence and induced clients to commit perjury to drive up asbestos-related settlements and garner bigger fees, according to lawsuits unsealed on Tuesday in the bankruptcy of a gasket maker. The unsealed …
Unsealed U.S. lawsuits tell of alleged fraud by asbestos law firms
Posted by STLtoday.comUnsealed U.S. lawsuits tell of alleged fraud by asbestos law firmsSTLtoday.comWILMINGTON, Delaware • U.S. personal injury lawyers allegedly concealed evidence and induced clients to commit perjury to drive up asbestos-related settlements and garner bigger fees, according to lawsuits unsealed on Tuesday in the bankruptcy of a …and more »
Waltham Forest Council admits asbestos failings
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsWaltham Forest Council admits asbestos failingsBBC NewsAn east London council has admitted contravening health and safety guidelines by failing to control employees' exposure to asbestos in their town hall basement. Waltham Forest council pleaded guilty to charges under the Health and Safety at Work Act …and more »
Garlock Says Attys Told Asbestos Clients To Hide Evidence
Posted by Law360 (subscription)Garlock Says Attys Told Asbestos Clients To Hide EvidenceLaw360 (subscription)Law360, New York (January 20, 2015, 7:46 PM ET) — Garlock Sealing Technologies LLC has accused multiple asbestos plaintiffs' firms of scheming to artificially inflate claims against the company prior to its 2010 bankruptcy, claiming in four adversary …
Experience Key with Asbestos-Related VA Disability Claim
Posted by Asbestos.com (blog)Asbestos.com (blog)Experience Key with Asbestos-Related VA Disability ClaimAsbestos.com (blog)Veterans diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases today – often decades after leaving the service – are entitled to receive the same disability compensation as those who were injured on active duty. But the path to receiving that compensation isn't …
ADAO Announces 11th Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference …
Posted by Rock Hill Herald (press release)ADAO Announces 11th Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference …Rock Hill Herald (press release)LOS ANGELES — Today, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), which combines education, advocacy, and community to help ensure justice for asbestos victims, announced its speakers and honorees for the upcoming 11th Annual …and more »
Unsealed US lawsuits tell of alleged fraud by asbestos law firms
Posted by ReutersUnsealed US lawsuits tell of alleged fraud by asbestos law firmsReutersJan 20 (Reuters) – U.S. personal injury lawyers allegedly concealed evidence and induced clients to commit perjury to drive up asbestos-related settlements and garner bigger fees, according to lawsuits unsealed on Tuesday in the bankruptcy of a gasket …
Survey delay exposed plumbers to asbestos danger
Posted by The Construction IndexNorth Devon JournalSurvey delay exposed plumbers to asbestos dangerThe Construction IndexThe court heard that Pilkington had requested asbestos survey information on the properties but decided to go ahead without having carried out a sufficient assessment of work liable to disturb asbestos. Instead, it relied on general information on …Companies fined after plumbers were exposed to […]
Families of NSW asbestos victims missing out on compensation, advocates urge …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineFamilies of NSW asbestos victims missing out on compensation, advocates urge …ABC OnlineAsbestos awareness groups say the families of asbestos victims need more time to seek compensation because some sufferers are dying before they get a chance to start legal proceedings. Under current laws, unless a victim initiates legal proceedings …
Companies fined after plumbers were exposed to asbestos
Posted by North Devon GazetteNorth Devon JournalCompanies fined after plumbers were exposed to asbestosNorth Devon GazetteTwo plumbers were exposed to potentially-deadly asbestos because of failures by a two local companies, a court has heard. Employees of Pilkington Plumbing and Heating Ltd were allowed to carry out removal of a back boiler and to drill a wall panel at a …North […]
Council failings ‘too serious’ for magistrates court
Posted by East London and West Essex Guardian SeriesEast London and West Essex Guardian SeriesCouncil failings 'too serious' for magistrates courtEast London and West Essex Guardian SeriesHealth and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecuter, Chris Tilley said an investigation found employees and contractors were exposed to all three kind of asbestos at Waltham Forest town hall in Forest Road, Walthamstow, including dust which causes lung […]
Workman’s Comp Court to review case of Libby asbestos victim
Posted by KXLF Butte NewsWorkman's Comp Court to review case of Libby asbestos victimKXLF Butte NewsHELENA – The Montana Supreme Court has ordered the Workman's Compensation Court to take another look at the case of a Libby woman who's been trying to resolve her husband's medical expenses years after dying of asbestos contamination.and more »
Council in court over deadly asbestos
Posted by East London and West Essex Guardian SeriesEast London and West Essex Guardian SeriesCouncil in court over deadly asbestosEast London and West Essex Guardian SeriesThe council has claimed it was believed the asbestos was within acceptable levels. A survey carried out in January 2012 ahead of major works revealed asbestos in the basement, boiler room, generator room, cable room, print room and […]
Switch offices to address asbestos problem
Posted by nwitimes.comSwitch offices to address asbestos problemnwitimes.comInstead of paying thousands of dollars to a consultant to study the asbestos problem in the Lake County government buildings, allow me to put in my two cents. In fact, save the cash, and I'll only charge you two cents. Asbestos is bad, and chances are …
Garlock Sealing Plans Deal with Asbestos Claimants
Posted by The National Law Journal (registration)The National Law Journal (registration)Garlock Sealing Plans Deal with Asbestos ClaimantsThe National Law Journal (registration)The agreement includes a $357.5 million settlement fund for future asbestos claimants, who will be able to seek relief through a lengthy review process for a maximum settlement of $2.5 million, or through an “expedited†process for maximum settlements …
Queanbeyan Council offers Mr Fluffy asbestos checks for prospective …
Posted by Yahoo!7 NewsQueanbeyan Council offers Mr Fluffy asbestos checks for prospective …Yahoo!7 NewsHomebuyers in Queanbeyan will be able to check whether or not a local property is potentially contaminated with Mr Fluffy loose-fill asbestos, according to the Queanbeyan Council. The New South Wales Government is looking at laws to force vendors to …and more »
More than £430000 paid out to two victims of asbestos in North East Wales
Posted by Daily Post North WalesDaily Post North WalesMore than £430000 paid out to two victims of asbestos in North East WalesDaily Post North WalesJo Barnes-Mannings helped set up the group, Asbestos Awareness and Support Cymru (AASC), after her father, a fit and healthy carpenter, died at the age of 62 from mesothelioma, after working as a youngster in a […]
Indigenous leader criticises lack of warning about asbestos contamination on …
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesIndigenous leader criticises lack of warning about asbestos contamination on …The Canberra TimesYet Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body chairman Rod Little said his organisation, which acts as a voice for indigenous people in the ACT, was not told of the asbestos problems. He said he only found out about the site's […]
Malta with one of the world’s highest rates of asbestos-related cancer
Posted by Malta Independent OnlineMalta Independent OnlineMalta with one of the world's highest rates of asbestos-related cancerMalta Independent OnlineA new study has found that the number of mesothelioma cases – the deadly cancer associated to asbestos exposure – is still rising in Malta and many other parts of the world. The report, published by the Centre for the Study […]
Mr Fluffy asbestos property list publication prompts mixed reaction from …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineMr Fluffy asbestos property list publication prompts mixed reaction from …ABC OnlineDespite a Commonwealth-funded clean-up program in the 1980s and 1990s, remnant asbestos fibres were still being found in the wall cavities and sub-floors of some properties. Affected homeowner "David" from Latham said a list of affected properties …
Greensboro may appeal fine for possible asbestos exposure
Posted by myfox8.commyfox8.comGreensboro may appeal fine for possible asbestos exposuremyfox8.comMendenhall Auction employees solicit bids for War Memorial Auditorium items in Greensboro, N.C. on Sept. 10, 2014. (H. SCOTT HOFFMANN/News & Record). ×. Greensboro may appeal fine for possible asbestos exposure. Mendenhall Auction employees …City may appeal fine for possible asbestos exposureGreensboro News & Recordall 2 news articles »
Updated | Police to deport men living in Hal Far asbestos pipes t…
Posted by MaltaTodayUpdated | Police to deport men living in Hal Far asbestos pipes t…MaltaTodayA police raid early this morning at 6:30am led to the arrest of eight irregular migrants who were living out in the open in Hal Far, using the huge asbestos pipes that have been for years out in the nearby fields, as their […]
City may appeal fine for possible asbestos exposure
Posted by Greensboro News & RecordGreensboro News & RecordCity may appeal fine for possible asbestos exposureGreensboro News & RecordGREENSBORO — The city faces a $3,250 fine for improper handling of asbestos leading up to the demolition of War Memorial Auditorium. Work toward demolition was stopped in October when it was revealed that city employees and contractors may have …
Representatives for Current and Future Asbestos Claimants Divided Over …
Posted by Mesothelioma.comRubberNews.comRepresentatives for Current and Future Asbestos Claimants Divided Over …Mesothelioma.comPalmyra, North Carolina – An asbestos plaintiffs' attorney has reached a proposed reorganization deal with Garlock Sealing Industries, which would allow the bankrupt company to put aside $357.5 million for future asbestos personal injury claimants.EnPro, Garlock reach agreement with claims representativeRubberNews.comall 2 news articles »
Gallia school discovers asbestos in ceiling tile
Posted by Gallipolis Daily TribuneGallia school discovers asbestos in ceiling tileGallipolis Daily TribunePATRIOT — The Gallia County Local Schools Board of Education discussed removing asbestos from a school building before the district considers going forward with facilities energy conservation updates. Mike Jacobs, director of support services, said he …
Appellate Court Affirms Decision That Plaintiff’s Asbestos Exposure Claim Was …
Posted by Mesothelioma.comAppellate Court Affirms Decision That Plaintiff's Asbestos Exposure Claim Was …Mesothelioma.comBloomington, Illinois – Referring to the expert testimony of Arthur Frank, head of the environmental and occupational health department at Drexel University, the Fourth District Appellate Court affirmed a McLean County court's verdict in an asbestos …
Mr Fluffy asbestos property list to be published in June: ACT Government
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineMr Fluffy asbestos property list to be published in June: ACT GovernmentABC OnlineThe ACT Asbestos Taskforce argued that doing so could damage relations with the Commonwealth and affect the ACT's negotiating position. Chief Minister Andrew Barr said the list would be made public in June. "The Government's view is that the 30th of …
Inquest hears council worker ‘most likely exposed to asbestos’
Posted by Get SurreyGet SurreyInquest hears council worker 'most likely exposed to asbestos'Get SurreyA former Epsom and Ewell Borough Council (EEBC) worker who died from mesothelioma was "most likely exposed to asbestos, though the circumstances of her exposure remain unclear", a coroner has ruled. Valerie Smith, 61, from Ewell, died on April 8 …
Opposition questions asbestos healing farm deal
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesOpposition questions asbestos healing farm dealThe Canberra TimesOpposition Planning Minister Alistair Coe said revelations that the Miowera rural property in the Tidbinbilla Valley has an historic asbestos dump in a gully, plus newly discovered ground contamination around buildings also called into question the …and more »
police HQ asbestos response grows
Posted by The AdvocateThe Advocatepolice HQ asbestos response growsThe AdvocateSTAMFORD — Since about a month ago when more than 90 asbestos warning signs were pasted up all over police headquarters at 805 Bedford St., officers and staff have filed more than 280 claims putting the state on notice that they have been exposed to …
Ballina contractor fined for dumping asbestos
Posted by EchonetdailyEchonetdailyBallina contractor fined for dumping asbestosEchonetdailyA Ballina contractor has been fined $50,000 for illegally dumping demolition waste at a Lismore property. Barry Curtis and his company ABC Ballina Asbestos & Demolition Pty Ltd copped the fine in Lismore Local Court after being prosecuted by the …
Texas SC to decide whether to reinstate $2.6M asbestos verdict against Dow …
Posted by Southeast Texas RecordTexas SC to decide whether to reinstate $2.6M asbestos verdict against Dow …Southeast Texas RecordAn issue of a property owner's liability for independent contractors is presently before the Texas Supreme Court and could determine whether a $2.64 million asbestos verdict against Dow Chemical stands. Justices heard oral arguments Wednesday in the …
UC-Led Asbestos Research Guides EPA in Risk Assessment
Posted by HealthCanal.comUC-Led Asbestos Research Guides EPA in Risk AssessmentHealthCanal.com"These findings will help inform U.S. public health policy in regard to environmental exposure to certain types of naturally occurring mineral fibers such as asbestos that exist in various geologic formations within our environment, particularly in the …
ACT Health contractors unearth asbestos on ‘healing farm’ site
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesACT Health contractors unearth asbestos on 'healing farm' siteThe Canberra TimesWorkers may have come into contact with asbestos despite warnings from the long-term resident property manager Ben Broers that the area they were working in was contaminated. Mr Broers has subsequently had his contract terminated by ACT Health and …and more »
City has dealt with nearly 200 asbestos concerns in public buildings since 2010
Posted by CTV NewsCTV NewsCity has dealt with nearly 200 asbestos concerns in public buildings since 2010CTV NewsDocuments obtained by CTV Toronto under a freedom-of-information request reveals the city has had to remove or seal asbestos in 185 of its buildings since 2010. Last year, the city removed or sealed asbestos in 23 of its buildings. The work […]
Farmer’s blast at SBC asbestos decision
Posted by The Southern ReporterThe Southern ReporterFarmer's blast at SBC asbestos decisionThe Southern ReporterFour days later, at a meeting of Clovenfords Community Council, an SBC officer reported the fly-tipped asbestos would be removed, but that it would cost the local authority around £1,000 to engage specialist contractors to safely dispose of it. But six …
Indiana Prosecutor Concerned About Asbestos Threat in Office
Posted by ClaimsJournal.comIndiana Prosecutor Concerned About Asbestos Threat in OfficeClaimsJournal.comLike the sands of time, dust regularly falls on offices of the Lake County prosecutor, who hopes it isn't laced with asbestos. “A number of our employees have been complaining about sinus problems and are very concerned,†Prosecutor Bernard Carter said …MARC CHASE: Common sense, tax money lost in […]
Deadly asbestos dust led to Leeds man’s cancer death
Posted by Yorkshire Evening PostYorkshire Evening PostDeadly asbestos dust led to Leeds man's cancer deathYorkshire Evening PostUnfortunately, Terry was no longer in contact with his former colleagues who he worked with in the 1960s, so we need people who worked with him to come forward and tell us about his exposure to asbestos and what measures, if any, were […]
Waterboro Closes Library Over Smell, Asbestos
Posted by Maine Public BroadcastingWaterboro Closes Library Over Smell, AsbestosMaine Public BroadcastingWATERBORO, Maine — The Maine town of Waterboro has closed its public library because of a persistent bad odor and several code violations, including asbestos wall coverings. Town Administrator Gary Lamb says the library, housed in an old school built …and more »
Environmental Protection Authority rejects asbestos fee waiver to stop illegal …
Posted by The Daily TelegraphThe Daily TelegraphEnvironmental Protection Authority rejects asbestos fee waiver to stop illegal …The Daily TelegraphWyong Council announced late last year that an asbestos amnesty would run in November where residents with less than 10sq m of bonded asbestos lying around their properties would be able to phone the council and organise a free collection. Bonded …
controversy erupts over action against Ocean View school official
Posted by OCRegistercontroversy erupts over action against Ocean View school officialOCRegisterThe Ocean View School District has been beset by financial problems after construction to modernize schools over the summer continued into the 2014-2015 school year, and asbestos was found at two schools. In response the district spent $3.5 million on …
Official handling Ocean View schools’ asbestos cleanup put on leave
Posted by Huntington Beach IndependentHuntington Beach IndependentOfficial handling Ocean View schools' asbestos cleanup put on leaveHuntington Beach IndependentThe Ocean View School District, reeling after three schools were temporarily closed over asbestos concerns, took steps Tuesday night to avert possible insolvency, even as trustees faced a storm of criticism for placing the administrator handling the …
asbestos omission ‘inadvertent’
Posted by Stuff.co.nzasbestos omission 'inadvertent'Stuff.co.nzJames Hardie is the latest company to omit less savoury parts of its past in its official online company history. The building products giant's New Zealand website fails to mention its manufacture and sale of asbestos building products, and its role in …
Garlock Deal With Future Asbestos Claimants Sets Up Battle With Present Ones
Posted by ForbesGarlock Deal With Future Asbestos Claimants Sets Up Battle With Present OnesForbesGarlock Sealing Technologies just announced a precedent-setting agreement to settle all claims by future asbestos claimants against the company, setting up a battle with lawyers representing current claimants who may want to keep more of that money for …Garlock offers revised bankruptcy deal for asbestos […]
Pfizer Dodges Asbestos Suit Over Ex-Unit’s Product
Posted by Law360 (subscription)Pfizer Dodges Asbestos Suit Over Ex-Unit's ProductLaw360 (subscription)U.S. District Judge Robert Bryan granted Pfizer's motion for summary judgment and dismissed the suit by the estate of James Olson, who allegedly developed mesothelioma through exposure to Insulag, an asbestos-containing insulation product made by its …Wash. Federal Court Awards Summary Judgment to Pfizer in Asbestos CaseHarrisMartin Publishingall 3 […]
Miner dying from asbestos poisoning denied compo
Posted by Australian MiningAustralian MiningMiner dying from asbestos poisoning denied compoAustralian MiningA former miner with just six months to live has had his asbestos poisoning case dismissed in court due to a legal loophole. Zorko Zabic filed a case against his former mine employer Rio Tinto for $425,000 to cover damages for pain and suffering, loss …
MARC CHASE: Common sense, tax money lost in an asbestos cloud
Posted by nwitimes.comMARC CHASE: Common sense, tax money lost in an asbestos cloudnwitimes.comAfter asbestos removal began in Lake County government buildings in the 1980s, the potentially cancer-causing substance still lingers above the heads of employees in the prosecutor's office and some other legal offices and courtrooms in Crown Point.and more »
Asbestos work underway at Bunkhouse building
Posted by The Star BeaconAsbestos work underway at Bunkhouse buildingThe Star BeaconOn Monday, technicians from Monit-Air began removing asbestos flooring and insulation material from the Bunkhouse, a long-closed night club, after the city secured special permission to expedite the work from the state's Environmental Protection Agency …
Asbestos fears shut Dutch town after fire
Posted by NL TimesNL TimesAsbestos fears shut Dutch town after fireNL TimesResidents living near a paint and wallpaper warehouse in Wateringen, Zuid-Holland are advised to stay indoors after the warehouse burnt down late Monday night. Residents of two hundred houses should not go to school or work today because of the …Households told to stay home after fire releases […]
Asbestos scare at Saskatoon’s Cosmo Civic Centre
Posted by Globalnews.caGlobalnews.caAsbestos scare at Saskatoon's Cosmo Civic CentreGlobalnews.caSASKATOON – The city has filed a dangerous occurrence report with the province after trace amounts of asbestos were found on the mechanical room floor of the Cosmo Civic Centre. Remnants of chrysotile, an asbestos containing material, were found on …Asbestos discovery at Saskatoon's Cosmo Civic Centre prompts more inspectionsCBC.caall […]
Prosecutor in dust-up over asbestos threat in office
Posted by SFGateProsecutor in dust-up over asbestos threat in officeSFGateCROWN POINT, Ind. (AP) — Like the sands of time, dust regularly falls on offices of the Lake County prosecutor, who hopes it isn't laced with asbestos. "A number of our employees have been complaining about sinus problems and are very concerned," …and more »
Asbestos stalls town hall demolition
Posted by WPTZ The Champlain ValleyAsbestos stalls town hall demolitionWPTZ The Champlain ValleyBut, before that can happen, the town must find a way to pay for asbestos removal. “They did a full asbestos report and they haven't found a lot, but there's a little bit and they're working on bids for getting the asbestos removed,†said Vincent …
Asbestos remnants being removed
Posted by Stuff.co.nzAsbestos remnants being removedStuff.co.nzContractors are removing asbestos "crumbs" found in the remains of Aranui High School buildings demolished about four years ago. Three buildings demolished at the school in 2010 as part of scheduled upgrades were removed but "some crumbs of …and more »
Stream flowing through asbestos disposal worries local residents
Posted by Western StarStream flowing through asbestos disposal worries local residentsWestern StarA stream flowing through the asbestos disposal site in the Cape Ray landfill has the Port aux Basques residents talking. © Julienne Bay. The asbestos dumping site in the Cape Ray Land Fill. Other news. Visitor restrictions in place at LeGrow Health …and more »
Asbestos found at Apollo Bay
Posted by Herald SunABC LocalAsbestos found at Apollo BayHerald SunBut testing carried out by the Environmental Protection Authority last week found the asbestos had not contaminated the soil itself, making the clean-up process easier. Chunks of asbestos sheeting — ranging in size from 2cm to 5cm — were uncovered at …Apollo Bay foreshore asbestos find confirmed by EPAABC […]
Spike in demand for Mr Fluffy asbestos inspections
Posted by ABC OnlineSpike in demand for Mr Fluffy asbestos inspectionsABC OnlineASHLEY HALL: There's been a spike in the number of people asking to have their homes checked for asbestos, as concern spreads over the Mr Fluffy scandal. In just a month, requests for asbestos inspections have increased by 50 per cent. While Mr Fluffy …
School Bus Driver’s Widow Wins $7.7 Million in Asbestos Lawsuit
Posted by LawyersandSettlements.comSchool Bus Driver's Widow Wins $7.7 Million in Asbestos LawsuitLawyersandSettlements.comSyracuse, NY: An asbestos lawsuit has resulted in a $7.7 million award, after a school bus driver died from mesothelioma allegedly linked to his time working around school buses. Meanwhile, an asbestos injury lawsuit filed against a cruise line has …
Asbestos filings in Madison County down 20 percent from previous year
Posted by Madison County RecordAsbestos filings in Madison County down 20 percent from previous yearMadison County RecordMadison County asbestos filings in 2014 were down from the previous record setting year by approximately 20 percent. In all, there were 1,300 cases filed in 2014, compared to 1,678 in 2013. While the number of new cases over the previous year are […]
Asbestos remnants being removed from Aranui High School remants
Posted by The PressAsbestos remnants being removed from Aranui High School remantsThe PressContractors are removing asbestos "crumbs" found in the remains of Aranui High School buildings demolished about four years ago. Three buildings demolished at the school in 2010 as part of scheduled upgrades were removed but "some crumbs of …and more »
Is asbestos a reason to worry?
Posted by AuroraIs asbestos a reason to worry?AuroraAccording to Wikipedia, the first asbestos-related death happened just over 100 years ago and it was then researchers began noticing early-aged deaths and lung problems associated in asbestos-mining towns. For the most part, the associated health …and more »
Prosecutor in dust-up over asbestos threat
Posted by nwitimes.comProsecutor in dust-up over asbestos threatnwitimes.comPublic Defender David Schneider said asbestos is above the heads of his staff. Senior Lake Criminal Court Judge Salvador Vasquez said three of the four original courtrooms there still have it. "So far, no one has gotten sick. We haven't held a …
Asbestos tests and part of foreshore closed in Victoria’s Apollo Bay after …
Posted by ABC LocalABC LocalAsbestos tests and part of foreshore closed in Victoria's Apollo Bay after …ABC LocalA 50-metre-square section of the Apollo Bay foreshore has been covered and cordoned off while authorities wait for the results of asbestos tests. Colac Otway Shire mayor Frank Buchanan said it was possible that soil used by the Otway Coast Committee […]
How the coalition is failing to act on ‘time-bomb’ of asbestos in schools
Posted by Left Foot ForwardLeft Foot ForwardHow the coalition is failing to act on 'time-bomb' of asbestos in schoolsLeft Foot ForwardA key government report on asbestos in schools was due in June 2014. Yet it still hasn't been published. Why? Asbestosj Before researching this subject I knew that asbestos was present in many schools. I thought, however, that it […]
Decades-old Kenbi land claim held up by $32m clean-up bill for asbestos and …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineDecades-old Kenbi land claim held up by $32m clean-up bill for asbestos and …ABC OnlineA report by the Department of Finance submitted last month stated that buildings and their surrounding areas on the land are harbouring dangerous levels of asbestos, pesticides, heavy metals and other toxic pollutants, which "pose a significant risk to …and […]
NSW to appoint more Mr Fluffy asbestos inspectors
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineNSW to appoint more Mr Fluffy asbestos inspectorsABC OnlineChecks for Mr Fluffy loose-fill asbestos insulation in New South Wales houses will be increased after a surge in requests. Registrations for asbestos checks rose by 50 per cent over the past month to more than 2,600 after a new website and hotline opened.and more »
Gaythorne residents told they can breathe easy following tests on a former …
Posted by Courier MailCourier MailGaythorne residents told they can breathe easy following tests on a former …Courier MailAsbestos auditors Mark and Tom Rentoul look for asbestos debris along a creek that bisects Bellevue Avenue in Gaythorne. The creek and properties are near to the old Wunderlich asbestos factory. Photo: Claudia Baxter Source: News Corp Australia.
Submarine asbestos cleanup could get pricey
Posted by NL TimesNL TimesSubmarine asbestos cleanup could get priceyNL TimesThe removal of carcinogenic asbestos from the Royal Navy submarines will be an expensive job. On its own, the cleanup of the submarine Zeeleeuw will be a million euros, the Defence Department said earlier in the week. In the coming years, three other …
Payout for Knowsley man in David and Goliath asbestos battle
Posted by Liverpool EchoLiverpool EchoPayout for Knowsley man in David and Goliath asbestos battleLiverpool EchoA dad-of-two won compensation from oil giant Shell after being exposed to asbestos dust on a North Sea rig more than 40 years ago. Bill Jones, 68, from Knowsley Village , launched a lawsuit last year after being diagnosed with a serious lung condition […]
Asbestos removal, new bids hold up razing of Greensboro’s War Memorial …
Posted by Winston-Salem JournalAsbestos removal, new bids hold up razing of Greensboro's War Memorial …Winston-Salem JournalWork toward demolition had been halted in October after it was revealed that city employees and contractors might have been exposed to asbestos there, before asbestos cleanup had begun. Inhalation of asbestos fibers can cause cancer and lung disease.
Just be happy
Posted by KHTS RadioKHTS RadioJust be happyKHTS RadioThree classrooms and a potential fourth, did test positive for asbestos. However, the amount of contamination found is minuscule. You are over reacting. Your child is more likely to break his arm on the playground then develop a health problem from the …Einstein Reps Call Meeting to Discuss Asbestos at Ex-Pinecrest SiteSCVNEWS.comall […]
Views wanted on asbestos claim bill
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsViews wanted on asbestos claim billBBC NewsA consultation on a new legislation to allow the medical costs for treating the victims of asbestos-related diseases to be reclaimed has begun. Campaigners said NHS Scotland spends more than £20m a year diagnosing and treating people from the effects …and more »
Energy Future Dodges Asbestos Claimants: Bankruptcy
Posted by BloombergWall Street JournalEnergy Future Dodges Asbestos Claimants: BankruptcyBloombergEnergy Future Holdings Corp.'s bankruptcy won't have an asbestos-claims sideshow, nor will personal-injury lawyers dictate how the energy producer and distributor structures its reorganization plan, a judge said. Given the heat involved in producing …EFH Judge Says Bar Date Will Be Set For Asbestos ClaimsLaw360 (subscription)all 8 news articles »
Terminally-ill Bristol mum to sue hospital where she worked for asbestos exposure
Posted by Bristol PostBristol PostTerminally-ill Bristol mum to sue hospital where she worked for asbestos exposureBristol PostA BRISTOL mother dying of lung cancer is suing a London hospital after being exposed to asbestos while working there as a laundry operative. Catherine Elliott, from Pucklechurch, is seeking damages from the Royal Hospital Chelsea and the Ministry of …
Views sought on asbestos costs Bill
Posted by The CourierThe CourierViews sought on asbestos costs BillThe CourierThe Recovery of Medical Costs for Asbestos Diseases (Scotland) Bill is backed by charity Clydeside Action on Asbestos and is being taken forward as a Member's Bill at Holyrood by MSP Stuart McMillan. The charity said NHS Scotland spends more than £20 …Plans for NHS to recoup asbestos costsHerald […]
Einstein Officials Discuss Asbestos Threat
Posted by SCVNEWS.comEinstein Officials Discuss Asbestos ThreatSCVNEWS.com[KHTS] – Dozens of Einstein Academy parents showed up to a Wednesday night meeting held by school officials to allay concerns after asbestos contamination prompted officials to remove the carcinogen from nine classrooms. The school's efforts began Dec …
Asbestos payout came too late
Posted by Mail & Guardian OnlineMail & Guardian OnlineAsbestos payout came too lateMail & Guardian OnlineA former supervisor at a Richard's Bay chemical plant, Charlie Bruwer, died on Monday, just two weeks after his successful December high court application to receive workers' compensation for asbestos-related cancer. Bruwer contracted mesothelioma …
Specialists needed to identify, remove asbestos from attic
Posted by Chicago Daily HeraldSpecialists needed to identify, remove asbestos from atticChicago Daily HeraldQ. I purchased my home about seven years ago, and my home inspector said nothing about asbestos in the attic. Recently, I decided to add more insulation and was told the insulation I have is asbestos. When I spoke to the county inspector about this, he […]
Asbestos dust killed former Derbyshire cabinet maker and carpenter Graham …
Posted by Derby TelegraphDerby TelegraphAsbestos dust killed former Derbyshire cabinet maker and carpenter Graham …Derby TelegraphA VERDICT of death by industrial disease has been recorded on a man who spent decades at workplaces containing asbestos. Graham Bancroft, of Keele Drive, Church Gresley, was a cabinet maker, carpenter and joiner, both in the UK and in South Africa, …Cabinet maker […]
Holyrood seeks public views on asbestos medical costs proposal
Posted by stv.tvstv.tvHolyrood seeks public views on asbestos medical costs proposalstv.tvA consultation on legislation which will allow for the medical costs of treating people suffering from asbestos-related diseases to be reclaimed has begun. The Recovery of Medical Costs for Asbestos Diseases (Scotland) Bill is backed by charity …Plans for NHS to recoup asbestos costsHerald Scotlandall 2 news […]
Einstein Academy To Host Meeting About Asbestos, Contruction
Posted by KHTS RadioKHTS RadioEinstein Academy To Host Meeting About Asbestos, ContructionKHTS RadioEinstein Academy officials are hosting a meeting for parents, days after reports of asbestos found at the elementary school's Valencia site on Orchard Village Road circulated online, according to a letter sent out from school officials obtained by KHTS …and more »
EFH Judge Says Bar Date Will Be Set For Asbestos Claims
Posted by Law360 (subscription)EFH Judge Says Bar Date Will Be Set For Asbestos ClaimsLaw360 (subscription)Law360, Los Angeles (January 07, 2015, 8:47 PM ET) — A Delaware federal bankruptcy judge overseeing Energy Future Holdings Corp.'s bankruptcy case ruled on Wednesday that the claims of persons who have yet to manifest any sign of illness from …and more »
Dealing With the Asbestos Legacy and Safeguarding the Future: A Brownfield …
Posted by Marketwired (press release)Dealing With the Asbestos Legacy and Safeguarding the Future: A Brownfield …Marketwired (press release)TORONTO, ON–(Marketwired – January 08, 2015) – Join industry experts David Coll, Managing Director at REC Asbestos Ltd., and Matthew Hussey, Director of Environmental Risks, OAMPS UK Ltd., for an informative session on Thursday, January 22, 2015.and more »
Kilgore College asbestos work almost completed
Posted by Longview News-JournalKilgore College asbestos work almost completedLongview News-JournalERI Consulting began an inspection of the college's buildings following allegations of asbestos exposure from Physical Plant Coordinator Dalton Smith in November. Smith alleged several areas on campus had asbestos exposure and named other areas …
Illinois appellate court upholds asbestos defense verdict
Posted by Legal News LineIllinois appellate court upholds asbestos defense verdictLegal News LineSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – Fourth District appellate judges in Illinois affirmed a verdict for insulation distributor Sprinkmann Sons on Dec. 16, finding McLean County jurors could have regarded the position of asbestos plaintiff expert as …Fourth District affirms asbestos defense verdict out of McLean CountyMadison County Recordall […]
Air official: School asbestos test results expected in 2-3 weeks
Posted by Huntington Beach IndependentAir official: School asbestos test results expected in 2-3 weeksHuntington Beach IndependentResults of asbestos tests conducted in the Ocean View School District are expected to be made public in two to three weeks, a regional air quality official said Wednesday. Investigators from the South Coast Air Quality Management District looked at …
Fourth District affirms asbestos defense verdict out of McLean County
Posted by Madison County RecordFourth District affirms asbestos defense verdict out of McLean CountyMadison County RecordBLOOMINGTON – Fourth District appellate judges affirmed a verdict for insulation distributor Sprinkmann Sons on Dec. 16, finding McLean County jurors could have regarded the position of asbestos plaintiff expert as unreasonable. The appellate court …Illinois appellate court upholds asbestos defense verdictLegal News Lineall […]
Travelers Stuck With $500M Tab in Manville Asbestos Saga
Posted by The Am Law Litigation DailyThe Am Law Litigation DailyTravelers Stuck With $500M Tab in Manville Asbestos SagaThe Am Law Litigation DailyThe rehearing denial is the latest twist in a case with a long and factious history. The dispute traces back to the mid-1980s, when Manville, a former leading manufacturer of asbestos-based products, sought Chapter 11 protection. A bankruptcy judge […]
Jury Awards $3.6M to Carnival Electrician’s Family for Asbestos Exposure
Posted by Daily Business Review (registration)Daily Business Review (registration)Jury Awards $3.6M to Carnival Electrician's Family for Asbestos ExposureDaily Business Review (registration)Caraffa allegedly developed cancer as a result of his near-daily exposure to asbestos in the machine spaces and engine rooms. He worked aboard Carnival's Mardi Gras, Carnivale, Festivale and Tropicale, which are now out of service. All four were steam …
Asbestos Work At Enfield High Confuses Parents, Who Say They Weren’t Notified
Posted by Hartford CourantAsbestos Work At Enfield High Confuses Parents, Who Say They Weren't NotifiedHartford Courant"I haven't heard anything about the asbestos cleanup to this day," Kaufman said Wednesday. "We get these robo-calls for the upcoming school play or something to that effect, but something as serious as this, they still haven't told anyone about it or …
Einstein Reps Call Meeting to Discuss Asbestos at Ex-Pinecrest Site
Posted by SCVNEWS.comSCVNEWS.comEinstein Reps Call Meeting to Discuss Asbestos at Ex-Pinecrest SiteSCVNEWS.comEinstein Academy officials are hosting a meeting for parents, days after reports of asbestos found at the elementary school's Valencia site on Orchard Village Road circulated online, according to a letter sent out from school officials obtained by KHTS …and more »
Evacuation ruled out after asbestos alert
Posted by Daily SabahEvacuation ruled out after asbestos alertDaily SabahAsbestos, a fibrous mineral, is banned in more than 50 countries, due to the risk of lung diseases and cancer when inhaled. It has been widely used in the past, especially in insulation of residences, as it is highly resistant to heat, fire, chemicals …
Bunkhouse is solid enough to allow asbestos removal
Posted by The Star BeaconThe Star BeaconBunkhouse is solid enough to allow asbestos removalThe Star BeaconCONNEAUT — The Bunkhouse, a condemned commercial building in downtown Conneaut, is sturdy enough to permit asbestos removal work — which could save the city thousands of dollars. Finance Director John Williams, who also serves as interim city …
£700k payouts to asbestos workers
Posted by Blackpool GazetteBlackpool Gazette£700k payouts to asbestos workersBlackpool Gazette“We have repeatedly called for a dedicated programme to identify any public buildings around the UK that contain asbestos and continue to pose a danger to those working in them, as well as calling for a schedule to systematically remove asbestos from …W.R. Grace Asbestos Trust is Accepting ClaimsMesothelioma.com (blog)all […]
Low Levels of Libby Asbestos Exposure Linked to Lung Abnormalities
Posted by Newswise (press release)Low Levels of Libby Asbestos Exposure Linked to Lung AbnormalitiesNewswise (press release)Newswise — January 6, 2015 — People exposed to asbestos from mining in Libby, Mont., show long-term changes in lung imaging and function tests, even with relatively low asbestos exposure, reports a study in the January Journal of Occupational and …
CNY school bus driver’s widow wins $7.7 million in asbestos lawsuit
Posted by Syracuse.comSyracuse.comCNY school bus driver's widow wins $7.7 million in asbestos lawsuitSyracuse.comThe family of a former Fayetteville-Manlius school bus driver has been awarded $7.7 million by a jury in a court case stemming from asbestos exposure, according to the law firm representing the family. Lewis Nash, who died in September 2012 at 81 …Bus Manufacturer Ordered […]
W.R. Grace Asbestos Trust is Accepting Claims
Posted by Mesothelioma.com (blog)W.R. Grace Asbestos Trust is Accepting ClaimsMesothelioma.com (blog)After 13 years, W.R. Grace & Co. is accepting and paying asbestos-related personal injury and death claims for which they, their predecessors, and their successors have legal responsibility, through a trust established under Chapter 11 of the United …and more »
Asbestos, environmental claims rose by 16% in 2013
Posted by Business InsuranceAsbestos, environmental claims rose by 16% in 2013Business InsuranceWhile total asbestos and environmental losses have increased during five of the past seven years, with only 2008 and 2011 showing declines of 35% and 31% respectively, the industry has funded nearly 90% of its aggregate liability, according to the …US Insurers Still Funding Asbestos, Environmental Liabilities: […]
2nd Circ. Axes En Banc Bid In $570M Travelers Asbestos Loss
Posted by Law360 (subscription)2nd Circ. Axes En Banc Bid In $570M Travelers Asbestos LossLaw360 (subscription)Law360, New York (January 05, 2015, 10:46 PM ET) — The Second Circuit refused Monday to rehear en banc a July decision requiring Travelers Property Casualty Corp. to pay thousands of asbestos injury plaintiffs more than $570 million in connection with …and more »
Asbestos changes old Town Hall demolition plan
Posted by Plattsburgh Press RepublicanAsbestos changes old Town Hall demolition planPlattsburgh Press RepublicanFranklin County had offered to tear down the old building, but a special contractor might be needed to remove the section where the asbestos is located, he said. While further discussion is needed on that score, other municipalities are ready and …
Asbestos death: family appeals for information
Posted by Staffordshire NewsletterStaffordshire NewsletterAsbestos death: family appeals for informationStaffordshire NewsletterThe daughter of a former scaffolder at Rugeley Power Station who died of an asbestos-related cancer is appealing to her father's former colleagues to come forward in the hope they have vital information about how he was exposed to the deadly dust.
CLIENT AND CONTRACTOR ASBESTOS FAILURES FINED
Posted by Construction Health and Safety NewsConstruction Health and Safety NewsCLIENT AND CONTRACTOR ASBESTOS FAILURES FINEDConstruction Health and Safety NewsLifting Systems Ltd contracted Durasteel Services Ltd to refurbish an asbestos cement roof at its Northampton works. When HSE inspectors visited on the 22 October 2013 to check the work they found asbestos insulation board (AIB) had been removed and …
Appeals Court Reverses Summary Judgment in Asbestos Case
Posted by Mesothelioma.comAppeals Court Reverses Summary Judgment in Asbestos CaseMesothelioma.comNew Orleans, Louisiana – Although long-term exposure to asbestos is usually cited as the cause of asbestos-related illnesses, Louisiana's Fourth District Court of Appeals ruled that a claimant's five-day exposure to the toxin could have been …D.C. Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment Award for Honeywell in …HarrisMartin Publishingall […]
Any exposure theory rejected in asbestos lung cancer case
Posted by Legal News LineAny exposure theory rejected in asbestos lung cancer caseLegal News LineCHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – An Illinois federal judge has barred a plaintiff alleging asbestos-induced lung cancer from relying on the any exposure theory at trial. Judge John Z. Lee delivered the Dec. 22 opinion in the U.S. District Court for the …Judgment Given On Asbestos […]
US Insurers Still Funding Asbestos, Environmental Liabilities: AM Best
Posted by Insurance JournalUS Insurers Still Funding Asbestos, Environmental Liabilities: AM BestInsurance JournalAccording to the Best's report titled “U.S. Insurers Continue Funding of Asbestos & Environmental Liabilities, Despite Elusive End Game,†the industry had funded slightly more than 90 percent of its aggregate asbestos and environmental (A&E) exposures …Asbestos, environmental claims rose by 16% in 2013Business Insuranceall 3 […]
Compensation claims for asbestos in Lancashire hit £687k
Posted by Lancashire Evening PostLancashire Evening PostCompensation claims for asbestos in Lancashire hit £687kLancashire Evening PostGeraldine Coombs, a partner and expert asbestos-related disease lawyer at Irwin Mitchell, said: “Asbestos exposure is often regarded as something that only impacts those working within heavy industry, but the presence of the material in so many public …
Asbestos victim wages resolute battle to ban deadly substance
Posted by SFGateSFGateAsbestos victim wages resolute battle to ban deadly substanceSFGateWASHINGTON — The goal, Paul Zygielbaum says, is “to die of something else.†Something other, that is, than the asbestos-related disease he's been fighting for 15 years. Zygielbaum, who lives in Santa Rosa, is a retired engineer, but that doesn't begin …and more »
Asbestos inertia will cost lives
Posted by Bangkok PostAsbestos inertia will cost livesBangkok PostBanning asbestos should not be a controversial decision. The links between asbestos and cancer, particularly mesothelioma, have been clearly established and the World Health Organisation could not be clearer in its stance against its use. Large …
Mr Fluffy residents plead for federal asbestos funding but ACT government …
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesMr Fluffy residents plead for federal asbestos funding but ACT government …The Canberra TimesMr Fluffy residents are calling on the federal government to inject money into the ACT's loose-fill asbestos demolition and buyback scheme in light of cabinet papers revealing the Commonwealth ignored advice to take full responsibility for the crisis …Mr Fluffy […]
Critics slam asbestos ban delay
Posted by Bangkok PostCritics slam asbestos ban delayBangkok PostThe cabinet on Dec 23 rejected a Public Health Ministry proposal to finally outlaw the material, which has been linked to serious health issues including lung cancer, saying there is not enough evidence of asbestos-related disease in Thailand. The …and more »
Submarine asbestos use put sailors at risk: report
Posted by NL TimesNL TimesSubmarine asbestos use put sailors at risk: reportNL TimesCrew members of the submarine Zeeleeuw was exposed to carcinogenic asbestos for years. This reported Brandpunt Reporter today based on their own research. The television program cites internal documents of Defense. It was already known that …
Asbestos fear from factory flames
Posted by Carlow PeopleAsbestos fear from factory flamesCarlow PeopleWhile fire fighters battled to contain the blaze, the main concern became the wellbeing of people situated in close proximity to the fire, as it emerged that the roof of the derelict factory was constructed of asbestos cement sheeting which had …and more »
OSHA Cites 6 Chicago-Area Firm for Asbestos Violations
Posted by ClaimsJournal.comOSHA Cites 6 Chicago-Area Firm for Asbestos ViolationsClaimsJournal.comOfficials from OSHA and the Illinois Department of Public Health officials say the companies didn't require employees to limit asbestos exposure or wear personal protective equipment while cutting pipes that contained asbestos, failed to take air …and more »
Government U-turn on killer asbestos after firm took officials out for lunch
Posted by Belfast NewsletterBelfast NewsletterGovernment U-turn on killer asbestos after firm took officials out for lunchBelfast NewsletterTurner and Newall, one of the UK's largest companies at the time, had set up Turners Asbestos Cement Co Ltd in Ballyclare in the 1960s. Ultimately, Turner and Newall was to be overwhelmed by multi-million pound claims for compensation and it finally […]
90K needed to fix East Lansing DPW’s asbestos issues
Posted by Lansing State JournalLansing State Journal90K needed to fix East Lansing DPW's asbestos issuesLansing State JournalAsbestos insulation and tile at the city's Wastewater Treatment Plant would be removed or replaced. Public Works Director is asking the the OK on a $90,000 contract with Holt-based Fibertec. Removal and abatement of approximately 1,350 linear feet of …
ACT Government approves changes to asbestos management codes
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineACT Government approves changes to asbestos management codesABC OnlineThe ACT Government has moved to improve the codes of practice for the handling and removal of asbestos. The changes have partly been prompted by the Mr Fluffy loose-fill asbestos removal program and are designed to achieve higher standards of safety …Tough new ACT government rules for […]
Companies cited after workers exposed to asbestos in Evanston
Posted by WLS-TVWLS-TVCompanies cited after workers exposed to asbestos in EvanstonWLS-TVFederal safety officials have cited six Chicago-area companies after workers were allegedly exposed to asbestos while renovating Chute Middle School in Evanston. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says the exposure happened …6 Chicago-area firms cited for asbestos violationsWashington Timesall 19 news articles »
Is the Asbestos in Our Drinking Water Dangerous?
Posted by Asbestos.com (blog)Asbestos.com (blog)Is the Asbestos in Our Drinking Water Dangerous?Asbestos.com (blog)Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral known to cause serious medical conditions like malignant mesothelioma, asbestosis and asbestos lung cancer, among other diseases. Doctors diagnose around 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma annually.and more »
Illinois Appellate Court Finds Defendant Not Liable for “Speculative …
Posted by JD Supra (press release)Illinois Appellate Court Finds Defendant Not Liable for “Speculative …JD Supra (press release)The plaintiff produced Arthur Frank, M.D., a well-known medical expert for plaintiffs, who opined that minimal exposure to asbestos could be detrimental, but he was not certain as to exactly what that threshold level of exposure would be. He noted that …and more »
OSHA: Workers at Chute Were Exposed to Asbestos
Posted by Patch.comPatch.comOSHA: Workers at Chute Were Exposed to AsbestosPatch.comThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration is proposing a combined $132,000 in penalties to the companies, who, the Chicago Tribune reports, “didn't require employees to limit asbestos exposure or wear personal protective equipment while cutting …
Mr Fluffy asbestos: Cabinet papers show decade of warning and inaction
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineMr Fluffy asbestos: Cabinet papers show decade of warning and inactionABC Online"Whilst the government was not in any way involved in the asbestos installation process, the then departments of interior and works were advised of the possibility of a problem for house occupants by the then health department in 1968," cabinet minutes …Asbestos fluff […]
Earley woman died from asbestos disease
Posted by but source remains a mysteryReading PostEarley woman died from asbestos disease – but source remains a mysteryReading PostA 73-year-old Earley woman died from mesothelioma – but it was a mystery where she came to inhale the asbestos which caused it. Coroner Peter Bedford said she had died from the disease but was unable to record the verdict that the […]
Sunderland Echo readers help electrician win asbestos legal fight
Posted by Sunderland EchoSunderland EchoSunderland Echo readers help electrician win asbestos legal fightSunderland EchoDuring his employment with George V Cummins, John was exposed to asbestos when fitting lighting in buildings alongside other tradesmen, who disturbed asbestos lagging while working on boilers and pipe work. With Energy and Marine (Wearside) Ltd, …
Huntington Beach’s top stories of 2014: asbestos, coyotes and changes at City Hall
Posted by Huntington Beach IndependentHuntington Beach IndependentHuntington Beach's top stories of 2014: asbestos, coyotes and changes at City HallHuntington Beach IndependentAt the beginning of the 2014-15 school year in September, parents were alarmed at the presence of asbestos fibers at some schools as the district conducted a modernization project. The district temporarily closed three schools for asbestos cleanup and […]
6 Chicago-area firms cited for asbestos violations
Posted by Bradenton Herald6 Chicago-area firms cited for asbestos violationsBradenton HeraldOfficials from OSHA and the Illinois Department of Public Health officials say the companies didn't require employees to limit asbestos exposure or wear personal protective equipment while cutting pipes that contained asbestos, failed to take air …and more »
Five-day asbestos exposure could have been substantial cause of asbestosis …
Posted by The Louisiana RecordThe Louisiana RecordFive-day asbestos exposure could have been substantial cause of asbestosis …The Louisiana RecordNEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana appeals court ruled that an asbestos claimant provided sufficient evidence that his five-day asbestos exposure could have been a substantial contributing factor to his asbestosis. Judge Terri F. Love delivered the Dec.and more »
Superior Court vacates $14.5 million asbestos verdict, orders new trial
Posted by The Pennsylvania RecordSuperior Court vacates $14.5 million asbestos verdict, orders new trialThe Pennsylvania Recordvacate a $14.5 million asbestos verdict awarded in 2011 and order new trials for damages and liability at the trial court based on improper comments made by the plaintiff's attorney during closing arguments and the use of the “any breath†theory for …
Six-figure asbestos-exposure payout for Hartlepool fitter diagnosed with …
Posted by Hartlepool MailHartlepool MailSix-figure asbestos-exposure payout for Hartlepool fitter diagnosed with …Hartlepool MailSpecialist lawyers at Irwin Mitchell's Newcastle office secured the settlement from his former employers after arguing that Peter was not warned of the dangers of asbestos or offered any form of breathing mask or respiratory equipment during his …and more »
Asbestos-plagued Ocean View accused of ‘witch hunt’
Posted by Huntington Beach IndependentAsbestos-plagued Ocean View accused of 'witch hunt'Huntington Beach IndependentThe district temporarily closed three campuses after asbestos was discovered during a modernization project and is busing the students elsewhere. Ellis oversees administrative services, including the troubled renovation, which began during the summer …
Libby, MT Introduces Asbestos Resource Program
Posted by Mesothelioma.com (blog)Libby, MT Introduces Asbestos Resource ProgramMesothelioma.com (blog)The new Lincoln County Asbestos Resource Program was created by the City-County Board of Health, having been modeled after similar programs in nearby communities throughout Montana and Idaho where asbestos has been a problem. When planning …
Six-figure asbestos-exposure payout for Hartlepool fitter diagnosed with …
Posted by Hartlepool MailHartlepool MailSix-figure asbestos-exposure payout for Hartlepool fitter diagnosed with …Hartlepool MailSpecialist lawyers at Irwin Mitchell's Newcastle office secured the settlement from his former employers after arguing that Peter was not warned of the dangers of asbestos or offered any form of breathing mask or respiratory equipment during his …and more »
‘It has definitely helped to promote asbestos awareness
Posted by asbestos.comWalesOnline'It has definitely helped to promote asbestos awareness – I couldn't ask for more'WalesOnlineA charity rugby match which celebrated the life of a former player recently diagnosed with terminal cancer has raised a staggering £6,000 for asbestos awareness. Wales referee Nigel Owens officiated the Vernon Jenkins Charity Match at Nelson RFC on …
Libby, MT Introduces Asbestos Resource Program
Posted by Mesothelioma.com (blog)Libby, MT Introduces Asbestos Resource ProgramMesothelioma.com (blog)The new Lincoln County Asbestos Resource Program was created by the City-County Board of Health, having been modeled after similar programs in nearby communities throughout Montana and Idaho where asbestos has been a problem. When planning …
City looking at possibility of asbestos clean-up for collapsed downtown building
Posted by WVXUWVXUCity looking at possibility of asbestos clean-up for collapsed downtown buildingWVXUCincinnati's building department took samples of "suspect asbestos containing materials" Sunday from the rubble of a three-story building on West Court Street that collapsed Saturday night. Meanshile, West Court Street between Elm and Race streets …and more »
‘It has definitely helped to promote asbestos awareness
Posted by asbestos.comWalesOnline'It has definitely helped to promote asbestos awareness – I couldn't ask for more'WalesOnlineA charity rugby match which celebrated the life of a former player recently diagnosed with terminal cancer has raised a staggering £6,000 for asbestos awareness. Wales referee Nigel Owens officiated the Vernon Jenkins Charity Match at Nelson RFC on …
Libby, MT Introduces Asbestos Resource Program
Posted by Mesothelioma.com (blog)Libby, MT Introduces Asbestos Resource ProgramMesothelioma.com (blog)The new Lincoln County Asbestos Resource Program was created by the City-County Board of Health, having been modeled after similar programs in nearby communities throughout Montana and Idaho where asbestos has been a problem. When planning …
Great Wall vehicles made in Bulgaria do not contain asbestos: Litex Motors AD
Posted by Focus NewsFocus NewsGreat Wall vehicles made in Bulgaria do not contain asbestos: Litex Motors ADFocus NewsIn reference to a publication reporting asbestos materials in Great Wall vehicles in Italy, the Bulgarian automaker Litex Motors AD firmly states that Great Wall passenger vehicles manufactured in Bulgaria have never contained asbestos. The production …
Feds, state crack down on shoddy asbestos removal
Posted by Lansing State JournalLansing State JournalFeds, state crack down on shoddy asbestos removalLansing State JournalIt was dark and bitterly cold inside the former Utica Trim Automotive Plant in Shelby Township when the crew showed up to remove asbestos from the abandoned factory. There was no running water, no heat, no light. Workers wore disposable suits so thin …
Investigation launched after derelict factory containing asbestos burnt down
Posted by Irish IndependentIrish MirrorInvestigation launched after derelict factory containing asbestos burnt downIrish IndependentThe roof of the building – which collapsed – was made up of asbestos cement sheeting. The fire was put out with the assistance of ten fire engines, around 11pm last night. Sergeant John Foley from Carlow Garda Station told Independent.ie that two fire …Deadly […]
Family of deceased FM bus driver wins $7.7 million in largest local asbestos …
Posted by Syracuse.comSyracuse.comFamily of deceased FM bus driver wins $7.7 million in largest local asbestos …Syracuse.comManlius, NY — The family of a longtime Fayetteville-Manlius school bus driver won $7.7 million against a bus manufacturer in the largest asbestos verdict ever in the Syracuse area, the family's lawyers said. Lewis Nash, of Manlius, who drove F-M buses …Navistar […]
Activists Call for Closer Look at Mount Manresa Asbestos
Posted by NY1Activists Call for Closer Look at Mount Manresa AsbestosNY1Activists Call for Closer Look at Mount Manresa Asbestos. By: NY1 News; 12/27/2014 02:24 PM; ShareThis Facebook Tweet Email; Text size: + -. TWC News: Activists Call for Closer Look at Mount Manresa Asbestos Play now. Time Warner Cable video …
Health and Safety Executive investigate after asbestos found at the Panorama …
Posted by Kent OnlineHealth and Safety Executive investigate after asbestos found at the Panorama …Kent OnlineAn investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is being carried out at The Panorama in Ashford after potentially-deadly asbestos was found. The investigation is into “alleged breaches of health and safety legislationâ€, and concerns the …
Residents warned to stay indoors as deadly asbestos riddled warehouse …
Posted by Irish MirrorResidents warned to stay indoors as deadly asbestos riddled warehouse …Irish MirrorCarlow residents are being warned to stay indoors this evening as fire services battle a blaze at a disused warehouse with a toxic asbestos riddled roof in the town. The fire started at 4.30pm this evening at the factory located on Cannery Road, off […]
Libby Christian Church to launch asbestos support group
Posted by The Western NewsLibby Christian Church to launch asbestos support groupThe Western NewsFear of the unknown affects everybody in different ways. For people facing asbestos related disease, Liz Erickson wants to help address their concerns and build confidence through education and religion.and more »
What is asbestos?
Posted by Irish IndependentWhat is asbestos?Irish IndependentIt is now prohibited to use, re-use, sell or supply asbestos or asbestos containing materials or products. However, products or materials containing asbestos, which were already installed or in service prior to the prohibition, may remain in place …
Deadly asbestos fears as Carlow residents warned to stay indoors while riddled …
Posted by Irish MirrorIrish MirrorDeadly asbestos fears as Carlow residents warned to stay indoors while riddled …Irish MirrorCarlow residents are being warned to stay indoors this evening as fire services battle a blaze at a disused warehouse with a toxic asbestos riddled roof in the town. The fire started at 4.30pm this evening at the factory located on […]
Illinois removes time limit for filing asbestos-related lawsuits
Posted by Herald & ReviewIllinois removes time limit for filing asbestos-related lawsuitsHerald & Review“The deadly diseases caused by asbestos exposure know no statute of limitations, so it's fitting that our law is finally catching up to medical realities,†said state Sen. Kwame Raoul, D-Chicago, the measure's Senate sponsor. “We are giving sufferers …Madison County judges should dismiss lawsuits by […]
Feds, Michigan crack down on shoddy asbestos removal
Posted by Detroit Free PressDetroit Free PressFeds, Michigan crack down on shoddy asbestos removalDetroit Free PressIt was dark and bitterly cold inside the former Utica Trim Automotive Plant in Shelby Township when the crew showed up to remove asbestos from the abandoned factory. There was no running water, no heat, no light. Workers wore disposable suits so thin …
Roermond asbestos cleanup progressing
Posted by NL TimesRoermond asbestos cleanup progressingNL TimesThe asbestos cleanup in Roermond is slowly progressing. Streets in the neighborhood have already been cleaned and are now asbestos free. A specialized cleaning company will today spray liquid over the fire debris to prevent asbestos particles being …
Forgotten asbestos mine sickens Indian villagers
Posted by Washington TimesWashington TimesForgotten asbestos mine sickens Indian villagersWashington TimesRORO VILLAGE, India (AP) – Asbestos waste spills in a gray gash down the flank of a lush green hill above tribal villages that are home to thousands in eastern India. Three decades after the mines were abandoned, nothing has been done to remove the …Abandoned asbestos mines still […]
War Memorial demo uncovered asbestos
Posted by Greensboro News & RecordGreensboro News & RecordWar Memorial demo uncovered asbestosGreensboro News & RecordGREENSBORO — City employees and contractors may have been exposed to asbestos while working toward the demolition of War Memorial Auditorium. The exposure, which may have begun as early as August and was reported online by YES Weekly on …ASBESTOS CONTAMINATION DELAYS WAR MEMORIAL DEMOLITIONYes! Weeklyall […]
Govt bans import, use of asbestos
Posted by E KantipurGovt bans import, use of asbestosE KantipurKATHMANDU, DEC 25 – The government has banned the import, purchase and use of carcinogenic mineral fibre asbestos, which is used as construction material, saying that it is causing serious public health complications. The Ministry of Science, …
Sioux City developer admits mishandling asbestos
Posted by Sioux Falls Argus LeaderSioux City developer admits mishandling asbestosSioux Falls Argus LeaderHe was convicted of one count of violating the work practice standards of the Clean Air Act by failing to thoroughly inspect the old YMCA to determine the amount of asbestos it contained and whether that amount was sufficient to subject the demolition …Iowa Man Pleads Guilty […]
Travelers loses round in long-tailed Goodyear asbestos case
Posted by Business InsuranceTravelers loses round in long-tailed Goodyear asbestos caseBusiness InsuranceA judge in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Monday ruled in favor of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in a long-running dispute with Travelers Casualty and Surety Co. over asbestos liabilities. While the ruling is …Goodyear Not Barred From Aggregating […]
Sudbury jail workers, inmates may have been exposed to asbestos
Posted by CBC.caCBC.caSudbury jail workers, inmates may have been exposed to asbestosCBC.caThe union that represents workers at the Sudbury jail says some employees have likely been exposed to asbestos. The Ministry of Correctional Services confirms the substance was found during renovations to the ventilation system. The president of the …
Asbestos contamination investigated at War Memorial Auditorium
Posted by Greensboro News & RecordGreensboro News & RecordAsbestos contamination investigated at War Memorial AuditoriumGreensboro News & RecordGREENSBORO — City employees and contractors may have been exposed to asbestos while working toward the demolition of War Memorial Auditorium. The exposure, which may have begun as early as August and was reported online by YES Weekly on …
Ocean View School District Flirts with Bankruptcy Due to $8 Million Asbestos Hole
Posted by OC Weekly (blog)OC Weekly (blog)Ocean View School District Flirts with Bankruptcy Due to $8 Million Asbestos HoleOC Weekly (blog)Remember all that holler a couple months back by parents of students in Huntington Beach's Ocean View School District? School buildings that had undergone asbestos removal and then received clean bills of health were still causing children to get […]
Abandoned asbestos mines still a hazard in India
Posted by WRAL.comWRAL.comAbandoned asbestos mines still a hazard in IndiaWRAL.comRORO VILLAGE, India — Asbestos waste spills in a gray gash down the flank of a lush green hill above tribal villages in eastern India. Three decades after the mines were abandoned, nothing has been done to remove the enormous, hazardous piles of …and more »
War Memorial demo discovered asbestos
Posted by Greensboro News & RecordGreensboro News & RecordWar Memorial demo discovered asbestosGreensboro News & RecordGREENSBORO — City employees and contractors may have been exposed to asbestos while working toward the demolition of War Memorial Auditorium. The exposure, which may have begun as early as August and was reported online by YES Weekly on …ASBESTOS CONTAMINATION DELAYS WAR MEMORIAL DEMOLITIONYes! Weeklyall […]
Asbestos removal teams clear 120 sites on Rottnest Island
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineAsbestos removal teams clear 120 sites on Rottnest IslandABC OnlineAsbestos removal teams have cleared about 120 sites on Rottnest Island of potentially hazardous material after public concerns prompted a full sweep of the popular WA holiday destination. As a result, the Rottnest Island Authority said there were no …
Boxing Day tsunami: asbestos used in rebuilding effort funded by AusAid
Posted by The GuardianThe GuardianBoxing Day tsunami: asbestos used in rebuilding effort funded by AusAidThe Guardian“When, in 2007, AusAid became aware that products containing white asbestos had been used in 109 buildings in Aceh that AusAid had tendered out for construction, AusAid instructed the relevant contractor to replace all asbestos products at their …
Sioux City developer admits mishandling asbestos
Posted by Sioux Falls Argus LeaderSioux City developer admits mishandling asbestosSioux Falls Argus LeaderHe was convicted of one count of violating the work practice standards of the Clean Air Act by failing to thoroughly inspect the old YMCA to determine the amount of asbestos it contained and whether that amount was sufficient to subject the demolition …and more »
Family of deceased FM bus driver wins $7.7 million in largest local asbestos …
Posted by Syracuse.comSyracuse.comFamily of deceased FM bus driver wins $7.7 million in largest local asbestos …Syracuse.comManlius, NY — The family of a longtime Fayetteville-Manlius school bus driver won $7.7 million against a bus manufacturer in the largest asbestos verdict ever in the Syracuse area, the family's lawyers said. Lewis Nash, of Manlius, who drove F-M buses …Navistar […]
Sudbury jail workers, inmates may have been exposed to asbestos
Posted by CBC.caCBC.caSudbury jail workers, inmates may have been exposed to asbestosCBC.caThe union that represents workers at the Sudbury jail says some employees have likely been exposed to asbestos. The Ministry of Correctional Services confirms the substance was found during renovations to the ventilation system. The president of the …
Forgotten asbestos mine sickens Indian villagers
Posted by Washington TimesWashington TimesForgotten asbestos mine sickens Indian villagersWashington TimesRORO VILLAGE, India (AP) – Asbestos waste spills in a gray gash down the flank of a lush green hill above tribal villages that are home to thousands in eastern India. Three decades after the mines were abandoned, nothing has been done to remove the …Abandoned asbestos mines still […]
Travelers loses round in long-tailed Goodyear asbestos case
Posted by Business InsuranceTravelers loses round in long-tailed Goodyear asbestos caseBusiness InsuranceA judge in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Monday ruled in favor of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in a long-running dispute with Travelers Casualty and Surety Co. over asbestos liabilities. While the ruling is …Goodyear Not Barred From Aggregating […]
Asbestos contamination investigated at War Memorial Auditorium
Posted by Greensboro News & RecordGreensboro News & RecordAsbestos contamination investigated at War Memorial AuditoriumGreensboro News & RecordGREENSBORO — City employees and contractors may have been exposed to asbestos while working toward the demolition of War Memorial Auditorium. The exposure, which may have begun as early as August and was reported online by YES Weekly on …and more »
Boxing Day tsunami: asbestos used in rebuilding effort funded by AusAid
Posted by The GuardianThe GuardianBoxing Day tsunami: asbestos used in rebuilding effort funded by AusAidThe Guardian“When, in 2007, AusAid became aware that products containing white asbestos had been used in 109 buildings in Aceh that AusAid had tendered out for construction, AusAid instructed the relevant contractor to replace all asbestos products at their …
TSXV Biggest Percentage Gainers Mid-Afternoon: Asbestos Corp, Enseco …
Posted by NasdaqTSXV Biggest Percentage Gainers Mid-Afternoon: Asbestos Corp, Enseco …NasdaqTSXV Biggest Percentage Gainers Mid-Afternoon: Asbestos Corp, Enseco Energy, Damara Gold. By MT Newswires, December 23, 2014, 02:30:15 PM EDT. A A A. Vote up. loading. Comment. More Sharing ServicesShare | Share on facebook Share on twitter …and more »
Sioux City developer admits mishandling asbestos
Posted by Sioux Falls Argus LeaderSioux City developer admits mishandling asbestosSioux Falls Argus LeaderHe was convicted of one count of violating the work practice standards of the Clean Air Act by failing to thoroughly inspect the old YMCA to determine the amount of asbestos it contained and whether that amount was sufficient to subject the demolition …and more »
Sudbury jail workers, inmates may have been exposed to asbestos
Posted by CBC.caCBC.caSudbury jail workers, inmates may have been exposed to asbestosCBC.caThe union that represents workers at the Sudbury jail says some employees have likely been exposed to asbestos. The Ministry of Correctional Services confirms the substance was found during renovations to the ventilation system. The president of the …
Long Forgotten Asbestos Mine Sickens Indian Villagers
Posted by ClaimsJournal.comLong Forgotten Asbestos Mine Sickens Indian VillagersClaimsJournal.comAsbestos waste spills in a gray gash down the flank of a lush green hill above tribal villages that are home to thousands in eastern India. Three decades after the mines were abandoned, nothing has been done to remove the enormous, hazardous piles of …and more »
Asbestos contamination investigated at War Memorial Auditorium
Posted by Greensboro News & RecordGreensboro News & RecordAsbestos contamination investigated at War Memorial AuditoriumGreensboro News & RecordGREENSBORO — City employees and contractors may have been exposed to asbestos while working toward the demolition of War Memorial Auditorium. The exposure, which may have begun as early as August and was reported online by YES Weekly on …
Del. judge rejects Union Pacific’s claim-splitting argument in asbestos case
Posted by Legal News LineDel. judge rejects Union Pacific's claim-splitting argument in asbestos caseLegal News LineWILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) – A Delaware judge has held that a plaintiff is allowed to bring two separate asbestos actions making the same allegations against different defendants years apart without violating the claim-splitting doctrine. Judge …
Jury rules for building materials manufacturer in asbestos death case
Posted by Business InsuranceJury rules for building materials manufacturer in asbestos death caseBusiness InsuranceA jury in Oakland, California, ruled in favor of building materials manufacturer CertainTeed Corp. last week in a case over whether the company's asbestos pipes caused a man's death from lung cancer. The plaintiffs claimed that Valley Forge, …
Share “Abandoned asbestos mines still a hazard in…â€
Posted by NewsOK.comShare “Abandoned asbestos mines still a hazard in…â€NewsOK.comRORO VILLAGE, India (AP) — Asbestos waste spills in a gray gash down the flank of a lush green hill above tribal villages in eastern India. Three decades after the mines were abandoned, nothing has been done to remove the enormous, hazardous piles of …
Northamptonshire firms fined for asbestos failings
Posted by Health and Safety Executive (press release)Northampton Chronicle & EchoNorthamptonshire firms fined for asbestos failingsHealth and Safety Executive (press release)Northampton Magistrates' Court heard today (22 Dec) that Lifting Systems Ltd had contracted Durasteel Services Ltd to refurbish an asbestos cement roof at its Crown Works in Far Cotton. When inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) visited …Northamptonshire firms fined for […]
Sioux City developer admits mishandling asbestos
Posted by Sioux Falls Argus LeaderSioux City developer admits mishandling asbestosSioux Falls Argus LeaderHe was convicted of one count of violating the work practice standards of the Clean Air Act by failing to thoroughly inspect the old YMCA to determine the amount of asbestos it contained and whether that amount was sufficient to subject the demolition …Iowa Man Pleads Guilty […]
Abandoned asbestos mines still a hazard in India
Posted by Washington TimesWashington TimesAbandoned asbestos mines still a hazard in IndiaWashington TimesRORO VILLAGE, India (AP) – Asbestos waste spills in a gray gash down the flank of a lush green hill above tribal villages in eastern India. Three decades after the mines were abandoned, nothing has been done to remove the enormous, hazardous piles of …Forgotten Asbestos Mine […]
Asbestos contract to save city money
Posted by Fairborn Daily HeraldAsbestos contract to save city moneyFairborn Daily HeraldAccording to Community Development Director Mike Gebhart, the current process includes the demolition contractor sub-contracting the asbestos removal and potentially marking up those fees by 20 to 50 percent above the actual cost of the abatement.and more »
Conshohocken convenience store development will require asbestos removal
Posted by Main LineConshohocken convenience store development will require asbestos removalMain LineCONSHOHOCKEN >> During the eighth zoning hearing for a convenience store with gasoline pumps Thursday, environmental engineer William Schmidt described the environmental impact of a 24-hour, seven-day convenience store operation on the 1100 …
Damaged asbestos panels cleared from Mriehel factory
Posted by MaltaTodayDamaged asbestos panels cleared from Mriehel factoryMaltaTodayFollowing reports on MaltaToday and the Sunday Times on the band's recent music video which exposed actors to cancerogenous asbestos panels, the site has been completely cleared and all asbestos panels which littered the factory floor have been …
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Thanks 2014 Sponsors, Donors, and …
Posted by Business Wire (press release)Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Thanks 2014 Sponsors, Donors, and …Business Wire (press release)LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the largest independent non-profit organization in the U.S. which combines education, advocacy, and community to protect public health and asbestos victims' civil …
Share “Abandoned asbestos mines still a hazard in…â€
Posted by NewsOK.comShare “Abandoned asbestos mines still a hazard in…â€NewsOK.comRORO VILLAGE, India (AP) — Asbestos waste spills in a gray gash down the flank of a lush green hill above tribal villages in eastern India. Three decades after the mines were abandoned, nothing has been done to remove the enormous, hazardous piles of …
Northamptonshire firms fined for asbestos failings
Posted by Health and Safety Executive (press release)Northampton Chronicle & EchoNorthamptonshire firms fined for asbestos failingsHealth and Safety Executive (press release)Northampton Magistrates' Court heard today (22 Dec) that Lifting Systems Ltd had contracted Durasteel Services Ltd to refurbish an asbestos cement roof at its Crown Works in Far Cotton. When inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) visited …Northamptonshire firms fined for […]
Sioux City developer admits mishandling asbestos
Posted by Sioux Falls Argus LeaderSioux City developer admits mishandling asbestosSioux Falls Argus LeaderHe was convicted of one count of violating the work practice standards of the Clean Air Act by failing to thoroughly inspect the old YMCA to determine the amount of asbestos it contained and whether that amount was sufficient to subject the demolition …Iowa Man Pleads Guilty […]
Abandoned asbestos mines still a hazard in India
Posted by Washington TimesWashington TimesAbandoned asbestos mines still a hazard in IndiaWashington TimesRORO VILLAGE, India (AP) – Asbestos waste spills in a gray gash down the flank of a lush green hill above tribal villages in eastern India. Three decades after the mines were abandoned, nothing has been done to remove the enormous, hazardous piles of …Forgotten Asbestos Mine […]
Who is dumping asbestos on our beautiful Island?
Posted by On The WightOn The WightWho is dumping asbestos on our beautiful Island?On The WightOne of the most recent reports was added by Mike Broom, who reports “Asbestos builders' waste dumped in Whale chine car parkâ€. Other examples include fridges, sofas and an astonishing 16 computer monitors (over a period of time) near Smallbrook …
NSW government to assist up to five thousand homes possibly contaminated …
Posted by ABC LocalABC OnlineNSW government to assist up to five thousand homes possibly contaminated …ABC LocalThe discovery of loose fill asbestos in a Bungendore home has coincided with a NSW government announcement that it will financially assist the owners of contaminated homes. The government is also acting upon advice to implement a buy-back and …Shooting victim Jonathan Crowley […]
Vivienne Westwood delivers a box of asbestos to David Cameron
Posted by Telegraph.co.ukTelegraph.co.ukVivienne Westwood delivers a box of asbestos to David CameronTelegraph.co.ukWestwood told the Press Association that fracking could become "the next asbestos or thalidomide". Her ex-husband and father of Corre, Malcolm McLaren, died of cancer following exposure to asbestos in the shop he famously owned on the King's Road, …and more »
Asbestos delays Newtown group’s move to Fairfield Hills facility
Posted by Danbury News TimesAsbestos delays Newtown group's move to Fairfield Hills facilityDanbury News TimesDonna DeLuca, left, and Dorrie Carolan, founders and directors of the Newtown Parent Connection, plan to renovate this building on the Fairfield Hills campus in Newtown, Conn. to expand their organization that helps parents coping with adolescent …
Asbestos contract to save city money
Posted by Fairborn Daily HeraldAsbestos contract to save city moneyFairborn Daily HeraldAccording to Community Development Director Mike Gebhart, the current process includes the demolition contractor sub-contracting the asbestos removal and potentially marking up those fees by 20 to 50 percent above the actual cost of the abatement.and more »
Forgotten Asbestos Mine Sickens Indian Villagers
Posted by ABC NewsWashington TimesForgotten Asbestos Mine Sickens Indian VillagersABC NewsAsbestos waste spills in a gray gash down the flank of a lush green hill above tribal villages that are home to thousands in eastern India. Three decades after the mines were abandoned, nothing has been done to remove the enormous, hazardous piles of …Abandoned asbestos mines still a […]
NSW government endorses asbestos inquiry and announces crisis package
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning HeraldNSW government endorses asbestos inquiry and announces crisis packageSydney Morning HeraldThe NSW government will follow the ACT's lead in dealing with Mr Fluffy asbestos, announcing on Friday financial crisis assistance for families and unveiling a taskforce to look at a government buy-back, demolition, and owner rebuild scheme. Endorsing …Explainer: Mr Fluffy loose-fill asbestosABC […]
Asbestos contract to save city money
Posted by Fairborn Daily HeraldAsbestos contract to save city moneyFairborn Daily HeraldAccording to Community Development Director Mike Gebhart, the current process includes the demolition contractor sub-contracting the asbestos removal and potentially marking up those fees by 20 to 50 percent above the actual cost of the abatement.and more »
NSW government to assist up to five thousand homes possibly contaminated …
Posted by ABC LocalThe Canberra TimesNSW government to assist up to five thousand homes possibly contaminated …ABC LocalThe discovery of loose fill asbestos in a Bungendore home has coincided with a NSW government announcement that it will financially assist the owners of contaminated homes. The government is also acting upon advice to implement a buy-back and …Shooting victim Jonathan […]
Asbestos delays Newtown group’s move to Fairfield Hills facility
Posted by Danbury News TimesAsbestos delays Newtown group's move to Fairfield Hills facilityDanbury News TimesDonna DeLuca, left, and Dorrie Carolan, founders and directors of the Newtown Parent Connection, plan to renovate this building on the Fairfield Hills campus in Newtown, Conn. to expand their organization that helps parents coping with adolescent …
Asbestos alert in Winter Moods music video
Posted by MaltaTodayAsbestos alert in Winter Moods music videoMaltaTodayThe video, directed by James Vernon, took place in the condemned Mriehel factory that formerly housed Dowty O Rings; littered with asbestos panels, no warning signs were ever placed in the factory to warn trespassers of the dangers of contamination.Asbestos-riddled factory used to film music videosTimes of Maltaall 2 […]
Life of asbestos lawsuits needs extending
Posted by Belleville News DemocratHouston ChronicleLife of asbestos lawsuits needs extendingBelleville News DemocratAsbestos is the quintessential example of corporations knowing that they were marketing deadly products and covering up the evidence for profit. By the 1930s, asbestos manufacturers were aware that their workers were dying at alarming rates, yet they …Illinois law nixes deadline for asbestos lawsuitsfox2now.comQuinn signs asbestos […]
Do your Christmas decorations contain ASBESTOS? Warning issued about fake …
Posted by Mirror.co.ukMirror.co.ukDo your Christmas decorations contain ASBESTOS? Warning issued about fake …Mirror.co.ukBrits could be unwittingly exposing themselves to deadly asbestos by putting up old Christmas decorations, it was warned today. Vintage baubles and other festive ornaments could be laced with the killer mineral in the form of fake snow made from pure …Asbestos could lurk in vintage […]
Quinn signs asbestos lawsuit changes into law
Posted by Bloomington PantagraphHouston ChronicleQuinn signs asbestos lawsuit changes into lawBloomington Pantagraph“The deadly diseases caused by asbestos exposure know no statute of limitations, so it's fitting that our law is finally catching up to medical realities,†said state Sen. Kwame Raoul, D-Chicago, the measure's Senate sponsor. “We are giving sufferers …New state law nixes deadline for asbestos lawsuitsChicago […]
BAT in $575m deal to settle asbestos dispute
Posted by Financial TimesTelegraph.co.ukBAT in $575m deal to settle asbestos disputeFinancial TimesBAT, one of the world's big four international tobacco companies, said the agreement would provide “closure†on a legacy issue and protect it from current and future asbestos claims in the US. The settlement amounts to 3.6 per cent of its £15.8bn in …British American Tobacco settles […]
Quinn signs law to nix deadline for asbestos lawsuits
Posted by The State Journal-RegisterQuinn signs law to nix deadline for asbestos lawsuitsThe State Journal-RegisterPeople exposed to asbestos now have more time to file lawsuits over related illnesses under a bill Gov. Pat Quinn has signed. The Democrat made the measure law late Friday. It removes a 10-year time limit on filing civil action related to the use of […]
New state law nixes deadline for asbestos lawsuits
Posted by Chicago Daily HeraldHouston ChronicleNew state law nixes deadline for asbestos lawsuitsChicago Daily HeraldIt removes a 10-year time limit on filing civil action related to the use of asbestos in construction. Asbestos was an effective and popular fireproofing material until the 1970s. Regulators banned it because exposure to asbestos fibers has been linked …Illinois law nixes deadline for […]
Illinois law nixes deadline for asbestos lawsuits
Posted by Bradenton HeraldHouston ChronicleIllinois law nixes deadline for asbestos lawsuitsBradenton HeraldSPRINGFIELD, Ill. — People exposed to asbestos now have more time to file lawsuits over related illnesses under a bill Gov. Pat Quinn has signed. The Democrat made the measure law late Friday. It removes a 10-year time limit on filing civil action …Quinn signs asbestos lawsuit […]
EPA air quality comparisons fail to consider Libby Amphibole asbestos
Posted by The Western NewsThe Western NewsEPA air quality comparisons fail to consider Libby Amphibole asbestosThe Western NewsThat means the comparison of Libby's air to other cities has absolutely nothing to do with the level of Libby Amphibole asbestos in the air. While asbestos, in general, is specifically monitored in some cities, due to contamination issues, it is not […]
Asbestos Found on Rottnest Island Angers Activists, Medical Community
Posted by Asbestos.comAsbestos.comAsbestos Found on Rottnest Island Angers Activists, Medical CommunityAsbestos.comThe discovery of asbestos near vacation bungalows on Rottnest Island, an idyllic Western Australian tourist destination, and the local government's claim that the substance is "low risk" has raised red flags among activists, members of the medical …
Pine Forest gets grant to fix lead paint, asbestos issues at future school site
Posted by Arizona Daily SunHouston ChroniclePine Forest gets grant to fix lead paint, asbestos issues at future school siteArizona Daily SunThe Arizona Department of Environmental Quality announced Thursday that it will be awarding a $63,450 Brownfields grant to the Pine Forest Education Association to clean up lead-based paint and asbestos at the old St. Pius X Catholic Church in […]
Former dockyard worker secures five-figure payout from MOD over asbestos …
Posted by Plymouth HeraldPlymouth HeraldFormer dockyard worker secures five-figure payout from MOD over asbestos …Plymouth HeraldA former dockyard worker, who contracted a disabling lung disease after being exposed to asbestos, has secured compensation from the Ministry of Defence (MoD). Plymouth resident, Alan Jones, was employed as a health physics monitor at Chatham Royal …
Conshohocken conveneice store development will require asbestos remonval
Posted by The Times HeraldConshohocken conveneice store development will require asbestos remonvalThe Times HeraldCONSHOHOCKEN >> During the eighth zoning hearing for a convenience store with gasoline pumps Thursday, environmental engineer William Schmidt described the environmental impact of a 24-hour, seven-day convenience store operation on the 1100 …
Vivienne Westwood and son attempt to deliver asbestos to David Cameron in …
Posted by Evening StandardEvening StandardVivienne Westwood and son attempt to deliver asbestos to David Cameron in …Evening StandardThe 73-year-old and her business man son Joseph Corre were at Downing Street campaigning about the potential health risks linked to fracking. Mr Corre, whose father Malcom McLaren died of cancer due to asbestos, and his mother said the technique of …Vivienne […]
Around Iowa: Developer admits guilt in asbestos case
Posted by DesMoinesRegister.comSioux City JournalAround Iowa: Developer admits guilt in asbestos caseDesMoinesRegister.comSIOUX CITY. Developer admits guilt in asbestos case. A Sioux City developer accused of improperly removing asbestos from a former YMCA building has pleaded guilty. Records show 54-year-old Larry Wolf, of Dakota City, Neb., entered his plea Wednesday …Man pleads guilty for improper removal of asbestos in […]
Depew schools district sells former school for less due to asbestos
Posted by Buffalo NewsDepew schools district sells former school for less due to asbestosBuffalo NewsThe Depew Union Free School District is selling its former Terrace Boulevard elementary school for $342,000, after agreeing this week to give the developers who are buying it a $50,000 credit because of asbestos removal costs tied to the building.
British American Tobacco settles asbestos and dividends legal action
Posted by Telegraph.co.ukTelegraph.co.ukBritish American Tobacco settles asbestos and dividends legal actionTelegraph.co.ukUsed in roofing and insulation in the last century, asbestos fibres have been found to cause several diseases including mesothelioma, a form of cancer. More than 2,500 people a year die from mesothelioma in the UK, according to government statistics …British American Tobacco Subsidiary Reaches Settlement With […]
Vietnam to stick to white asbestos, despite cancer concern
Posted by Thanh Nien DailyThanh Nien DailyVietnam to stick to white asbestos, despite cancer concernThanh Nien DailyA Health Ministry expert urged Vietnam to limit consumer exposure to chrysotile, or white asbestos, but construction insiders prevailed by arguing the material is safe and cheap. Exerts on both sides of the debate clashed at a conference held in Hanoi …
Explainer: Mr Fluffy loose-fill asbestos
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineExplainer: Mr Fluffy loose-fill asbestosABC OnlineThe ACT and parts of New South Wales are dealing with the potentially deadly legacy of loose-fill asbestos insulation in the 1960s and 70s used by an operator that became known as Mr Fluffy. The asbestos was pumped into homes and marketed by Mr Fluffy …NSW government endorses asbestos inquiry […]
Roermond asbestos clean up to take until Saturday
Posted by DutchNews.nlPress TVRoermond asbestos clean up to take until SaturdayDutchNews.nlroermond fire It will be Saturday morning before the asbestos released in a fire in Roermond will be cleared up, allowing town centre shops to reopen, council official Gerard IJff said on Wednesday afternoon. The emergency regulations introduced on …Asbestos release after blaze puts Dutch city on alertPress […]
Westwood in no 10 asbestos protest
Posted by Daily MailDaily MailWestwood in no 10 asbestos protestDaily MailFashion designer Vivienne Westwood attempted to deliver asbestos as a Christmas present to David Cameron – and told him to have sympathy because "he lost a child". The 73-year-old was at Downing Street with her businessman son Joseph Corre to …Vivienne Westwood Tries To Give David Cameron Asbestos For […]
From: The Courier-Mail
Posted by Courier MailCourier MailFrom: The Courier-MailCourier MailWhile some pieces of broken fibro material, believed to contain asbestos, were found at two of the sites – along the Kedron Brook in Gaythorne and a smaller creek at Glen Retreat Rd in Mitchelton – it was thought to have been dumped there illegally …The old Wunderlich asbestos factory at […]
Man pleads guilty for improper removal of asbestos in Iowa
Posted by Muscatine JournalSioux City JournalMan pleads guilty for improper removal of asbestos in IowaMuscatine JournalSIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — A Sioux City developer accused of improperly removing asbestos from a former YMCA building has pleaded guilty. Records show 54-year-old Larry Wolf, of Dakota City, Nebraska, entered his plea Wednesday in federal court in …Northwest Iowa developer pleads guilty […]
Plastic wrap in asbestos demolition
Posted by Waikato TimesPlastic wrap in asbestos demolitionWaikato TimesA 69-year-old building that contains asbestos is to be demolished to make way for a new supermarket. The building, on Peachgrove Rd in Hamilton, is covered in plastic to prevent neighbours from inhaling asbestos fibres and getting sick. George Asplet …
NSW Government to knock down homes insulated with Mr Fluffy asbestos after …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineNSW Government to knock down homes insulated with Mr Fluffy asbestos after …ABC OnlineThe New South Wales Government is following the ACT's lead by committing to knock down all buildings insulated with potentially deadly loose-fill asbestos roughly 40 years ago. The substance was pumped into more than 1,000 houses across Canberra, …NSW government endorses asbestos […]
Date set for council asbestos trial
Posted by East London and West Essex Guardian SeriesEast London and West Essex Guardian SeriesDate set for council asbestos trialEast London and West Essex Guardian SeriesA court date has been set for the prosecution of Waltham Forest council for breaching health and safety laws relating to asbestos. The authority has admitted it knew about the presence of the deadly substance at the town […]
Depew schools give developer credit and sell former school for less due to …
Posted by Buffalo NewsDepew schools give developer credit and sell former school for less due to …Buffalo NewsThe Depew Union Free School District is selling its former Terrace Boulevard elementary school for $342,000, after agreeing this week to give the developers who are buying it a $50,000 credit because of asbestos removal costs tied to the building.
Vivienne Westwood to offer David Cameron a Christmas present of Asbestos
Posted by The IndependentThe IndependentVivienne Westwood to offer David Cameron a Christmas present of AsbestosThe IndependentVivienne Westwood has come up with an unconventional Christmas gift for David Cameron this year – Asbestos. In the role of Santa's little helper, the activist and fashion designer will accompany Father Christmas (who will wear a gas mask, naturally) to …
Lung cancer sufferer has asbestos in house
Posted by Stuff.co.nzStuff.co.nzLung cancer sufferer has asbestos in houseStuff.co.nzLoose pieces of asbestos left in Collin Semmens' Housing New Zealand property for more than a year came as a shock just months after he was diagnosed with lung cancer. The Auckland man recently discovered his roof cavity was "covered" in the …and more »
Companies exposed public to asbestos fibers, DEQ says
Posted by Portland TribuneSurviving MesotheliomaCompanies exposed public to asbestos fibers, DEQ saysPortland TribuneThe Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued two fines after a contractor hired an unlicensed asbestos abatement company for a Southeast Portland home project. DEQ, which concluded the project likely caused the release of asbestos fibers into …Mesothelioma Risk from Aging Asbestos Water PipesSurviving MesotheliomaMesothelioma Lawyers Baron […]
Asbestos release after blaze puts Dutch city on alert
Posted by Press TVPress TVAsbestos release after blaze puts Dutch city on alertPress TVThe fire released enormous amounts of asbestos into the air. Roermond's Mayor Peter Cammaert said, “It's everywhere, on the streets, roofs, in gardens.†The approximate 57,000 residents were only allowed to leave or enter through special …Emergency Roermond asbestos cleanup could take daysNL TimesRoermond centre […]
Asbestos could lurk in vintage Christmas decorations
Posted by Telegraph.co.ukTelegraph.co.ukAsbestos could lurk in vintage Christmas decorationsTelegraph.co.ukCraig Evans, manager of the UK Asbestos Training Association, said: "In the 1930s and 1940s asbestos was used in abundance to create fake snow – products called Pure White, White Magic and Snow Drift were common in department stores and even in …Do your Christmas decorations contain ASBESTOS? Warning issued […]
Christmas comes early for fat cat asbestos insurers
Posted by Rochdale OnlineRochdale OnlineChristmas comes early for fat cat asbestos insurersRochdale OnlineRochdale was home to the world's first and largest asbestos factory, Turner Brothers Asbestos, and Mr Danczuk branded the government decision to reduce insurers' contributions to a fund that will help asbestos cancer sufferers "a Christmas gift for fat …Mesothelioma Victims Center Calls Attention To Australia […]
Environment Protection Authority finds traces of asbestos in Stony Creek …
Posted by Herald SunHerald SunEnvironment Protection Authority finds traces of asbestos in Stony Creek …Herald SunRoutine sampling also found lead, zinc and hydrocarbons consistent with urban catchments. The detected asbestos wasn't in a respirable form and air monitoring confirmed it was below detectable limits. Independent testing has advised that the risk to …Asbestos removal service offered by Fairfield […]
New York City asbestos court tops ‘judicial hellholes’ list for 2014
Posted by Business InsuranceNew York City asbestos court tops 'judicial hellholes' list for 2014Business Insurance“At the behest of a powerful New York-based plaintiffs' law firm, which happens to pay the moonlighting speaker of the state Assembly $750,000 a year, NYCAL's managing judge revived long-suspended procedures that effectively coerce asbestos …
Mr Fluffy asbestos: Parliamentary inquiry recommends NSW buyback, demolition …
Posted by Yahoo!7 NewsMr Fluffy asbestos: Parliamentary inquiry recommends NSW buyback, demolition …Yahoo!7 NewsA New South Wales parliamentary inquiry into the potentially deadly Mr Fluffy asbestos insulation has recommended the State Government implement a buyback and demolition scheme for all contaminated homes. Houses in Canberra and parts of NSW were …
Asbestos pushed in Asia
Posted by NEWS.com.auAsbestos pushed in AsiaNEWS.com.auThe International Labour Organisation (ILO), World Health Organisation(WTO), medical researchers and more than 50 countries say the mineral should be banned; asbestos fibres lodge in the lungs and cause disease. The ILO estimates 100,000 people die …and more »
Stamford Police Department beset with asbestos cancer fears
Posted by The AdvocateStamford Police Department beset with asbestos cancer fearsThe AdvocateSince the jarring red signs went up declaring the building contains asbestos fibers that could cause cancer, 51 officers have filed notices that they may claim compensation for illnesses caused by asbestos, said Awilda Quesada, district administrator …
Dumped asbestos in Qld poses ‘low risk’
Posted by NTNews.com.auDumped asbestos in Qld poses 'low risk'NTNews.com.auTHE risk posed by tonnes of crushed asbestos illegally dumped near a highway west of Brisbane is low, health authorities say. THE Ipswich City Council says large amounts of the deadly substance have been found just 200 metres off the Warrego Highway at …and more »
On Side, St. John’s Branch is now registered for Asbestos Remediation …
Posted by Canadian UnderwriterOn Side, St. John's Branch is now registered for Asbestos Remediation …Canadian UnderwriterSt. John's, NL – New skills and upgraded training are among the latest changes taking place at On Side Restoration's St. John's branch. Specialties now include asbestos handling to make emergency mitigation and rebuild requirements faster and easier …
Mr Fluffy asbestos: ACT Government to buy back first house in days
Posted by Yahoo!7 NewsYahoo!7 NewsMr Fluffy asbestos: ACT Government to buy back first house in daysYahoo!7 NewsThe head of the Asbestos Response Taskforce, Andrew Kefford, said 40 people have agreed to sell their home to the Government. "We're expecting to settle on the first one on Friday and then there's a couple more next week," he said. "I […]
NYC’s asbestos court called the most unfair in the nation by tort reform group
Posted by Legal News LineMadison County RecordNYC's asbestos court called the most unfair in the nation by tort reform groupLegal News LineWASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Recent developments in New York City's asbestos docket have caused it to be declared the No. 1 Judicial Hellhole by a national legal reform group. On Tuesday, the American Tort Reform Association released its […]
Asbestos scare puts tiny OC school district on financial brink
Posted by Los Angeles TimesAsbestos scare puts tiny OC school district on financial brinkLos Angeles TimesAsbestos was detected in some classrooms during the modernization project that began in July. The cleanup has closed three schools and left many parents furious as they have watched their children — more than 1,600 in all — be temporarily bused to …
Asbestos in Gabe’s Tower, but rehab moving ahead
Posted by messenger-inquirerAsbestos in Gabe's Tower, but rehab moving aheadmessenger-inquirerBruce Jones, chief operating officer of Professional Hospitality Services, the Wisconsin company attempting to refurbish Gabe's Tower, announced Sunday that the project is moving forward and indicated that an asbestos abatement program will begin soon …and more »
Asbestos report: Kilgore College buildings safe, abatements planned
Posted by Longview News-JournalLongview News-JournalAsbestos report: Kilgore College buildings safe, abatements plannedLongview News-JournalKilgore College faculty members stand and applause to a stateman made by trustee Larry Woodfin prior to the findings from the asbestos report duirng a board meeting Monday, December 15, 2014, at the college in Kilgore. (Kevin Green/News-Journal Photo).Kilgore College students in no danger from asbestos […]
Tonnes of asbestos dumped near Qld highway
Posted by The West AustralianSky News AustraliaTonnes of asbestos dumped near Qld highwayThe West AustralianTonnes of crushed asbestos have been illegally dumped near a highway west of Brisbane, a local councillor says. Ipswich councillor Paul Tully says large amounts of the deadly substance have been found just 200 metres off the Warrego Highway at …Ticking tyre bomb may well blow […]
Kilgore College board tackles asbestos, trustee behavior
Posted by Longview News-JournalKilgore College board tackles asbestos, trustee behaviorLongview News-JournalWhen they meet tonight, Kilgore College trustees are to discuss a board policy that would limit who sees “confidential†emails and other items stemming from recent questions about handling of asbestos in campus buildings. Among them will be a report on …and more »
Hamilton County: Carver School takes center stag; Asbestos removal priority
Posted by Branford NewsBranford NewsHamilton County: Carver School takes center stag; Asbestos removal priorityBranford NewsThe building has been deemed a safety hazard due to asbestos in the building, which, for a variety of reasons over the years, has never been dealt with. The building was turned over to the town of White Springs in 2010 by the Hamilton […]
Hamilton County: Carver School takes center stage; Asbestos removal priority
Posted by Branford NewsBranford NewsHamilton County: Carver School takes center stage; Asbestos removal priorityBranford NewsThe building has been deemed a safety hazard due to asbestos in the building, which, for a variety of reasons over the years, has never been dealt with. The building was turned over to the town of White Springs in 2010 by the Hamilton […]
Lancashire teacher says bosses failed to warn of asbestos danger
Posted by Lancashire Evening PostLancashire Evening PostLancashire teacher says bosses failed to warn of asbestos dangerLancashire Evening PostThe 64-year-old mother-of-two and grandmother-of-four has now instructed expert asbestos-related disease lawyers at Irwin Mitchell's Leeds office to help investigate when and where she was exposed to asbestos during her teaching career. She is suing …and more »
KC board tackles asbestos, behavior
Posted by Longview News-JournalKC board tackles asbestos, behaviorLongview News-JournalWhen they meet tonight, Kilgore College trustees are to discuss a board policy that would limit who sees “confidential†emails and other items stemming from recent questions about handling of asbestos in campus buildings. Among them will be a report on …and more »
Judge Denies Claimants’ Bid to Reopen Garlock Asbestos Settlement
Posted by ClaimsJournal.comJudge Denies Claimants' Bid to Reopen Garlock Asbestos SettlementClaimsJournal.comGarlock Sealing Technologies LLC, the EnPro Industries Inc. unit that filed Chapter 11 in June 2010 to address asbestos claims, won a long-fought battle with personal-injury claimants when their request to reopen the record of a trial estimating the …
Asbestos revealed as Canada’s top cause of workplace death
Posted by The Globe and Mail (subscription)Asbestos revealed as Canada's top cause of workplace deathThe Globe and Mail (subscription)Asbestos exposure is the single largest on-the-job killer in Canada, accounting for more than a third of total workplace death claims approved last year and nearly a third since 1996, new national data obtained by The Globe and Mail show. The 368 death …
Warrnambool council depot to reopen after asbestos scare
Posted by ABC OnlineWarrnambool council depot to reopen after asbestos scareABC OnlineTest results have confirmed stockpiled road-making material found at the Warrnambool City Council's depot contains asbestos. The depot on Scott Street will reopen today after being shut down on Friday following the discovery of the suspicious material.
Mr Fluffy asbestos: Bungendore family faces financial ruin, despite council …
Posted by Yahoo!7 NewsYahoo!7 NewsMr Fluffy asbestos: Bungendore family faces financial ruin, despite council …Yahoo!7 NewsA young Bungendore family is facing financial ruin after unwittingly buying a house contaminated with Mr Fluffy loose-fill asbestos, despite the local council being warned about the house. Edwin Casey Dobinson and Dale Freestone bought their small …Bungendore family face ruin after their horrific […]
Despite toxic nature, asbestos still deadly, still around
Posted by The AdvocateThe AdvocateDespite toxic nature, asbestos still deadly, still aroundThe AdvocateWhen Courtney Davis got married last summer, she posed in her gown with a large placard: "Message2Congress: If you had banned asbestos, maybe my dad would have been here to give me away." Davis' father, Larry W. Davis of Southington, Conn., died …
Crumbling building in downtown Conneaut contains asbestos
Posted by The Star BeaconCrumbling building in downtown Conneaut contains asbestosThe Star BeaconCONNEAUT — A blighted building in downtown Conneaut that has drawn the ire of city officials contains asbestos, but the magnitude of the removal process won't be known until next year, according to John Williams, finance director and acting city manager.
Have attic reinspected for suspected asbestos
Posted by Albuquerque JournalHave attic reinspected for suspected asbestosAlbuquerque JournalRecently, I decided to add more insulation and was told that the insulation I have is asbestos. When I spoke to the county inspector about this, he said the home should not have been sold this way. Is my home inspector liable for not disclosing this …
Asbestos Exposure an Ongoing Concern
Posted by LawyersandSettlements.comAsbestos Exposure an Ongoing ConcernLawyersandSettlements.comBonham, TX: For people who worked with asbestos drilling mud or are regularly exposed to asbestos, concerns about mesothelioma and other asbestos-related health problems are an ongoing concern. And while most asbestos-related health problems are …ITLA: Governor should sign SB2221Madison County Recordall 2 news articles »
AM General wins Del. asbestos case
Posted by Legal News LineAM General wins Del. asbestos caseLegal News Line(Legal Newsline) – A Delaware federal court has granted summary judgment to a defendant in an asbestos lawsuit, concluding the plaintiff failed to provide sufficient evidence establishing that the decedent worked with the defendant's products.and more »
Maltese nationals exposed to asbestos in EU building
Posted by MaltaTodayTimes of MaltaMaltese nationals exposed to asbestos in EU buildingMaltaTodayAlfred Sant asked the Commission how many cases of asbestos have been recognised as professional illnesses regarding Commission employees stationed in the Jean Monet Building. He also asked why has the commission been taking almost 20 years, …50 employees work in European Commission building containing asbestos …Times […]
Hundreds Of Libby Properties Still Untested For Asbestos Contamination
Posted by MTPRMTPRHundreds Of Libby Properties Still Untested For Asbestos ContaminationMTPRBut it also says that, for people who live in houses that haven't been through an extensive EPA cleanup, the risk of getting asbestos-related disease is significantly higher. "The numbers showed approximately a four-fold difference in the risk …
Bare metal cannot cause asbestos-related diseases
Posted by Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF) (press release) (blog)Bare metal cannot cause asbestos-related diseasesPacific Legal Foundation (PLF) (press release) (blog)Ronald Dummitt worked aboard Navy ships in the boiler rooms for two decades, during which time he was exposed to asbestos dust during the maintenance of valves and gaskets, some of which were insulated with asbestos-containing materials. Crane Co.
Asbestos still deadly, still around
Posted by CT PostCT PostAsbestos still deadly, still aroundCT PostWhen Courtney Davis got married last summer, she posed in her gown with a large placard: "Message2Congress: If you had banned asbestos, maybe my dad would have been here to give me away." Davis' father, Larry W. Davis of Southington, Conn., died …and more »
Carpenter who says he was fired for reporting improper asbestos removal loses …
Posted by Omaha World-HeraldCarpenter who says he was fired for reporting improper asbestos removal loses …Omaha World-HeraldLINCOLN — A former Bellevue Public Schools employee who claims he was fired for reporting improper asbestos removal lost his appeal Friday before the Nebraska Supreme Court. In an opinion published Friday, the Supreme Court upheld lower court …and more »
Asbestos find halts work at Thornton housing project
Posted by The CourierThe CourierAsbestos find halts work at Thornton housing projectThe CourierAlthough the material was not identified in test pits during preliminary inspections of the site, three samples of an asbestos cement product containing white asbestos were found on the surface of the ground. The project to construct 11 properties has …
Kilgore College considering independent counsel on asbestos allegations
Posted by KLTVKilgore College considering independent counsel on asbestos allegationsKLTVAllegations made by an employee that the college has been unsafely and illegally removing asbestos were made public in November through media reports and secret recordings that Dalton Smith, the school's Physical Plant coordinator, claimed to have …Kilgore College trustees to hear air test results MondayLongview News-Journalall 3 news […]
Ocean View delays asbestos removal at closed school
Posted by Huntington Beach IndependentOcean View delays asbestos removal at closed schoolHuntington Beach IndependentUncertainty remains about when hundreds of students can return to their regular classrooms after trustees of the Ocean View School District agreed Thursday to delay work needed to reopen one of three campuses closed after asbestos was discovered.
Asbestos In Palatine Village Hall
Posted by Journal & Topics Newspapers OnlineAsbestos In Palatine Village HallJournal & Topics Newspapers OnlineAsbestos has been found at Palatine Village Hall, 200 E. Wood St., and will be removed as part of the building's ongoing renovation project expected to last until early 2016. Village councilmen Monday, Dec. 8 authorized Village Manager Reid Ottesen to …
Lawrence Aviation owner faces 5 years in illegal asbestos removal charge
Posted by NewsdayLawrence Aviation owner faces 5 years in illegal asbestos removal chargeNewsdayGerald Cohen, 81, owner of Lawrence Aviation, a former airplane parts manufacturing plant in Port Jefferson Station, was charged on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014, with illegally removing asbestos from a building on the company's grounds in violation of the …
Lawrence Aviation owner charged with illegal removal of asbestos
Posted by NewsdayLawrence Aviation owner charged with illegal removal of asbestosNewsdayThe owner of Lawrence Aviation, the former airplane parts manufacturing plant in Port Jefferson Station, was charged Thursday with violating the federal Clean Air Act by illegally removing asbestos from a building on the company's grounds, according to …and more »
Family of man who died from asbestos exposure awarded £61000 against …
Posted by Manchester Evening NewsManchester Evening NewsFamily of man who died from asbestos exposure awarded £61000 against …Manchester Evening NewsThe family of a man who died of lung cancer following years of asbestos exposure at work have been awarded £61,600 against former employers. James Leo Heneghan, of Gloucester Road, Alkrington, Middleton, died aged 76 in January last year after …Multi-defendant […]
Fined for failing to conduct asbestos check
Posted by Stuff.co.nzFined for failing to conduct asbestos checkStuff.co.nzAn Auckland renovation company manager has been fined $40,000 after he failed to test ceilings at a worksite for asbestos. Peter Page, the manager of Apartment Renovation Company, was sentenced today at Auckland District Court on charges laid by …Not testing for asbestos got boss $40k fine3News NZFine for failing […]
Ocean View School District scales back asbestos removal, modernization …
Posted by OCRegisterOCRegisterOcean View School District scales back asbestos removal, modernization …OCRegisterAsbestos was found in two classrooms at Lake View Elementary School in October, prompting the campus to be closed immediately. Oak View and Hope View elementary schools were closed out of caution because asbestos fireproofing was used above …
Judge Denies Bid to Reopen Garlock Asbestos Liability Trial
Posted by Insurance JournalJudge Denies Bid to Reopen Garlock Asbestos Liability TrialInsurance JournalGarlock Sealing Technologies LLC, the EnPro Industries Inc. unit that filed Chapter 11 in June 2010 to address asbestos claims, won a long-fought battle with personal-injury claimants when their request to reopen the record of a trial estimating the …
Property clinic: What is involved in removing asbestos?
Posted by Irish TimesProperty clinic: What is involved in removing asbestos?Irish TimesLoft conversions: It is vital to ensure that there is free air circulation throughout the loft void including the various interfaces. Photograph: Getty Images. Topics: Life & Style · Homes & Property; More Topics. Thu, Dec 11, 2014, 15:00. First …and more »
KILLER ASBESTOS WARNING FOR TRADESPEOPLE IN BRISTOL
Posted by Bristol PostKILLER ASBESTOS WARNING FOR TRADESPEOPLE IN BRISTOLBristol PostTradespeople in Bristol such as builders, plumbers and electricians have been urged to use a new app to protect themselves from deadly asbestos. Worrying new figures released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reveal that workers from Bristol …APPALLING STANDARDS AND SHOCKING DISREGARDConstruction Health and Safety Newsall […]
Lawrence Aviation owner charged with illegal removal of asbestos
Posted by NewsdayLawrence Aviation owner charged with illegal removal of asbestosNewsdayThe owner of Lawrence Aviation, the former airplane parts manufacturing plant in Port Jefferson Station, was charged Thursday with a felony, accused of illegally removing asbestos from a building on the company's grounds in violation of the federal …and more »
Fined for failing to conduct asbestos check
Posted by Stuff.co.nzFined for failing to conduct asbestos checkStuff.co.nzAn Auckland renovation company manager has been fined $40,000 after he failed to test ceilings at a worksite for asbestos. Peter Page, the manager of Apartment Renovation Company, was sentenced today at Auckland District Court on charges laid by …Fine for failing to test for asbestosScoop.co.nz (press release)all 2 news […]
Car worker died from exposure to asbestos
Posted by Witney GazetteCar worker died from exposure to asbestosWitney GazetteCoroner Darren Salter said: “I'm satisfied on the evidence available to me that Mr Cross was exposed to asbestos during his working life at Oxford as a factory assembly worker from the 1960s until about the 1980s. My conclusion is, therefore …and more »
Kilgore College trustees could consider hiring investigator for asbestos …
Posted by Longview News-JournalKilgore College trustees could consider hiring investigator for asbestos …Longview News-JournalIn November, college Physical Plant Director Dalton Smith said people have been exposed to improperly handled asbestos in five buildings on campus and accused the college of covering up the carcinogenic material's existence over the past few years.
Odor leads to discovery of asbestos in school
Posted by KENS 5 TVKENS 5 TVOdor leads to discovery of asbestos in schoolKENS 5 TVDilley, TX — Complaints about a funny smell and the sight of warning tape labeled "asbestos" caught the eye of elementary school parents in Dilley. Some brought their concerns to Eyewitness News. At first glance, a dumpster with warning tape labeled …
RPM Announces Court Approval Of Agreement To Resolve Asbestos Personal …
Posted by BenzingaRPM Announces Court Approval Of Agreement To Resolve Asbestos Personal …BenzingaAt closing of the plan of reorganization, which is expected to take place over the next several days, a trust will be established under Section 524(g) of the United States Bankruptcy Code for the benefit of current and future asbestos personal injury …
Ocean View facing $7.8 million budget hole over asbestos, construction
Posted by Huntington Beach IndependentOcean View facing $7.8 million budget hole over asbestos, constructionHuntington Beach IndependentThe Ocean View School District, rocked by an asbestos cleanup that has closed schools and displaced students, now faces a budget shortfall of an estimated $7.8 million. "You went from being a stable district to a district that's facing insolvency …
Two of 207 Madison County asbestos claims set for trial this week filed by in …
Posted by Legal News LineTwo of 207 Madison County asbestos claims set for trial this week filed by in …Legal News LineEDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – Among the 207 asbestos cases set for trial in Madison County, Ill., this week, just two of the plaintiffs are from Madison County. One of them, Judy Stroder of Granite City, had her […]
EPA Says Libby Asbestos Cleanup Is Paying Off
Posted by MTPRMTPREPA Says Libby Asbestos Cleanup Is Paying OffMTPRThe Environmental Protection Agency released a long awaited health risk study Monday that will help guide cleanup of more of the asbestos dust found in the Libby area. Hundreds of Libby residents died, and even more were sickened by asbestos …
New article describes current state of asbestos use worldwide
Posted by News-Medical.netNew article describes current state of asbestos use worldwideNews-Medical.netChallenges to global health can evolve from policies and decisions that take years or decades to unfold. An article in the current issue of the Annals of Global Health describes the current state of asbestos use worldwide, a story that began over 100 …and more »
Yes, it’s asbestos
Posted by Colorado Springs IndependentYes, it's asbestosColorado Springs IndependentLaboratory tests have confirmed what city officials suspected: Old floor tiles and vent pipe unearthed during excavation at America the Beautiful Park in July contain asbestos. The asbestos lies in an area that's not accessible to the public, so it …
Mining town risk study highlights asbestos dangers
Posted by Helena Independent RecordMining town risk study highlights asbestos dangersHelena Independent RecordBILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A long-delayed risk study for a Montana mining town where hundreds have died from asbestos exposure concludes that even a minuscule amount of the substance can lead to lung problems. The 328-page document released …
SB2221 props up asbestos attorneys
Posted by Madison County RecordSB2221 props up asbestos attorneysMadison County RecordIn a move to perpetuate more asbestos lawsuits for years to come, Illinois Democrats passed SB 2221 which removes any statute of limitations for asbestos related cases. The current law limits lawsuits to 10 years after a person has been exposed to …and more »
Attorney: Charleston airport can’t recoup asbestos costs
Posted by Charleston Post CourierAttorney: Charleston airport can't recoup asbestos costsCharleston Post CourierAfter thoroughly searching 30-year-old construction records and regulations to determine liability for asbestos found at Charleston International Airport, its oversight agency won't be able to recoup nearly $1 million. That's the conclusion reached …
Feds say asbestos cleanup is working
Posted by The Western NewsThe MissoulianFeds say asbestos cleanup is workingThe Western NewsA long-delayed risk study released Monday for a Montana mining town where hundreds of people have died from asbestos poisoning concludes cleanup practices now in place are reducing risks to residents. However, the U.S. Environmental Protection …EPA: Asbestos Cleanup Reducing Health Risks in LibbyFlathead BeaconLibby risk study emphasizes […]
Feds say cleanup of Montana mining town working
Posted by Macon Telegraph (blog)Macon Telegraph (blog)Feds say cleanup of Montana mining town workingMacon Telegraph (blog)FILE – This Feb. 18, 2010, file photo shows a sample of tremolite in Libby, Mont. A long-delayed risk study released Monday, Dec. 8, 2014 for the Montana mining town where hundreds have died from asbestos exposure concludes that even a minuscule …
EPA finalizes Libby asbestos health assessment
Posted by KBZK Bozeman NewsEPA finalizes Libby asbestos health assessmentKBZK Bozeman NewsThe asbestos air concentrations in Libby are now about 100,000 times lower than when mine and processing facilities were in operation, making the air quality in Libby similar to other Montana cities. The information will be used to identify how …
Study of Montana mining town says cleanup working
Posted by Journal TimesStudy of Montana mining town says cleanup workingJournal TimesBILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A long-delayed risk study released Monday for a Montana mining town where hundreds of people have died from asbestos poisoning concludes cleanup practices now in place are reducing risks to residents. However, the U.S. …
State investigates removal of asbestos tiles from Somerset Town Hall
Posted by Turn to 10State investigates removal of asbestos tiles from Somerset Town HallTurn to 10Dozens of floor tiles believed to contain dangerous vinyl asbestos were removed improperly from Somerset Town Hall by the town. The basement room where the tiles were removed was sealed off Monday, but the rest of Town Hall was open. State agencies …
Libby risk study emphasizes danger of asbestos exposure, says cleanup is …
Posted by The MissoulianThe MissoulianLibby risk study emphasizes danger of asbestos exposure, says cleanup is …The MissoulianThe EPA has scheduled meetings in Libby and Troy this week to discuss the risk assessment – officially known as the Integrated Risk Information System health assessment for Libby Amphibole Asbestos. Thomas said the agency will identify a preferred …
EPA: Asbestos Cleanup Reducing Health Risks in Libby
Posted by Flathead BeaconThe MissoulianEPA: Asbestos Cleanup Reducing Health Risks in LibbyFlathead BeaconThe Environmental Protection Agency says cleanup efforts in Lincoln County are reducing deadly asbestos poisoning that has killed or sickened hundreds of residents. The EPA on Monday released a 328-page human health assessment for Libby, a town …Libby risk study emphasizes danger of asbestos exposureThe MissoulianFederal agency: […]
Kilgore college auditorium tests negative for asbestos
Posted by KETKKETKKilgore college auditorium tests negative for asbestosKETKKilgore, Tx (KETK) — In November, long time employee of Kilgore College, Dalton Smith, told the Longview News Journal the school has been exposing people to asbestos for years. Smith said two dormitories, the library, the Rangerette's gym, and Dodson …
Asbestos removal at a Herston street costs residents convenience
Posted by Courier MailCourier MailAsbestos removal at a Herston street costs residents convenienceCourier Mail“If residents believe materials may contain asbestos, they are advised to keep the materials wet and covered in plastic. Do not place materials suspected to contain asbestos into general waste bins or with items for kerbside collection,†a council …
EQC slated after asbestos inquiry
Posted by Stuff.co.nzEQC slated after asbestos inquiryStuff.co.nzThe Earthquake Commission (EQC) failed to manage asbestos risks in earthquake home repairs, a report says. WorkSafe New Zealand released its findings from an investigation into EQC's Canterbury home repair programme since 2011. The investigation …Fletcher defends Christchurch quake repair programme3News NZall 5 news articles »
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Went to the Front Lines in …
Posted by wivb.comAsbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Went to the Front Lines in …wivb.comLOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec 8, 2014–The (ADAO), the largest independent non-profit organization in the U.S. which combines education, advocacy, and community to help ensure justice for asbestos victims; today announced the highlights of its …and more »
Federal agency: Cleanup of Montana mining town working, but some asbestos …
Posted by Minneapolis Star TribuneNBC MontanaFederal agency: Cleanup of Montana mining town working, but some asbestos …Minneapolis Star TribuneBILLINGS, Mont. — A long-delayed risk study released Monday for a Montana mining town where hundreds of people have died from asbestos poisoning concludes cleanup practices now in place are reducing risks to residents. However, the U.S. …EPA: Asbestos Cleanup Reducing Health […]
Asbestos: An ongoing challenge to global health
Posted by Medical XpressMedical XpressAsbestos: An ongoing challenge to global healthMedical XpressAt the peak of asbestos use in 1972 in the United States, more than 775,000 tons of asbestos were used, much of it by the construction trades and shipbuilding industry, in addition to the manufacturing of many consumer products. As the health risks …and more »
Channel 9’s The Block putting home renovators at risk of asbestos exposure …
Posted by Architecture and DesignArchitecture and DesignChannel 9's The Block putting home renovators at risk of asbestos exposure …Architecture and DesignThe Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia (ADFA) have slammed a Channel 9 promotion for the new series of The Block, saying its dangerous disregard for safety could lead to home renovators suffering from deadly asbestos diseases due to dust …and […]
Asbestos risk ‘very low’ in quake repairs: Worksafe
Posted by Stuff.co.nzAsbestos risk 'very low' in quake repairs: WorksafeStuff.co.nzThe Earthquake Commission (EQC) failed to manage asbestos risks in earthquake home repairs, a report says. WorkSafe New Zealand has released its findings from an investigation into EQC's Canterbury home repair programme, which began in 2011.and more »
NSW Government-owned mining company Cobbora Holding Company …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineNSW Government-owned mining company Cobbora Holding Company …ABC OnlineA New South Wales Government-owned mining company is being investigated over the discovery of asbestos at four sites in the state's central-west. The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) said it found the potentially deadly material following the …
Asbestos crisis not in the past yet
Posted by Daily Inter LakeAsbestos crisis not in the past yetDaily Inter LakeFor 15 years since the extent of asbestos contamination from the W.R. Grace & Co. vermiculite mine was exposed under a national spotlight, Libby area residents have been living with a new reality that has sickened or killed family members and friends.and more »
Baird government should tell public its position on asbestos compensation …
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldBaird government should tell public its position on asbestos compensation …Sydney Morning HeraldThe Asbestos Injuries Compensation Fund warned in September that contributions from James Hardie wouldn't be sufficient to meet victim payouts, and it would seek a Supreme Court order to pay victims by instalment instead of lump sums from July 2015.
Asbestos, land deals and a bullet part of controversy at Texas community college
Posted by Inside Higher EdAsbestos, land deals and a bullet part of controversy at Texas community collegeInside Higher EdBesides the bullet, there have also been secret tape recordings, accusations of unethical land deals and allegations that improper handling of asbestos allowed the cancer-causing material into the air on campus. Leaders at Kilgore, a 5,800-student …Questionably Lawful Asbestos Abatement Projects Cause […]
Protect yourself from asbestos with the proper training
Posted by The AgeThe AgeProtect yourself from asbestos with the proper trainingThe AgeThe new laws will change the licensing requirements for asbestos assessors and removalists by lifting the qualifications and training required to conduct the above type of work. Another component of the amended regulations clears up some terminology …and more »
Garlock’s $125M Asbestos Liability Cap To Stay In Place
Posted by Law360 (subscription)Garlock's $125M Asbestos Liability Cap To Stay In PlaceLaw360 (subscription)Law360, New York (December 04, 2014, 8:53 PM ET) — A North Carolina bankruptcy judge refused Thursday to reopen a data dig to estimate the size of Garlock Sealing Technologies LLC's legacy asbestos liabilities, ordering that a previously reached $125 …
Concern after asbestos found in flat in Shawclough
Posted by Rochdale OnlineConcern after asbestos found in flat in ShawcloughRochdale OnlineA concerned tenant of the Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) flats said: "Just a few days ago RBH workmen drilled into an asbestos panel and one of the flats had to be evacuated. It is not yet known when they plan to inform other occupants at the flats …
Commissioners approve asbestos abatement on Austin building, pending DA OK
Posted by Corsicana Daily SunCommissioners approve asbestos abatement on Austin building, pending DA OKCorsicana Daily SunCommissioners approved a $16,000 proposal from Building Abatement Demolition (BAD) Company for asbestos abatement and selective demolition from the Stephen F. Austin School House, the red brick building on First Avenue and 13th Street purchased …
Federal Bankruptcy Judge Reaffirms Landmark Asbestos Decision
Posted by WFAEWFAEFederal Bankruptcy Judge Reaffirms Landmark Asbestos DecisionWFAEA federal bankruptcy judge in Charlotte on Thursday reaffirmed his landmark decision in the murky world of asbestos litigation. Judge George Hodges ruled against a request by asbestos plaintiffs to reopen the record that led to his decision in favor of …EnPro Reports Favorable Court Decision In Asbestos Claims […]
Asbestos removal to begin in June at Middletown middle school
Posted by Middletown PressAsbestos removal to begin in June at Middletown middle schoolMiddletown PressAsbestos removes will soon take place at Woodrow Wilson Middle School in Middletown, barring anyone under 18 from being in the building. File photo. By Alex Gecan, The Middletown Press. Posted: 12/05/14, 11:56 AM EST |. # Comments. MIDDLETOWN …
A Texas Community College Asbestos Controversy Escalates to a Shooting
Posted by Slate MagazineSlate MagazineA Texas Community College Asbestos Controversy Escalates to a ShootingSlate MagazineTheir latest criticism involves asbestos in college buildings. The college facilities director, Dalton Smith, told the Longview News-Journal in recent days about what he called cover-ups and improper asbestos abatements at the college. Smith said …
Hidalgo County Clerk’s Office to close for flood repairs, asbestos removal
Posted by MonitorHidalgo County Clerk's Office to close for flood repairs, asbestos removalMonitorWorkers with Weslaco-based R.L. Abatement started work Thursday evening, preparing for the asbestos removal by sealing off the ventilation system so as not to affect the rest of the county courthouse, county Executive Officer Valde Guerra said. Other …
‘Rammed through’ Illinois asbestos bill could face constitutional challenge …
Posted by Legal News LineMadison County Record'Rammed through' Illinois asbestos bill could face constitutional challenge …Legal News LineSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – While the trial lawyer lobby is likely cheering over passage of a bill that lifts a 10-year statute of limitations for the filing of asbestos litigation, critics say the group wielded its influence to rush an …Trial […]
Downtown Abilene library is in need of asbestos reduction
Posted by KTXSDowntown Abilene library is in need of asbestos reductionKTXSA proposal, endorsed by a city advisory panel Wednesday and now headed to the Abilene City Council for consideration, calls for $600,000 of $87 million in a proposed bond package to be spent on asbestos abatement at the downtown public library.and more »
More Time For Asbestos Suits OK’d by Illinois House
Posted by Insurance JournalAlton Daily NewsMore Time For Asbestos Suits OK'd by Illinois HouseInsurance JournalThe Illinois House has approved a bill allowing more time to file a lawsuit over asbestos-related disease. The initiative was adopted 70-43 Tuesday and moves to the Senate. Rep. Elaine Nekritz is a Northbrook Democrat. Her bill would remove a time …Bill that gives […]
San Diego woman pleads guilty to asbestos-removal training scam
Posted by San Diego 6San Diego woman pleads guilty to asbestos-removal training scamSan Diego 6SAN DIEGO (CNS) – A former asbestos-removal trainer pleaded guilty in San Diego on Wednesday to falsely certifying scores of workers as qualified to safely remove the cancer-causing substance from buildings. Lachelle Rene Thrower, 44, admitted to …and more »
‘Rammed through’ asbestos bill could face constitutional challenge; Critics …
Posted by Madison County RecordMadison County Record'Rammed through' asbestos bill could face constitutional challenge; Critics …Madison County RecordWhile the trial lawyer lobby is likely cheering over passage of a bill that lifts a 10-year statute of limitations for the filing of asbestos litigation, critics say the group wielded its influence to rush an unstudied bill through a lame duck […]
Downtown Abilene library needing asbestos reduction
Posted by KTXSDowntown Abilene library needing asbestos reductionKTXSA proposal, endorsed by a city advisory panel Wednesday and now headed to the Abilene City Council for consideration, calls for $600,000 of $87 million in a proposed bond package to be spent on asbestos abatement at the downtown public library.and more »
Construction companies fined $380K for exposing workers to asbestos
Posted by Legal News LineConstruction companies fined $380K for exposing workers to asbestosLegal News LineSEATTLE (Legal Newsline) – Washington's Department of Labor & Industries fined two construction agencies a total of $379,100 for knowingly exposing their workers to asbestos and illegally removing the toxic material. Partners Construction Inc. was …and more »
Council admits ‘improper’ asbestos disposal
Posted by Clare ChampionClare ChampionCouncil admits 'improper' asbestos disposalClare ChampionTHE improper disposal of asbestos at a number of locations in West Clare was unacceptable, it has been acknowledged by Clare County Council. Commenting on the independent report released this week, compiled by two former county managers in Cork …
Asbestos-removal trainer pleads guilty to fraud
Posted by KUSITimes of San DiegoAsbestos-removal trainer pleads guilty to fraudKUSIThe phony approvals led her employer, an official provider of asbestos-removal training, to falsely report to the state that trainees had attended the course and passed the exam. In addition, Thrower kept fees paid by students instead of providing the …San Diego woman pleads guilty to asbestos-removal […]
Cancer caused by asbestos exposure due to multiple cell mutations, study finds
Posted by Fox NewsFox NewsCancer caused by asbestos exposure due to multiple cell mutations, study findsFox NewsAsbestos is a mineral formerly used in building construction, and exposure to its fibers has been linked to a rare form of cancer called malignant mesothelioma. While most cancers are thought to be monoclonal— or caused by mutations in a single cell— …Cancer […]
Asbestos-riddled Canberra homes to be bought and demolished
Posted by The GuardianThe GuardianAsbestos-riddled Canberra homes to be bought and demolishedThe GuardianAn unprecedented scheme to buy and demolish Canberra homes riddled with asbestos could begin as early as next week after parliament approved $750m for the project. But ACT senator Kate Lundy acknowledged it wouldn't end the anguish felt by more …Call for inquiry into Fluffy crisisThe Canberra […]
Allegations About Asbestos Stir Controversy in Kilgore
Posted by Texas TribuneAllegations About Asbestos Stir Controversy in KilgoreTexas TribuneDalton Smith, the school's facilities director, told Bridget Ortigo of the Longview News-Journal that the school had knowingly mishandled asbestos on multiple occasions. To back up his account, he produced recordings that he said he secretly made of …Asbestos, land deals and a bullet part of controversy at […]
Asbestos Personal Injury Case Dismissed for Inadequate Explanation of Claims
Posted by Mesothelioma.comAsbestos Personal Injury Case Dismissed for Inadequate Explanation of ClaimsMesothelioma.comMr. Mcalvery's initial complaint alleged that the defendants were responsible for his exposure to asbestos, which resulted in personal injury. Asbestos, which has been banned since the 1970s, can be extremely hazardous to respiratory health, and long …
Future of Stamford Police Headquarters Up in Air Following Asbestos Discovery …
Posted by Mesothelioma.comFuture of Stamford Police Headquarters Up in Air Following Asbestos Discovery …Mesothelioma.comStamford, Connecticut – The city of Stamford has been fined $2,720 by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for ongoing problems at the Stamford police headquarters, including the presence of asbestos, which was discovered in a …
Study Shows Minimal Asbestos Exposure from Gaskets & Packing
Posted by The National Law ReviewStudy Shows Minimal Asbestos Exposure from Gaskets & PackingThe National Law ReviewA study released in 2014 examines potential airborne asbestos exposure of workers using asbestos-containing gaskets and packing. Amy K. Madl et al., Airborne Asbestos Exposures Associated with Gasket and Packing Replacement: A Simulation Study and …
Boulder City residents want answers on asbestos findings
Posted by MyNews3 Las Vegas KSNVBoulder City residents want answers on asbestos findingsMyNews3 Las Vegas KSNVBOULDER CITY (KSNV MyNews3.com) – Residents of this city packed a tiny library Tuesday night to hear about the extent of danger concerning asbestos found in area rocks. UNLV researchers found those rocks two years ago, but studies have stalled, …
Editorial: Kilgore College concerns are about more than asbestos
Posted by Longview News-JournalEditorial: Kilgore College concerns are about more than asbestosLongview News-JournalThis is clearly the responsible thing to do, just as it will be to pay for licensed, professional abatement as needed in other buildings with asbestos. No matter what you might think about the actual danger to students — that would be small — it …and […]
Inquest hears three family members died from asbestos-related cancer
Posted by Irish TimesIrish TimesInquest hears three family members died from asbestos-related cancerIrish TimesAt the inquest into the death of 65-year-old Charlie Glass from Broadford Rise, Ballinteer, Dublin 16, who passed away from asbestos-related cancer at St Vincent's Hospital on September 14th of last year, the Dublin coroner heard that his brother and …and more »
Call for inquiry into Fluffy crisis
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesCall for inquiry into Fluffy crisisThe Canberra TimesA Legislative Assembly committee has raised serious doubts about the ACT Government's response to the loose-fill asbestos crisis and called for a board of inquiry into the Mr Fluffy legacy. The wide-ranging and lengthy report issued on Wednesday …ACT to approve asbestos buyback planYahoo!7 NewsMr Fluffy […]
Shipyard asbestos compensation claimants lose civil case
Posted by MaltaTodayShipyard asbestos compensation claimants lose civil caseMaltaTodaySalvatore Formosa, a fitter at Malta Drydocks, died in 1978 after contracting malignant mesothelioma, a cancer caused exclusively by exposure to asbestos. His heirs claimed that the health authorities, the ministry responsible for the drydocks, the …
Illinois House OKs bill allowing more time to file asbestos lawsuits
Posted by Belleville News DemocratIllinois House OKs bill allowing more time to file asbestos lawsuitsBelleville News DemocratSPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House has approved a bill allowing more time to file a lawsuit over asbestos-related disease. The initiative was adopted 70-43 Tuesday and moves to the Senate. Rep. Elaine Nekritz is a Northbrook Democrat. Her bill would …and more »
Editorial: Concerns about Kilgore College are about more than asbestos
Posted by Longview News-JournalEditorial: Concerns about Kilgore College are about more than asbestosLongview News-JournalBut taken in their entirety, the stories the News-Journal has published raising questions about improper handling of asbestos in buildings at Kilgore College are far less about any airborne danger than about the way the college has dealt with this …
Mr Fluffy asbestos crisis: ACT Assembly Committee recommends 62 changes to …
Posted by Yahoo!7 NewsWA todayMr Fluffy asbestos crisis: ACT Assembly Committee recommends 62 changes to …Yahoo!7 NewsA report on the controversial Mr Fluffy asbestos buyback and demolition legislation in Canberra has been released just days after emotional public hearings. However the 62 recommendations of the Assembly Committee are not expected to halt the passage …Mr Fluffy report calls for […]
District Attorney Daniel Donovan announces arrest of father and son for …
Posted by SILive.comDNAinfoDistrict Attorney Daniel Donovan announces arrest of father and son for …SILive.comSTATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — District Attorney Daniel Donovan announced Tuesday the arrest of a father and son duo accused of filing false asbestos abatement reports for the work done at the Mount Manresa site in Fort Wadsworth. The defendants, Paul Santoro …Mt. Manresa Inspectors Arrested […]
85% of new ships still contain asbestos
Posted by The Motorship85% of new ships still contain asbestosThe MotorshipCTI Marine regularly performs pre delivery surveys on new builds and finds asbestos in their construction. This is a global issue because the material supply chain is global. The problem is mainly caused because suppliers are only required to give a …
Ill. House OKs more time for asbestos lawsuits
Posted by Bloomington PantagraphIll. House OKs more time for asbestos lawsuitsBloomington PantagraphSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois House has approved a bill allowing more time to file a lawsuit over asbestos-related disease. The initiative was adopted 70-43 Tuesday and moves to the Senate. Rep. Elaine Nekritz is a Northbrook Democrat. Her …and more »
Engineers charged in connection with false asbestos reports
Posted by WABC-TVDNAinfoEngineers charged in connection with false asbestos reportsWABC-TV"These men violated the trust of the residents that live in the community surrounding the former Mount Manresa site by lying about the presence of asbestos, a deadly substance that has been known to cause cancer," District Attorney Dan Donovan said.Mt. Manresa Inspectors Arrested for Lying About Asbestos, […]
Federal jury finds Bay City Academy contractor guilty of asbestos-related felonies
Posted by MLive.comMLive.comFederal jury finds Bay City Academy contractor guilty of asbestos-related feloniesMLive.comBAY CITY, MI — A federal trial has ended with the general contractor hired to refurbish the Bay City Academy charter school facility being convicted of four counts related to illegal asbestos removal. The jury on Tuesday, Dec. 2, found Roy C. Bradley …and more »
Potential asbestos issues in former Salmon River school could affect the site …
Posted by Truro Daily NewsPotential asbestos issues in former Salmon River school could affect the site …Truro Daily NewsAlthough county CAO Ramesh Ummat said the RCMP did not provide any information relating to either mold or asbestos to the municipality, an RCMP spokesman told the Truro Daily News, through an emailed response, that following the testing it was …and more »
AB III abated of mold, asbestos
Posted by SHSU Houstonian OnlineSHSU Houstonian OnlineAB III abated of mold, asbestosSHSU Houstonian OnlineAcademic Building III underwent mold and asbestos abating over Thanksgiving break after the toxins were discovered in October. Although the building was deemed safe for occupancy, the School of Nursing has opted to hold classes in the Lowman Student …
New resource program addresses asbestos exposure
Posted by Daily Inter LakeDaily Inter LakeNew resource program addresses asbestos exposureDaily Inter LakeThere will be residents wanting to remodel homes in which asbestos insulation has been sealed away and declared non-hazardous. Buildings will be demolished from time to time, and excavation is a given in any community where there will be growth and …and more »
Asbestos slows building removal
Posted by Times DailyTimes DailyAsbestos slows building removalTimes DailyFLORENCE — City officials could make a decision this week on when to begin demolishing a derelict building to make way for municipal court parking. First, however, a specialist contractor will be needed to remove asbestos from the structure.Taconite Workers Health Study resultsMesabi Daily Newsall 1,737 news articles »
Port Authority won’t have to pay for 9/11 asbestos cleanup after Supreme Court …
Posted by NJ.comNJ.comPort Authority won't have to pay for 9/11 asbestos cleanup after Supreme Court …NJ.comThe developer, Cedar & Washington Associates, sued the Port Authority and others under in 2008 under a law dealing with environmental and health risks linked to industrial pollution, seeking the cost of cleaning up asbestos, fiberglass and other …
Canberra man to fight landmark legal case concerning Mr Fluffy asbestos …
Posted by ABC OnlineCanberra man to fight landmark legal case concerning Mr Fluffy asbestos …ABC OnlineIn a statement of claim before the New South Wales Dust Diseases Tribunal, Mr Georgiou says the government was warned that it was unwise for installers to be working with the product and that the company prevented from using asbestos insulation in …
Asbestos remains legal despite fatal illnesses linked to it
Posted by San Antonio Express-NewsSan Antonio Express-NewsAsbestos remains legal despite fatal illnesses linked to itSan Antonio Express-NewsAs far as she can tell, that's how she picked up the asbestos fibers that worked their way from her lungs to the lining of her chest. The fibers that caused the tumor doctors found when she had her tubes tied at age […]
Madison County has 181 asbestos trials scheduled for this week
Posted by Legal News LineMadison County has 181 asbestos trials scheduled for this weekLegal News LineEDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – As the end of the year approaches, there are approximately 181 asbestos cases scheduled for trial on Dec. 1 in a single Madison County, Ill., courtroom, with only one claimant residing in the local jurisdiction.
State agency begins ‘complaint investigation’ at KC following news reports …
Posted by Kilgore News HeraldState agency begins 'complaint investigation' at KC following news reports …Kilgore News HeraldAn environmental audit and an asbestos survey have been completed at Kilgore College in the past two months. Meanwhile, two state agencies are investigating allegations of asbestos abuse. By the time all four reports are submitted, Kilgore College …Letters on Kilgore College, Muslim […]
Asbestos clean-up bill for two ships could top €1m
Posted by Irish ExaminerIrish ExaminerAsbestos clean-up bill for two ships could top €1mIrish ExaminerWork to remove asbestos started on sister ships LÉ Ciara and LÉ Orla on May 28, despite a consultancy firm giving them the all-clear 14 years ago. The firm has since closed, which means it is highly unlikely the clean-up costs can be recouped …and […]
Tributes pour in for Hornsby’s anti-asbestos campaigner Carol Klintfalt who …
Posted by The Daily TelegraphThe Daily TelegraphTributes pour in for Hornsby's anti-asbestos campaigner Carol Klintfalt who …The Daily Telegraph“We've lost a dear friend and an extraordinary person who shared tremendous passion to help save the lives of Australians by raising awareness of the dangers of asbestos among renovators, homeowners and in particular, women, at every opportunity,†he …
Mr Fluffy: Homeowner with mesothelioma brings landmark case against …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineMr Fluffy: Homeowner with mesothelioma brings landmark case against …ABC OnlineA man who says he got mesothelioma from exposure to "Mr Fluffy" loose-fill asbestos in his home is bringing a landmark legal case against the Commonwealth. Chris Georgiou is suing the Federal Government in the New South Wales Dust Diseases Tribunal, …Compassion urged for Mr […]
Seaham waste removal man puts lives at risk by illegally removing asbestos …
Posted by ChronicleLiveChronicleLiveSeaham waste removal man puts lives at risk by illegally removing asbestos …ChronicleLiveA contractor has put lives at risk after illegally removing asbestos from a garage ceiling. John Simpson, who operates as a waste removal man, told the owner of a house in High Heaton, Newcastle, he had a licence to remove the dangerous material, […]
Exposure to asbestos takes its toll on Rocky man 40 years on
Posted by Mackay Daily MercuryExposure to asbestos takes its toll on Rocky man 40 years onMackay Daily MercuryAnd that's not hard to believe when one in three Australian homes contains asbestos. Mr Fitzgerald said working in construction meant he had a lot of exposure to asbestos but never knew the risk. "I did work on houses that had asbestos […]
‘Justice for dad’: Hull docker’s family win asbestos battle
Posted by Hull Daily MailHull Daily Mail'Justice for dad': Hull docker's family win asbestos battleHull Daily MailTHE daughter of a former Hull dock worker and Second World War veteran has been awarded a five-figure settlement from her father's former employers after he was exposed to asbestos. Father-of-two John Raymond Carter, who served as a Royal Navy …
The battle to ban asbestos
Posted by Bangkok PostBangkok PostThe battle to ban asbestosBangkok PostAfter seven decades of widespread asbestos use across the country, the Industry Ministry has announced it will resubmit a plan to outlaw the material, which has been linked to a range of serious health issues including lung cancer. If it goes ahead …
Companies Fined for Exposing Workers to Asbestos
Posted by LawyersandSettlements.comCompanies Fined for Exposing Workers to AsbestosLawyersandSettlements.comSeattle, WA: Two companies face almost $380,000 in fines for allegedly exposing employees to asbestos, putting them at risk of asbestosis and other diseases linked to asbestos. The fines are related to the demolition of an apartment building in Seattle …
Bankrupt asbestos defendant reaches settlement with insurers after 14-year …
Posted by Legal News LineBankrupt asbestos defendant reaches settlement with insurers after 14-year …Legal News LinePorter Hayden is a Maryland corporation that was formed in 1966 when H.W. Porter Company merged with Reid-Hayden, Inc. The company sold and installed insulation products, some of which contained asbestos prior to the early 1970s. The AIG-Related …
Fairfield residents fear post-storm asbestos threat
Posted by Brisbane TimesFairfield residents fear post-storm asbestos threatBrisbane TimesFairfield residents fear dried-out asbestos, which became dislodged during Thursday's powerful storm, has dried out and become airborne. And they say Brisbane City Council had not acted on calls before the potentially deadly substance began breaking up …and more »
Family in fight over £175k asbestos tragedy payout
Posted by Manchester Evening NewsManchester Evening NewsFamily in fight over £175k asbestos tragedy payoutManchester Evening NewsThe family of a man who died following exposure to asbestos could be awarded £175,000 after a court ruling – but are facing a fight to get the money. Mum-of-two Doreen Heneghan, 77, said it was her husband James' dying wish for the family […]
Private member’s bill in Rajya Sabha to ban use of white asbestos
Posted by Zee NewsPrivate member's bill in Rajya Sabha to ban use of white asbestosZee NewsVijay Jawaharlal Darda (Congress), who moved the White Asbestos (Ban on Use and Import) Bill, 2014, sought use of safer and cheaper alternative to white asbestos. Darda moved two more bills including the Supreme Court (Establishment of a Permanent …and more »
IT MATTERS TO MARIA: ‘Change asbestos roof’
Posted by Nation NewsNation NewsIT MATTERS TO MARIA: 'Change asbestos roof'Nation NewsAlvin Sobers, 41, said he was puzzled as to why the asbestos roof at all of the other units at Hill Top, Pine, St Michael, had been changed except the one which he and his mother occupy. “I called the NHC and they tell me this is […]
Fracking risk compared to thalidomide and asbestos in Walport report
Posted by The GuardianThe GuardianFracking risk compared to thalidomide and asbestos in Walport reportThe GuardianThe chief scientific adviser's report appears to echo those fears. “History presents plenty of examples of innovation trajectories that later proved to be problematic — for instance involving asbestos, benzene, thalidomide, dioxins, lead in petrol …
High Court awards widow of asbestos worker who died of lung cancer £175000 …
Posted by Manchester Evening NewsManchester Evening NewsHigh Court awards widow of asbestos worker who died of lung cancer £175000 …Manchester Evening NewsThe widow of a man who died of cancer following years of exposure to asbestos at work will receive £175,000 in damages from his former employers. Doreen Heneghan, 77, said it was her husband James' dying wish for […]
Mr Fluffy contamination: More than 300000 cubic metres of asbestos to be …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineMr Fluffy contamination: More than 300000 cubic metres of asbestos to be …ABC OnlineMr Fluffy asbestos waste will not be allowed to blow around West Belconnen after it is dumped there following the demolition of contaminated homes, a committee has heard. Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury, has told a …Mr Fluffy […]
Contractor fined for potential asbestos risk
Posted by Health and Safety Executive (press release)Contractor fined for potential asbestos riskHealth and Safety Executive (press release)A County Durham contractor has been sentenced after illegally removing asbestos from a garage, putting himself, other workers and the householder at risk of exposure. John Simpson, trading as Dun N Dusted and offering waste removal services, was paid …and more »
Safety experts test for deadly asbestos dust in homes with a view to planning …
Posted by Courier MailCourier MailSafety experts test for deadly asbestos dust in homes with a view to planning …Courier MailOfficers from Workplace Health and Safety Queensland were yesterday conducting air sampling in and around several properties where independent tests commissioned by The Courier-Mail found asbestos dust in the roof spaces. Local residents are …
Union vows to fight James Hardie plan to pay asbestos victims in instalments
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineUnion vows to fight James Hardie plan to pay asbestos victims in instalmentsABC Online"We will intervene in any court proceedings to ensure that compensation to be paid to asbestos victims will be paid in full, and we will oppose any application to pay in instalments," Mr Oliver said. Karen Banton, the widow of asbestos […]
Italian supreme court’s asbestos ruling could have major implications for Brazil
Posted by The GuardianThe GuardianItalian supreme court's asbestos ruling could have major implications for BrazilThe GuardianThe group consisted of about 200 people, most of them from Casale Monferrato, a north-west Italian city where victims of asbestos-related diseases have been numbered in the thousands. Others came from countries including Switzerland, the UK, the US, …Italy court annuls conviction for Swiss […]
Councils sign on for asbestos dump scheme
Posted by Northern StarNorthern StarCouncils sign on for asbestos dump schemeNorthern StarLocal governments across NSW have joined a pilot program offering households incentives of $50 a tonne to dump their bonded asbestos once and for all. 23 councils have signed on to the NSW Environmental Protection Authority scheme, subsidises …and more »
Asbestos Testing Continues at Gabe’s Tower
Posted by Tristatehomepage.comTristatehomepage.comAsbestos Testing Continues at Gabe's TowerTristatehomepage.comRenovation of the tower was stopped earlier this year over fears of asbestos inside the building. Tests were first done this past summer after workers found a substance they feared was asbestos. Copyright 2014 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights …
James Hardie asbestos compensation fund’s bid to pay victims in instalments …
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldABC OnlineJames Hardie asbestos compensation fund's bid to pay victims in instalments …Sydney Morning HeraldIn September, the Asbestos Injuries Compensation Fund, bankrolled by James Hardie Industries, announced it was heading for a cash shortfall of $184 million by 2017 after underestimating the number of people dying because of toxic asbestos.Union vows to fight James Hardie […]
Suit alleges asbestos cover-up at Dearborn Heights schools
Posted by Detroit Free PressDetroit Free PressSuit alleges asbestos cover-up at Dearborn Heights schoolsDetroit Free PressA Dearborn Heights school district endangered students and staff by falsifying a report and covering up past asbestos contamination at two schools, according to explosive records filed with a federal lawsuit on Tuesday. Officials at Dearborn Heights …Lawsuit says Dearborn Heights school district covered […]
Mornington Shire Council to raise asbestos awareness
Posted by ABC OnlineMornington Shire Council to raise asbestos awarenessABC Online"It would be fair to say the community hasn't received a lot of information in relation to asbestos, certainly there was an awareness in the community that there may of been asbestos in the building but as far as airborne asbestos there would be not a …
Suit alleges asbestos cover-up at Dearborn Height schools
Posted by Lansing State JournalLansing State JournalSuit alleges asbestos cover-up at Dearborn Height schoolsLansing State JournalCitations which MIOSHA issued against the school district on June 5, 2013, based on inspections conducted during May of that year, cited the district for “serious†violations for allowing sanding of floor tiles containing asbestos, for failing to give …and more »
Labor vows to remove asbestos from 1200 schools
Posted by The AgeABC OnlineLabor vows to remove asbestos from 1200 schoolsThe AgeAsbestos in 1200 Victorian state schools would be removed by 2020 under an "ambitious" $100 million Labor Party plan. Again visiting a marginal sand-belt seat, Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews made a pitch to parents, vowing to conduct a full audit of …Victoria election 2014: Labor to remove […]
Bootleg cigarettes containing asbestos on sale in Belfast
Posted by Belfast TelegraphBelfast TelegraphBootleg cigarettes containing asbestos on sale in BelfastBelfast TelegraphEarlier this year Trading Standards chiefs warned people to avoid buying Jin Ling after the cigarettes were found to contain deadly asbestos. Packs of Jin Ling were found on sale at a Belfast car wash, while the survey also found the illegal brands …
Man electrocuted in Asbestos might have been stealing wire, police say
Posted by Montreal GazetteMan electrocuted in Asbestos might have been stealing wire, police sayMontreal GazetteA 35-year-old Asbestos resident died early Tuesday after he was electrocuted clinging to the top of a Hydro-Québec pole. The fatal accident took place at midnight on St-Georges Rd. N., in the town of Asbestos in Estrie. Asbestos is about 165 kilometres …and more »
DIY crowd plays renovation roulette with deadly asbestos
Posted by The Sunshine Coast DailyDIY crowd plays renovation roulette with deadly asbestosThe Sunshine Coast DailyThey are exposing themselves to asbestos, with TV shows like the Block encouraging people to do the work themselves, a Toowoomba ex-builder has said. Wayne Bryan worked as a house builder since the 1960s and was exposed to asbestos. He now lives …and more »
Signs warn scrappers of asbestos
Posted by WXYZWXYZSigns warn scrappers of asbestosWXYZ(WXYZ) – Signs warning scrappers about the dangers of asbestos have been popping up on blighted, vacant buildings in Detroit. From Gratiot Avenue, to Mt. Elliott, and major roadways in between, white signs posted on blighted, vacant buildings are …
Asbestos, Smoking and Lung Cancer: Valuing the Venue and Verdict
Posted by Law.comAsbestos, Smoking and Lung Cancer: Valuing the Venue and VerdictLaw.comIn recent years, courts across the country have seen an increase in lung cancer cases based on alleged asbestos exposure. Many of these cases involve plaintiffs with significant histories of smoking tobacco. Despite this common sense alternative …
State agency confirms Kilgore College asbestos investigation
Posted by Longview News-JournalState agency confirms Kilgore College asbestos investigationLongview News-JournalA consultant hired by Kilgore College to inspect several campus buildings after asbestos exposure allegations were made by an employee said Monday initial results showed Dodson Auditorium to be safe and that final results were expected in the next …Investigation underway into asbestos allegations at Kilgore CollegeKLTVDr. Bill Holda, […]
Kilgore College responds to recent asbestos allegations
Posted by KLTVKilgore College responds to recent asbestos allegationsKLTV“I'm not aware of any danger related to asbestos removal for our students, faculty [or] staff related to the general public. No one has presented me or the college with any,†Dr. Holda said. Holda says they have reached out to Smith, with no response.Kilgore College president issues response […]
Italy court annuls conviction for Swiss billionaire in asbestos scandal
Posted by ReutersReutersItaly court annuls conviction for Swiss billionaire in asbestos scandalReutersThe factories had used asbestos in the production of cement. The plants closed in 1986, but workers and local residents continue to suffer the consequences, with Italy's biggest union saying that the latest victim of an asbestos-related disease was …Swiss Billionaire Schmidheiny Wins Asbestos Court BattleForbesItalian […]
First valuations of Mr Fluffy asbestos homes begin
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesFirst valuations of Mr Fluffy asbestos homes beginThe Canberra TimesThew news came as Asbestos Taskforce head Andrew Kefford confirmed the list of 1021 Mr Fluffy homes would be made public in the first half of 2015, news likely to unsettle many homeowners who have argued strongly to keep their addresses private.Mr Fluffy contamination: […]
DIY home renovations and asbestos – a dangerous mix
Posted by The Fifth EstateDIY home renovations and asbestos – a dangerous mixThe Fifth EstateOn the eve of National Asbestos Awareness Day, the Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia has warned of a “third wave†of exposure to asbestos, as DIY home renovations spike in popularity. Friday, 28 November, marks National Asbestos Awareness …Asbestos warning targets renovatorsPS NewsNational Asbestos Awareness Day […]
Removal of asbestos in Poland dragging
Posted by thenews.plRemoval of asbestos in Poland draggingthenews.plAccording to the Sustainable Development Foundation and the Green Federation GAJA, of the 15 million tons of asbestos in Poland twelve years ago, when a government program to remove it was launched, only 2 million tons are no longer in place. Although …
Kilgore College president issues response to asbestos allegations
Posted by Longview News-JournalKilgore College president issues response to asbestos allegationsLongview News-JournalI am sure that some of you are aware of the accusations in the Longview News-Journal that some Kilgore College facilities are not safe, that asbestos has been removed improperly and that this removal has been covered up by the college. I have no …Kilgore College responds […]
Asbestos removal at former Belchertown State School slated for December; Bids …
Posted by MassLive.comMassLive.comAsbestos removal at former Belchertown State School slated for December; Bids …MassLive.comAsbestos removal is expected to start in December for the former Belchertown State School followed by demolition of some buildings. The Belchertown Economic Development Industrial Corporation is trying to develop the property. (The Republican file photo).
Shell Not Liable For Secondary Exposure To Asbestos
Posted by Law360 (subscription)Shell Not Liable For Secondary Exposure To AsbestosLaw360 (subscription)Law360, New York (November 24, 2014, 1:20 PM ET) — A California appeals court on Friday said Shell Oil Co. wasn't responsible for protecting a woman from asbestos exposure that arose from laundering her husband's work clothing, saying that holding the …and more »
Billionaire with honorary Yale degree has conviction overturned in asbestos …
Posted by New Haven RegisterBillionaire with honorary Yale degree has conviction overturned in asbestos …New Haven RegisterBillionaire with honorary Yale degree has conviction overturned in asbestos-deaths case. Students of Casale Monferrato show placards reading, in Italian: “Eternit: how many time will we be killed again?†during a protest in Casale Monferrato, Northern …
Asbestos found at airport but poses no risk, says CPA
Posted by Marianas VarietyAsbestos found at airport but poses no risk, says CPAMarianas VarietyTHE discovery of asbestos at the Francisco C. Ada/Saipan International Airport does not pose any risk to those working at or transiting through the airport and the airport management has taken a proactive approach in making sure that safety of all …
AUSTRALIA GLOBAL LEADER IN ASBESTOS AWARENESS International …
Posted by NewsMaker (press release)NewsMaker (press release)AUSTRALIA GLOBAL LEADER IN ASBESTOS AWARENESS International …NewsMaker (press release)Britain's leading international campaigner, Laurie Kazan-Allen, of the International Ban Asbestos Secretariat (IBAS), was a keynote speaker at Australia's first International Conference on Asbestos Awareness & Management hosted by the Asbestos Safety …and more »
Mr Fluffy contamination: Banks offering support to ACT asbestos victims
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineMr Fluffy contamination: Banks offering support to ACT asbestos victimsABC OnlineIt comes in response to a plea from ACT Chief Minister Katy Gallagher, who approached the banks last month asking for a "compassionate and responsive approach" for homeowners facing the prospect of refinancing as part of the deadly loose-fill asbestos …ACT puts banks on noticeThe […]
Recordings: Kilgore College official broke asbestos laws, covered it up
Posted by Longview News-JournalLongview News-JournalRecordings: Kilgore College official broke asbestos laws, covered it upLongview News-JournalThe words of reassurance were for Facilities Director Dalton Smith, who secretly recorded the conversations in which he expresses concerns for asbestos-related health issues for him and his staff — and whether he could face legal trouble for his actions.
Asbestos in Victorian schools needs urgent removal demands WorkSafe
Posted by The AgeThe AgeAsbestos in Victorian schools needs urgent removal demands WorkSafeThe AgeTeachers and principals have made an election-eve plea for asbestos to be fully removed from all Victorian schools after a secret state government audit found some are so plagued with the material that buildings need to be cordoned off or cleaned up …and more »
Editorial: Kilgore College must not ignore asbestos questions
Posted by Longview News-JournalEditorial: Kilgore College must not ignore asbestos questionsLongview News-JournalWe saw that this past week when Kilgore College President Bill Holda first denied the possibility of a problem caused by possible mishandling of asbestos at the college, then said he'd hired an environmental firm to test air quality in certain …and more »
William Powell, Foster Wheeler earn summary judgment in asbestos case
Posted by Legal News LineWilliam Powell, Foster Wheeler earn summary judgment in asbestos caseLegal News LineGREENSBORO, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – A North Carolina has federal judge has granted summary judgment to two defendants in an asbestos case, concluding that the plaintiffs misconstrued the testimony of their sole witness. Judge Catherine C. Eagles …
Gran versus the killer asbestos
Posted by Stuff.co.nzStuff.co.nzGran versus the killer asbestosStuff.co.nzHis 1997 death brought with it his widow Deidre's passionate obsession – the 73-year-old grandmother has spent most of her later life trying to get asbestos banned in its manufactured form in New Zealand. Asbestos has been banned in its raw form but …and more »
No licences for asbestos breaches
Posted by The Canberra TimesNo licences for asbestos breachesThe Canberra TimesFrank Christopher Williams was the only person to have his ACT asbestos removalist licence stripped in the last five years, after building work in Lyneham in 2010 involving the handling of asbestos and disturbing friable asbestos without any of the …Asbestos risk spreads into NSW and beyondSydney Morning Heraldall […]
‘Get rid of asbestos in our schools’
Posted by The AgeThe Age'Get rid of asbestos in our schools'The AgeTeachers and principals have made an election-eve plea for asbestos to be fully removed from all Victorian schools after a secret state government audit found some are so plagued with the material that buildings need to be cordoned off or cleaned up …
New start for owners of Mr Fluffy asbestos home in Kambah
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesNew start for owners of Mr Fluffy asbestos home in KambahThe Canberra TimesOverwhelmingly, they want to get out of their Mr Fluffy home, which they bought without any idea of amosite asbestos contamination in 2006. But they also want to avoid a looming property bubble. "We wanted to avoid any rise in prices […]
Those sanctioned for asbestos breaches have no licences
Posted by WA todayWA todayThose sanctioned for asbestos breaches have no licencesWA todayThe three people who have faced the latest disciplinary action for breaches of ACT asbestos laws will pose no risk during the Mr Fluffy demolition period. While the construction union raised concerns last week about the quality of asbestos removalists …Asbestos risk spreads into NSW and […]
Kilgore College counters staffer’s asbestos charges
Posted by Kilgore News HeraldKilgore College counters staffer's asbestos chargesKilgore News HeraldWhen allegations surfaced about some buildings on campus being unsafe due to asbestos exposure, Kilgore College President Bill Holda refuted those claims, stating he did not believe any students, faculty or staff had been in unsafe environments.
Ask the Inspector: Cover asbestos, don’t disturb it
Posted by Leader-TelegramAsk the Inspector: Cover asbestos, don't disturb itLeader-TelegramAsbestos can be a health problem but as long as it is intact and not disturbed it should not be a problem. The worst thing you can do is pull at it or try to remove it, which could cause fibers to be airborne. The best thing to […]
Retired Newcastle hospital clerk claims 20-year career exposed her to asbestos …
Posted by ChronicleLiveChronicleLiveRetired Newcastle hospital clerk claims 20-year career exposed her to asbestos …ChronicleLiveA retired hospital clerk claims her near 20-year career at Newcastle's RVI led her to contract an asbestos-related cancer. Joan Dawson is taking legal action against her former employer following her terminal mesothelioma diagnosis in September, and is …and more »
Scapa Flow torpedo survivor killed by asbestos
Posted by ScotsmanScotsmanScapa Flow torpedo survivor killed by asbestosScotsmanThe coroner ruled that asbestos was the cause of his death at home in Berkshire on 2 August. Peter Bedford noted that a post-mortem examination revealed malignant mesothelioma on his right lung, with asbestos fibres also found in his tissue. Mr Bedford …and more »
PA Supreme Court to Revisit Asbestos “Any-Exposure†Theory
Posted by The National Law ReviewPA Supreme Court to Revisit Asbestos “Any-Exposure†TheoryThe National Law ReviewThe Pennsylvania Supreme Court has recently agreed to hear an appeal in the Rost case in which the Superior Court upheld a jury award in an alleged asbestos exposure case in favor of the plaintiff Richard Rost and his wife. In upholding the verdict …
Kilgore College president denies asbestos procedures occurred
Posted by Longview News-JournalKilgore College president denies asbestos procedures occurredLongview News-JournalKilgore College President Bill Holda said Thursday that he doesn't believe any unlicensed asbestos procedures occurred on campus, despite statements by the college's spokesman. Kilgore College's facilities director and two trustees said earlier this …Kilgore College President speaks out about asbestos allegationsKETKall 3 news articles »
Share “Asbestos removal adds to MAPS 3 expo…â€
Posted by NewsOK.comShare “Asbestos removal adds to MAPS 3 expo…â€NewsOK.comThe Oklahoma City MAPS 3 Citizens Advisory Board on Thursday agreed to increase the State Fair Park expo center budget to account for removal of asbestos from the Travel & Transportation Building, which is set to be demolished starting next week.and more »
Sometimes it’s better to leave asbestos alone
Posted by Wausau Daily HeraldWausau Daily HeraldSometimes it's better to leave asbestos aloneWausau Daily HeraldAnswer: Asbestos can be a health problem, but as long as it is intact and not disturbed, it should not be a problem. The worst thing you can do is pull at it or try to remove it, which could cause fibers to be airborne. […]
Feature: Bitterness spreads in Italy after conviction in major asbestos trial …
Posted by Shanghai Daily (subscription)Feature: Bitterness spreads in Italy after conviction in major asbestos trial …Shanghai Daily (subscription)ROME, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) — The entire community of Casale Monferrato, a small town in Piedmont region, gathered for an official day of mourning on Thursday, as families of the victims of asbestos were still stunned by what the last chapter of […]
Fury after tycoon acquitted for asbestos deaths
Posted by The Local.itThe Local.itFury after tycoon acquitted for asbestos deathsThe Local.itIn a ruling greeted with fury by relatives of the victims, the Court of Cassation on Wednesday quashed the conviction and 18-year prison sentence given to tycoon Stephan Schmidheiny over inadequate safety provisions in asbestos-cement plants run by his …
Week to raise asbestos awareness
Posted by Bundaberg News MailWeek to raise asbestos awarenessBundaberg News MailASBESTOS Awareness Week will be marked across Queensland from November 22 to 29 and Bundaberg Regional Council is urging all residents to take the opportunity to be better informed of the extreme care required in handling asbestos related material.and more »
Italian court frees Swiss asbestos polluter accused of involvement in 3000 …
Posted by euronewseuronewsItalian court frees Swiss asbestos polluter accused of involvement in 3000 …euronewsSwiss owner of Eternit asbestos Stephan Schmidheiny was a major shareholder in Eternit's Italian operations when they went bust in 1986. More than 2000 of those who fell ill and died worked at Eternit's three Italian factories, but the Supreme Court …
Swiss tycoon acquitted over asbestos deaths
Posted by The Local.chThe Local.chSwiss tycoon acquitted over asbestos deathsThe Local.chThe top Italian court ruled late Wednesday that the evidence on which he was originally convicted — in the biggest case of its kind against a multinational for asbestos-related deaths — was now out of date, according to the Italian news agency Ansa.
Swiss Billionaire Schmidheiny Wins Asbestos Court Battle
Posted by ForbesForbesSwiss Billionaire Schmidheiny Wins Asbestos Court BattleForbesBillionaire Stephan Schmidheiny was acquitted this week of complicity in 3,000 deaths related to the use of asbestos in factories formerly part of his chemicals empire, Eternit. Italy's supreme court overturned a ruling which sentenced the Swiss …Italy court annuls conviction for Swiss billionaire in asbestos scandalReutersFury as Italy […]
Scapa Flow survivor killed by navy’s asbestos
Posted by ScotsmanScotsmanScapa Flow survivor killed by navy's asbestosScotsmanHE ESCAPED death once, but not twice. A Royal Navy engineer, who survived the torpedoing of the HMS Royal Oak at Scapa Flow in Orkney during the Second World War, was killed at the age of 92 by asbestos encountered during his naval service, …and more »
Eternit billionaire’s asbestos jail term overturned
Posted by swissinfo.chswissinfo.chEternit billionaire's asbestos jail term overturnedswissinfo.chThe Italian Supreme Court in Rome has acquitted Swiss industrialist Stephan Schmidheiny for his part in the deaths of factory workers exposed to asbestos, annulling the judgment of a lower court. The court found that the statute of limitations had …Italy court annuls conviction for Swiss billionaire in asbestos scandalYahoo […]
Kilgore College to hire firm to test for asbestos
Posted by Longview News-JournalLongview News-JournalKilgore College to hire firm to test for asbestosLongview News-JournalKilgore College is working with a contractor to perform air quality tests in several buildings on campus following asbestos violation allegations from one of its employees, officials said Wednesday. College spokesman Chris Craddock admitted Wednesday …Holda refutes asbestos allegationsKilgore News Heraldall 2 news articles »
Asbestos abatement price high for Mendota schools
Posted by LaSalle News TribuneAsbestos abatement price high for Mendota schoolsLaSalle News TribuneMENDOTA — Superintendent Kristen School told the Mendota Grade School Board this week that the original estimate for asbestos abatement in two wings at Northbrook School was for classroom work only. After further consultation with the company …and more »
City Department of Investigation is probing Mount Manresa asbestos case
Posted by Staten Island AdvanceStaten Island Advance – SILive.comCity Department of Investigation is probing Mount Manresa asbestos caseStaten Island Advance – SILive.comSTATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The city Department of Investigation is scrutinizing the former asbestos investigator at the controversial Mount Manresa site who previously said there was no asbestos when city Department of Environmental Protection found the …
OSHA Fines Stamford for Police Station Asbestos
Posted by ClaimsJournal.comOSHA Fines Stamford for Police Station AsbestosClaimsJournal.comFederal health and safety officials have fined Stamford, Conn., about $2,700 for asbestos and water contamination at the city's police headquarters. The Advocate of Stamford reports that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has fined the …
Employee: Kilgore College hid asbestos exposure; officials deny allegations
Posted by Longview News-JournalEmployee: Kilgore College hid asbestos exposure; officials deny allegationsLongview News-JournalKILGORE — Kilgore College students and staff as well as the public have been exposed to asbestos in campus buildings over a period of several years, the college's facilities director said. The public institution's handling of the situation is the …and more »
James Hardie reveals asbestos claims rising more than forecast
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineJames Hardie reveals asbestos claims rising more than forecastABC OnlineBuilding products maker James Hardie has confirmed asbestos-related claims are continuing to grow at a faster-than-expected rate. Releasing its 2015 first-half results, James Hardie reported asbestos related claims were 5 per cent higher than for the …James Hardie 2nd quarter profit jumps 66 pct; outlook cautiousCNBCJames […]
MTAA approves purchase of mowers, asbestos removal
Posted by Topeka Capital JournalMTAA approves purchase of mowers, asbestos removalTopeka Capital JournalThe Metropolitan Topeka Airport Authority will spend $45,600 for three zero-turn-radius trim mowers and $17,300 on asbestos removal. The board on Tuesday approved the expenditures, which either were accounted for in the 2014 budget or will be paid for …
Employee: Kilgore College hid asbestos exposure; School officials deny …
Posted by Longview News-JournalLongview News-JournalEmployee: Kilgore College hid asbestos exposure; School officials deny …Longview News-JournalFacilities Director Dalton Smith, a 14-year employee of the college, said thousands of people have been exposed to improperly handled asbestos in the Randolph C. Watson Library, Rangerette gym, Stark Hall and the Quads dormitories, and Dodson …and more »
Mr Fluffy waste to head west
Posted by The Canberra TimesMr Fluffy waste to head westThe Canberra TimesUp to 150,000 tonnes of contaminated material from more than 1000 Mr Fluffy asbestos homes will be disposed of at the West Belconnen Resource Management Centre within the next five years despite concerns the capacity of the tip may delay action.and more »
Infographic: Where might you find asbestos in your property?
Posted by Property ObserverProperty ObserverInfographic: Where might you find asbestos in your property?Property ObserverIn the lead up to Asbestos Awareness Day on 28 November, it is a crucial time to consider your investment property and homes, as well as the safety of those who live in them. One in three Aussie homes contains asbestos, including those constructed of […]
Where will Canberra’s asbestos go?
Posted by The Canberra TimesWhere will Canberra's asbestos go?The Canberra TimesUp to 150,000 tonnes of contaminated material from more than 1000 Mr Fluffy asbestos homes will be disposed of at the West Belconnen Resource Management Centre within the next five years despite concerns the capacity of the tip may delay action.and more »
ACT lauded for ‘biting the bullet’
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesACT lauded for 'biting the bullet'The Canberra TimesThe conference issued a strongly-worded communique on Wednesday morning following the three-day Melbourne event which drew together international asbestos experts, employer groups, unions, researchers, medical experts and all levels of government.and more »
EPA: Complex Libby Asbestos Assessment Takes Time
Posted by Flathead BeaconEPA: Complex Libby Asbestos Assessment Takes TimeFlathead BeaconSteve Bullock says he is frustrated with the Environmental Protection Agency over delays in releasing the final toxicity values and Human Health Risk Assessment for Libby amphibole asbestos – a critical report that will direct the future of Lincoln …
NSW Government must act to protect community from Mr Fluffy asbestos homes …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineNSW Government must act to protect community from Mr Fluffy asbestos homes …ABC OnlineThe Joint Select Committee on Loose Fill Asbestos Insulation investigation was prompted after the discovery that more than 1,000 homes in Canberra still contained deadly Mr Fluffy loose-fill asbestos insulation, despite a Commonwealth clean-up in the …Mr Fluffy owners call in […]
Japanese docs trying to stop all asbestos use in Asia
Posted by The Japan TimesJapanese docs trying to stop all asbestos use in AsiaThe Japan TimesJAKARTA – Japanese doctors are stepping up efforts to help Asia's developing economies stop using asbestos, sharing knowledge bitterly learned in Japan about the serious and fatal illnesses caused by the material that was used in abundance during the …
80 asbestos dumping incidents in Wollongong over past year
Posted by Illawarra Mercury80 asbestos dumping incidents in Wollongong over past yearIllawarra MercuryOne in three Australian homes contains asbestos and the fire-resistant silicate mineral is found in many homes and buildings across NSW built before 1987. If cut, drilled or water-blasted, non-friable asbestos can become airborne and if breathed in …
15-Year Asbestos Saga in Libby Provokes Governor to Send Letter to EPA
Posted by Mesothelioma.com15-Year Asbestos Saga in Libby Provokes Governor to Send Letter to EPAMesothelioma.comLibby, Montana – Montana governor Steve Bullock has called on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide toxicity reports that are needed before a long-overdue asbestos cleanup project can begin. The governor is the latest official to speak …
Longtime homebuilder can get help for asbestos-related cancer
Posted by The Times-PicayuneInjury Lawyer NewsLongtime homebuilder can get help for asbestos-related cancerThe Times-Picayune – NOLA.comUse of practically any type of asbestos or products that contain it were banned in the homebuilding business by the federal government in the 1970s. In this Wednesday, July 30, 2014 photograph, a builder works on the construction of new homes in Belmar […]
Justices to Eye Phila. Asbestos Consolidation Procedure
Posted by The Legal IntelligencerThe Legal IntelligencerJustices to Eye Phila. Asbestos Consolidation ProcedureThe Legal IntelligencerIn Rost, the high court will consider "whether the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas' mandatory practice of consolidating unrelated asbestos cases … is consistent with the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure and due process; whether consolidation …
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) to Present at American …
Posted by Business Wire (press release)Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) to Present at American …Business Wire (press release)On November 17, Mark Catlin, Occupational Health and Safety Director with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Washington, DC, will present on behalf of SEIU and ADAO, about the critical role of asbestos disease awareness in promoting and …and more »
Thief stole from Dover business closed due to asbestos
Posted by The News JournalThe News JournalThief stole from Dover business closed due to asbestosThe News JournalA thief broke into a Dover business that has been closed due to an asbestos problem and stole a television and several DVDs, police said Monday. The burglary occurred at the Walls of Wonder Tattoo shop located in the Capitol Shopping Center, 1044 […]
OSHA fines Stamford over police station asbestos
Posted by WTNHWTNHOSHA fines Stamford over police station asbestosWTNHSTAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Federal health and safety officials have fined Stamford about $2,700 for asbestos and water contamination at the city's police headquarters. The Advocate of Stamford reports (http://bit.ly/1uDRhUx) that the Occupational Safety …OSHA fines Stamford for asbestos at police HQThe Advocateall 26 news articles »
Council say asbestos at Redcar Leisure Centre was dealt with ‘professionally …
Posted by Gazette LiveGazette LiveCouncil say asbestos at Redcar Leisure Centre was dealt with 'professionally …Gazette LiveAsbestos powder did not escape during the demolition of Redcar Leisure Centre, a council insists. Redcar and Cleveland Council had faced questions about the demolition of the former Redcar Bowl and leisure centre, on Majuba Road. after reports from …
OSHA fines Stamford for asbestos at police HQ
Posted by The AdvocateOSHA fines Stamford for asbestos at police HQThe AdvocateThe order requires Stamford to clean up asbestos waste and debris exposed in the building by March 2015, putting a deadline on the city to decide whether it will solve the larger problem of needing to build a new police headquarters, or try to repair …
Watchdog rejects asbestos concerns
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesWatchdog rejects asbestos concernsThe Canberra TimesThe ACT's work safety watchdog has rejected concerns from the construction union about the quality of Canberra asbestos removalists, as millions are set to be spent on the clean-up and demolition of Mr Fluffy homes. Work Safety Commissioner Mark …and more »
Mr Fluffy asbestos: Calls for NSW Government to develop guidelines for sale of …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineMr Fluffy asbestos: Calls for NSW Government to develop guidelines for sale of …ABC OnlineMr Fluffy insulation was pumped into the roof spaces of about 1,000 homes in the 1960s and 1970s. Despite a Commonwealth-funded clean-up program in the 1980s and 1990s, remnant asbestos fibres have been found in the wall cavities and sub-floors […]
Asbestos work will ramp up cost of Town Fire Rec Hall demolition
Posted by The Daily News OnlineThe Daily News OnlineAsbestos work will ramp up cost of Town Fire Rec Hall demolitionThe Daily News OnlineWorkers boarded parts of Town of Batavia Fire Department Recreation Hall Wednesday in preparation of asbestos removal. The rec hall is going to be demolished and used as a parking lot until the department builds a new fire […]
‘Mindless’ dumping of asbestos at Limerick pier
Posted by Limerick LeaderLimerick Leader'Mindless' dumping of asbestos at Limerick pierLimerick LeaderApproximately one tonne of corrugated asbestos sheeting was dumped behind the pier wall, close to the Knockaranna walking path over Hallowe'en. The asbestos was dumped in the middle of the night and was spotted the following morning by a resident on …
Work safety watchdog rejects union’s asbestos claims
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning HeraldWork safety watchdog rejects union's asbestos claimsSydney Morning HeraldThe ACT's work safety watchdog has rejected concerns from the construction union about the quality of Canberra asbestos removalists, as millions are set to be spent on the clean-up and demolition of Mr Fluffy homes. Work Safety Commissioner Mark …and more »
British asbestos expert says Fluffy is an international worst nightmare
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesBritish asbestos expert says Fluffy is an international worst nightmareThe Canberra TimesBritish historian and ban asbestos campaigner Laurie Kazan-Allen said Canberra's Mr Fluffy crisis was an international "worst nightmare" of asbestos contamination and exposure. She welcomed the ACT Government's decision to borrow $1 billion from the …Analysts warn ACT budget will be rocky for […]
Judge To Open Files Supporting Garlock Asbestos Fraud Claims Next Week
Posted by ForbesJudge To Open Files Supporting Garlock Asbestos Fraud Claims Next WeekForbesThe files, Garlock says, will show how plaintiff lawyers withheld evidence their clients were exposed to multiple asbestos products in order to extract higher settlements and court verdicts from Garlock. In one case that generated a $37 million verdict …Hidden Garlock Asbestos Claim Evidence Will […]
Students return to Moscow HS after asbestos discovery
Posted by KREM.com (subscription)KREM.com (subscription)Students return to Moscow HS after asbestos discoveryKREM.com (subscription)MOSCOW, Idaho – Moscow High School students returned to class Friday after finding out about an asbestos problem. Official said earlier Moscow High School was closed because of an air quality concern due to construction. School districts leaders said a …Moscow High reopens after asbestos cleanupMoscow-Pullman Daily […]
Shipbuilder earns summary judgment in asbestos case
Posted by Legal News LineWashington ExaminerShipbuilder earns summary judgment in asbestos caseLegal News LinePHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) – A federal judge in the asbestos multidistrict litigation has granted summary judgment in favor of Huntington Ingalls, Inc., in an asbestos case in which the claimant tried to hold a shipbuilder liable for potentially …La. court's $3.8 million judgment in survival action […]
Hidden Garlock Asbestos Claim Evidence Will be Evaluated at Court Hearing
Posted by ClaimsJournal.comHidden Garlock Asbestos Claim Evidence Will be Evaluated at Court HearingClaimsJournal.comWhether Garlock Sealing Technologies LLC, plaintiffs' lawyers, or both are responsible for suppressing evidence related to asbestos claims against an EnPro Industries Inc. unit is a question to be decided Dec. 4 at a hearing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in …
Asbestos risk in Australia similar to in crisis-hit Britain
Posted by The Canberra TimesAsbestos risk in Australia similar to in crisis-hit BritainThe Canberra TimesThe United Kingdom is in the grips of an asbestos epidemic with the latest projections showing one in 170 of all British men born in the 1940s will die of mesothelioma. While the UK mesothelioma rate is the highest in the world, it is followed […]
Asbestos concerns: Gaythorne community told health risk from factory site …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineAsbestos concerns: Gaythorne community told health risk from factory site …ABC OnlineThe risk of exposure to waste from a former asbestos factory in northern Brisbane will be systematically examined by Queensland authorities, a community forum has been told. About 60 people attended last night's forum about asbestos concerns at …
Officials: Students shouldn’t worry about asbestos in campus buildings
Posted by Diamondback OnlineDiamondback OnlineOfficials: Students shouldn't worry about asbestos in campus buildingsDiamondback OnlineTeams already have removed asbestos from circulation areas of McKeldin from Nov. 7 through last Friday and from the dining hall on Oct. 31, Williams said. Over winter break, officials will work on four to five more projects at the Chemistry Building …
Calif. jury awards $71M in asbestos case
Posted by Washington ExaminerWashington ExaminerCalif. jury awards $71M in asbestos caseWashington ExaminerOAKLAND, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – An Alameda County, Calif., jury has returned a verdict for $70,861,113 in favor of a former U.S. Navy machinist mate and nuclear inspector and against defendant John Crane Inc. in an asbestos personal injury case.2nd Circ. Keeps Crane Co. Asbestos Suit In […]
MISSOULIAN EDITORIAL: Urge EPA to release final asbestos study
Posted by The MissoulianMISSOULIAN EDITORIAL: Urge EPA to release final asbestos studyThe MissoulianThrough all that time, Libby residents have suffered and died from asbestos-related illness. The number of diagnoses and deaths is only expected to rise in the years ahead, because asbestos is a material that can cause serious health problems long …Montana Governor Wants EPA to Wrap […]
Court to Hear Claim EnPro’s Garlock Hid Asbestos Evidence
Posted by Insurance JournalCourt to Hear Claim EnPro's Garlock Hid Asbestos EvidenceInsurance JournalWhether Garlock Sealing Technologies LLC, plaintiffs' lawyers, or both are responsible for suppressing evidence related to asbestos claims against an EnPro Industries Inc. unit is a question to be decided Dec. 4 at a hearing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in …
Asbestos furore crosses the border
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesAsbestos furore crosses the borderThe Canberra TimesMore than 300 NSW homes may be riddled with the deadly asbestos that prompted mass demolition plans in Canberra, including properties on Sydney's north shore, leaving the Baird government potentially facing a multi-million dollar clean-up bill.
Newtownabbey roofing firm fined £9000 for asbestos failings
Posted by Belfast NewsletterBelfast NewsletterNewtownabbey roofing firm fined £9000 for asbestos failingsBelfast NewsletterMr Henry said that the work Abbey was contracted to undertake at the garage included the removal of concrete slabs from inside the property which contained asbestos. These slabs were bolted in, presenting a difficult task, and the initial plan was that …
Montana Governor Pushes EPA to Wrap Up Libby Asbestos Study
Posted by Insurance JournalThe MissoulianMontana Governor Pushes EPA to Wrap Up Libby Asbestos StudyInsurance JournalSteve Bullock is pressing federal regulators to wrap up a long-delayed study of asbestos dangers in a northwestern Montana mining town where hundreds of people have died from exposure to the hazardous material. A draft toxicology study says even an …Governor chastises EPA for delayed […]
Paul Napoli returns to asbestos litigation after fight with leukemia
Posted by Washington ExaminerWashington ExaminerPaul Napoli returns to asbestos litigation after fight with leukemiaWashington ExaminerNEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Senior Partner Paul Napoli of the Napoli, Bern, Ripka & Shkolnik law firm has resumed responsibilities in the firm's asbestos docket after being cleared by doctors from leukemia. Napoli will begin working with the firm's …and more »
Heidelberg earns summary judgment in asbestos case, alleged insufficient …
Posted by Washington ExaminerWashington ExaminerHeidelberg earns summary judgment in asbestos case, alleged insufficient …Washington ExaminerPlaintiff Donna Palmer alleges decedent James Palmer was exposed to asbestos while working as a machinist at various locations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania from 1962 to 1977. He developed mesothelioma as a result of the exposure and died in …
Accurso wins $10.8M asbestos settlement
Posted by Kansas City Business JournalKansas City Business JournalAccurso wins $10.8M asbestos settlementKansas City Business JournalThe man, a former Jackson County resident and mechanic, worked for two years for a company where he was exposed to dust from friction products, such as brake pads, that contained asbestos. The name of the company is confidential as part of the …
Worker exposed mowing asbestos
Posted by The Canberra TimesWorker exposed mowing asbestosThe Canberra TimesWorkSafe ACT sent inspectors to the site of a suspected illegal asbestos dump off Brindabella Road at Coree on Wednesday after a worker drove a mower over the potentially dangerous material. The incident poses a significant health risk for the person …and more »
Asbestos victims and their families urged to claim compensation as government …
Posted by This is MoneyThis is MoneyAsbestos victims and their families urged to claim compensation as government …This is MoneyPeople who have contracted a form of cancer after working with asbestos are being urged to claim their share of a compensation pot. The Mesothelioma Fund was set up by the Department for Work and Pensions in April and is […]
Perry Weitz to Co-Chair Perrin Conferences’ Asbestos Symposium
Posted by California NewswireCalifornia NewswirePerry Weitz to Co-Chair Perrin Conferences' Asbestos SymposiumCalifornia NewswireNEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Perrin Conferences has selected nationally prominent mesothelioma victims champion Perry Weitz of Weitz & Luxenberg to co-chair its fourth annual asbestos-litigation symposium Dec.and more »
Worker mows over illegal asbestos dump
Posted by The Canberra TimesWorker mows over illegal asbestos dumpThe Canberra TimesWorkSafe ACT sent inspectors to the site of a suspected illegal asbestos dump off Brindabella Road at Coree on Wednesday after a worker drove a mower over the potentially dangerous material. The incident poses a significant health risk for the person …and more »
20 cancer cases close to two Brisbane asbestos factories: expert
Posted by Brisbane TimesBrisbane Times20 cancer cases close to two Brisbane asbestos factories: expertBrisbane TimesShe said that included whether those people who contracted asbestos-related diseases had moved recently to the locations, whether they had worked at the factories, or whether the sufferers were the partner of a person who worked at either of the factories.Asbestos concerns: Gaythorne community […]
Gaythorne asbestos meeting hears of health concerns
Posted by Brisbane TimesBrisbane TimesGaythorne asbestos meeting hears of health concernsBrisbane TimesAmanda Richards, general manager of Queensland's Asbestos-Related Disease Society said northside residents were now worried after several "dumps" of old asbestos sheeting were located. "Every day we are getting more phone calls from people who …
OSHA Closes Probe of Ore. Department for Burn in House with Asbestos
Posted by Firehouse.comOSHA Closes Probe of Ore. Department for Burn in House with AsbestosFirehouse.comThe city had already found asbestos once at the site and performed remediation. Hillsboro acquired the properties, at the corner of Southeast Ninth Avenue and Maple Street, with plans to demolish them and build additional parking for the Shute Park …Two Houses Used by […]
Twenty cancer cases so far linked to former asbestos factories at Gaythorne …
Posted by Courier MailCourier MailTwenty cancer cases so far linked to former asbestos factories at Gaythorne …Courier MailDUMPED: No asbestos? 'They didn't look very hard'. BRISBANE: Deadly dust in ceilings of homes near old asbestos factory. TONIGHT: Community forum to address concerns of asbestos-related cancer links. The scan checked cases dating back to 1982.
New lung cancer asbestos cases filed in St. Clair County
Posted by Madison County RecordNew lung cancer asbestos cases filed in St. Clair CountyMadison County RecordFour new asbestos claimants have filed suit in the St. Clair County Circuit Court claiming lung cancer as a result of asbestos exposure. Claimant Harold Joiner filed his case on Oct. 31. He alleges he developed lung cancer in January 2013 as a result […]
2 Washington asbestos removal firms fined $379100 for not removing asbestos …
Posted by Daily Astorian2 Washington asbestos removal firms fined $379100 for not removing asbestos …Daily AstorianKOMO-TV reports (http://is.gd/xeL05t ) documents show some of the infractions against Partners Construction of Bonney Lake and Asbestos Construction Management of Federal Way were paperwork infractions but others were based on asbestos debris at …and more »
Former workers develop mesothelioma after asbestos exposure at Australian …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineFormer workers develop mesothelioma after asbestos exposure at Australian …ABC OnlineThe former secretary at a leading metropolitan hospital has warned that asbestos is a danger to all hospital workers across the country, not just construction and maintenance staff. Russell Mills, who has worked in an office most of his life as an …Deadly DIY: […]
Summary judgment denied over contradicting evidence on warning labels in …
Posted by Washington ExaminerWashington ExaminerSummary judgment denied over contradicting evidence on warning labels in …Washington ExaminerPHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) – A Pennsylvania judge in the asbestos multidistrict litigation court has denied summary judgment on the grounds that sufficient evidence was provided and the parties presented contradicting evidence in regards to military …and more »
Grimsby mum breathed in asbestos from husband & sons’ work clothes
Posted by Grimsby TelegraphGrimsby TelegraphGrimsby mum breathed in asbestos from husband & sons' work clothesGrimsby TelegraphA SCARTHO woman died from the effects of an industrial disease after washing the clothes of her joiner husband and her sons who worked with asbestos for years. Carole Hill, 77, of Markham's Orchard, died on June 21 at home surrounded by her […]
Asbestos diseases strike hospital workers across Australia
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineAsbestos diseases strike hospital workers across AustraliaABC OnlineIn fact, probably even more insidiously, I'd suggest that some people have just been innocently walking along corridors and tunnels and walkways and they've been exposed to loose asbestos fibres that have happened to be blown along as a result of work …Former workers develop mesothelioma after asbestos […]
Mr Fluffy asbestos homeowners already opting in to ACT Government buyback …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineMr Fluffy asbestos homeowners already opting in to ACT Government buyback …ABC OnlineAbout 40 Canberra homeowners have already opted in to the ACT Government's buyback and demolition scheme for houses contaminated with Mr Fluffy asbestos insulation, authorities say. The ACT Government plans to demolish more than 1,000 houses …Asbestos danger 'grossly mismanaged' in NSW: local […]
Firms fined $379K for Seattle asbestos violations
Posted by KOMO NewsKOMO NewsFirms fined $379K for Seattle asbestos violationsKOMO NewsSEATTLE — Two asbestos removal firms were fined $379,100 by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries for failing to remove a large quantity of asbestos from a demolition site in Seattle even after the companies had certified that they …Major Asbestos Violations Result in $370000+ […]
CSX resolves lawsuit against two asbestos attorneys, radiologist
Posted by Progressive Rail RoadingBusinessweekCSX resolves lawsuit against two asbestos attorneys, radiologistProgressive Rail RoadingCSX Transportation late last week announced it resolved the final stages of a racketeering and fraud lawsuit against two asbestos attorneys and a radiologist. As part of the settlement, a West Virginia jury's verdict stands and CSX will receive $7.3 …After CSX Settlement, More Trial Lawyers […]
Asbestos danger ‘grossly mismanaged’ in NSW: local council peak body
Posted by Government NewsGovernment NewsAsbestos danger 'grossly mismanaged' in NSW: local council peak bodyGovernment NewsLoose-fill asbestos has been 'grossly mismanaged' by successive NSW governments, says the state's peak body for local councils. Local Government NSW (LGNSW) said in its submission to the Joint Select Committee inquiry in Loose-Fill Asbestos, which is …
OSHA closes investigation into Hillsboro fire department, which held training …
Posted by The OregonianOSHA closes investigation into Hillsboro fire department, which held training …The Oregonian – OregonLive.comThe city had already found asbestos once at the site and performed remediation. Hillsboro acquired the properties, at the corner of Southeast Ninth Avenue and Maple Street, with plans to demolish them and build additional parking for the Shute Park …
Governor chastises EPA for delayed Libby asbestos report
Posted by The MissoulianThe MissoulianGovernor chastises EPA for delayed Libby asbestos reportThe Missoulian“I understand that the Libby Amphibole Asbestos values may be delayed again, and that there may be pressure upon EPA not to release those values,†Bullock wrote to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy on Nov. 3. “Right now, the risk assessment, feasibility …EPA newsletter raises concernsThe Western Newsall […]
This is asbestos that council took three visits to find and it’s scattered …
Posted by Courier MailCourier MailThis is asbestos that council took three visits to find and it's scattered …Courier MailHe visited the site adjacent to a former asbestos factory in northside Gaythorne with society general manager Amanda Richards and they were shocked by the contaminated debris falling from the creek bank and scattered around the surrounding parkland.News from the […]
Washington Companies Fined $370000 for Asbestos Violations
Posted by Insurance JournalWashington Companies Fined $370000 for Asbestos ViolationsInsurance JournalThe Washington Department of Labor & Industries cited two employers for violations that exposed workers to asbestos during the demolition of a Seattle apartment building. An L&I investigation into the Seattle project found a total of 19 willful and …and more »
Independent PwC investigation to assess loose-fill asbestos issue in NSW
Posted by Architecture and DesignArchitecture and DesignIndependent PwC investigation to assess loose-fill asbestos issue in NSWArchitecture and DesignThe Heads of Asbestos Coordination Authorities (HACA) have initiated steps to investigate and assess the problem of loose-fill asbestos in New South Wales. Chaired by WorkCover NSW, HACA is comprised of NSW government agencies that have a role in …A council spokesman said […]
This day in Huntsville history: Carriage Inn demolition delayed in 1999 …
Posted by The Huntsville TimesThe Huntsville Times – al.comThis day in Huntsville history: Carriage Inn demolition delayed in 1999 …The Huntsville Times – al.comThose three buildings had what is known as friable asbestos, meaning it can be crumbled or reduced to powder with hand pressure. There were federal regulations governing removal of friable asbestos and it must be removed […]
Niles Park Ridge District 64 discusses removing asbestos
Posted by Chicago TribuneNiles Park Ridge District 64 discusses removing asbestosChicago TribuneNiles Park Ridge District 64 is about 17 years away from removing and replacing tile floors containing asbestos in all of its schools, district officials heard recently. The asbestos does not, however, pose a health risk to students or staff, said Matt …
Raising asbestos awareness
Posted by Daily AdvertiserRaising asbestos awarenessDaily AdvertiserWWCC waste and stormwater services manager Geoff Veneris said 10 residents had taken council up on the pilot scheme, running from July 1 to June 30 through the Environment Protection Authority, that would subsidise the cost of asbestos removal.and more »
Mr Fluffy owners who want to stay in asbestos affected homes angry over 5-year …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineMr Fluffy owners who want to stay in asbestos affected homes angry over 5-year …ABC Online"But for those of use who have lived there for a considerable period of time and are prepared to accept the risk, and now that the property has been identified as an asbestos-related property if any work is conducted, […]
Charges laid after sloppy asbestos work
Posted by Stuff.co.nzStuff.co.nzCharges laid after sloppy asbestos workStuff.co.nzKILLER DUST: Brett Archer outside Herne Bay School where his independent test showed asbestos present at the building site right next to where children played. Celebrity parents at the school include socialite Aja Rock and Hollywood actor Karl Urban.Charges laid over asbestos at schoolRadio New ZealandCompany charged over school asbestos […]
Asbestos no more at Bakelite
Posted by Belleville IntelligencerBelleville IntelligencerAsbestos no more at BakeliteBelleville IntelligencerOwners of the beleaguered Bakelite property have made a pivotal step forward in efforts to rid the site of contaminants in preparation for a sprawling subdivision development. Following three weeks of remedial work mounds of asbestos once accumulated …
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Posted by Courier MailShare this storyCourier Mail“We know that the site was historically an asbestos fabrication factory and landfill remediation has previously been conducted at the site and as a consequence remnants of asbestos building materials may still exist in soil in surrounding areas,†Cr …
Family of Phil Shepherd fight for awareness of mesothelioma after carpenter’s …
Posted by Kent OnlineFamily of Phil Shepherd fight for awareness of mesothelioma after carpenter's …Kent OnlinePhil Shepherd vowed after an inquest into his father's death to help raise awareness of the dangers of asbestos. Brian Shepherd, 79, died from multiple organ failure as a result of malignant mesothelioma less than a week after being given the all-clear …
2 companies fined $380000 over asbestos exposure
Posted by The Seattle Times2 companies fined $380000 over asbestos exposureThe Seattle TimesThe violations occurred during the demolition of an apartment building in the Fremont neighborhood where the companies were supposed to remove asbestos before the building was torn down. A three-story building with five units, it featured “popcorn†…Major asbestos violations result in more than $370000 in fines for […]
Justices Take Case on ‘Any Exposure’ Asbestos Theory
Posted by The Legal IntelligencerJustices Take Case on 'Any Exposure' Asbestos TheoryThe Legal IntelligencerThe first issue to be addressed is whether “a plaintiff in an asbestos action may satisfy the burden of establishing substantial-factor causation by an expert's 'cumulative-exposure' theory that the expert concedes is simply an 'any-exposure' theory by …
Asbestos appeal dropped, CSX awarded $7.3 million
Posted by WTRFAsbestos appeal dropped, CSX awarded $7.3 millionWTRFMORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) – A settlement has been reached in a civil racketeering lawsuit over fraudulent asbestos claims. CSX Transportation announced Thursday it had reached a settlement agreement with attorneys and a radiologist who allegedly filed …CSX resolves asbestos fraud lawsuitWest Virginia RecordAsbestos attorneys settle racketeering case against them for […]
Canberra builder dodges asbestos bullet
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesCanberra builder dodges asbestos bulletThe Canberra TimesA Canberra builder has narrowly escaped asbestos exposure after his suspicions were aroused by an ultra-cheap plasterboard sourced by a client. WorkSafe ACT Commissioner Mark McCabe said the builder was amazed to learn his client had shipped the …
District 64 discusses removing asbestos
Posted by Chicago TribuneDistrict 64 discusses removing asbestosChicago TribuneNiles Park Ridge District 64 is about 17 years away from removing and replacing tile floors containing asbestos in all of its schools, district officials heard recently. The asbestos does not, however, pose a health risk to students or staff, said Matt …
Bonney Lake company fined by state for asbestos violations
Posted by TheNewsTribune.comBonney Lake company fined by state for asbestos violationsTheNewsTribune.comThe violations were for asbestos exposure to workers, asbestos debris left on site and other violations that occurred during demolition of an apartment building in the Fremont neighborhood, the agency said. The three-story, five-unit apartment building …Major asbestos violations result in more than $370000 in fines for […]
City council approves asbestos removal at former Holiday Inn downtown
Posted by whnt.comwhnt.comCity council approves asbestos removal at former Holiday Inn downtownwhnt.comAt its meeting Thursday night, the Huntsville City Council voted to pay contractors nearly $230,000 to remove and safely dispose of asbestos found throughout the iconic building across from Big Spring Park in downtown Huntsville. The contract says …Asbestos found at closed Holiday Inn, must be […]
Lehighton Middle School Plans Asbestos Removal
Posted by wnep.comLehighton Middle School Plans Asbestos Removalwnep.comLEHIGHTON — Lehighton Area Middle School plans to undergo a construction project during the school's Thanksgiving break. School officials said that project will be done to remove asbestos inside the building in Carbon County. The middle school …
Canberra builder dodges asbestos bullet thanks to quick thinking
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesCanberra builder dodges asbestos bullet thanks to quick thinkingThe Canberra TimesA Canberra builder has narrowly escaped asbestos exposure after his suspicions were aroused by an ultra-cheap plasterboard sourced by a client. WorkSafe ACT Commissioner Mark McCabe said the builder was amazed to learn his client had shipped the …
Hunt on across NSW for deadly ‘Mr Fluffy’ asbestos dust
Posted by The Daily TelegraphThe Daily TelegraphHunt on across NSW for deadly 'Mr Fluffy' asbestos dustThe Daily TelegraphThere are 15 dwellings, including an apartment block, found to have “Mr Fluffyâ€, the street name for asbestos fluff insulation installed by D. Jansen & Co decades ago. Loose-fill asbestos could have been fitted in North Sydney homes between 1968 and …
Perilous Powder: Asbestos in Cosmetics Causes Lung Cancer
Posted by Center for Effective GovernmentPerilous Powder: Asbestos in Cosmetics Causes Lung CancerCenter for Effective GovernmentWhen people think of asbestos, they may envision trained workers in hazmat suits removing asbestos insulation from older buildings. What many people don't realize is that asbestos is still used in a variety of consumer products ranging from clothing to …
State inspector gets probation in asbestos-removal case
Posted by Buffalo NewsState inspector gets probation in asbestos-removal caseBuffalo NewsThe state inspector who admitted negligence in monitoring a bungled asbestos-removal project in Buffalo was sentenced Thursday to a year of probation. Theodore Lehmann, 68, had previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara to a …
Turnaround in US Senate could propel asbestos transparency bill to Obama’s desk
Posted by Legal News LineTurnaround in US Senate could propel asbestos transparency bill to Obama's deskLegal News LineWASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Roughly one year after the Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Act, or FACT Act, was sent to the U.S. Senate, a legal reform group believes the coming GOP-controlled Senate could finally give the bill the momentum it …and more »
Asbestos shock: Home buyers find asbestos litter on new block
Posted by Herald SunHerald SunAsbestos shock: Home buyers find asbestos litter on new blockHerald SunThe Jameses' lawyer, John Barrett, said that the property developer should have known of the presence of asbestos when it sold the property to the couple. He said: “They should not have been filling any property with contaminated material and they …
Asbestos found in Co-op basement, limits access to student belongings
Posted by Student LifeAsbestos found in Co-op basement, limits access to student belongingsStudent LifeAsbestos, a known carcinogen, was found in a piece of plaster in the basement of the Washington University Cooperative's Quadrangle Housing-owned building, although samples taken by Quadrangle show that asbestos levels fall below Environmental …and more »
Port Coquitlam public health building not so healthy due to asbestos
Posted by Globalnews.caGlobalnews.caPort Coquitlam public health building not so healthy due to asbestosGlobalnews.caThe debris results, it turns out, came back positive for asbestos and now, the building is undergoing a lengthy and expensive decontamination process. And the staff said they're worried about the effects of the asbestos on their health as well as their …
Widow appeals for info after husband dies from asbestos
Posted by Berwick TodayBerwick TodayWidow appeals for info after husband dies from asbestosBerwick TodayI hope this appeal will raise awareness so that anyone who knew or worked with David will come forward to help us to determine when and where he was exposed to the asbestos dust that eventually killed him and to seek justice in his memory.â€.
Courthouse asbestos gave me cancer, retired judge alleges in suit
Posted by The Star-LedgerCourthouse asbestos gave me cancer, retired judge alleges in suitThe Star-LedgerPATERSON — A retired judge has sued Passaic County and two remediation companies, saying asbestos in the courthouse caused his cancer, according to a report. Amos Saunders, 80, said he was exposed to the asbestos throughout his 23 years as a …
Asbestos anxiety as girl tumbles into Telstra pit
Posted by The AdvocateAsbestos anxiety as girl tumbles into Telstra pitThe AdvocateMiss Strempel and her partner believe it's asbestos. "We were observing my daughter out the window of our house playing over the road," Miss Strempel said. "The pit is on a hump on the grass and a lot of children play in that area, riding their bikes.
East Ridge Officials Say No Reason For Asbestos Pollution Concerns As …
Posted by WDEF News 12East Ridge Officials Say No Reason For Asbestos Pollution Concerns As …WDEF News 12EAST RIDGE, TN, (WDEF)-Within the next few weeks 1507 Springvale road will be completely torn down and become a parking lot for a nearby local auto shop. Some Springvale Road residents tell us they are concerned about the demolition of the property …
MV Miner work delayed after 30 tonnes of asbestos found
Posted by CBC.caCBC.caMV Miner work delayed after 30 tonnes of asbestos foundCBC.caThe cleanup of the bulk carrier MV Miner may take longer than expected after contractors at the site found five times more asbestos than they were expecting. The province knew there was asbestos on the ship. It was told there was an estimated six …MV Miner […]
ASBESTOS MENACE: Roadside tipping was new depth of irresponsibility …
Posted by Derby TelegraphDerby TelegraphASBESTOS MENACE: Roadside tipping was new depth of irresponsibility …Derby TelegraphBut when it is asbestos which is being strewn about the outer ring road, the level of irresponsibility reaches a new depth. Ignorance about the danger to public health posed by asbestos might possibly have been pleaded 10 or 20 years ago – though […]
Evergreen Village demolition pauses for more asbestos testing
Posted by DeKalb Daily ChronicleDeKalb Daily ChronicleEvergreen Village demolition pauses for more asbestos testingDeKalb Daily ChronicleTesting for asbestos is an early step in the timeline for Evergreen Village Mobile Home Park, 955 E. State St. near Sycamore. The county purchased the flood-prone property for $1.47 million in April and have until June 30 to return it to open space […]
MV Miner has more asbestos, diesel than thought: minister
Posted by CTV NewsCTV NewsMV Miner has more asbestos, diesel than thought: ministerCTV NewsHALIFAX — Nova Scotia's transportation minister says asbestos levels found on a derelict ship stranded off Cape Breton are almost five times more than what the federal government estimated. Geoff MacLellan says the company tasked with removing the MV …Minister: MV Miner cleanup could be delayedTheChronicleHerald.ca […]
Retired Judge Claims Courthouse Asbestos Gave Him Cancer
Posted by New Jersey Law JournalRetired Judge Claims Courthouse Asbestos Gave Him CancerNew Jersey Law JournalOne of the more than 350 asbestos plaintiffs in the New Jersey state courts is a retired Passaic County Superior Court judge, who claims he got cancer as a result of coming into contact with asbestos at the courthouse during his time on the bench.
Gov. Tom Corbett announces $1 million state grant for Ambler asbestos cleanup
Posted by The Times HeraldGov. Tom Corbett announces $1 million state grant for Ambler asbestos cleanupThe Times HeraldThe Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development has awarded a $1 million Industrial Sites Reuse Program grant to the Redevelopment Authority of Montgomery County for environmental remediation and asbestos cleanup at the …and more »
Don’t play renovation roulette with asbestos
Posted by Cowra GuardianDon't play renovation roulette with asbestosCowra GuardianThe dangers to home renovators from asbestos removal is the theme of Asbestos Awareness Month for November. With the title, "Asbestos, are you playing renovation roulette?" this year's campaign is aimed at preventing the "Third Wave " of asbestos …
ACT Government bans builders from removing asbestos
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldGovernment NewsACT Government bans builders from removing asbestosSydney Morning HeraldThe ACT Government has moved to close a loophole that has allowed builders to remove up to 10-square-metres of bonded asbestos from homes, a rule the Government says has been widely misunderstood and abused. From January 1, any asbestos …NSW government must wake up to asbestosGovernment NewsWatson […]
Judge grants summary judgment for Ingersoll-Rand in asbestos case, denies it …
Posted by Legal News LineJudge grants summary judgment for Ingersoll-Rand in asbestos case, denies it …Legal News LinePHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) – The asbestos multidistrict litigation court has ruled on several summary judgment motions in a case in which the plaintiff argued that asbestos from original component parts would have still been present in equipment …
ASBESTOS OUTRAGE: Dumping dangerous panels beside busy Derby road …
Posted by Derby TelegraphDerby TelegraphASBESTOS OUTRAGE: Dumping dangerous panels beside busy Derby road …Derby TelegraphDANGEROUS asbestos has been dumped on a main road by thoughtless fly-tippers, forcing Derby City Council to call in specialists to remove it. Several roofing panels, containing the hazardous material was dumped in Warwick Avenue, on the outer ring …
Parents warned about asbestos at Halifax-area high school
Posted by CTV NewsParents warned about asbestos at Halifax-area high schoolCTV NewsParents of students at a Halifax-area high school received an automated phone call on the weekend, warning them about asbestos at the school. About 700 students attend J.L. Ilsley High School in Spryfield. John MacDonald was among the hundreds of …Asbestos in old roofing tar cleaned out of […]
NSW government must wake up to asbestos
Posted by Government NewsGovernment NewsNSW government must wake up to asbestosGovernment NewsThe NSW government must urgently confront the public health menace of loose-filled asbestos as a matter of urgency, leading health experts have warned. CEO of the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency Peter Tighe said the NSW Health Department had …
Asbestos in hospitals could be endangering staff and public, unions warn
Posted by ABC OnlineAsbestos in hospitals could be endangering staff and public, unions warnABC OnlineMATT PEACOCK: Most major hospitals have service tunnels like these deep underground, full of steam and hot water pipes, often wrapped in asbestos insulation, or lagging. Sometimes the columns have been sprayed with asbestos fire-proofing. The tunnels …
Asbestos in old roofing tar cleaned out of J.L. Ilsley High School
Posted by TheChronicleHerald.ca (registration)Asbestos in old roofing tar cleaned out of J.L. Ilsley High SchoolTheChronicleHerald.ca (registration)Remediation teams cleaned areas of J.L. Ilsley High School in Halifax over the weekend after asbestos was found Friday. The asbestos was discovered after crews were working on the roof, said Trish Smith, spokeswoman for the Halifax regional school …
Officials worried landfill fire could be releasing toxic asbestos
Posted by WSOC CharlotteOfficials worried landfill fire could be releasing toxic asbestosWSOC CharlotteA landfill fire has been smoldering for 24 hours and firefighters are worried it could be releasing toxic asbestos and construction debris into the air in Chester County near the Union County line. Emergency officials are watching as the landfill burns …and more »
Inquest verdict on Cleethorpes mum exposed to asbestos dust when washing …
Posted by Grimsby TelegraphGrimsby TelegraphInquest verdict on Cleethorpes mum exposed to asbestos dust when washing …Grimsby TelegraphA WIFE who washed her husband's work overalls died after being exposed to asbestos dust on them, an inquest heard. Pauline Wood, 67, of Barkhouse Close, Cleethorpes, died on February 9 of pneumonia because of malignant mesothelioma.
Hospitals in Australia riddled with asbestos and pose serious health risk …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineHospitals in Australia riddled with asbestos and pose serious health risk …ABC OnlineTanya Segelov represented late asbestos campaigner Bernie Banton and is still acting for sufferers of dust diseases. "Hospitals throughout Australia were full of asbestos and many remain full of asbestos," Ms Segelov told the ABC's 7.30 program. "All …and more »
Asbestos remains persistent problem in Australia
Posted by ABC OnlineAsbestos remains persistent problem in AustraliaABC OnlineBut then the union began making inquiries and discovered that there was quite a lot of asbestos in these tunnels. Again, something that had been known since the 1980s. There's an old – I've seen footage now down in those tunnels, recently shot. There's …
Appeal for information after death from asbestos
Posted by Northumberland GazetteAppeal for information after death from asbestosNorthumberland GazetteDavid Stabler, from Wooler, died aged 80 on April 6, after a six-month battle with mesothelioma, cancer caused by exposure to harmful asbestos dust and fibres decades ago. His wife instructed lawyers at Irwin Mitchell to investigate David's former …
Whatcom County to begin repairs to levee at asbestos-laden Swift Creek
Posted by TheNewsTribune.comWhatcom County to begin repairs to levee at asbestos-laden Swift CreekTheNewsTribune.comNOOKSACK — More studies and some actual earth-moving will happen this fall as local, state and federal agencies try to stem the tide of silt, heavy metals and asbestos flowing down Swift Creek from a creeping landslide on Sumas Mountain. High water …
Waste including suspected asbestos dumped in Nelson
Posted by Lancashire TelegraphLancashire TelegraphWaste including suspected asbestos dumped in NelsonLancashire TelegraphSix council workers in white protective suits attended the scene on Thursday afternoon and put a cover over the asbestos and brought a huge skip, but as yet, it has not been removed. One resident in Leeds Road said: “This street has just been left …and more »
Study shows cosmetic talc products carry asbestos peril
Posted by San Antonio Express-NewsStudy shows cosmetic talc products carry asbestos perilSan Antonio Express-NewsTalc, the fine, powdery mineral used in thousands of consumer products by everyone from newborns to the elderly, can be a killer when it's contaminated with asbestos — which some public health experts say happens far more often than miners and …
Week Adjourned: 10.31.14
Posted by Trump U, Asbestos, Paper CarriersLawyersandSettlements.com (blog)Week Adjourned: 10.31.14 – Trump U, Asbestos, Paper CarriersLawyersandSettlements.com (blog)You're Fired! No wait—that's the wrong show. This show is in fact a legal one—a consumer fraud class action lawsuit alleging violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) filed against Donald Trump. And it just got …and more »
Families trapped in the Mr Fluffy asbestos nightmare
Posted by The AustralianABC OnlineFamilies trapped in the Mr Fluffy asbestos nightmareThe AustralianThe caller was an asbestos assessor. The news was stomach-churning. The 1972 three-bedroom house in the north Canberra suburb of Latham that Ziolkowski and her husband Andrew had called home for the past three years was riddled with the silent …Mr Fluffy home owners set to lose […]
Brisbane asbestos deaths: panel set up to investigate
Posted by Courier MailCourier MailBrisbane asbestos deaths: panel set up to investigateCourier MailLocal children used to play in piles of waste in the grounds and a contaminated creek nearby and took broken sheets of asbestos and dust-covered sacks from the factory. Mr Maynard said health protection unit staff had obtained data from Cancer Council …
Study: Cosmetic talc products carry asbestos peril
Posted by seattlepi.comStudy: Cosmetic talc products carry asbestos perilseattlepi.comTalc, the fine, powdery mineral used in thousands of consumer products by everyone from newborns to the elderly, can be a killer when it's contaminated with asbestos, which some public health experts say happens far more often than miners and …and more »
Wunderlich factory: Houses around Melbourne factory given all clear over …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineWunderlich factory: Houses around Melbourne factory given all clear over …ABC OnlineEnvironmental testing has found no detectable levels of asbestos in homes tested around a former factory in Melbourne's west, despite an increase in local mesothelioma cases. The Wunderlich factory in Sunshine North manufactured asbestos sheeting until …More Vic asbestos tests despite clearanceNEWS.com.auIt's deadly: Asbestos […]
Asbestos find on arts precinct site
Posted by Stuff.co.nzAsbestos find on arts precinct siteStuff.co.nzTwo of 20 preliminary test samples contained low levels of asbestos in the surface material of the lot – made up of demolition rubble, gravel and dust. Christchurch Central Development Unit deputy director Baden Ewart said it was only legally obliged …
Former Melbourne factory given all clear over asbestos levels
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineFormer Melbourne factory given all clear over asbestos levelsABC OnlineEnvironmental testing has found no detectable levels of asbestos around a former factory in Melbourne's west, despite an increase in local mesothelioma cases. The Wunderlich factory in Sunshine North manufactured asbestos sheeting until the early 1980s.More Vic asbestos tests despite clearanceYahoo!7 NewsIt's deadly: Asbestos awareness […]
Widow sues council over asbestos death of her husband
Posted by The Northern EchoThe Northern EchoWidow sues council over asbestos death of her husbandThe Northern EchoFather-of-one Mr Westgarth, a member of the former Derwentside District Council at one time, told his wife Ann that he was exposed to asbestos while a joiner for the old Consett Urban District Council between 1968 and 1969 and at John Roxby Surtees …and […]
Asbestos delays Weston school building demolition
Posted by MetroWest Daily NewsAsbestos delays Weston school building demolitionMetroWest Daily NewsWESTON – The price tag for the removal of hazardous materials from the old Field School building more than doubled last week – from $415,000 to $845,000 – after asbestos was found in the glue used in a renovation performed after the original …and more »
Pa. appellate court grants judgment for six asbestos defendants in case of …
Posted by Legal News LinePa. appellate court grants judgment for six asbestos defendants in case of …Legal News LinePHILDELPHIA (Legal Newsline) – A Pennsylvania appellate court has granted summary judgment for six asbestos defendants in a case in which the primary witness relied on his own “knowledge and belief†that the products at issue contained asbestos.and more »
Asbestos legacy: The families fighting for compensation
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsAsbestos legacy: The families fighting for compensationBBC NewsMany consider asbestos to be an uncomfortable relic of industrial history – but families across the UK continue to live with its legacy. Thousands are still being diagnosed with asbestos-related illnesses every year. For many of them, it is just the …and more »
County crews clean up asbestos dumped along 32nd
Posted by KREM.com (subscription)KREM.com (subscription)County crews clean up asbestos dumped along 32ndKREM.com (subscription)Most bags contained some type of construction material that looked similar to asbestos. "There's guys in hazmat suits out here doing it so this morning I saw that and thought well maybe there's something worse in the bags than what we thought," said …
Mr Fluffy asbestos crisis: capital’s different type of disaster
Posted by The Canberra TimesABC OnlineMr Fluffy asbestos crisis: capital's different type of disasterThe Canberra TimesThe Commonwealth Government's decision to offer a $1 billion loan to the ACT for the Mr Fluffy asbestos crisis stands in marked contrast to the help it has offered to victims of most disasters declared around Australia. Employment Minister Eric Abetz …Mr Fluffy explainer: […]
Residents express health concerns related to asbestos abatement at Mount …
Posted by Staten Island AdvanceStaten Island Advance – SILive.comResidents express health concerns related to asbestos abatement at Mount …Staten Island Advance – SILive.com"Usually asbestos causes a long-term issue. It's usually from having been in a closed environment where the asbestos gets in and causes a local inflammatory reaction in the lung. And it's exacerbated in people who were smokers. […]
Welcome to the “asbestos belt†of Sydney
Posted by Property ObserverProperty ObserverWelcome to the “asbestos belt†of SydneyProperty ObserverYou can just imagine a tour guide calling out through the loudspeaker: “Ladies and gentlemen, please put your masks on as we are about to enter the asbestos belt of Sydney. To our right we see 40 year old/plus homes riddled with asbestos and to our …
Defense attorneys give up on jurisdictional fight in Madison County’s asbestos …
Posted by Legal News LineDefense attorneys give up on jurisdictional fight in Madison County's asbestos …Legal News LineEDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – Roughly one year after Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs took the bench as Madison County's asbestos judge and made several well-intended strides to improve the “national†docket, defense attorneys have given up …
Village to spend close to $11000 to remove asbestos
Posted by Norridge Harwood Heights NewsNorridge Harwood Heights NewsVillage to spend close to $11000 to remove asbestosNorridge Harwood Heights NewsCleanup after a sewage backup last month in the Norridge Police Department revealed asbestos-infected materials that will cost the village more than $10,000 to remove. The Norridge village board on Oct. 22 approved $10,560 in costs to pay for new tiles […]
Bags containing asbestos left along 32nd and Eastern
Posted by KREM.com (subscription)KREM.com (subscription)Bags containing asbestos left along 32nd and EasternKREM.com (subscription)A viewer called KREM 2 News wondering why plastic bags containing asbestos had not been removed from her street after they had been illegally dumped. The woman said six bags were left along 32nd and Eastern overnight in Spokane County. KREM 2 on …and more »
Mr Fluffy explainer: Asbestos taskforce details compensation scheme for …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineMr Fluffy explainer: Asbestos taskforce details compensation scheme for …ABC OnlineThe ACT Asbestos Taskforce has given details of a new buyback and demolition scheme, as Canberra homeowners affected by the Mr Fluffy crisis face difficult decisions about their next steps. The crisis arose as a result of a company known as Mr Fluffy …Mr Fluffy […]
Mr Fluffy asbestos residents welcome billion-dollar Commonwealth demolition …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineMr Fluffy asbestos residents welcome billion-dollar Commonwealth demolition …ABC OnlineMeanwhile a report by the Asbestos Response Taskforce on the Long Term Management of Loose Fill Asbestos Insulation in Canberra Homes found there to be "no effective, practical and affordable method to render houses containing loose-fill asbestos …
Mr Fluffy asbestos houses: NSW disappointed demolition, compensation deal …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineMr Fluffy asbestos houses: NSW disappointed demolition, compensation deal …ABC OnlinePoliticians and residents in New South Wales are disappointed a Commonwealth-funded scheme for asbestos-contaminated homes in the ACT will not extend across the border. Yesterday the ACT Government agreed to accept a concessional loan of $1 …
Asbestos Fraud Sunshine
Posted by Wall Street JournalWall Street JournalAsbestos Fraud SunshineWall Street JournalAsbestos claims drove gasket-maker Garlock Sealing Technologies into bankruptcy in 2010, and the tort bar demanded the company hand over $1.3 billion. Judge Hodges allowed for discovery into some of the claims and issued an opinion skewering the …Belluck & Fox Wants Garlock Asbestos Suit Moved To NYLaw360 (subscription)all 2 […]
Abbott Government offers ‘Mr Fluffy’ asbestos lifeline
Posted by ABC OnlineAbbott Government offers 'Mr Fluffy' asbestos lifelineABC OnlineCHRIS UHLMANN: More than a thousand anxious and grief-stricken families caught up in an asbestos crisis have been thrown a billion dollar lifeline by Federal Cabinet. AM understands it agreed last night to give the ACT Government a concessional loan.
Shiozaki apologizes to plaintiffs in asbestos suits
Posted by The Japan TimesShiozaki apologizes to plaintiffs in asbestos suitsThe Japan TimesThe ruling finalized the Osaka High Court's decision last December ordering the government to pay about Â¥330 million in compensation to 30 plaintiffs who were either plant workers being treated for respiratory illnesses caused by exposure to asbestos …and more »
Mr Fluffy asbestos: commonwealth offers $1bn to demolish Canberra homes
Posted by The GuardianThe GuardianMr Fluffy asbestos: commonwealth offers $1bn to demolish Canberra homesThe GuardianThe federal government will stump up $1bn towards the cost of demolishing Canberra homes caught up in the Mr Fluffy asbestos crisis. About a thousand Canberra houses had loose-fill asbestos installed by insulation company Mr Fluffy up to 40 years ago.Federal government abandons NSW […]
Another East Penn resident calls for probe of asbestos debris dumped at school
Posted by The Express-TimesAnother East Penn resident calls for probe of asbestos debris dumped at schoolThe Express-Times – lehighvalleylive.comThe Environmental Protection Agency regulates the disposal of materials that contain asbestos. Disposing of such materials anywhere other than a licensed landfill is illegal. With the exception of Lynn Donches, the board has focused on cleaning up the …
Family Services gets grant to fix asbestos contamination
Posted by Poughkeepsie JournalPoughkeepsie JournalFamily Services gets grant to fix asbestos contaminationPoughkeepsie JournalAt a special presentation, Family Services recently announced that Assemblyman Frank Skartados, D-Milton, has secured a $100,000 grant for the organization to be used for asbestos abatement in the Family Partnership Center boiler room. In 2011, storms …
Supervisors to hear asbestos bids for former care facility
Posted by Newton Daily NewsSupervisors to hear asbestos bids for former care facilityNewton Daily NewsTuesday's meeting of the Jasper County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to have a vote on the bids to remove the asbestos from the former Jasper County Care Facility. The facility has been closed since 2000 and there have been talks of demoing the …
Free asbestos checks for Queanbeyan homes built pre-1980
Posted by The Queanbeyan AgeFree asbestos checks for Queanbeyan homes built pre-1980The Queanbeyan AgeOWNERS of Queanbeyan houses built before the 1980s are being encouraged to register for free testing for loose-fill asbestos insulation. The use of 'Mr Fluffy' asbestos insulation in homes in Queanbeyan and the ACT has received wide media coverage …
After Teachers Die of Cancer, Parents Want Little Village School Cleaned Up
Posted by DNAinfoDNAinfoAfter Teachers Die of Cancer, Parents Want Little Village School Cleaned UpDNAinfoLITTLE VILLAGE — The deaths of two teachers at a Little Village school from cancer has some parents complaining about asbestos in the building and worried that it contributed to their deaths. And teachers as well as parents at the school are …
Questions remain after asbestos report
Posted by The PressThe PressQuestions remain after asbestos reportThe PressChristchurch homeowner Daniel Moore is living in fear his family was exposed to asbestos during quake repairs in 2012. The result last week of a WorkSafe New Zealand investigation into the Earthquake Commission's (EQC) Canterbury home-repair …and more »
Lords Recreation Centre in Subiaco to reopen after asbestos scare
Posted by WA todayWA todayLords Recreation Centre in Subiaco to reopen after asbestos scareWA todayEight months after deadly asbestos fibres were found in the roof of Lords recreation centre, the City of Subiaco has confirmed the complex is scheduled to reopen late November. The popular recreation centre was temporarily shut down on March 21 after …
Mr Fluffy asbestos crisis: Families involved thrown $1 billion lifeline by …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineMr Fluffy asbestos crisis: Families involved thrown $1 billion lifeline by …ABC OnlineMore than 1,000 anxious and grief stricken families caught up in an asbestos crisis have been thrown a $1 billion lifeline by Federal Cabinet. Yesterday it agreed to give the ACT Government a concessional loan to help pay for the demolition of […]
Aurora council to consider removing old school asbestos
Posted by Aurora Beacon NewsAurora council to consider removing old school asbestosAurora Beacon NewsThe Aurora City Council will vote on a proposal to spend almost $600,000 to remove asbestos from the former West Aurora and Aurora Christian high school building. The vote will be at the full council meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the council chambers …
Pa. Superior Court Upholds Dismissal of Asbestos Exposure Claims
Posted by The Legal IntelligencerPa. Superior Court Upholds Dismissal of Asbestos Exposure ClaimsThe Legal IntelligencerThe testimony of two co-workers was not enough evidence to allow asbestos exposure claims against six manufacturers to proceed to a jury trial, the state Superior Court has ruled. On Oct. 22, a three-judge panel of the Superior Court upheld a ruling by …
Health service says low asbestos threat from old hospital
Posted by ABC OnlineHealth service says low asbestos threat from old hospitalABC OnlineThe North-West Hospital and Health Service says an abandoned hospital building containing asbestos on Mornington Island poses a low risk to a remote Indigenous community. Tests carried out last month by the Mornington Shire Council found the …and more »
Mr Fluffy asbestos: cabinet to rule on federal contribution to clean-up
Posted by The GuardianThe GuardianMr Fluffy asbestos: cabinet to rule on federal contribution to clean-upThe GuardianFederal cabinet will consider on Monday night a substantial contribution to the estimated $1bn cost of buying and demolishing up to 1,000 Canberra homes that had loose-fill asbestos insulation pumped into their ceilings in the 1960s and 70s. The ACT …Breakthrough imminent in Mr […]
Asbestos discovery halts work on new Peters store at Huddersfield’s Packhorse …
Posted by Huddersfield ExaminerHuddersfield ExaminerAsbestos discovery halts work on new Peters store at Huddersfield's Packhorse …Huddersfield ExaminerAsbestos has been found in a former shop unit which will become part of new premises for Huddersfield department store Peters. Work was halted on neighbouring units at the Packhorse Centre in Huddersfield on Thursday after a survey revealed asbestos …
Key support in the battle to beat asbestos
Posted by Cumbernauld NewsCumbernauld NewsKey support in the battle to beat asbestosCumbernauld News“Asbestos can be found in ceilings, floors, boilers, bathrooms and other locations within both residential and industrial buildings, so trades people could come into contact with the substance on a regular basis,†said environmental services convener …
Investigation into links between asbestos-related cancers and Brisbane suburbs …
Posted by The AustralianThe AustralianInvestigation into links between asbestos-related cancers and Brisbane suburbs …The AustralianThady Blundell, a lawyer who specialises in asbestos-related compensation claims, said up to 20 cases involving former local residents had been secretly settled. But he warns the tragic toll will continue to rise for years, with thousands of people …and more »
Vic cancer spike prompts asbestos testing
Posted by Yahoo!7 NewsABC OnlineVic cancer spike prompts asbestos testingYahoo!7 NewsA spike in the number of mesothelioma cases near a disused Victorian asbestos factory has prompted the state government to roll out asbestos testing in the area. A Victorian Cancer Registry report revealed there were 16 cases of the incurable form of …Asbestos-Related Deaths Linked to “Factory of […]
Victoria cancer spike prompts asbestos testing
Posted by SBSSBSVictoria cancer spike prompts asbestos testingSBSA spike in the number of mesothelioma cases near a disused Victorian asbestos factory has prompted the state government to roll out asbestos testing in the area. A Victorian Cancer Registry report revealed there were 16 cases of the incurable form of …Asbestos-Related Deaths Linked to “Factory of Deathâ€LawyersandSettlements.comRise in […]
Asbestos-Related Deaths Linked to “Factory of Deathâ€
Posted by LawyersandSettlements.comABC OnlineAsbestos-Related Deaths Linked to “Factory of Deathâ€LawyersandSettlements.comThat might be because they did not realize until years later that the asbestos from a nearby factory could cause serious health problems, including asbestosis and mesothelioma. In fact, so little was known about asbestos at the time, that children …Rise in mesothelioma cancer cases reported near former […]
Poor diagnosis deprives SA asbestos miners of compensation
Posted by BizNews (blog)Poor diagnosis deprives SA asbestos miners of compensationBizNews (blog)As a young mining writer I once paid a visit to an asbestos mine at Pomfret in the Northern Cape. On the arrivals hut alongside the mine landing strip was a defaced sign which read Welcome to Pomfret. God bless youâ€- with the word “bless†scored …
Former welder from Clare died from asbestos-related disease, inquest told
Posted by Cambridge NewsFormer welder from Clare died from asbestos-related disease, inquest toldCambridge NewsA PENSIONER who used to work as a welder died from an asbestos-related disease, an inquest has heard. Richard Benson, of Cavendish Road, Clare, trained at the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority's plant in Harwell in the early 1960s. Mr Benson …
Should Louisiana, New Orleans do more to regulate asbestos dumping?
Posted by The Times-PicayuneThe Times-Picayune – NOLA.comShould Louisiana, New Orleans do more to regulate asbestos dumping?The Times-Picayune – NOLA.comHamp's Construction Co. tore down five Road Home properties this summer, but it appears they did not first test the sites for asbestos, according to public records obtained by NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune. The Louisiana Department of Environmental …
All asbestos claims filed after established bar date disallowed in Garlock …
Posted by Legal News LineThe National Law Journal (registration)All asbestos claims filed after established bar date disallowed in Garlock …Legal News LineA bar date in a bankruptcy proceeding is a deadline for asbestos victims or companies to make their claims against Garlock or Garrison, which is intended to prevent surprise claims from arising. Hodges held a hearing on July […]
Parkway School Board approves up to $5 million for asbestos abatement
Posted by STLtoday.comParkway School Board approves up to $5 million for asbestos abatementSTLtoday.comThe Parkway School District Board of Education voted Wednesday night to spend up to $5 million over the next three years for asbestos abatement in its buildings. But the district actually may spend much less, if district residents don't pass a $93.9 …
Defense attorneys don’t see commitment to reducing asbestos trial settings …
Posted by Madison County RecordDefense attorneys don't see commitment to reducing asbestos trial settings …Madison County RecordRoughly one year since Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs took on the role as judge of the nation's busiest asbestos docket, defense attorneys take a dim view on the fight over forum. In a court where more than 90 percent of the asbestos cases […]
Asbestos exposure suit filed by former shipyard worker who allegedly …
Posted by The Louisiana RecordThe Louisiana RecordAsbestos exposure suit filed by former shipyard worker who allegedly …The Louisiana Recordair asbestos sticker NEW ORLEANS – A number of companies are being sued by a former shipyard worker who claims he was unknowingly exposed to asbestos which later resulted in his contraction of lung cancer. Otis W. Burmaster filed suit against …
Asbestos demolition deal sparks state investigation in New Orleans
Posted by The Times-PicayuneThe Times-Picayune – NOLA.comAsbestos demolition deal sparks state investigation in New OrleansThe Times-Picayune – NOLA.comHamp's Construction Co., a demolition firm that Mayor Mitch Landrieu once publicly chastised as irresponsible, is now the target of a state environmental investigation over its handling of asbestos at five sites managed by the New Orleans Redevelopment …
Fluffy risks: Commonwealth was warned 25 yrs ago
Posted by The Canberra TimesFluffy risks: Commonwealth was warned 25 yrs agoThe Canberra TimesThe owners of those houses now await a decision from the ACT and Commonwealth Governments on whether they should be demolished, having shown significant amounts of residual asbestos contamination in their walls and subfloors in spite of a five-year …Fluffy-insulated residents in Queanbeyan need to get out […]
Advance historic page from August 11, 1993: FBI enters school asbestos probe
Posted by Staten Island AdvanceAdvance historic page from August 11, 1993: FBI enters school asbestos probeStaten Island Advance – SILive.com(Staten Island Advance/Irving Silverstein)Melinda Gottlieb | gottlieb@siadvance.com. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Today's archive page is from Aug. 11, 1993. The FBI was entering into the ongoing investigation of falsified asbestos reports in city public …
Owner indicted in asbestos case
Posted by Toledo BladeOwner indicted in asbestos caseToledo BladeThe owner of the former Champion Spark Plug property on Upton Avenue has been indicted by a Lucas County grand jury on charges he hired an uncertified worker to remove asbestos-containing materials from a building on the site. Donzell Moore, 41, of …
Supreme Court victory for mesothelioma sufferers: Asbestos cancer victims can …
Posted by The IndependentThe IndependentSupreme Court victory for mesothelioma sufferers: Asbestos cancer victims can …The IndependentVictims of asbestos cancers won a landmark victory in the Supreme Court yesterday after a panel of judges decided that the family of a delivery driver who died earlier this year from exposure to asbestos in Battersea Power Station should be compensated.Hope for […]
Asbestos tests clear other schools in Ocean View district
Posted by Los Angeles TimesOCRegisterAsbestos tests clear other schools in Ocean View districtLos Angeles TimesAsbestos testing has revealed that most of the campuses in a beleaguered Orange County school district pose no threat to students and will remain open. Three elementary schools in the Huntington Beach school district, however, will remain closed for as …Huntington Beach teachers displaced by asbestos […]
Don’t tolerate Mount Manresa asbestos fiasco (editorial)
Posted by Staten Island AdvanceDon't tolerate Mount Manresa asbestos fiasco (editorial)Staten Island Advance – SILive.comHowever, an inspector contracted for by the Savo Brothers declared the six buildings on the site asbestos-free and demolition work proceeded in accordance with the developers' plan. That clean bill of health didn't sit well with the people who have …
Hope for asbestos victims as Supreme Court awards landmark victory
Posted by Mirror.co.ukMirror.co.ukHope for asbestos victims as Supreme Court awards landmark victoryMirror.co.ukA landmark Supreme Court victory for an family of asbestos cancer victim Percy has opened the doors for other victims to seek damages. Percy McDonald from Devon died aged 83 in February a week before the Supreme Court began hearing his case.Supreme Court victory for mesothelioma […]
Asbestos removal starts at Clovis ‘haunted house;’ demolition to follow
Posted by Fresno BeeFresno BeeAsbestos removal starts at Clovis 'haunted house;' demolition to followFresno BeeAn asbestos removal worker walks by the sealed-up Wolfe Manor in Clovis, formerly the old Clovis Sanitarium. It was built as a private residence in 1922 on Clovis Avenue, south of Shaw Avenue. Reputed as being haunted, the building has been deemed as …Haunted Wolfe […]
UPenn’s Interdisciplinary Research Seeks to Track Ambler’s Asbestos Legacy
Posted by Insurance JournalUPenn's Interdisciplinary Research Seeks to Track Ambler's Asbestos LegacyInsurance JournalJoe Amento, a lifelong resident of Ambler, Pennsylvania, was 53 when he died of a rare cancer with one main cause — exposure to asbestos. He was fine at Christmas 2002. In January, a pain in his side kept him awake at night. He was found […]
Asbestos bombshell: Govt knew about Mr Fluffy risk 25 years ago
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldAsbestos bombshell: Govt knew about Mr Fluffy risk 25 years agoSydney Morning HeraldThe owners of those houses now await a decision from the ACT and Commonwealth Governments on whether they should be demolished, having shown significant amounts of residual asbestos contamination in their walls and subfloors in spite of a five-year …
8 Ocean View schools tested for asbestos will stay open
Posted by Huntington Beach IndependentOCRegister8 Ocean View schools tested for asbestos will stay openHuntington Beach IndependentOak View Elementary School students exit buses Thursday afternoon on their return from Walter Knott Elementary in Buena Park, their temporary school while asbestos is removed from above ceiling tiles at Oak View. (SCOTT SMELTZER, HB Independent …Ocean View School District: 8 schools found safe […]
Government agrees to pay damages to asbestos workers after Supreme Court win
Posted by The Japan TimesWestern Morning NewsGovernment agrees to pay damages to asbestos workers after Supreme Court winThe Japan TimesHealth, Labor and Welfare Minister Yasuhisa Shiozaki told a news conference Tuesday that the government would compensate employees of asbestos factories between 1958 and 1971 who later developed asbestos-related diseases, as well as their families …'Landmark' asbestos ruling for Devon man […]
Asbestos removal begins at Clovis ‘haunted house’
Posted by Fresno BeeFresno BeeAsbestos removal begins at Clovis 'haunted house'Fresno BeeAn asbestos removal worker walks by the sealed-up Wolfe Manor in Clovis, formerly the old Clovis Sanitarium. It was built as a private residence in 1922 on Clovis Avenue, south of Shaw Avenue. Reputed as being haunted, the building has been deemed as …Haunted Wolfe Manor mansion in […]
Transportation officials try to ease asbestos concerns
Posted by Las Vegas Review-JournalTransportation officials try to ease asbestos concernsLas Vegas Review-JournalA University of Nevada, Las Vegas geology researcher discovered traces of asbestos in the area in December. The Transportation Department, collaborating with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada on the 15-mile Boulder City …and more »
Wunderlich factory: victims and families of those with asbestos-related …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineWunderlich factory: victims and families of those with asbestos-related …ABC OnlineVictims and the families of those who were struck by asbestos-related illness, linked to a former factory in Melbourne's west, have spoken of their shock and anger at having been exposed to the deadly material. It has emerged this month that dozens of …and […]
Asbestos work at Mercy site almost done, giving green light for final demolition
Posted by WatertownDailyTimes.comAsbestos work at Mercy site almost done, giving green light for final demolitionWatertownDailyTimes.comWATERTOWN — The final bricks of the former Mercy Hospital building will start to fly next week. Construction workers clearing asbestos from the roof of the Stone Street complex said they expect to be done by the end of the week — enabling […]
Asbestos charges laid against former owner of Grace Hospital
Posted by CBC.caCBC.caAsbestos charges laid against former owner of Grace HospitalCBC.caThe property developer which once owned the former Grace hospital site has been fined $100,000 for failing to properly clean up the asbestos on site. On Oct. 17, Grace Village Windsor Inc. pleaded guilty to four offences laid by the Ministry of the …Former Grace Hospital site […]
Ocean View School District: 8 schools found safe in asbestos probe
Posted by OCRegisterOCRegisterOcean View School District: 8 schools found safe in asbestos probeOCRegisterThe eight other campuses had undergone air and surface tests for asbestos after the discovery of the substance at the three schools. Officials had said that preliminary air samples at the eight schools showed no asbestos contamination, so they were …8 Ocean View schools tested for […]
Heritage-listed building destroyed in Katherine, police issue asbestos warning
Posted by ABC OnlineHeritage-listed building destroyed in Katherine, police issue asbestos warningABC OnlineResidents were warned to stay indoors after the blaze took hold in the residence which contained asbestos. A witness saw three youths running away from the burning building on the corner of Third and Lindsay Street about 5:00pm on Tuesday. Sergeant …and more »
OSHA investigating Hillsboro Fire & Rescue; department held training at …
Posted by The OregonianOSHA investigating Hillsboro Fire & Rescue; department held training at …The Oregonian – OregonLive.comThe incidents marked the second time the city found asbestos at the site, composed of five properties at the corner of Southeast Ninth Avenue and Maple Street. The city plans to build additional parking there for the library and Shute Park Aquatic […]
WorkSafe asbestos investigation ‘meaningless’
Posted by Stuff.co.nzStuff.co.nzWorkSafe asbestos investigation 'meaningless'Stuff.co.nzIt found deficiencies in the management of asbestos during the early phases of the residential rebuild, but prosecution was not justified given the scale of work in Canterbury. Christchurch plumber and homeowner Daniel Moore was ''very angry'' at the …Anger over Worksafe asbestos decisionRadio New Zealandall 2 news articles »
Katherine police urge residents to stay indoors after asbestos house fire
Posted by ABC OnlineKatherine police urge residents to stay indoors after asbestos house fireABC OnlineKatherine police have asked residents to stay indoors after a fire in a heritage-listed building containing asbestos. A witness saw three youths running away from the burning building on the corner of Third and Lindsay Street about 5:00pm. Sergeant …and more »
Asbestos in 3 Schools Puts 1700 Students on the Bus
Posted by AllGovAsbestos in 3 Schools Puts 1700 Students on the BusAllGovThree grade schools in the Ocean View School District were abruptly closed when asbestos was detected in classrooms. The students were sent home for days while the school district scrambled to find room for them elsewhere, often in other districts.
Asbestos traces found in exhibit at the Irish Museum of Modern Art
Posted by Irish TimesAsbestos traces found in exhibit at the Irish Museum of Modern ArtIrish TimesTraces of asbestos have been found in an exhibit that had been on display at the Irish Museum of Modern Art (Imma). Traces were found in a work by the Brazilian artist Hélio Oiticica entitled Nas Quebradas which was on display in Imma […]
Developer Fined For Asbestos
Posted by BlackburnNews.comBlackburnNews.comDeveloper Fined For AsbestosBlackburnNews.comFollowing that order, a ministry consultant inspected the site, and the developer was ordered again to retain a consultant, make sure no asbestos was discharged offsite, and to dispose of it properly. Grace Village Windsor Inc. did and reported back it …
Asbestos likely more widespread than previously thought
Posted by Phys.OrgAsbestos likely more widespread than previously thoughtPhys.OrgNaturally occurring asbestos minerals may be more widespread than previously thought, with newly discovered sources now identified within the Las Vegas metropolitan area. The asbestos-rich areas are in locations not previously considered to be at risk, …and more »
WorkSafe: Asbestos management flawed
Posted by Stuff.co.nzStuff.co.nzWorkSafe: Asbestos management flawedStuff.co.nzThe investigation found deficiencies in the management of asbestos prior to work beginning during the early phases of the Home Repair Programme, WorkSafe said. However, the level of asbestos likely to have been released and the risk to workers and …Asbestos investigation completedScoop.co.nz (press release)Fletcher gets all clear over Chch asbestosNZ Cityall 5 […]
Family claim they are being killed off by asbestos after two cousins die …
Posted by Scottish Daily RecordScottish Daily RecordFamily claim they are being killed off by asbestos after two cousins die …Scottish Daily RecordA FAMILY claim they are being killed off by deadly asbestos after two cousins died following exposure to the powder. Two other members of the family are also fighting the effects of working with the insulation and fire-proofing […]
Shady asbestos removers unstoppable
Posted by NL TimesNL TimesShady asbestos removers unstoppableNL TimesThe carcinogenic asbestos has been banned for 20 years. Strict safety rules were drawn up for the removal of this dangerous substance. Only companies with a certificate may remove the substance. Companies that deal carelessly with asbestos, may have …
Sunshine North residents demand help to pay asbestos testing costs after …
Posted by Herald SunHerald SunSunshine North residents demand help to pay asbestos testing costs after …Herald SunThe Sunshine RSL was full yesterday as the EPA, a hygienist, the Department of Health and a respiratory doctor came to address the asbestos-related concerns. Residents voiced anger at having to pay $300 to get testing done at their homes to reveal […]
asbestos home buyback could cost $1 billion
Posted by ABC OnlineABC Onlineasbestos home buyback could cost $1 billionABC OnlineThe cost of buying and demolishing Canberra houses contaminated with deadly Mr Fluffy loose-fill asbestos insulation could reach $1 billion, the ACT Government says. More than 1,000 houses in Canberra had loose-fill asbestos pumped into the roof spaces …Clean-up bill for Mr Fluffy asbestos could hit $1 billion, […]
Enforcement officers’ training to combat asbestos fly-tipping
Posted by Bridgwater MercuryBridgwater MercuryEnforcement officers' training to combat asbestos fly-tippingBridgwater MercurySOMERSET'S councils are targeting the criminals fly-tipping hazardous asbestos with new training to improve their enforcement officers' skills and know-how. An expert-led course will help frontline council officers with identifying asbestos, ensuring …and more »
Gilly’s walk takes an axe to asbestos
Posted by ABC LocalGilly's walk takes an axe to asbestosABC LocalGilly is walking in support of Asbestos Related Disease Support Society Queensland and is hoping to raise $100,000 by the end of his 1400km epic trek. The determination he showed on the footy paddock has been evident on this walk. "I rolled my ankle …and more »
Penn study seeks to track Ambler’s asbestos legacy
Posted by Philly.comPhilly.comPenn study seeks to track Ambler's asbestos legacyPhilly.comThis is the first research program that tackles the problem of asbestos with an interdisciplinary team, "and the synergy there will solve some sticky problems," said William Suk, director of the Superfund research program within the National Institute …
Testing reveals asbestos in houses
Posted by Herald SunHerald SunTesting reveals asbestos in housesHerald SunIn total, eight of 10 homes in Barwon Ave, Compton Pde, Cranbourne Ave and Hassett St tested positive for brown or white asbestos, or both. An investigation by the Sunday Herald Sun published last Sunday found 16 residents had died and a number …
One tender for asbestos disposal project
Posted by Clare ChampionClare ChampionOne tender for asbestos disposal projectClare ChampionPhase one, which is being done in accordance with the advice of a specialist asbestos removal consultant, involves the removal of pieces of broken asbestos pipe on the surface at all sites. This work will be done in accordance with method statements …
Asbestos: the hidden danger lurking in your backyard
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning HeraldAsbestos: the hidden danger lurking in your backyardSydney Morning HeraldThe EPA has also given almost $800,000 to 24 local government areas to run a pilot program called the Householders Asbestos Disposal Scheme. It is a 12-month trial which will run until next July allowing householders to deposit their asbestos waste at …Farmer locked […]
Old asbestos dump sites may be a sleeper issue
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning HeraldOld asbestos dump sites may be a sleeper issueSydney Morning HeraldOld forgotten asbestos dump sites may be the "sleeper issue" for future generations, says Peggy Trompf, a Sydney occupational hygienist experienced in dealing with contaminated sites and buildings. Dr Trompf, the director of Industrial Health Matters …and more »
Asbestos dust found in houses in Sunshine North and not much being done to fix …
Posted by Herald SunHerald SunAsbestos dust found in houses in Sunshine North and not much being done to fix …Herald Sun“There is a long time between exposure to asbestos and when a cancer may be diagnosed. “Exposures since the factory closed and the site was cleaned up have reduced dramatically.†He also advised against entering roof cavities without […]
Asbestos Discovery Has Left Firefighters Homeless for More Than 2 Years
Posted by Mesothelioma.comAsbestos Discovery Has Left Firefighters Homeless for More Than 2 YearsMesothelioma.comGary, Indiana – More than two years ago, a contractor discovered asbestos at the Gary Fire Department's Station 5 while doing upgrades to the building. Since then, the firefighters from the station in the Glen Park neighborhood have been operating …
Lousiana will receive $137K to reduce Asbestos
Posted by WVLA-TVWVLA-TVLousiana will receive $137K to reduce AsbestosWVLA-TVOur state is getting $137k to better reduce Asbestos exposure in schools. Just last year, crews removed the dangerous material from LSU, Baker High, Glen Oaks High, Zachary Elementary, Brownsfield Elementary, and Brookstown Elementary schools, just to …
Asbestos toll rises from factory of death
Posted by Herald SunHerald SunAsbestos toll rises from factory of deathHerald SunThe Health Department last week conducted air quality tests on schools in the area and found no evidence of asbestos in the air. Local GPs were warned that patients may present with asbestos diseases, and residents were warned about the dangers of …Testing reveals asbestos in housesNEWS.com.auall 4 […]
Asbestos warning for homeowners
Posted by The PressAsbestos warning for homeownersThe PressThe Combined Health and Environment Risks Programme Control Group (CHER) yesterday launched a website designed to help owners and contractors identify and manage asbestos risk. CHER spokesperson Kathryn Heiler said up to 70,000 houses could …
Ceiling collapse injures construction workers in Mineola
Posted by WABC-TVNBC New YorkCeiling collapse injures construction workers in MineolaWABC-TVRescue crews have removed two construction workers who were trapped following a ceiling collapse at a building on Long Island. Officials say the workers were removing asbestos inside a building on County Seat Drive in Mineola when the accident …Trapped Workers Exposed to Asbestos After Ceiling Collapse at […]
Back to (temporary) school for Huntington Beach kids displaced by asbestos
Posted by OCRegisterBack to (temporary) school for Huntington Beach kids displaced by asbestosOCRegisterOverall, some 1,600 elementary students from three Ocean View District schools shuttered over possible asbestos contamination arrived at nine campuses across four school districts Thursday morning. Most students rode buses to their temporary schools, …1600 Ocean View students begin busing to temporary schools after asbestos …Huntington […]
Pa. Law Shields Heidelberg From Worker Asbestos Suit
Posted by Law360 (subscription)Pa. Law Shields Heidelberg From Worker Asbestos SuitLaw360 (subscription)Law360, New York (October 16, 2014, 5:04 PM ET) — A Pennsylvania federal judge dismissed a successor to the Mergenthaler Linotype company, Heidelberg USA Inc., from an asbestos wrongful death suit on Wednesday, ruling that the plaintiff failed to …and more »
Back to (temporary) school for kids displaced by asbestos
Posted by OCRegisterOCRegisterBack to (temporary) school for kids displaced by asbestosOCRegisterBronson Belsito arrived at Holder Elementary in Buena Park on Thursday morning excited – but a little bummed his unexpected vacation was over. “I'm glad to be back with my friends and my teacher,†the third-grader said. “But I wish I had a few more …1600 Ocean […]
DEP: Asbestos not mishandled during Huber Breaker demolition
Posted by Citizens VoiceCitizens VoiceDEP: Asbestos not mishandled during Huber Breaker demolitionCitizens VoiceAs the Huber Breaker buildings were torn down, Paselo had Wilkes-Barre-based CCM Contracting, a certified asbestos removal service, to monitor and clean up, Connolly said. CCM Contracting was there every day doing ambient air monitoring and handling …and more »
DEP: Asbestos not mishandled at breaker
Posted by Citizens VoiceCitizens VoiceDEP: Asbestos not mishandled at breakerCitizens VoiceAsbestos was handled properly during the demolition of the Huber Breaker, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection. Residents expressed concern during Tuesday's Ashley borough council meeting about asbestos allegedly not being …
Ian Prendergast compares Essendon players to asbestos victims
Posted by The AgeThe AgeIan Prendergast compares Essendon players to asbestos victimsThe Age"If we compare that situation at Essendon to what would happen in another industry – say the construction industry, for example, where construction workers are exposed to asbestos through the lies of their employer – would we be talking about punishing …Essendon players caught up in peptides […]
North Lynn asbestos fears raised
Posted by Lynn NewsLynn NewsNorth Lynn asbestos fears raisedLynn NewsBut when they discovered the volume of asbestos in the roof, they abandoned the work and left – leaving the dangerous material exposed to the family. The couple are now considering taking legal action. Mrs Crisp, 25, said: “The workmen started ripping …
EPA Grant Helps Reduce Asbestos Exposure in Texas Schools
Posted by Big Country HomepageBig Country HomepageEPA Grant Helps Reduce Asbestos Exposure in Texas SchoolsBig Country HomepageDALLAS (Oct. 16, 2014) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the Texas Department of State Health Services a grant to help reduce asbestos exposure in schools. The $124,741 grant will go toward compliance monitoring and …Oklahoma Receives Grant to Reduce Asbestos […]
Stop work order halts demolition at Mount Manresa, but asbestos abatement …
Posted by Staten Island AdvanceStaten Island Advance – SILive.comStop work order halts demolition at Mount Manresa, but asbestos abatement …Staten Island Advance – SILive.comSTATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The city Department of Buildings has issued a stop work order for all construction and land clearing at Mount Manresa while asbestos abatement in two of the site's buildings is completed. Earlier […]
Campaign highlights asbestos risk in Christchurch rebuild
Posted by TVNZCampaign highlights asbestos risk in Christchurch rebuildTVNZAn asbestos awareness campaign is being launched in Christchurch today, highlighting the danger of using the mineral in home rebuilds. Asbestos is known for its insulating, fire-resistant and reinforcing properties. If asbestos dust is breathed in …
Dispute Narrows Over ‘Misrepresentation’ Evidence in Asbestos Case
Posted by The National Law Journal (registration)The National Law Journal (registration)Dispute Narrows Over 'Misrepresentation' Evidence in Asbestos CaseThe National Law Journal (registration)The dispute over unsealing evidence of alleged misrepresentations by plaintiffs in an asbestos-related bankruptcy has apparently narrowed. The only source of disagreement remaining is whether settlement amounts should remain sealed, according to a …and more »
Australian Homes in Historic Town of Norseman Still Contain Asbestos
Posted by Asbestos.com (blog)Asbestos.com (blog)Australian Homes in Historic Town of Norseman Still Contain AsbestosAsbestos.com (blog)Textile mills, construction companies and many other production and repair facilities used asbestos between the 1950s and the 1980s. Parts of Australia also were mining centers, including Wittenoom — one of Australia's worst industrial disaster sites.
Asbestos forces Huntington Beach students to classes on other campuses
Posted by Los Angeles TimesKTLAAsbestos forces Huntington Beach students to classes on other campusesLos Angeles TimesStudents from three Huntington Beach elementary campuses who have been unable to attend school for days because of the risk of exposure to asbestos will return to class Thursday, but in many cases those classes will be in other districts. The decision …Students from […]
$100000 to rid Poughkeepsie community center of asbestos
Posted by Poughkeepsie JournalPoughkeepsie Journal$100000 to rid Poughkeepsie community center of asbestosPoughkeepsie JournalA flooded building "can expose asbestos through damaged flooring, drywall and ceilings," according to asbestos.com. The center's heat, water, sprinkler, electrical and telephone systems were impacted by the asbestos contamination, which hasn't been …
Residents Ask City to Stop Mt. Manresa Demolition After Asbestos Violations
Posted by DNAinfoDNAinfoResidents Ask City to Stop Mt. Manresa Demolition After Asbestos ViolationsDNAinfoRepresentatives from the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Buildings were on hand to answer residents' questions during the meeting. They told attendees there was most likely no danger of airborne asbestos from the demolition …City officials questioned about Mount Manresa during Community Board […]
Demolition Of Five Points Eyesore Begins Despite Asbestos Controversy
Posted by CBS LocalCBS LocalDemolition Of Five Points Eyesore Begins Despite Asbestos ControversyCBS Local“I know the property owner had hoped that there would not be asbestos found in the building and had hoped for a less expensive solution,†Andrea Burns with Community Planning and Development for the City and County of Denver said. “But unfortunately …
Students from asbestos-shuttered schools will bus to other campuses
Posted by Huntington Beach IndependentKTLAStudents from asbestos-shuttered schools will bus to other campusesHuntington Beach IndependentOak View Elementary School parent Chauntal King, left, questions Ocean View School District Supt. Gustavo Balderas, right, during a meeting Tuesday about asbestos at the Huntington Beach school. (KEVIN CHANG / HB Independent / October 14, 2014) …Displaced Huntington Beach students affected by asbestos going back […]
Huntington Beach Students Displaced by Asbestos Abatement to Return to …
Posted by KTLAHuntington Beach Students Displaced by Asbestos Abatement to Return to …KTLAHundreds of students who had been out of school since last week because of asbestos fears were expected to be back in class on Thursday, but not at their own schools. Kacey Monyota reports for the KTLA 5 News at 10 on Tuesday, Oct. 14, […]
Possibility of Asbestos Holds Up Burned Building’s Demolition for 3 Months
Posted by Mesothelioma.comCBS LocalPossibility of Asbestos Holds Up Burned Building's Demolition for 3 MonthsMesothelioma.comDenver, Colorado – A July structure fire in the Five Points neighborhood has created an ongoing controversy, as the potential presence of asbestos in the eight-apartment building has held up the demolition process, leaving it unclear how much the job …Denver To Tear Down […]
Huntington Beach Students Expected To Resume Classes Thursday With …
Posted by CBS LocalHuntington Beach Students Expected To Resume Classes Thursday With …CBS LocalHUNTINGTON BEACH (CBSLA.com) — Students at three Huntington Beach schools closed due to asbestos testing are expected to be back in the classroom Thursday, according to district officials. Affected schools in Ocean View School District have been …
Asbestos victims deserve relief
Posted by The Japan TimesAsbestos victims deserve reliefThe Japan TimesThe Supreme Court, in a recent ruling that awarded state compensation to health problems suffered by former employees at asbestos mills in Osaka Prefecture, has made it clear that the government — with its regulatory powers — is responsible for …
Sheerness mum Maria Jones concerned after children find asbestos in garden …
Posted by Kent OnlineSheerness mum Maria Jones concerned after children find asbestos in garden …Kent OnlineA mum says she is worried about her family despite specialist teams visiting her home three times to remove asbestos. Maria Jones fears the material will lead to future health problems for herself, partner Jason, daughter Courtney, 13, Tyrone, eight …and more »
Asbestos warnings at former Amcor site fuels health and safety concerns in …
Posted by Herald SunHerald SunAsbestos warnings at former Amcor site fuels health and safety concerns in …Herald SunBut Rose Gigliotti, a spokeswoman for developer Alpha Partners, said the company was confident it had adequate safety measures in place so the asbestos removal posed no threat to the community. Building at the 16ha Yarra riverside site in Alphington is …
EPA grants Oklahoma $204000 to reduce asbestos in schools
Posted by NewsOK.comKGOUEPA grants Oklahoma $204000 to reduce asbestos in schoolsNewsOK.comThe Environmental Protection Agency announced Tuesday that the Oklahoma Labor Department will use the asbestos reduction grant for compliance monitoring and assistance, public outreach, inspections, enforcement actions and employee training.Oklahoma gets grant to reduce asbestos in schoolsNews On 6all 30 news articles »
Sophisticated user doctrine rejected in Calif. asbestos case
Posted by Washington ExaminerSophisticated user doctrine rejected in Calif. asbestos caseWashington ExaminerSAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A California judge has rejected an asbestos defendant's argument that a San Francisco case was collateral estoppel of a connected Pennsylvania case where summary judgment was granted based on the “sophisticated …Ohio court affirms Hodgkin's lymphoma-stricken man's award in asbestos caseLegal News Lineall […]
HB students affected by asbestos may resume classes Thursday; parent …
Posted by OCRegisterOCRegisterHB students affected by asbestos may resume classes Thursday; parent …OCRegisterSince last week, when students were told they couldn't go back into Oak View, Hope View and Lake View elementary schools because of possible asbestos exposure, Ocean View administrators have been reaching out to neighboring school districts …Angry Parents Demand Answers As OC Schools Remain Closed […]
Third Circuit rules against plaintiff who ‘just knew’ asbestos was used in …
Posted by Washington ExaminerThird Circuit rules against plaintiff who 'just knew' asbestos was used in …Washington ExaminerPHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has ruled that summary judgment was proper in an asbestos case where the decedent's only evidence was that he “just knew†asbestos was used in the products at issue.and […]
Asbestos Lawsuit Tossed for Lack of Causation Evidence
Posted by The Legal IntelligencerThe Legal IntelligencerAsbestos Lawsuit Tossed for Lack of Causation EvidenceThe Legal IntelligencerOn Oct. 3, a three-judge panel upheld Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Sandra Mazer Moss' grant of summary judgment to defendants in a series of asbestos cases brought by Daniel Haldaman, executor to the estate of Gerda W. Haldaman.
League greats walk to highlight asbestos risks
Posted by Gladstone ObserverLeague greats walk to highlight asbestos risksGladstone ObserverThe 50-year-old former Gladstone man is walking an average of 48km a day for 28 days to raise awareness and funds for asbestos cancer victims. The disease took his father Ron's life in 2009, and he will arrive in Brisbane on October 27, almost five …and more »
East Penn board accused of asbestos cover-up
Posted by WFMZ AllentownWFMZ AllentownEast Penn board accused of asbestos cover-upWFMZ AllentownA barrage of questions – as well as accusations of an asbestos cover-up – was fired at East Penn School Board by several residents Monday night. They challenged the school district's handling of construction debris containing potentially hazardous …
Harrison commissioners to discuss asbestos study at county airport
Posted by Longview News-JournalHarrison commissioners to discuss asbestos study at county airportLongview News-JournalMARSHALL — Harrison County commissioners will consider approving an asbestos study at the county airport's terminal building when it meets today. An asbestos study is required if the county wants to apply for a Texas Department of Transportation grant …County commissioners to discuss asbestos studyMarshall News […]
Angry Parents Demand Answers As OC Schools Remain Closed For Asbestos …
Posted by CBS LocalKTLAAngry Parents Demand Answers As OC Schools Remain Closed For Asbestos …CBS LocalORANGE COUNTY (CBSLA.com) — Angry parents in Orange County are demanding answers as school closures Monday dragged into their second week due to asbestos testing. Parents say they're frustrated by the lack of information Ocean View School …School District to Announce Relocation Plan for […]
Asbestos holding up demolition of collapsed Butte building
Posted by NBC MontanaNBC MontanaAsbestos holding up demolition of collapsed Butte buildingNBC MontanaIt's been four months since the walls came down, but rubble from a collapsed Butte building still sits where the bricks fell. We've learned the rubble is contaminated with asbestos and special crews are needed to clean it up. The building is located at …
Video: Asbestos, still: Winning a mesothelioma case in 2014
Posted by Texas LawyerVideo: Asbestos, still: Winning a mesothelioma case in 2014Texas LawyerDallas trial lawyer Chris Panatier, a shareholder in Simon Greenstone Panatier Barlett, P.C., in Dallas, discusses a recent $18 million asbestos verdict he won before a state court jury, the numerous obstacles that had to be overcome before evidence …
Dozens more fear asbestos illnesses
Posted by Herald SunHerald SunDozens more fear asbestos illnessesHerald SunThe Herald Sun was contacted by several residents claiming efforts to have Brimbank Council address ongoing asbestos contamination went unheeded for years. Environment Protection Authority officers yesterday took samples for testing from the tract of …
Parental Outrage Mounts in School Asbestos Ordeal
Posted by NBC Southern CaliforniaNBC Southern CaliforniaParental Outrage Mounts in School Asbestos OrdealNBC Southern CaliforniaOak View students and parents protested the confusion as to when they would have a normal school day as concerns grow over asbestos, demanding answers and action as classes are canceled and rooms are relocated. Patrick Healy reports for the NBC4 …
Suburban asbestos deaths blamed on ‘factory of death’
Posted by Herald SunHerald SunSuburban asbestos deaths blamed on 'factory of death'Herald SunAt least 16 people who grew up within 1km of the plant — none of whom worked there — have died of asbestos-related diseases, the latest on Thursday. Another eight are known to be sick. Residents said that on some days asbestos would swirl in clouds …Asbestos-related […]
EPA took more than 15 years to act on ‘factory of death’
Posted by Herald SunHerald SunEPA took more than 15 years to act on 'factory of death'Herald SunThe Environment Protection Authority has come under fire after failing to demand the old factory site be capped with concrete until the late 1990s, exposing thousands of nearby residents to the asbestos dust well beyond the years when the factory operated.
Search for more Vic asbestos victims
Posted by The AustralianSearch for more Vic asbestos victimsThe AustralianTHE Herald Sun reports five acres of land at the Wunderlich asbestos factory in Sunshine North were covered in asbestos dust for 20 years from the mid-1950s. Research has so far identified 25 people who lived near the factory who later died or became …
Victoria seeks answers on asbestos deaths in Sunshine North
Posted by The AustralianVictoria seeks answers on asbestos deaths in Sunshine NorthThe AustralianSlater & Gordon lawyer Margaret Kent believes the area surrounding the Wunderlich factory in Sunshine North is home to the greatest concentration of environmental asbestos cases outside the ghost town of Wittenoom, in remote Western Australia. Ms Kent …
Tyneside traders exposed to deadly asbestos more than 100 times a year
Posted by ChronicleLiveChronicleLiveTyneside traders exposed to deadly asbestos more than 100 times a yearChronicleLiveA former electrician suffering from an industrial diseased has urged people to be cautious of asbestos as figures reveal Tyneside tradesmen could come into contact with the substance more than 100 times a year. Simon Clark, was diagnosed with …
Asbestos in classrooms disrupts parents’ plans for their children
Posted by Los Angeles TimesAsbestos in classrooms disrupts parents' plans for their childrenLos Angeles TimesOcean View officials announced that 300 students from Lake View Elementary will temporarily attend classes at the district's Westmont and Harbour View schools while the district works to remove asbestos that is present above ceiling tiles at the school.
Parents Angry Over Indefinite School Closure Due to Asbestos
Posted by NBC Southern CaliforniaParents Angry Over Indefinite School Closure Due to AsbestosNBC Southern CaliforniaStudents will be transferred from one school in the Ocean View School District while asbestos is removed. Officials await overdue results of asbestos testing at two other schools, which may or may not re-open Monday. Patrick Healy reports for the NBC4 …
Devil in the Dust
Posted by Herald SunHerald SunDevil in the DustHerald SunSTAND outside Allan's childhood home and head east towards McIntyre Rd. You pass four Barwon Ave houses where people have died from asbestos-related diseases. Turn left, head up McIntyre and right into Berkshire. A man who lived and grew up on the …
White death in the suburbs
Posted by Herald SunWhite death in the suburbsHerald SunAnd pieces of asbestos still litter a small tract of public land — unmonitored and without a fence — at the back of the old site. The Sunday Herald Sun and an environmental health consultant found dangerous flaking asbestos on land accessible to the …
Asbestos scare: 1300 OC students now without a school
Posted by Los Angeles TimesOCRegisterAsbestos scare: 1300 OC students now without a schoolLos Angeles TimesA beleaguered Huntington Beach school district has now closed three of its campuses because of an asbestos scare, leaving 1,300 students without a school to attend. The three grade schools have been closed since last Monday when parents learned that …1600 Young Students Without Classrooms As […]
Asbestos-related deaths near old concrete plant in Melbourne to be probed
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineAsbestos-related deaths near old concrete plant in Melbourne to be probedABC OnlineAn urgent investigation was ordered into asbestos-related deaths near an old cement factory in Melbourne. The Health Department asked the Victorian Cancer Registry to conduct an urgent analysis of the area around the Wunderlich factory in Sunshine …Suburban asbestos deaths blamed on 'factory […]
Old asbestos factory ‘kills’ 16 Melbourne residents
Posted by 9news.com.auHerald SunOld asbestos factory 'kills' 16 Melbourne residents9news.com.au"Contamination of any site with asbestos or any other potentially carcinogenic material is a concern and residents should seek expert advice if they suspect there are loose asbestos fibres or broken asbestos sheeting in their home," a spokesman said.Suburban asbestos deaths blamed on 'factory of death'Herald SunAsbestos-related deaths […]
Widespread asbestos closes HB’s Lake View Elementary School indefinitely
Posted by Huntington Beach IndependentWidespread asbestos closes HB's Lake View Elementary School indefinitelyHuntington Beach IndependentLake View Elementary School in Huntington Beach will be closed indefinitely until asbestos can be completely removed from the campus, officials say. Lake View is one of three schools the Ocean View School District had decided Tuesday to close only …
Asbestos Holding Up Demolition of Collapsed Building
Posted by ABC FOX Montana NewsAsbestos Holding Up Demolition of Collapsed BuildingABC FOX Montana NewsAn asbestos inspection report reveals the collapsed building contains asbestos, a concern for some in the community. Larry Alheim with the state DEQ said, "It was inspected by a Montana accredited asbestos inspector and they did determine that the …
Huntington Beach School Shut Down Indefinitely After Tests Come Back Positive …
Posted by KTLAHuntington Beach School Shut Down Indefinitely After Tests Come Back Positive …KTLAAs a result, the district further announced that Lake View would remain closed indefinitely so a full abatement of asbestos materials could be completed. The teachers and students from that campus were being temporarily moved to Westmont and Harbour …
District Officials Walk Out On Angry Parents After Asbestos Found in …
Posted by NBC Southern CaliforniaDistrict Officials Walk Out On Angry Parents After Asbestos Found in …NBC Southern CaliforniaParents and students want answers from Ocean View School District officials after three of 11 schools tested positive for asbestos. A school board meeting was so heated on Wednesday that district board members walked out, leaving parents with …
3 Huntington Beach Schools Closed, Parents Angry After Cancer-Causing …
Posted by KTLA3 Huntington Beach Schools Closed, Parents Angry After Cancer-Causing …KTLA“We were told by the district that the asbestos would be removed in summer when kids weren't here,†said school board member John Briscoe, who filed the complaint. “Then we're sitting in a board meeting and we found out that, holy socks, it's being …
Firefighters still ‘homeless’ over station asbestos
Posted by Indianapolis StarIndianapolis StarFirefighters still 'homeless' over station asbestosIndianapolis StarStation 5 firefighters were forced to leave its firehouse at 4101 Washington Ave. in August 2012 when a contractor doing upgrades on the interior of the building discovered asbestos, firefighter Tom Bober told The Times . The firefighters were moved to …Firefighters still homeless over station asbestosThe Elkhart Truthall […]
Home renovators the third wave of cancer victims being hit with asbestos …
Posted by The Daily TelegraphThe Daily TelegraphHome renovators the third wave of cancer victims being hit with asbestos …The Daily TelegraphAsbestos Diseases Research Institute professor Nico van Zandwijk said “statistics are suggesting that an increasing number of mesothelioma victims were exposed to asbestos fibres in non- occupational settings such as home renovation and maintenance …
Asbestos scare: Huntington Beach elementary school closed indefinitely
Posted by Los Angeles TimesOCRegisterAsbestos scare: Huntington Beach elementary school closed indefinitelyLos Angeles TimesAn asbestos scare has forced the indefinite closure of a Huntington Beach grade school and an examination of every campus in the district, leaving parents frustrated and some unsure where their children will go to school. School officials estimated …Asbestos issues leave hundreds in Huntington without […]
OC Elementary Schools Closed For Asbestos Testing
Posted by NBC Southern CaliforniaNBC Southern CaliforniaOC Elementary Schools Closed For Asbestos TestingNBC Southern CaliforniaTwo Huntington Beach elementary schools remained closed for the second consecutive day amid concerns that a summertime modernization project may have disturbed asbestos from the buildings' original construction. Kim Baldonado reports from …
HSE revives asbestos awareness programme
Posted by The Construction IndexTimes SeriesHSE revives asbestos awareness programmeThe Construction IndexThe free Beware Asbestos web app, for phones, tablets and laptops (www.beware-asbestos.info) leads tradespeople through a list of simple multiple-choice questions about the type of building they are working in, the job that they are doing, and the type …1.3 million tradespeople at risk from dangers of asbestosHealth […]
Asbestos victims win landmark legal battle as state faulted for poor ventilation
Posted by The Japan TimesAsbestos victims win landmark legal battle as state faulted for poor ventilationThe Japan TimesIt is the first time the top court has indicted the state for asbestos-linked health problems. The ruling is likely to influence similar lawsuits in the future. It also ends an eight-year struggle for justice by several dozen sufferers from Osaka …State […]
Asbestos Removal Delays Completion Of Putnam Bridge By 1 Month
Posted by Hartford CourantAsbestos Removal Delays Completion Of Putnam Bridge By 1 MonthHartford CourantThe project was set back about a month from its original May 2015 completition date when asbestos was discovered in a conduit running along the frame that had to be removed, said DOT spokesman Kevin Nursick. Construction on the 56-year-old bridge, …and more »
Asbestos Fears Close 3 Orange County Schools
Posted by CBS LocalCBS LocalAsbestos Fears Close 3 Orange County SchoolsCBS LocalAsbestos was found last summer at Oak View and Lake View during a renovation project and some parents are furious that their children were allowed to attend classes while it was being removed. Asbestos fibers were recently found again at Hope View and …
3 Huntington Beach Schools Remain Closed After Classroom Tested Positive …
Posted by CBS LocalCBS Local3 Huntington Beach Schools Remain Closed After Classroom Tested Positive …CBS LocalHUNTINGTON BEACH (CBSLA.com) — Three Orange County schools will remain closed for asbestos testing following an emotionally packed school board meeting that lasted late into the night Tuesday. Many parents left the Ocean View School District …
Parents Outraged Over Asbestos Exposure Inside Huntington Beach Schools
Posted by CBS LocalParents Outraged Over Asbestos Exposure Inside Huntington Beach SchoolsCBS LocalHUNTINGTON BEACH (CBSLA.com) — At a meeting between parents and school officials Wednesday evening, the subject of asbestos made some parents furious when authorities stopped answering questions. Eleven schools in the Huntington Beach …
Asbestos concerns keep 3 Huntington Beach schools closed
Posted by OCRegisterOCRegisterAsbestos concerns keep 3 Huntington Beach schools closedOCRegisterHUNTINGTON BEACH – Three elementary schools in the Ocean View School District remained closed Wednesday, after the Board of Trustees voted 4-1 late Tuesday to shut them until asbestos testing is completed and the air and surfaces in every room at …Huntington Beach School With Asbestos To Stay Closed […]
3 schools closed, parents livid after cancer-causing asbestos found
Posted by Huntington Beach Independent3 schools closed, parents livid after cancer-causing asbestos foundHuntington Beach IndependentThree Huntington Beach schools will be closed for the rest of the week after recent tests for asbestos showed traces of the cancer-causing fiber on one of the campuses, officials announced. Hope View, Lake View and Oak View schools will be closed …
Asbestos find closes 3 Huntington Beach schools
Posted by Long Beach Press TelegramAsbestos find closes 3 Huntington Beach schoolsLong Beach Press TelegramHUNTINGTON BEACH >> Three Huntington Beach schools were closed today and will remain shuttered until at least Friday over concerns about trace amounts of asbestos found on one of the campuses, and angry parents continued to demand information …
Twenty builders a week die from asbestos
Posted by Construction EnquirerYahoo News UKTwenty builders a week die from asbestosConstruction EnquirerTwenty tradespeople die every week from asbestos related diseases as an HSE survey revealed the full extent of construction workers' exposure to the deadly material. The survey showed carpenters, painters and decorators could still come into contact …New campaign on asbestos exposureYahoo News UKBradford tradespeople 'still […]
Huntington Beach School With Asbestos To Stay Closed Indefinitely
Posted by CBS LocalOCRegisterHuntington Beach School With Asbestos To Stay Closed IndefinitelyCBS LocalHUNTINGTON BEACH (CBSLA.com) — At least one Huntington Beach school will remain closed indefinitely, and two more through the end of the week, after classrooms tested positive for asbestos. Many parents left the Ocean View School District board …Asbestos concerns keep 3 Huntington Beach schools closedOCRegister3 Huntington […]
Navy seeking more time to rid ships of asbestos
Posted by Irish ExaminerIrish ExaminerNavy seeking more time to rid ships of asbestosIrish ExaminerThe Naval Service is seeking more time from the Heath & Safety Authority (HSA) to remove asbestos from two ships which have been out of commission since last May. It's understood to be the second extension the navy has sought since expert asbestos …
Campaigner’s warning over asbestos ‘epidemic’ in Tameside
Posted by Manchester Evening NewsManchester Evening NewsCampaigner's warning over asbestos 'epidemic' in TamesideManchester Evening NewsA deadly asbestos-related cancer has killed the equivalent of a Tameside resident every other month for the past three decades. Shocking figures show that 193 people died from mesothelioma – a cancer linked to exposure to the man-made material …Asbestos victims successfully challenge change in conditional […]
Motions to seal asbestos claimants’ info too vague, parties argue
Posted by Legal News LineMotions to seal asbestos claimants' info too vague, parties argueLegal News LineHodges ruled that the history of settlements and verdicts against Garlock was skewed because of manipulation by asbestos attorneys. Legal Newsline appealed his decision to seal the evidence and recently won a court order from a district judge that said …and more »
Schools closed, parents livid after cancer-causing asbestos found
Posted by Los Angeles TimesKABC-TVSchools closed, parents livid after cancer-causing asbestos foundLos Angeles TimesThree Huntington Beach schools will be closed for the rest of the week after recent tests for asbestos showed traces of the cancer-causing fiber on one of the campuses, officials announced. Hope View, Lake View and Oak View schools will be closed …3 Huntington Beach Schools […]
City, owner dispute asbestos concerns at fire-damaged building awaiting …
Posted by The Denver ChannelThe Denver ChannelCity, owner dispute asbestos concerns at fire-damaged building awaiting …The Denver ChannelDENVER – Three months after a fire ripped through an eight unit building in Denver's Five Points, the property is still sitting in ruins. What remains is still there because of a dispute stemming from concerns about asbestos in the structure. The […]
Distress at asbestos clean-up
Posted by The Canberra TimesDistress at asbestos clean-upThe Canberra TimesMr Fluffy homeowners are confused about what possessions and furniture they will be allowed to keep if their home is demolished, with suggestions that some belongings will be treated as contaminated waste. ACT Chief Minister Katy Gallagher was unable …and more »
Bay Path to reopen today after asbestos discovery cancels classes for a day
Posted by Worcester TelegramBay Path to reopen today after asbestos discovery cancels classes for a dayWorcester TelegramCHARLTON — An early-morning automated phone message alerted students of Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School the building was closed and classes canceled Tuesday because of a late-night discovery of asbestos. The school will …and more »
Airborne asbestos contamination risk following large fire in Glastonbury; fire …
Posted by Western GazetteWestern GazetteAirborne asbestos contamination risk following large fire in Glastonbury; fire …Western GazetteA fire service spokesman said: "At 7.09am, the crews declared this incident to be 'Asbestos Major', meaning that larger quantities of asbestos materials were involved or there is the possibility of airborne contamination, and also that cylinders were …'Asbestos bomb' defused in GlastonburyCentral […]
OC Schools To Be Tested For Asbestos In Wake Of Removal Efforts
Posted by CBS LocalNBC Southern CaliforniaOC Schools To Be Tested For Asbestos In Wake Of Removal EffortsCBS LocalHUNTINGTON BEACH (CBSLA.com/AP) — An Orange County school district will test every room in its 11 schools for asbestos after questions were raised about whether students were exposed to carcinogenic dust during construction projects earlier this …Huntington Beach students exposed to asbestos? […]
Silence from Science and Tech Museum as asbestos found
Posted by Ottawa CitizenOttawa CitizenSilence from Science and Tech Museum as asbestos foundOttawa CitizenA new report says asbestos, not just mould, is the problem at the Canada Science and Technology Museum — but officials aren't discussing the problem publicly. The museum closed Sept. 11 because of mould inside its south wall. It will remain closed at …
Asbestos delays old Marshfield High demolition
Posted by Wicked Local MarshfieldAsbestos delays old Marshfield High demolitionWicked Local MarshfieldPrior to beginning the building's demolition this summer, contractors completed a hazardous materials survey and removed all visible asbestos, Dom Tiberi, the owner's project manager, said. But when crews from Brait Builders were working on the last …
More Asbestos Found During Wethersfield High Construction
Posted by Hartford CourantMore Asbestos Found During Wethersfield High ConstructionHartford CourantWETHERSFIELD — Asbestos removal costs for the high school renovation project continue to climb, as workers keep discovering more of the hazardous material in the building. The town council this week approved an additional $380,000 for monitoring and …
Fluffy owners’ distress at asbestos clean-up
Posted by The Canberra TimesFluffy owners' distress at asbestos clean-upThe Canberra TimesMr Fluffy homeowners are confused about what possessions and furniture they will be allowed to keep if their home is demolished, with suggestions that some belongings will be treated as contaminated waste. ACT Chief Minister Katy Gallagher was unable …and more »
Bay Path to reopen Wednesday after asbestos discovery cancels classes for a day
Posted by Worcester TelegramBay Path to reopen Wednesday after asbestos discovery cancels classes for a dayWorcester TelegramCHARLTON — An early-morning automated phone message alerted students of Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School the building was closed and classes canceled Tuesday because of a late-night discovery of asbestos. An author event will …and more »
Construction Crew Hit With $67K In Fines After Lying About Asbestos, Says City
Posted by Huffington PostConstruction Crew Hit With $67K In Fines After Lying About Asbestos, Says CityHuffington PostFORT WADSWORTH — The city has issued more than $67,000 in violations to builders working on the demolition of the historic Mount Manresa who said there was no asbestos in the building — despite city inspectors later finding the potentially deadly …
Huntington Beach students exposed to asbestos? All schools to be tested
Posted by Los Angeles TimesCBS LocalHuntington Beach students exposed to asbestos? All schools to be testedLos Angeles TimesOfficials have pledged to test all school classrooms in Huntington Beach for asbestos after concerns were raised that construction work may have exposed students on three campuses to the dangerous material. Two Huntington Beach elementary school …OC Schools To Be Tested For Asbestos […]
Court rules consultation over payout curbs for asbestos-related cancer illegal
Posted by The GuardianThe GuardianCourt rules consultation over payout curbs for asbestos-related cancer illegalThe Guardian“We have every sympathy for the asbestos cancer victims who have already suffered enough without these broken promises. It is depressing to see the MoJ trying to worm their way out of the high court's findings, in much the same way they did over […]
High Court Won’t Mull New Trial Order In Asbestos Case
Posted by Law360 (subscription)High Court Won't Mull New Trial Order In Asbestos CaseLaw360 (subscription)Law360, New York (October 06, 2014, 6:29 PM ET) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a suit brought by the estate of a deceased paper mill worker who had won a $9.4 million judgment in an asbestos case before the Ninth […]
Asbestos a concern among city hall employees in Groton
Posted by WFSBAsbestos a concern among city hall employees in GrotonWFSB“Someone raised a question today about whether there was asbestos. Rather than wait until we had a result of a test, we followed our plan and sent people home,†Galbraith said. Several years ago, tiles used to cover the floors at Groton City Hall, but …Asbestos Concerns […]
Former Derby power station worker died from asbestos-related cancer
Posted by Derby TelegraphDerby TelegraphFormer Derby power station worker died from asbestos-related cancerDerby TelegraphA GRANDFATHER who clocked up 27 years in power stations died because he was regularly exposed to asbestos dust that "hanged thick in the air". Richard Wedd, of Rye Close, Oakwood, lost his battle with sarcomatoid mesothelioma – an asbestos-related …
Manitoba professor warns of dangers of exposure to asbestos
Posted by OHS CanadaManitoba professor warns of dangers of exposure to asbestosOHS CanadaWINNIPEG (The Canadian Press) — A prominent University of Manitoba professor diagnosed with a rare form of cancer that is often linked with exposure to asbestos believes she might have been exposed while on campus. Patricia Martens says she can't be …Professor with rare form of cancer […]
Construction Crew Hit With $67K in Fines After Lying About Asbestos: City
Posted by DNAinfoDNAinfoConstruction Crew Hit With $67K in Fines After Lying About Asbestos: CityDNAinfoThe developer, contractor and asbestos investigator responsible for tearing down the former Jesuit retreat house were issued notices of violations by the city's Department of Environmental Protection after they filed paperwork saying there were no …
Asbestos Concerns Close Groton City Hall
Posted by NBC ConnecticutAsbestos Concerns Close Groton City HallNBC ConnecticutAir quality tests revealed that the building was "well below the safe level for asbestos." Although floor samples tested positive for asbestos, nothing from the mastic was released into the air, Galbraith said. “Our asbestos management plan requires us …Asbestos a concern among city hall employees in GrotonWFSBall 2 […]
Two Huntington Beach elementary schools closed for asbestos testing
Posted by OCRegisterOCRegisterTwo Huntington Beach elementary schools closed for asbestos testingOCRegisterHUNTINGTON BEACH – Two elementary schools closed Monday and were scheduled to be closed Tuesday for asbestos testing, after parents and teachers asked the Ocean View School District to look into whether students were exposed to carcinogenic …Asbestos testing closes 2 Ocean View schools through TuesdayHuntington Beach Independentall […]
Summary judgment granted in asbestos case after claimant failed to respond
Posted by Washington ExaminerSummary judgment granted in asbestos case after claimant failed to respondWashington ExaminerCHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – A North Carolina federal judge has concluded that summary judgment was proper for seven defendants in an asbestos lawsuit after the claimant failed to respond to any of the defendants' motions. Judge Martin …and more »
Asbestos cleanup in Ambler nears completion [photos]
Posted by Newsworks.orgAsbestos cleanup in Ambler nears completion [photos]Newsworks.orgWhen Rovira arrived here six years ago, asbestos waste was just under the surface. Crumbling remnants of asbestos tiles and shingles dotted nearby creek beds and the banks of a reservoir. And not far from a McDonald's sat a 2-acre, 25-foot-high pile of …and more »
Asbestos disease killed former Derby British Rail loco worker Peter Lee
Posted by Derby TelegraphDerby TelegraphAsbestos disease killed former Derby British Rail loco worker Peter LeeDerby TelegraphA FORMER British Rail worker, who breathed in dust when he came into contact with asbestos, died from industrial disease. Peter Lee's inquest heard that he was exposed to the material when he joined the industry in Derby as an apprentice in 1958.
11 Huntington Beach Schools Tested for Asbestos
Posted by KTLA11 Huntington Beach Schools Tested for AsbestosKTLAEleven schools part of the Ocean View School District in Huntington Beach were tested for asbestos, a district official said Saturday. At least one of the schools, Hope View elementary, was scheduled to be closed Monday and Tuesday due to the testing.
Several Kids Kept Home From School Over Asbestos Contamination Concerns
Posted by CBS LocalOCRegisterSeveral Kids Kept Home From School Over Asbestos Contamination ConcernsCBS LocalHUNTINGTON BEACH (CBSLA.com) — Several parents in Huntington Beach kept their children out of class Friday over concerns of asbestos contamination. The parents want answers about several schools in the area that are part of a modernization project, …parents and teachers demand answers on asbestos removalOCRegisterParents, […]
Compensation ruling joy for asbestos campaigner
Posted by Shields GazetteMancunian MattersCompensation ruling joy for asbestos campaignerShields GazettePensioner Bob Cusworth, a former shipyard lightman, received £5,000 in compensation in 2010 after being diagnosed with the asbestos-linked lung condition, pleural plaques, so he has welcomed a successful challenge against that decision by a victims' …Victory for asbestos exposure victims as decision to deduct legal fees from …Mancunian […]
Parents, teachers question safety of Ocean View schools amid asbestos …
Posted by Huntington Beach IndependentOCRegisterParents, teachers question safety of Ocean View schools amid asbestos …Huntington Beach IndependentTensions ran high during a community meeting in Huntington Beach about the Ocean View School District's handling of asbestos at various school sites. More than 100 parents and teachers gathered in an auditorium at Marine View Middle School on …Several Kids Kept Home From […]
Asbestos found in New York Public Library’s temporarily shuttered Rose …
Posted by New York Daily NewsNew York Daily NewsAsbestos found in New York Public Library's temporarily shuttered Rose …New York Daily NewsThey said that engineers who found the asbestos in a closed attic area above the main reading room will do further inspections and construct a scaffold to get access to the affected areas. They said “the additional inspection will […]
Justice for Newcastle former labourer diagnosed with asbestos-related illness
Posted by ChronicleLiveChronicleLiveJustice for Newcastle former labourer diagnosed with asbestos-related illnessChronicleLiveA shipyard labourer diagnosed with an asbestos-related cancer after being exposed to the deadly dust during his career has won compensation. John Canham, from Shieldfield, Newcastle, was diagnosed with mesothelioma, which affects the lining of the …Irwin Mitchell | Widow Of Former Billingham Mechanic Appeals For Witnesses …Linex […]
Cleveland man indicted on Clean Air Act charges for dumping, asbestos …
Posted by The Plain DealerWKYC-TVCleveland man indicted on Clean Air Act charges for dumping, asbestos …The Plain Dealer – cleveland.com (blog)CLEVELAND, Ohio – A federal indictment was filed today charging Christopher Gattarello with Clean Air Act violations for failing to remove asbestos before demolishing a former factory in the city's Collinwood and East Glenville neighborhoods …Cleveland man charged with […]
Parents and teachers demand answers on asbestos removal
Posted by OCRegisterOCRegisterParents and teachers demand answers on asbestos removalOCRegisterHUNTINGTON BEACH – Parents and teachers from the Ocean View School District are concerned about whether asbestos was removed from several campuses this school year while school was in session and are pushing for an independent investigation to …Parents, teachers question safety of Ocean View schools amid asbestos …Huntington […]
Asbestos victims win damages ruling
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsAsbestos victims win damages rulingBBC NewsGovernment plans to deduct legal fees from the damages paid to people dying from asbestos exposure are unlawful, the High Court has ruled. The Asbestos Victims' Support Groups Forum UK brought the action against Justice Secretary Chris Grayling.Asbestos victims win legal costs battleMorning Star OnlineDWF | Windfall for Claimant […]
U of M prof diagnosed with mesothelioma speaks out over asbestos
Posted by CTV NewsU of M prof diagnosed with mesothelioma speaks out over asbestosCTV NewsA University of Manitoba professor with a rare form of cancer often linked with exposure to asbestos has a warning. Patricia Martens wants others to be aware and be safe. Martens, 62, is a professor of health sciences at the University of Manitoba and […]
City hits Mount Manresa project with $67400 in violations over asbestos
Posted by Staten Island AdvanceCity hits Mount Manresa project with $67400 in violations over asbestosStaten Island Advance – SILive.comA stop-work order has been placed on the property, halting any further demolition. It is not known if the asbestos problems will do anything more than further delay the project. Mount Manresa advocates are looking to stop the townhouses from being […]
Parents, Teachers Meet to Discuss Possible Asbestos Exposure at Huntington …
Posted by KTLAParents, Teachers Meet to Discuss Possible Asbestos Exposure at Huntington …KTLAThose attending voiced their concerns about the possibility that the children who attend classes in the Ocean View School District were being exposed to asbestos. Kacey Montoya reports for the KTLA 5 News at 10 on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. Nerissa Knight …
School board member says Huntington Beach campus poses asbestos danger
Posted by OCRegisterSchool board member says Huntington Beach campus poses asbestos dangerOCRegisterWhat: Forum to hear and answer community concerns after an Ocean View school board member alleged that the district endangered students and employees by exposing them to asbestos. When: Tonight, 5 p.m.. Where: Marine View Middle School's …and more »
Mr Fluffy asbestos: Real estate valuation company letters spark privacy breach …
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineMr Fluffy asbestos: Real estate valuation company letters spark privacy breach …ABC OnlineFluffy Owners and Residents' Action Group spokeswoman Brianna Heseltine said a large number of members received mail from a home valuation company looking for business but neighbours without the dangerous loose-fill asbestos insulation had not.
Retired school cook died from cancer after asbestos exposure
Posted by expressandstar.comRetired school cook died from cancer after asbestos exposureexpressandstar.comMr Siddique said a post-mortem found that Mrs Birks, of St Luke's Road, Wednesbury, died from a malignant mesothelima, a rare form of cancer usually caused by exposure to asbestos. Pathologist Dr Nithian Nair said that while his examination found no …
Colorado Worksite Fined, Workers Exposed to Asbestos
Posted by WorkersCompensation.com (press release) (blog)Equipment World MagazineColorado Worksite Fined, Workers Exposed to AsbestosWorkersCompensation.com (press release) (blog)“Asbestos is a dangerous material that can potentially cause lifelong, irreversible health problems if proper procedures are not followed,†said Herb Gibson, OSHA's area director in Denver. “OSHA's asbestos standard has a specific work practice …OSHA: Workers renovating firehouse exposed to asbestosChicago Sun-TimesOSHA Proposing […]
Asbestos victims win damages ruling
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsAsbestos victims win damages rulingBBC NewsGovernment plans to deduct legal fees from the damages paid to people dying from asbestos exposure are unlawful, the High Court has ruled. The Asbestos Victims' Support Groups Forum UK brought the action against Justice Secretary Chris Grayling.Asbestos victims win legal costs battleMorning Star OnlineDWF | Windfall for Claimant […]
School board member says Huntington campus poses asbestos danger
Posted by OCRegisterSchool board member says Huntington campus poses asbestos dangerOCRegisterWhat: Forum to hear and answer community concerns after an Ocean View school board member alleged that the district endangered students and employees by exposing them to asbestos. When: Tonight, 5 p.m.. Where: Marine View Middle School's …and more »
Asbestos found in old Marshfield High School
Posted by Wicked Local MarshfieldAsbestos found in old Marshfield High SchoolWicked Local MarshfieldSuperintendent of Schools Scott Borstel said he sent the notice earlier this week after learning workers found Transite board materials, an asbestos-containing material, in the building. Crews have been working to demolish the building since the summer.
Legislature to vote on removing asbestos from Civil War monument in Little Valley
Posted by Olean Times HeraldLegislature to vote on removing asbestos from Civil War monument in Little ValleyOlean Times HeraldLITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers are expected to vote next week to proceed with asbestos removal at the county's Civil War Monument and Historic Building, a prelude to the 100-year-old building's demolition. Descendants of Civil War …
‘Bad facts make bad laws’: Attorneys compare Mo. and Ill. asbestos Workers …
Posted by Washington Examiner'Bad facts make bad laws': Attorneys compare Mo. and Ill. asbestos Workers …Washington ExaminerST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) – While comparing asbestos litigation trends in neighboring states, two attorneys from both sides of the asbestos argument predict a wave of insurance cases as asbestos defendants fight for coverage from decades-old insurance …and more »
School board member says Huntington campus poses asbestos danger
Posted by OCRegisterSchool board member says Huntington campus poses asbestos dangerOCRegisterWhat: Forum to hear and answer community concerns after an Ocean View school board member alleged that the district endangered students and employees by exposing them to asbestos. When: Tonight, 5 p.m.. Where: Marine View Middle School's …and more »
EPA criticised over asbestos clean-up research
Posted by Chemistry WorldChemistry WorldEPA criticised over asbestos clean-up researchChemistry WorldThe city of Fort Worth in Texas had proposed an alternative method to demolish asbestos-containing buildings in 1999. The EPA Office of Research and Development's National Risk Management Research Laboratory (NRMRL) took over the effort in 2003, …and more »
Asbestos victims win damages ruling
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsAsbestos victims win damages rulingBBC NewsGovernment plans to deduct legal fees from the damages paid to people dying from asbestos exposure are unlawful, the High Court has ruled. The Asbestos Victims' Support Groups Forum UK brought the action against Justice Secretary Chris Grayling.Asbestos victims win legal costs battleMorning Star OnlineThe lord chancellor is dismantling […]
Report highlights potential gas chemical and asbestos issues
Posted by Northampton Chronicle & EchoNorthampton Chronicle & EchoReport highlights potential gas chemical and asbestos issuesNorthampton Chronicle & EchoAsbestos mixed into the soil in the former landfill site presents a high and severe risk to both construction workers and potential home owners, a contamination report says. The report, paid for by Northampton Town Football Club, says that, as things …
Nunavut Employees Union backs college staff who spoke out on asbestos
Posted by CBC.caNunavut Employees Union backs college staff who spoke out on asbestosCBC.caSome Nunavut Arctic College employees are worried about being disciplined for voicing their concerns that renovations were releasing asbestos in Iqaluit's Old Res building. Doug Workman of the Nunavut Employees Union says he's familiar with managers …
Turbine manufacturer proved removal of asbestos case was proper, federal …
Posted by Washington ExaminerWashington ExaminerTurbine manufacturer proved removal of asbestos case was proper, federal …Washington ExaminerNEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) – A Louisiana federal judge has denied an asbestos claimant's motion to remand, ruling that the defendant sufficiently proved it was acting according to the government's specifications. Judge Lance M. Africk issued the Sept.and more »
Garlock, counsel for asbestos claimants fighting over $2.5M attorneys fee request
Posted by Washington ExaminerGarlock, counsel for asbestos claimants fighting over $2.5M attorneys fee requestWashington ExaminerCHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – The Official Committee of Asbestos Personal Injury Claimants, or ACC, has requested more than $2.5 million in fees and $175,632 in expenses in response to its work in the Garlock Sealing Technologies bankruptcy …and more »
West Islip man wins $7M award in asbestos case
Posted by NewsdayWest Islip man wins $7M award in asbestos caseNewsdayA West Islip man who alleged he contracted a rare form of lung cancer from exposure to asbestos during construction of the Northport Power Station has been awarded $7 million by a jury in state Supreme Court. Lawyers for the man, Ralph North, 79, said …
City sues, says contractor exposed tenants and workers to asbestos
Posted by SFGate (blog)SFGate (blog)City sues, says contractor exposed tenants and workers to asbestosSFGate (blog)City Attorney Dennis Herrera filed suit Wednesday against San Francisco construction contractor and permit expediter Henry Karnilowicz, accusing him of exposing dozens of workers and residents at three different residential hotels to asbestos during …
Latest: Teens ignoring asbestos warnings in Clydebank
Posted by Clydebank PostLatest: Teens ignoring asbestos warnings in ClydebankClydebank PostCivil servant Lorraine Hill, 50, who lives on Montrose Street, said: “I'm furious that I had to find out about an asbestos contamination on my doorstep through online news,†she said. “Why could they not come and tell us? Or send us a letter sooner …
Asbestos lurking
Posted by Colorado Springs IndependentAsbestos lurkingColorado Springs IndependentA $320,000 project to create an "environmental playground" adjacent to America the Beautiful Park has been halted pending further investigation of asbestos unearthed during excavation. The discovery of buried asbestos tiles will delay the project for …
Concerns over asbestos-contaminated site at Sandbach
Posted by Crewe ChronicleCrewe ChronicleConcerns over asbestos-contaminated site at SandbachCrewe ChronicleHealth and safety experts will this week visit a building site contaminated with asbestos following concerns from residents that strict working guidelines are not being followed. Scientific investigations into the Stewart Milne development site off …
Consequences of asbestos – new laboratory installed for research into pleural …
Posted by HealthCanal.comConsequences of asbestos – new laboratory installed for research into pleural …HealthCanal.comVienna – In the last few years the health-damaging effects of asbestos have led to an increase in pleural cancers. A new interdisciplinary research laboratory at the Comprehensive Cancer Center of the Medical University of Vienna and the Vienna General …
Identifying Asbestos in Building Materials Now Made Easy
Posted by Scoop.co.nz (press release)Identifying Asbestos in Building Materials Now Made EasyScoop.co.nz (press release)Christchurch Lab Manager Mike Young explains the different forms of asbestos he's encountered since the earthquakes, “The most frequently encountered form is chrysotile or white asbestos which comprises in excess of 90% of the asbestos that was used in …and more »
Quake damage, asbestos dust trap mail at post office
Posted by Napa Valley RegisterQuake damage, asbestos dust trap mail at post officeNapa Valley RegisterNapa's downtown post office building remains closed for earthquake repairs, leaving some mail trapped inside the Franklin Street location because of quake damage and asbestos contamination. Mail belonging to customers who have P.O. boxes inside the …
Asbestos found in Autauga County Courthouse
Posted by Montgomery AdvertiserMontgomery AdvertiserAsbestos found in Autauga County CourthouseMontgomery AdvertiserPRATTVILLE — Asbestos floor tiles have been found in an office being renovated in the Autauga County Courthouse. A warning sign listing the dangers of asbestos went up Tuesday afternoon as crews worked to remove the tiles. One of the circuit clerk's …
Automakers, Insurers Seek Access to Asbestos Claims Data
Posted by The National Law Journal (registration)The National Law Journal (registration)Automakers, Insurers Seek Access to Asbestos Claims DataThe National Law Journal (registration)Last winter, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge George Hodges of the Western District of North Carolina estimated that Garlock Sealing Technologies LLC likely owes $125 million to asbestos plaintiffs. He rejected the plaintiffs' argument that Garlock's liability is …Carmakers, Insurers Want Garlock […]
Court Rules in $1.85 Bil. Asbestos Coverage Dispute
Posted by New Jersey Law JournalNew Jersey Law JournalCourt Rules in $1.85 Bil. Asbestos Coverage DisputeNew Jersey Law JournalLong-running litigation between a company that sued more than 50 of its insurance carriers over $1.85 billion in coverage for asbestos claims culminated Sept. 30 in a precedential decision by a New Jersey appeals court. At issue in IMO Industries v.Excess Insurers […]
Analysing Asbestos using High-Speed X-Ray Diffraction
Posted by Azom.comAzom.comAnalysing Asbestos using High-Speed X-Ray DiffractionAzom.comAsbestos is a naturally occurring silicate material and is often used as a building material for its excellent resistance to acid and heat. However, the material is known to cause adverse health effects and hence has progressively been banned …and more »
Asbestos attorney Mengarelli named newest associate judge in Madison County
Posted by Madison County RecordAsbestos attorney Mengarelli named newest associate judge in Madison CountyMadison County RecordAsbestos attorney Martin Mengarelli of the Simmons firm in Alton has been appointed associate judge of the Third Judicial Circuit. He will be filling the vacancy created following the Aug. 31 retirement of Associate Judge Keith Jensen. Associate judges …
No trends in asbestos replacement part cases, attorneys from both sides say
Posted by Legal News LineNo trends in asbestos replacement part cases, attorneys from both sides sayLegal News LineST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) – As more asbestos defendants seek bankruptcy protection, replacement part lawsuits have become more common in asbestos litigation – but two attorneys agree there seems to be no trend as states rule down the middle on the …Attorney: Texas […]
Attorney: Texas asbestos decision ‘absolutely not’ gaining traction in other …
Posted by Legal News LineAttorney: Texas asbestos decision 'absolutely not' gaining traction in other …Legal News LineST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) – A Texas defense attorney recently said that as asbestos litigation changes, the laws governing legal causation must also change – and the recent Bostic decision from the Texas Supreme Court is a prime example of that change …No trends […]
School official’s complaint claims possible risk of asbestos removal
Posted by Huntington Beach IndependentSchool official's complaint claims possible risk of asbestos removalHuntington Beach IndependentSaying “staff and children could be at risk,†an Ocean View School District board member has filed an official complaint with Cal/OSHA about “possible asbestos-handling violations†after learning the potentially unhealthful material was being removed …
Report: EPA experiments with asbestos control weren’t safe
Posted by Standard-ExaminerStandard-ExaminerReport: EPA experiments with asbestos control weren't safeStandard-ExaminerWASHINGTON — The federal agency in charge of protecting human health and the environment caused a threat in both of those areas while experimenting with a relatively new method for asbestos control, according to a watchdog report. The Environmental …and more »
Asbestos delaying strip mall demolition
Posted by Chicago TribuneAsbestos delaying strip mall demolitionChicago TribuneThe demolition of a strip mall near 75th Street and Cass Avenue in Darien has been delayed to allow for asbestos removal work. The mall was owned by the City of Darien before being sold to a private developer for $1.2 million in June. Darien Pointe …and more »
Court Limits Boeing Worker’s Recovery in Asbestos Suit
Posted by The National Law Journal (registration)Court Limits Boeing Worker's Recovery in Asbestos SuitThe National Law Journal (registration)The Boeing Company has defeated a lawsuit brought by the estate of a worker who was exposed to asbestos while pipe insulation containing asbestos was repaired above his workspace, even though the repairs created “visible dust and debris†and a …
Winnipeg contractor in botched asbestos job has criminal past
Posted by CBC.caCBC.caWinnipeg contractor in botched asbestos job has criminal pastCBC.caA Winnipeg contractor who was recently sanctioned for a botched asbestos removal job has a long criminal history that includes convictions for fraud and theft, the CBC News I-Team has learned. Workman Industries owner John Sirenn's criminal record …
Centier confirms downtown Gary move, asbestos delays project
Posted by nwitimes.comCentier confirms downtown Gary move, asbestos delays projectnwitimes.comFirst, the demolition of adjacent buildings was delayed because of the discovery of asbestos. Then Centier Bank made if official that it is moving its Gary branch into the former Fagen Pharmacy space in the building with plans to open by June 2015.
Parents Not Informed of Asbestos Removal at Huntington Beach School, Official …
Posted by KTLAParents Not Informed of Asbestos Removal at Huntington Beach School, Official …KTLASaying “staff and children could be at risk,†an Ocean View School Board member has filed an official complaint with CAL/OSHA “for possible asbestos handling violations†after learning it was being removed from several Huntington Beach schools in the …
School board member says there’s asbestos danger at Huntington campus
Posted by OCRegisterCBS LocalSchool board member says there's asbestos danger at Huntington campusOCRegisterJohn Briscoe filed a complaint with Cal/OSHA, a state agency that monitors employee safety, asking it to investigate “possible asbestos-handling violations†at Hope View School, where he said unsafe conditions and poor communication threatened …Huntington Beach Schools Suspend Asbestos Removal Effort In Response To …CBS […]
Next asbestos bankruptcy could see Garlock-style fight or Bondex-style deal
Posted by Legal News LineLegal News LineNext asbestos bankruptcy could see Garlock-style fight or Bondex-style dealLegal News LineWILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) – When the next asbestos-related bankruptcy occurs, the Garlock Sealing Technologies case and Bondex International case will provide the debtor with two separate approaches for resolving disputes over asbestos …and more »
Huntington Beach Schools Suspend Asbestos Removal Effort In Response To …
Posted by CBS LocalCBS LocalHuntington Beach Schools Suspend Asbestos Removal Effort In Response To …CBS LocalHUNTINGTON BEACH (CBSLA.com) — School officials in Huntington Beach have halted an asbestos abatement project after hearing complaints from parents and a vocal school board member. KNX 1070's Mike Landa reports the modernization program at …
Whistleblower’s Call to State Suspends Bank Renovation Project After Asbestos …
Posted by Mesothelioma.comWhistleblower's Call to State Suspends Bank Renovation Project After Asbestos …Mesothelioma.comGary, Indiana – A project to renovate the former Gary State Bank was suspended when asbestos was discovered at a demolition site adjacent to the century-old building. The work, which is funded by $2.8 million in city-issued revenue bonds, is being done …
Asbestos contributed to Newquay man’s death, inquest hears
Posted by cornishguardian.co.ukcornishguardian.co.ukAsbestos contributed to Newquay man's death, inquest hearscornishguardian.co.ukA NEWQUAY man died from a combination of natural causes and industrial disease related to asbestos exposure, an inquest heard. Norman Andrew Grimshaw, 65, died at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske, on September 4 last year. An inquest at Truro …
Report: EPA asbestos experiment threatened public health
Posted by Washington Post (blog)Fort Worth Business PressReport: EPA asbestos experiment threatened public healthWashington Post (blog)The federal agency in charge of protecting human health and the environment caused a threat in both of those areas while experimenting with a relatively new method for asbestos control, according to a watchdog report released Thursday. The …Watchdog faults EPA on failed asbestos […]
Stonington woman survives rare form of cancer linked to asbestos exposure
Posted by TheDay.comStonington woman survives rare form of cancer linked to asbestos exposureTheDay.comCaused when asbestos fibers become airborne, are inhaled and get imbedded in the lungs, this relatively rare cancer is more prevalent in southeastern Connecticut than other parts of the state because of workers exposed at some the region's industries …and more »
Former Boeing Employee’s Asbestos Claim Dismissed by Supreme Court
Posted by Mesothelioma.comFormer Boeing Employee's Asbestos Claim Dismissed by Supreme CourtMesothelioma.comSpecifically, Mr. Walston alleged that he was exposed to the deadly toxin in 1985, when work crews were involved in a project to repair asbestos-containing pipe insulation above the hammer shop's workstation. Although the workers attending to the …
UO moves to correct problems with worn asbestos floor tiles
Posted by AroundtheOUO moves to correct problems with worn asbestos floor tilesAroundtheOA university contractor will begin sealing floors in 59 faculty and staff offices in two campus buildings Monday night as part of a project that will prevent the release of asbestos fibers from worn floor tiles. The work follows inspections by state …
Asbestos hikes prices to demolish downtown icon
Posted by Youngstown VindicatorAsbestos hikes prices to demolish downtown iconYoungstown VindicatorAdditional asbestos found inside boilers at the former Wean United complex caused a 25-percent increase in a contract the city has with a company to remove the hazardous material and clean contaminated soil at the downtown location. The board of …
Construction Violations Released Asbestos Into Denver Apartments
Posted by CBS LocalConstruction Violations Released Asbestos Into Denver ApartmentsCBS LocalDangerous levels of asbestos, which can cause cancer, were found at several points in the building. Health officials said contamination is limited to just a few units, but many residents have said the managers' handling of the situation has been enough …
Difference in litigating asbestos cases in federal court? They have to be …
Posted by Madison County RecordDifference in litigating asbestos cases in federal court? They have to be …Madison County RecordST. LOUIS – Since asbestos cases have found their way back into federal courts across the nation, attorneys from both sides of the asbestos litigation field have agreed that litigating in district courts is nothing to be afraid of. As part […]
Watchdog faults EPA on failed asbestos tests
Posted by The HillCBS LocalWatchdog faults EPA on failed asbestos testsThe HillThe Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) internal watchdog criticized it for mismanaging tests on methods for demolishing buildings with asbestos. The EPA conducted research between 1999 and 2011 on alternatives to the federally-regulated process …Internal audit says EPA mismanaged Texas projectBrownsville Heraldall 7 news articles »
A ticking timebomb: The asbestos compensation crisis facing Greater …
Posted by Manchester Evening NewsManchester Evening NewsA ticking timebomb: The asbestos compensation crisis facing Greater …Manchester Evening NewsTown hall bosses throughout Greater Manchester are facing a 'ticking timebomb' of mounting claims from people struck down with conditions linked to deadly asbestos. Manchester council paid out almost £600,000 in damages to victims in the last year …
VA Director Responds to Asbestos Investigation
Posted by WLOSWLOSVA Director Responds to Asbestos InvestigationWLOSOSHA investigated how VA officials handled asbestos issues at the hospital and whether workers were being exposed. Just moments ago, we learned OSHA has launched a second investigation into we uncovered, this time they're taking a close look at an …and more »
Landfill facing asbestos concerns during storm repairs in Madison County
Posted by WSYRWSYRLandfill facing asbestos concerns during storm repairs in Madison CountyWSYR"The fact is that we do not accept friable asbestos in the Madison County landfill," explained Madison County Department of Solid Waste and Sanitation Director James Zecca. Too small to handle that type of waste, the Madison County landfill is getting …
Mr Fluffy asbestos: Buyback scheme proposed for NSW houses
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineMr Fluffy asbestos: Buyback scheme proposed for NSW housesABC OnlineA Queanbeyan-based politician is lobbying his own State Government to do something about the toxic legacy of Mr Fluffy asbestos houses in southern New South Wales. Member for Monaro John Barilaro wants the Government to buy back all affected …Barilaro pushes hard on Mr FluffyThe Queanbeyan […]
Asbestos complicates HVAC, roofing work at McKean County Courthouse
Posted by Bradford EraAsbestos complicates HVAC, roofing work at McKean County CourthouseBradford EraSMETHPORT — The McKean County Commissioners have authorized a contract with Northeastern Environmental Management of Bradford to encapsulate up to 1,000 linear feet of asbestos-containing pipe insulation in the McKean County Courthouse.
Asbestos removal clears the way for use of old fire hall
Posted by Cranbrook Daily TownsmanAsbestos removal clears the way for use of old fire hallCranbrook Daily TownsmanThe old fire hall has been cleared of asbestos and is ready for a tenant to take it over. "The asbestos at the fire hall has been dealt with," CAO Wayne Staudt said at the Sept. 15 council meeting. "So we have got […]
Asbestos in downtown Gary demolition halts bank renovation project
Posted by Post-TribuneAsbestos in downtown Gary demolition halts bank renovation projectPost-TribuneGARY — Demolition came to a halt this week on the former Gary State Bank renovation project after the state said the contractor had improperly disposed of asbestos. Workers were demolishing a building at 540 Broadway, adjacent to Gary State Bank, …and more »
Asbestos encapsulation project set at county courthouse
Posted by Kane RepublicanAsbestos encapsulation project set at county courthouseKane RepublicanPhoto by Ted Lutz – In preparing for a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) project at the McKean County Courthouse in Smethport, contractors have removed a section of the first-floor ceiling to make an inspection. During an inspection, an …
Arctic College students concerned about asbestos in residence
Posted by CBC.caArctic College students concerned about asbestos in residenceCBC.caA report prepared for the Nunavut government in 2003 and obtained by CBC News details where asbestos is found in the Nunatta residence, including drywall, ceiling tiles, and vinyl flooring. It states that the asbestos-containing materials "do not …
Backlog of asbestos cases in Madison County will need addressed, attorneys say
Posted by Washington ExaminerBacklog of asbestos cases in Madison County will need addressed, attorneys sayWashington ExaminerST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) – Asbestos plaintiffs attorneys working in Southern Illinois recently said Madison County Circuit Judge Stephen Stobbs' new approach to trial slots in the asbestos docket is creating a “backlog†of cases that will eventually …and more »
NIS 45 m. allocated for asbestos treatment, waste rehabilitation in the South
Posted by Jerusalem PostNIS 45 m. allocated for asbestos treatment, waste rehabilitation in the SouthJerusalem PostThe remaining NIS 15m. will go toward replacing asbestos roofs in communities located near the Gazan border. Asbestos roofs that were damaged during due to rocketfire have become a health hazard to the region's residents, according to the ministry.
Backlog of cases in Madison County asbestos docket will need addressed …
Posted by Madison County RecordBacklog of cases in Madison County asbestos docket will need addressed …Madison County RecordAsbestos plaintiffs attorneys working in Southern Illinois recently said Madison County Circuit Judge Stephen Stobbs' new approach to trial slots in the asbestos docket is creating a “backlog†of cases that will eventually need to be resolved. As part …
East Penn defends handling of buried asbestos-filled construction debris
Posted by WFMZ AllentownWFMZ AllentownEast Penn defends handling of buried asbestos-filled construction debrisWFMZ AllentownCharges that the East Penn School District violated environmental laws by burying construction waste containing asbestos near one of its elementary schools were disputed by school officials Monday night. In the summer of 2013, several dump truck loads …Asbestos debris dumped near East Penn school; […]
Serial offender fined $225000 for illegally dumping asbestos waste
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldYahoo!7 NewsSerial offender fined $225000 for illegally dumping asbestos wasteSydney Morning HeraldMr Hanna forced his way through a fence around a vacant block of land and illegally dumped eight piles of building waste consisting of soil and pieces of terracotta piping, brick, concrete, tile, plastic and fragments of chrysotile and amosite asbestos …Dib Hanna, serial […]
Asbestos gave railway worker cancer, inquest hears
Posted by Hampshire ChronicleAsbestos gave railway worker cancer, inquest hearsHampshire ChronicleAN Eastleigh man who worked for 40 years at the town's railway works died of cancer caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos, an inquest heard. Eric Williams, 73, was employed at the works from 1956 to 1995 and was constantly exposed to the deadly …and more »
PI Hall of Fame, Lifetime Achievement: Matthew Shafner Helped Pioneer …
Posted by Connecticut Law TribunePI Hall of Fame, Lifetime Achievement: Matthew Shafner Helped Pioneer …Connecticut Law TribuneFor his work in the practice of personal injury law, including groundbreaking work in both maritime personal injury and asbestos personal injury litigation, Shafner has been selected to receive the Connecticut Law Tribune's Personal Injury Hall of Fame …and more »
Wash. SC rules Workers’ Comp law doesn’t extend to asbestos-related diseases
Posted by Washington ExaminerWash. SC rules Workers' Comp law doesn't extend to asbestos-related diseasesWashington ExaminerOLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – The Washington Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the exception to the state's Workers' Compensation law does not extend to asbestos-related diseases because it is impossible to have absolute knowledge that an …and more »
Saltburn woman died of cancer caused by washing husband’s asbestos covered …
Posted by Gazette LiveGazette LiveSaltburn woman died of cancer caused by washing husband's asbestos covered …Gazette LiveA woman died from a terminal cancer caused by inhaling asbestos dust while she washed her husband's work overalls. Now the family of Mary Pointer, from Saltburn, are appealing for her husband Ronald's former colleagues to assist with an investigation …
Asbestos concerns at East Village development
Posted by WFAAWFAAAsbestos concerns at East Village developmentWFAAAccording to the Texas Department of State Health Services, the contractor submitted plans to remove 1,600 square feet of asbestos-containing material. The agency said the only way to determine if asbestos particles are in any of the items currently …
Electronic tracking traces illegally dumped tyres, asbestos
Posted by Government NewsGovernment NewsElectronic tracking traces illegally dumped tyres, asbestosGovernment NewsOnce a tyre or quantity of asbestos has been delivered to a landfill site its barcode is scanned again, if the tyre or asbestos doesn't make it that far the system is alerted. Mr Beaman said the EPA had already busted several Western Sydney warehouses …
Flautist died of asbestos-related disease
Posted by Worthing HeraldFlautist died of asbestos-related diseaseWorthing HeraldTwo possibilities were working in the Chelsea Barracks, known to be 'rife' with asbestos, or from powder which came with Rawlplugs. In recording a verdict of death by industrial disease, Dr Skipp said: “People exposed to asbestos many years ago show …and more »
Principal told to resign over students’ exposure to asbestos
Posted by The AgePrincipal told to resign over students' exposure to asbestosThe AgeFormer Wales Street Primary principal Chris Sexton has "formally relinquished" his position at the school following a departmental investigation into the exposure of children to asbestos. Mr Wales was stood down from the school in February after two …
Mr Fluffy asbestos: One remedy will not fit all affected homeowners, HIA says
Posted by ABC OnlineThe Canberra TimesMr Fluffy asbestos: One remedy will not fit all affected homeowners, HIA saysABC OnlineThe ACT Government is negotiating with the Commonwealth over a scheme to buy back or demolish properties contaminated with the dangerous loose-fill asbestos. But the HIA's Neil Evans told 666 ABC Canberra the compulsory acquisition of homes would …Forced sale no […]
Firefighters rescue injured person from asbestos-contaminated area
Posted by Kawartha Media GroupFirefighters rescue injured person from asbestos-contaminated areaKawartha Media GroupPETERBOROUGH – Five fire trucks and 17 personnel rushed to East City this morning to rescue an injured person from a site contaminated with asbestos. Few details are available, but the Peterborough Fire Department has stated that its staff responded to …
Asbestos truck crash blocks fwy
Posted by The West AustralianThe West AustralianAsbestos truck crash blocks fwyThe West AustralianTruck spills asbestos load A truck has crashed on Kwinana Freeway, spilling a load of asbestos. Picture: 9 News/Twitter. Traffic is blocked on Kwinana Freeway after a truck carrying asbestos rolled this morning. The truck travelling south under the …
Asbestos at VA Medical Center
Posted by WLOSWLOSAsbestos at VA Medical CenterWLOSBill says photos taken this past May show there is still damaged asbestos piping and debris in the sub-basement and sections of the crawlspace where most people can't see. Bill tells us, “The old pipe insulation literally coming unraveled and falling …
Mr Fluffy homes can be demolished safely, asbestos taskforce head Andrew …
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesMr Fluffy homes can be demolished safely, asbestos taskforce head Andrew …The Canberra TimesAs Canberrans turn their minds to the hazards of a mass demolition of Mr Fluffy asbestos houses, Asbestos Taskforce head Andrew Kefford has moved to reassure people it can be done safely. The land would be remediated with soil removed […]
Monterey County Management Company S&F Settles After Second Asbestos …
Posted by Mesothelioma.comMonterey County Management Company S&F Settles After Second Asbestos …Mesothelioma.comSalinas, California – A settlement of more than $295,000 has been reached between Monterey County prosecutors and entities involved with a renovation project at Windsor Gardens, a nursing home in Salinas that was found to have violated asbestos …
Some say asbestos removal at county building is making them sick
Posted by WPDESome say asbestos removal at county building is making them sickWPDESome employees at the Florence County Complex on North Irby Street said the asbestos removal process is making them sick. The county is removing asbestos in anticipation of a $5 million renovation. One employee said chemicals used to remove the …
Possible Link between Asbestos and IPF
Posted by LawyersandSettlements.comMesotheliomaHelp.net (blog)Possible Link between Asbestos and IPFLawyersandSettlements.comMunich, Germany: People who worked with asbestos drilling mud and other products that contained asbestos might already be well aware of the potential for serious health problems such as asbestosis and mesothelioma. A new study from England and …Asbestos Suspected in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis; Duke Clinical Creates …MesotheliomaHelp.net (blog)all 2 […]
Asbestos truck smash on freeway
Posted by Perth NowThe West AustralianAsbestos truck smash on freewayPerth NowFirefighters in hazmat suits picked up and repacked larger pieces of asbestos sheeting, and hosed down the spill so the asbestos fibres could be swept up. Officers from the Department of Environment and Conservation also attended the crash site to …Asbestos truck crash blocks fwyThe West AustralianAsbestos scare after […]
Fleet-wide check under way after asbestos found on Naval ships
Posted by thejournal.ieFleet-wide check under way after asbestos found on Naval shipsthejournal.ieA FLEET-WIDE CHECK of all Irish Naval Service ships is now under way, after asbestos was found on board a number of vessels. Asbestos containing materials have been found aboard the LÉ Ciara, LÉ Orla, LÉ Aoife, LÉ Eithne and LÉ Aisling. And Defence …
High School Discovers Asbestos in Gym
Posted by WICS-TVWICS-TVHigh School Discovers Asbestos in GymWICS-TVAfter high winds blew the roof off the Virginia school three days after the start of school, Superintendent Brent O'Daniell says asbestos was found in the gym floor. Now the gym is locked up as the school district gets ready to take bids for cleaning …
Asbestos concern closes Capitol Shopping Center in Dover
Posted by newszap.comAsbestos concern closes Capitol Shopping Center in Dovernewszap.comAsbestos concern closes Capitol Shopping Center in Dover. The Capitol Shopping Center in Dover on U.S. 13 has been declared unsafe and has been vacated by tenants which include a barbershop, nail salon and tattoo shop. (Delaware State News/Dave …and more »
Boeing Beats Worker Asbestos Suit In Wash. High Court
Posted by Law360 (subscription)Boeing Beats Worker Asbestos Suit In Wash. High CourtLaw360 (subscription)Law360, New York (September 18, 2014, 9:52 PM ET) — The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday found that a state law prevents the estate of a former Boeing Co. worker from suing the aircraft maker for his mesothelioma, finding that the plaintiffs hadn …
Calif. Court Says Asbestos Coverage Claims Not Time-Barred
Posted by Law360 (subscription)Calif. Court Says Asbestos Coverage Claims Not Time-BarredLaw360 (subscription)Law360, New York (September 18, 2014, 2:20 PM ET) — A California appeals court on Wednesday revived a suit brought by trustees of the Western Asbestos Settlement Trust alleging California Insurance Guarantee Association breached its duty to cover …
Asbestos News Roundup: 9.18.14
Posted by Fire Fighters and Asbestos DiseaseAsbestos News Roundup: 9.18.14 – Fire Fighters and Asbestos DiseaseLawyersandSettlements.com (blog)A roundup of recent asbestos-related news and information that you should be aware of. An ongoing list of reported asbestos hot spots in the US from the Asbestos News Roundup archive appears on our asbestos map.and more »
Asbestos Mesothelioma Legal Advice is Available at New Website …
Posted by DigitalJournal.comAsbestos Mesothelioma Legal Advice is Available at New Website …DigitalJournal.comInjuryLawyerFree.com, a website that is designed to help people get free asbestos mesothelioma legal advice, has just launched its new and easy-to-navigate site. As a spokesperson for the website noted, there is a definite need for a website like http …and more »
Asbestos found in damaged Virginia school gym floor
Posted by The State Journal-RegisterAsbestos found in damaged Virginia school gym floorThe State Journal-RegisterVIRGINIA — School officials have discovered asbestos in the gym floor that sustained water damage when high winds tore the roof off the building earlier this month. School Superintendent Brent O'Daniell said Thursday that the gym has been locked and …
Union Carbide Can’t Shake Md. ‘Take-Home’ Asbestos Suit
Posted by Law360 (subscription)Union Carbide Can't Shake Md. 'Take-Home' Asbestos SuitLaw360 (subscription)Law360, New York (September 18, 2014, 7:45 PM ET) — Union Carbide Corp. on Tuesday failed to shake a Maryland federal court suit by a man claiming his wife died of mesothelioma she allegedly contracted by washing clothes of his flecked with the …
Part 1: Asbestos at VA Medical Center
Posted by WLOSWLOSPart 1: Asbestos at VA Medical CenterWLOSA News 13 investigation sparks a federal investigation into hazardous asbestos at Asheville's V-A Medical Center. We found the hospital's main building has been housing tons of damaged asbestos for decades. Investigative Reporter Mike Mason has this …
Renovations in Haley Center see removal of asbestos
Posted by The Auburn PlainsmanRenovations in Haley Center see removal of asbestosThe Auburn PlainsmanKreamer assures that both the exhaust and solvent odors are not harmful and that odor does not necessarily indicate exposure to asbestos. The risk of airborne exposure is greater if the affected floor tiles or solvent are sanded, but the practice is …and more »
Asbestos found in damaged Virginia gym floor
Posted by The State Journal-RegisterAsbestos found in damaged Virginia gym floorThe State Journal-RegisterVIRGINIA — School officials have discovered asbestos in the gym floor that sustained water damage when high winds tore the roof off the building earlier this month. School Superintendent Brent O'Daniell said Thursday the gym has been locked, and there …
Park 2: Asbestos at VA Medical Center
Posted by WLOSWLOSPark 2: Asbestos at VA Medical CenterWLOSBill says photos taken this past May show there is still damaged asbestos piping and debris in the sub-basement and sections of the crawlspace where most people can't see. Bill tells us, “The old pipe insulation literally coming unraveled and falling …
NSW parliament to investigate the extent of Mr Fluffy asbestos contamination …
Posted by The Canberra TimesYahoo!7 NewsNSW parliament to investigate the extent of Mr Fluffy asbestos contamination …The Canberra TimesThe NSW parliament will investigate the extent of Mr Fluffy asbestos contamination in NSW homes, a move that boosts the likelihood of a state-wide hunt for the deadly loose-fill insulation. The Fluffy crisis is slowly moving to engulf NSW as it […]
Mr Fluffy asbestos: Cross-party inquiry established in NSW
Posted by ABC OnlineYahoo!7 NewsMr Fluffy asbestos: Cross-party inquiry established in NSWABC OnlineThe New South Wales Parliament has set up an inquiry into Mr Fluffy asbestos to examine the role government should play in advising homeowners and occupiers. The cross-party committee will also try to establish the number and location of homes in the …NSW parliament to investigate the […]
Part 2: Asbestos at VA Medical Center
Posted by WLOSWLOSPart 2: Asbestos at VA Medical CenterWLOSBill says photos taken this past May show there is still damaged asbestos piping and debris in the sub-basement and sections of the crawlspace where most people can't see. Bill tells us, “The old pipe insulation literally coming unraveled and falling …and more »
Ind. court says plaintiff misrepresented work history in asbestos suit
Posted by Washington ExaminerInd. court says plaintiff misrepresented work history in asbestos suitWashington ExaminerINDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) – An Indiana appeals court has affirmed a lower court's conclusion that an asbestos decedent was not a credible witness after “misrepresenting†his work history, thus leading expert witnesses to believe he was exposed to a …and more »
Son sues major New Orleans businesses over father’s asbestos-related death
Posted by The Louisiana RecordThe Louisiana RecordSon sues major New Orleans businesses over father's asbestos-related deathThe Louisiana Recordair asbestos sticker NEW ORLEANS – The son of a man who died due to asbestos exposure is suing the companies he claims are responsible for the exposure. Scott Laurent filed suit against the City of New Orleans, Gentilly Racing Corporation, Ford […]
Asbestos, lead slow DTE plant demolition
Posted by Port Huron Times HeraldAsbestos, lead slow DTE plant demolitionPort Huron Times HeraldMARYSVILLE – Demolition at the DTE Energy plant in Marysville is behind schedule, but officials expect the work to be back on track within a week. Mike Reilly, the city's building official, said workers found more asbestos and lead than they had …
High-Profile Asbestos Cases Leave Judges Pondering Trust
Posted by Huffington PostHigh-Profile Asbestos Cases Leave Judges Pondering TrustHuffington PostThose were a couple of the key take-aways from the annual "national overview" asbestos summit organized by the Pennsylvania-based Perrin Conferences firm in San Francisco last week. The most recent asbestos litigation disruptions come not from usual …
WA tops country as ‘third wave’ deadly asbestos victims diagnosed
Posted by WA todayWA tops country as 'third wave' deadly asbestos victims diagnosedWA todayWhite asbestos is used to manufacture brake pads, linings, blocks, clutch plates and gaskets. It was previously used in insulation, cement materials, vinyl flooring, piping, sealants before it was banned. Slater and Gordon's Simon Millman who has …
Boulder City bypass gets green light after asbestos testing shows no threat
Posted by Las Vegas SunBoulder City bypass gets green light after asbestos testing shows no threatLas Vegas SunOfficials with the Nevada Department of Transportation and the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada gave the green light after concluding workers could safely cut the highway through the hills around Boulder City because the asbestos, …and more »
About MUSD asbestos & lead paint
Posted by Manteca BulletinAbout MUSD asbestos & lead paintManteca BulletinLead paint was banned in 1978, anything built before this is likely to have lead paint. Anything built after that does not have lead paint. Asbestos removal was defined in federal law in 1986 and reauthorized in 1990. Both times money was set aside for …
Understanding asbestos and mesothelioma
Posted by NewsOK.comKSL.comUnderstanding asbestos and mesotheliomaNewsOK.comUnderstanding asbestos and mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that develops in the lungs, most often caused by exposure to asbestos. While treatments for mesothelioma are improving, it remains a very difficult cancer to treat, and it …How asbestos exposure leads to mesotheliomaKSL.comHow Do Cancer Cells Develop?Mesothelioma.com (blog)Mesothelioma Compensation Center […]
Island Authority confirms white asbestos found on Rottnest
Posted by WA todayWA todayIsland Authority confirms white asbestos found on RottnestWA todayBut Rottnest Island Authority acting chief executive Greg Ellson said the substance, which has been confirmed as white or chrysotile asbestos, was of "very low risk". "The material was intact and non-friable [hard to break down]," he said. "In this …
Penzance pensioner with lung condition in nine month battle to get asbestos …
Posted by CornishmanCornishmanPenzance pensioner with lung condition in nine month battle to get asbestos …CornishmanA PENSIONER with a chronic lung condition has been battling for nine months to have asbestos tiles removed from her home. Annette Attmere, 63, has been asking her landlord Devon and Cornwall Housing (DCH) to get rid of the broken tiles since January …
Asbestos found in Welsh university bedrooms
Posted by Access Legal from ShoosmithsAsbestos found in Welsh university bedroomsAccess Legal from Shoosmiths"Asbestos is a silent killer and symptoms of deadly conditions like Mesothelioma and Asbestosis may only manifest themselves many years after exposure. As a result, I strongly believe that individuals be made aware of any exposure to Asbestos, however …and more »
No Asbestos In Centennial Park Grass
Posted by BlackburnNews.comBlackburnNews.comNo Asbestos In Centennial Park GrassBlackburnNews.comCrews from General Maintenance Services, wearing full protective suits and respirators, cut the grass at Sarnia's Centennial Park. August 7, 2014 BlackburnNews.com (Photo by Jake Jeffrey). Grass clippings from Sarnia's Centennial Park show no levels of …
Asbestos removal underway at Greenall High School
Posted by CBC.caAsbestos removal underway at Greenall High SchoolCBC.caWorkers are continuing to remove asbestos insulation that was disturbed during an August wind storm that rocked the Greenall High School, east of Regina. A portion of the building's roof was affected by the storm and asbestos insulation was disturbed.
‘Morally bankrupt’: James Hardie hammered over asbestos compensation fund
Posted by Sydney Morning Herald'Morally bankrupt': James Hardie hammered over asbestos compensation fundSydney Morning HeraldAsbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia president Barry Robson has slammed James Hardie Industries as "morally bankrupt" after the company's asbestos compensation fund moved to pay victims in instalments to cover a funding shortfall. The Asbestos …
Asbestos May Trigger Pulmonary Fibrosis
Posted by MedscapeMedscapeAsbestos May Trigger Pulmonary FibrosisMedscapeMUNICH — Some cases of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) may be due to environmental or occupational exposure to asbestos, according to a new analysis of mortality data in England and Wales. This suggests that patients with known asbestos exposure, …Asbestos found in Welsh university bedroomsAccess Legal from Shoosmithsall 3 news articles »
Mr Fluffy asbestos houses: Compensation to be limited for people who …
Posted by Yahoo!7 NewsYahoo!7 NewsMr Fluffy asbestos houses: Compensation to be limited for people who …Yahoo!7 NewsMeasures will be put in place to stop people profiteering from Canberra's Mr Fluffy asbestos crisis, according to the ACT Government. It comes after a property which was advertised as previously having loose-fill asbestos insulation was sold for $55 …and more »
Capitol Hill Employees Concerned About July 10 Asbestos Exposure
Posted by Roll Call (blog)Roll Call (blog)Capitol Hill Employees Concerned About July 10 Asbestos ExposureRoll Call (blog)Asbestos fibers and other debris were released into the air around 2:30 a.m. or 3 a.m., when AOC contractors removing insulation containing asbestos from pipes and valves on the Capitol's fourth floor had an accident above the East Grand Staircase …and more »
James Hardie asbestos fund faces shortfall
Posted by The West AustralianThe West AustralianJames Hardie asbestos fund faces shortfallThe West AustralianThe fund set up to compensate James Hardie's asbestos victims is likely to be hit by a shortfall within three years and wants additional payments from the building supplies giant. The Asbestos Injuries Compensation Fund has told James Hardie it wants …
James Hardie asbestos fund wants to pay compensation in installments
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning HeraldJames Hardie asbestos fund wants to pay compensation in installmentsSydney Morning HeraldFairfax Media reported last week that the Asbestos Injuries Compensation Fund would likely have to draw on its $320 million loan facility with the NSW Government in 2015-16 to meet claims. James Hardie on Monday said it had been advised by the […]
James Hardie under fire over asbestos compensation payout plan
Posted by The AustralianJames Hardie under fire over asbestos compensation payout planThe AustralianCurrently, asbestos victims who have their claim validated receive lump sum payouts. But the Asbestos Injuries Compensation Fund is seeking NSW Supreme Court approval to pay out compensation in instalments to help prevent it running out of money.
Rottnest Island: Asbestos confirmed in material found near holiday villas
Posted by ABC OnlineRottnest Island: Asbestos confirmed in material found near holiday villasABC OnlineThe Rottnest Island Authority has confirmed material found on the holiday island is white asbestos. It said it was of very low risk, but the Australian Medical Association said that response was not good enough and all asbestos should be removed from …
Swampscott school’s asbestos test negative after early dismissal
Posted by Daily ItemSwampscott school's asbestos test negative after early dismissalDaily ItemSWAMPSCOTT — School Committee Chairman Ted Delano said today should be a normal day at Hadley Elementary School after students and staff were dismissed early Friday due to concerns of asbestos in crumbling plaster at the century-old building.and more »
Asbestos victims slam James Hardie move to pay in instalments
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning HeraldAsbestos victims slam James Hardie move to pay in instalmentsSydney Morning HeraldA prominent asbestos victims group has slammed James Hardie Industries as being "morally bankrupt" after the company's asbestos compensation fund moved to pay out in instalments to cover a funding shortfall. The Asbestos Injuries Compensation Fund …James Hardie confirms asbestos fund may fall […]
Asbestos projects in Quad still ongoing
Posted by LSU The ReveilleAsbestos projects in Quad still ongoingLSU The ReveilleDave Maharrey, associate executive director of facility and utility operations, said when the asbestos abatement is complete, utility workers will be able to repair the tunnels without the use of special equipment. Regulations require utility workers …
James Hardie confirms asbestos fund may fall short
Posted by ABC OnlineSydney Morning HeraldJames Hardie confirms asbestos fund may fall shortABC OnlineThe fund's prediction of a shortfall is based on an annual actuarial report by accounting firm KPMG, which earlier this year revealed a higher-than-expected number of mesothelioma claims, and thus raised its forecasts for cases of this asbestos-related …James Hardie asbestos fund wants to pay […]
Asbestos in Dubuque schools not ‘a huge concern’
Posted by Dubuque Telegraph HeraldAsbestos in Dubuque schools not 'a huge concern'Dubuque Telegraph HeraldAsbestos in Dubuque schools not 'a huge concern'. The hazardous material is present in Dubuque buildings, but it is managed, controlled and the focus of inspections every 3 years or less. Story. Print: Create a hardcopy of this page; Font Size: Default …and more »
Asbestos could kick Stamford cops out of station
Posted by The AdvocateAsbestos could kick Stamford cops out of stationThe AdvocateMichael Pollard, chief of staff to Mayor David Martin, with the heads of city engineering and administration, informed the Board of Finance this week there is a pressing need to do something at the police station about asbestos and water contamination …
Why taxpayers underwrite the James Hardie asbestos compo fund
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldWhy taxpayers underwrite the James Hardie asbestos compo fundSydney Morning HeraldThe federal and NSW governments may have to top up the James Hardie compensation fund for those injured through contact with asbestos, it was revealed this week, despite the company remaining profitable. Shareholders before sufferers, or sane and …and more »
Study Suggests Asbestos Bans May Take Decades to Lower Mesothelioma Rates
Posted by Surviving MesotheliomaSurviving MesotheliomaStudy Suggests Asbestos Bans May Take Decades to Lower Mesothelioma RatesSurviving MesotheliomaItaly's 1992 asbestos ban is expected to cause a significant decrease in the number of mesothelioma cases in the country – but not for at least another decade. Researchers in the Occupational Health Unit of the Local health Authority of Padua reached …Researchers […]
Asbestos find: Rottnest Island Authority waits on results as other ‘high risk …
Posted by ABC OnlineAsbestos find: Rottnest Island Authority waits on results as other 'high risk …ABC Online"What's necessary is to have the public have complete confidence in the management in asbestos on the island, we need to be as open as possible and I'd call on the Government to make public the most recent register of asbestos on […]
Mr Fluffy asbestos: ACT Government delays budget commitments to pay for …
Posted by Yahoo!7 NewsMr Fluffy asbestos: ACT Government delays budget commitments to pay for …Yahoo!7 NewsMajor infrastructure projects planned for Canberra will go on the backburner as the ACT Government tries to find money to fund a Mr Fluffy asbestos clean up. Chief Minister Katy Gallagher has warned several commitments announced in the ACT budget will …and more »
NJ Asbestos Litigation Still Active And Still Evolving
Posted by New Jersey Law JournalNew Jersey Law JournalNJ Asbestos Litigation Still Active And Still EvolvingNew Jersey Law JournalThe oldest asbestos statistics available from the judiciary show 3,037 cases at the end of 1999, dropping to 2,882 by December 2000. Between June 2005 and June 2006, the number fell below 1,000, and it continued to decline to a low of […]
Dangerous asbestos at units on Rottnest Island
Posted by WA todayWA todayDangerous asbestos at units on Rottnest IslandWA todayIt is confirmed that Western Australia's favourite holiday destination Rottnest Island is contaminated with dangerous asbestos. Samples were sent for testing earlier this week after a holiday-goer found suspicious blue fibrous material outside …Rottnest Island asbestos a 'high risk'Perth NowRottnest Island asbestos risk confirmedYahoo!7 Newsall 14 news […]
A New Look at the Litigation Privilege in Asbestos Case
Posted by The Legal IntelligencerThe Legal IntelligencerA New Look at the Litigation Privilege in Asbestos CaseThe Legal Intelligencer3, 2014), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit partly overturned the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey and reinstated the fraud and fraudulent concealment claims for asbestos victims and their families in a case against BASF […]
No known asbestos insulation threat in north west
Posted by ABC OnlineNo known asbestos insulation threat in north westABC OnlineNo known asbestos insulation threat in north west. By Kerrin Thomas. Posted September 12, 2014 16:20:41. Mr Fluffy asbestos Photo: The Heads of Asbestos Coordination Working Group hasn't received reports of loose fill asbestos insulation being used in …
Rottnest Island asbestos a ‘high risk’
Posted by Perth NowWA todayRottnest Island asbestos a 'high risk'Perth Now“The Rottnest Island Authority has a continual process of asbestos risk reduction that has substantially reduced the asbestos risk since the first report was compiled in 2002,†she said. About 25,000sqm of asbestos roofing on Rottnest Island was …Material found on Rottnest Island is asbestosWA todayRottnest Island asbestos […]
Salinas nursing home, contractors settle asbestos-related lawsuit
Posted by Monterey County HeraldSalinas nursing home, contractors settle asbestos-related lawsuitMonterey County HeraldSALINAS >> A lawsuit settlement reached between a Salinas nursing home and contractors for violating asbestos-related laws netted $295,000 in civil penalties and costs, the Monterey County District Attorney's Office said Thursday. The settlement is in …
With asbestos found in second Mount Manresa building, DEP to investigate …
Posted by Staten Island AdvanceWith asbestos found in second Mount Manresa building, DEP to investigate …Staten Island Advance – SILive.comSTATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – With asbestos problems spreading at the Mount Manresa site, the city Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on Thursday said it will investigate the Staten Island engineer who only months ago signed off on paperwork saying …
R-Building rennovation to require asbestos abatement
Posted by PCC CourierR-Building rennovation to require asbestos abatementPCC CourierPCC has hired a construction company to renovate the R-Building's men's restrooms and remove asbestos from the building. Executive Director of Facilities and Construction Services Rueben Smith said that while the building does contain asbestos, when …
Warning issued after fears Mr Fluffy may have installed asbestos in North Sydney
Posted by The Daily TelegraphWarning issued after fears Mr Fluffy may have installed asbestos in North SydneyThe Daily TelegraphCouncil has been advised that loose-fill asbestos could have been fitted in homes between 1968 and 1979 by the contractor Mr Fluffy. Concerned homeowners are being urged to avail of a free inspection. “Only houses that were built before 1980 could […]
Litigator of the Week: $18.6 Million Verdict in Asbestos Case
Posted by Texas LawyerTexas LawyerLitigator of the Week: $18.6 Million Verdict in Asbestos CaseTexas LawyerAfter Christopher Panatier won an $18.6 million verdict on Sept. 5 for his clients, surviving family members of a tire maker who died after he was allegedly exposed to asbestos at a Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. plant in Tyler, he made a prediction […]
Health professionals get schooled about asbestos
Posted by The Canberra TimesHealth professionals get schooled about asbestosThe Canberra TimesRates of asbestos-related diseases in Canberra are predicted to rise in the next six years. Australia has one of the world's highest rates of malignant pleural mesothelioma, a common asbestos-related lung disease, according to Judy Rafferty✓, a nurse …
East Penn plans to remove asbestos buried near elementary school
Posted by WFMZ AllentownWFMZ AllentownEast Penn plans to remove asbestos buried near elementary schoolWFMZ AllentownThe East Penn School District in Lehigh County plans to remove construction debris containing asbestos that the district buried in the woods behind one of its elementary schools last year. Several dump truck loads of debris are buried less than a …East Penn chief […]
Asbestos worker went distance for family
Posted by Tribune-ReviewAsbestos worker went distance for familyTribune-ReviewFor 14 years, he left his home in Fayette City on Sunday night and drove 220 miles to work for an asbestos removal company in Washington, making the return trip on Friday. “It was horrible, but he did it,†said his son, Jason Shaw, 37, of Rostraver …
Killer Asbestos
Posted by Huffington PostKiller AsbestosHuffington PostWhen most people hear the word asbestos, they think of lead paint, yellow Formica counter tops, Happy Days lunch boxes, and children riding bikes without helmets. Asbestos is thought to be a thing that died years ago. Most folks live their lives …
Asbestos closes Cambridge council chambers
Posted by The Star DemocratAsbestos closes Cambridge council chambersThe Star DemocratCambridge Public Works Director Oden C. Wheeler said asbestos was discovered in the city council meeting chambers when that building was included in a survey of the old city hall and firehouse at 307 Gay St. The survey is part of planning for …
Home improvements: the dangers of asbestos roofs
Posted by Telegraph.co.ukTelegraph.co.ukHome improvements: the dangers of asbestos roofsTelegraph.co.ukQ: I remember reading in your column about a Building Research Establishment (BRE) recommendation to dry-glaze sealed units in timber frames. I have been trying to find someone to replace the sealed units in my house – practically all of them have been …
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis cases linked with asbestos exposure
Posted by EurekAlert (press release)Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis cases linked with asbestos exposureEurekAlert (press release)Munich, Germany: A proportion of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) cases may be linked with asbestos exposure, according to the results of a new study. If confirmed, the findings would mean that current treatment strategies need to be altered as …and more »
CompuDyne ordered to disclose relationship with asbestos-containing product
Posted by Washington ExaminerCompuDyne ordered to disclose relationship with asbestos-containing productWashington ExaminerCLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) – An Ohio appeals court has held that disclosure is proper in an asbestos case where the defendant failed to provide information in its interrogatories detailing the company's history and relationship with the asbestos …and more »
Woman died as a result of exposure to asbestos, inquest is told
Posted by WalesOnlineWalesOnlineWoman died as a result of exposure to asbestos, inquest is toldWalesOnlineA former factory worker died as a result of exposure to asbestos, an inquest has heard. Frances Hamilton died in Barry on May 31 after being diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma – a rare form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Cardiff Coroner's …
Asbestos concerns: Parts of WA’s Rottnest Island locked down following …
Posted by ABC OnlineAsbestos concerns: Parts of WA's Rottnest Island locked down following …ABC OnlineAsbestos concerns: Parts of WA's Rottnest Island locked down following suspected find. By Nicolas Perpitch. Updated September 09, 2014 22:20:40. Asbestos fears force partial Rottnest Island lockdown Video: Asbestos fears force partial Rottnest Island …
Medical expert’s testimony not good enough in asbestos lung cancer case, Ohio …
Posted by Washington ExaminerMedical expert's testimony not good enough in asbestos lung cancer case, Ohio …Washington ExaminerCOLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) – The Ohio Supreme Court recently held that the medical doctor testifying on causation in a former smoker's asbestos case must be a treating physician and must indicate that the smoking habit, alone, is insufficient to …and more »
Cambridge council chambers closed because of asbestos
Posted by The Star DemocratCambridge council chambers closed because of asbestosThe Star DemocratCambridge Public Works Director Oden C. Wheeler said asbestos was discovered in the city council meeting chambers when that building was included in a survey of the old city hall and firehouse at 307 Gay St. The survey is part of planning for …
Asbestos in the Health Center
Posted by The LumberJackThe StarAsbestos in the Health CenterThe LumberJackOn Aug. 7, asbestos was found during a remodel of the Humboldt State University Student Health Center by facilities staff while inspecting a pile of disposed construction materials. Within the pile were flooring tiles that the staff identified as …Get to kNOw asbestos this NOvember – National Asbestos Awareness […]
Material tested after Rotto asbestos scare
Posted by The West AustralianThe West AustralianMaterial tested after Rotto asbestos scareThe West AustralianThe result of tests determining whether a blue material found on West Australian holiday destination Rottnest Island is asbestos is expected in the coming days. The potential asbestos scatter was reported by a visitor on Monday after they discovered …and more »
East Penn plans to remove asbestos buried near elementary school
Posted by WFMZ AllentownEast Penn plans to remove asbestos buried near elementary schoolWFMZ AllentownThe East Penn School District in Lehigh County plans to remove construction debris containing asbestos that the district buried in the woods behind one of its elementary schools last year. Several dump truck loads of debris are buried less than a …
Asbestos Plaintiff Should Have Subpoenaed VA Doctor
Posted by The National Law Journal (registration)The National Law Journal (registration)Asbestos Plaintiff Should Have Subpoenaed VA DoctorThe National Law Journal (registration)A plaintiff with a history of smoking was not able to demonstrate that asbestos was a substantial contributing factor to his lung cancer because his treating physician from the Department of Veterans Affair did not provide a report detailing asbestos …and […]
Asbestos alert on Rottnest
Posted by The West AustralianThe West AustralianAsbestos alert on RottnestThe West AustralianA section of Rottnest Island has been cordoned off while authorities investigate claims of asbestos debris near some accommodation units. The area is at the northern end of the Bathurst settlement. Holidaymakers due to move in today to units within the …
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis cases linked with asbestos exposure
Posted by Imperial College LondonIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosis cases linked with asbestos exposureImperial College LondonSome cases of the lung disease idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) may be linked with asbestos exposure, according to the results of a new study. If confirmed, the findings would mean that current treatment strategies need to be altered as people with …and more »
Asbestos in the Health Center
Posted by The LumberJackThorne GazetteAsbestos in the Health CenterThe LumberJackOn Aug. 7, asbestos was found during a remodel of the Humboldt State University Student Health Center by facilities staff while inspecting a pile of disposed construction materials. Within the pile were flooring tiles that the staff identified as …Asbestos case against council delayedEast London and West Essex Guardian […]
East Penn plans to remove asbestos buried near elementary school
Posted by WFMZ AllentownWFMZ AllentownEast Penn plans to remove asbestos buried near elementary schoolWFMZ AllentownThe East Penn School District in Lehigh County plans to remove construction debris containing asbestos that the district buried in the woods behind one of its elementary schools last year. Several dump truck loads of debris are buried less than a …East Penn chief […]
Asbestos concerns: Parts of WA’s Rottnest Island locked down following …
Posted by ABC OnlineAsbestos concerns: Parts of WA's Rottnest Island locked down following …ABC OnlineAsbestos concerns: Parts of WA's Rottnest Island locked down following suspected find. By Nicolas Perpitch. Updated September 09, 2014 22:20:40. Asbestos fears force partial Rottnest Island lockdown Video: Asbestos fears force partial Rottnest Island …
Material tested after Rotto asbestos scare
Posted by The West AustralianThe West AustralianMaterial tested after Rotto asbestos scareThe West AustralianThe result of tests determining whether a blue material found on West Australian holiday destination Rottnest Island is asbestos is expected in the coming days. The potential asbestos scatter was reported by a visitor on Monday after they discovered …and more »
Napoli leaders talk about past mistakes, future plans for firm’s asbestos lung …
Posted by Madison County RecordNapoli leaders talk about past mistakes, future plans for firm's asbestos lung …Madison County RecordJust two years after opening an office in Madison County, leaders with New-York based Napoli, Bern, Ripka, Shkolnik are acknowledging their law firm has developed a bad reputation for the number of asbestos lung cancer cases it has filed. “We continue […]
Asbestos crisis: Hundreds of New South Wales residents concerned over …
Posted by Yahoo!7 NewsAsbestos crisis: Hundreds of New South Wales residents concerned over …Yahoo!7 NewsHundreds of New South Wales residents have asked for their homes to be tested for potentially deadly loose fill asbestos. Asbestos fibres were pumped into roof spaces of houses in the ACT and nearby New South Wales areas in the 1960s and 1970s by […]
Deceased Worker’s Testimony Barred in Asbestos Lawsuit
Posted by The National Law Journal (registration)The National Law Journal (registration)Deceased Worker's Testimony Barred in Asbestos LawsuitThe National Law Journal (registration)Plaintiff Donald Burkhart died from mesothelioma, a cancer in the linings of the lungs, stomach and other organs related to asbestos exposure. In a deposition, Burkhart testified regarding his exposure to asbestos from various manufacturers. After his …
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis cases linked with asbestos exposure
Posted by Imperial College LondonIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosis cases linked with asbestos exposureImperial College LondonSome cases of the lung disease idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) may be linked with asbestos exposure, according to the results of a new study. If confirmed, the findings would mean that current treatment strategies need to be altered as people with …and more »
Asbestos support group concerned about James Hardie payouts
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning HeraldAsbestos support group concerned about James Hardie payoutsSydney Morning HeraldThe president of Australia's leading asbestos-related disease support group wants James Hardie Industries to thrive financially so it can continue to fund compensation payments into the future, but he is also worried it may restructure and renege from …
Asbestos Plaintiff Should Have Subpoenaed VA Doctor
Posted by The National Law Journal (registration)The National Law Journal (registration)Asbestos Plaintiff Should Have Subpoenaed VA DoctorThe National Law Journal (registration)A plaintiff with a history of smoking was not able to demonstrate that asbestos was a substantial contributing factor to his lung cancer because his treating physician from the Department of Veterans Affair did not provide a report detailing asbestos …and […]
East Penn plans to remove asbestos buried near elementary school
Posted by WFMZ AllentownWFMZ AllentownEast Penn plans to remove asbestos buried near elementary schoolWFMZ AllentownThe East Penn School District in Lehigh County plans to remove construction debris containing asbestos that the district buried in the woods behind one of its elementary schools last year. Several dump truck loads of debris are buried less than a …East Penn chief […]
Asbestos concerns: Parts of WA’s Rottnest Island locked down following …
Posted by ABC OnlineAsbestos concerns: Parts of WA's Rottnest Island locked down following …ABC OnlineAsbestos concerns: Parts of WA's Rottnest Island locked down following suspected find. By Nicolas Perpitch. Updated September 09, 2014 15:29:04. Men clad in protective suits scour an area of Rottnest for asbestos pieces. Photo: Men clad in protective …
Remove asbestos from all schools, pleads cancer payout mother
Posted by Evening StandardRemove asbestos from all schools, pleads cancer payout motherEvening Standard“I was devastated to find exposure to asbestos decades ago caused my illness and I hope more is done to ensure people are protected in future. I am relieved Brent admitted liability. I'm looking forward to returning to work and getting some normality …
Another asbestos suit filed in St. Clair County
Posted by Madison County RecordAnother asbestos suit filed in St. Clair CountyMadison County RecordAccording to the complaint, Posik was exposed to asbestos in products manufactured, distributed and sold by the defendant companies while he worked as an aircraft mechanic in the 1950s, a boiler operator in the 1970s, and a sheet metal mechanic, and …
Asbestos concerns: Parts of WA’s Rottnest Island locked down following …
Posted by ABC OnlineAsbestos concerns: Parts of WA's Rottnest Island locked down following …ABC OnlineAsbestos concerns: Parts of WA's Rottnest Island locked down following suspected find. By Nicolas Perpitch. Updated September 09, 2014 15:29:04. Men clad in protective suits scour an area of Rottnest for asbestos pieces. Photo: Men clad in protective …
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis cases linked with asbestos exposure
Posted by Imperial College LondonIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosis cases linked with asbestos exposureImperial College LondonSome cases of the lung disease idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) may be linked with asbestos exposure, according to the results of a new study. If confirmed, the findings would mean that current treatment strategies need to be altered as people with …and more »
James Hardie asbestos compensation scheme millions short despite dividends
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning HeraldJames Hardie asbestos compensation scheme millions short despite dividendsSydney Morning HeraldThe asbestos compensation body funded by James Hardie may need to draw on a taxpayer-backed loan arrangement to pay asbestos victims despite James Hardie showering its own investors with $US556 million in dividends in the past two years. Under a …
East Penn plans to remove asbestos buried near elementary school
Posted by WFMZ AllentownWFMZ AllentownEast Penn plans to remove asbestos buried near elementary schoolWFMZ AllentownEast Penn School District plans to remove construction debris containing asbestos that the district buried in the woods behind one of its elementary schools last year. Several dump truck loads of debris are buried less than a quarter mile west of …and more »
La. asbestos attorneys want clients’ info to remain sealed in Garlock case
Posted by Washington ExaminerLa. asbestos attorneys want clients' info to remain sealed in Garlock caseWashington ExaminerCHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – The first motion to seal in the Garlock Sealing Technologies bankruptcy proceeding was filed on Thursday by Louisiana asbestos attorneys, exactly one week before the deadline. The motion was filed by the Roussel …and more »
Goodyear Owes $18.6M For Tire Builder’s Asbestos Death
Posted by Law360 (subscription)Goodyear Owes $18.6M For Tire Builder's Asbestos DeathLaw360 (subscription)Law360, Los Angeles (September 08, 2014, 8:17 PM ET) — A Dallas County jury on Friday awarded $18.6 million to the surviving family members of a deceased tire builder who was killed after being exposed to cancer-causing asbestos fibers at a Goodyear …Jury Awards $18.6 Million at Conclusion […]
Flooding leads to asbestos concerns at Tulsa County Court House
Posted by KOKI FOX 23Flooding leads to asbestos concerns at Tulsa County Court HouseKOKI FOX 23As far as I know, we have not had an asbestos situation yet,†he said. That will be part of the air quality testing. None of this is cheap, but Belding did not have a rough estimate of the costs and won't until they […]
No asbestos after Sydney blast
Posted by Yahoo!7 NewsYahoo!7 NewsNo asbestos after Sydney blastYahoo!7 NewsNo asbestos after Sydney blast. Yahoo!7 Pty Ltd September 8, 2014, 4:40 pm. An asbestos expert has declared a Sydney suburb safe for residents to return, after a deadly fire at a Rozelle restaurant.Rozelle blast site: Darling Street out of bounds as asbestos slows investigationSydney Morning HeraldAsbestos risk is […]
‘Little reason to expect change’ to MC asbestos docket, legal observer says
Posted by Madison County Record'Little reason to expect change' to MC asbestos docket, legal observer saysMadison County RecordIn spite of what appears to be a dip in the number of new asbestos filings in Madison County, attorneys and observers don't believe it is a lasting trend. The docket has doubled in the last four years and tripled in the […]
Fraud charges reinstated against Cahill Gordon over asbestos case
Posted by The Global Legal PostFraud charges reinstated against Cahill Gordon over asbestos caseThe Global Legal PostThe charges relate to BASF which the 350-lawyer firm represented on personal injury cases relating to a subsidiary which manufactured asbestos. A putative class action law suit says that the BASF subsidiary and the law firm 'conspired to prevent …and more »
Rozelle shop blast: Residents allowed to return home after asbestos all-clear …
Posted by Yahoo!7 NewsSydney Morning HeraldRozelle shop blast: Residents allowed to return home after asbestos all-clear …Yahoo!7 NewsNSW Police said some Darling Street residents would be able to move back home after 11am as experts had declared it safe from asbestos contamination. Residents living on Darling Street between Nelson Street and Beattie Street and between Merton …Rozelle blast site: […]
Asbestos, no-go zone at site of fatal Rozelle blast discussed at Town Hall meeting
Posted by ABC OnlineAsbestos, no-go zone at site of fatal Rozelle blast discussed at Town Hall meetingABC OnlineAsbestos, no-go zone at site of fatal Rozelle blast discussed at Town Hall meeting. Updated September 07, 2014 14:21:55. Balmain Town Hall meeting Photo: Local residents attend a meeting at Balmain Town Hall over the Rozelle fire investigations. (David …
Asbestos risk is low from Rozelle disaster, residents told
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning HeraldAsbestos risk is low from Rozelle disaster, residents toldSydney Morning HeraldAsbestos removal is clearly one of the issues we need to manage in terms of the site itself and the demolition of an adjacent building, and tomorrow there will be experts on hand to provide advice to the community in relation to asbestos […]
Rozelle blast site: Darling Street out of bounds as asbestos slows investigation
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning HeraldRozelle blast site: Darling Street out of bounds as asbestos slows investigationSydney Morning HeraldPolice remain uncertain when the main road of Rozelle will reopen to traffic three days after a fire gutted an apartment building, killing three people including a one-year-old boy, as asbestos and blast damage slowed the police investigation. Police …Exclusion […]
Costly asbestos delay for new cultural centre
Posted by Slough ExpressCostly asbestos delay for new cultural centreSlough ExpressA multi-million pound cultural and community facility in Slough town centre has delayed its opening by 10 weeks due to the discovery of asbestos. The Curve, which is part of the towns £450m Heart of Slough regeneration project, was due to open in …
Discovery of asbestos complicates Mount Manresa demolition
Posted by Staten Island AdvanceDiscovery of asbestos complicates Mount Manresa demolitionStaten Island Advance – SILive.comSTATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – The discovery of asbestos in one of the historic Mount Manresa buildings Saturday has complicated demolition work that began at the site on Thursday. Inspectors found friable, or airborne, asbestos in piping insulation of one of …
Judge Refuses to Dismiss Asbestos Lawsuit
Posted by LawyersandSettlements.comLawyersandSettlements.comJudge Refuses to Dismiss Asbestos LawsuitLawyersandSettlements.comNew York, NY: Although many asbestos lawsuits are filed by employees who allege they were exposed to asbestos in the course of their work, some asbestos claims are known as “take-home asbestos exposure.†These asbestos mesothelioma cases allege …Inquest into mesothelioma death of Stafford pensioner cannot prove asbestos …Staffordshire Newsletterall 2 […]
Inspectors find asbestos and lead at Normandy Park Recreation Center
Posted by KIRO SeattleInspectors find asbestos and lead at Normandy Park Recreation CenterKIRO SeattleResults from an inspection by Washington's Occupational Safety and Health Administration confirm that traces of lead and asbestos are in the paint and insulation at Normandy Park's recreation center. The report says that the paint on the window frames …
Asbestos risk in Rozelle very low, say Police
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning HeraldAsbestos risk in Rozelle very low, say PoliceSydney Morning HeraldPolice frustrated as delays cause further chaos. NSW Police have advised that the risk of asbestos exposure at the site of the Rozelle explosion is very low. An accredited hygienist found no evidence of airborne asbestos in the area on Saturday …Rozelle blast site: […]
Asbestos litigation exploded under Byron’s watch; Docket designed to ‘beat …
Posted by Madison County RecordAsbestos litigation exploded under Byron's watch; Docket designed to 'beat …Madison County RecordThe docket was first established in the mid-1980s with mass asbestos filings against local industries brought as a result of union-provided cancer screenings. Defense attorney Raymond Fournie of Armstrong Teasdale estimated that between 3,000 and 4,000 …
Forum non conveniens is way to unclog courts, asbestos defense attorneys say
Posted by Madison County RecordForum non conveniens is way to unclog courts, asbestos defense attorneys sayMadison County RecordWith more than 90 percent of asbestos litigation filed on behalf of claimants from outside Illinois, defendants say forum non conveniens is the way to unclog the Madison County court system. “This is a very significant issue we have all tried to […]
Firm Loses Bid For Extra Fees From WR Grace Asbestos Deal
Posted by Law360 (subscription)Firm Loses Bid For Extra Fees From WR Grace Asbestos DealLaw360 (subscription)Law360, Chicago (September 05, 2014, 3:43 PM ET) — A Delaware bankruptcy judge has denied Lukis & Annis PS a bigger slice of $16 million in attorneys' fees from an asbestos class action against reorganized chemical giant W.R. Grace & Co., relying on …and more »
Playing in the shadow of asbestos mine dumps
Posted by Mail & Guardian OnlinePlaying in the shadow of asbestos mine dumpsMail & Guardian OnlineThe word asbestos can clear a room, but in the case of Bulembu – a small town in northern Swaziland – it was the end of its production that cleared an entire town. Once used in thousands of products, from brake pads to putty and […]
Labor fluffed its lines in recruiting asbestos campaigner
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesLabor fluffed its lines in recruiting asbestos campaignerThe Canberra TimesEven had she not founded the Fluffy Owners and Residents Action Group in May this year on behalf of concerned Canberra families living in asbestos-contaminated houses, Brianna Heseltine would doubtless have wound up as the group's public face.
Asbestos present in campus buildings
Posted by The Daily Tar HeelAsbestos present in campus buildingsThe Daily Tar HeelRecent construction in the quad to remove asbestos has brought attention to the presence of the potentially hazardous material on other parts of campus, such as in residence halls and class buildings. According to the UNC Department of Housing and …and more »
Clydebank asbestos victims’ memorial appeal
Posted by Clydebank PostClydebank asbestos victims' memorial appealClydebank PostThe two outer blocks are to be engraved with the title, 'International Asbestos Memorial' on their outer faces, with the words 'Truth' and 'Justice' on their inner faces. The three centre blocks will feature names of local and international victims of …
Invitation to Bid Asbestos Abatement for Morton Grove Public Library
Posted by Chicago TribuneInvitation to Bid Asbestos Abatement for Morton Grove Public LibraryChicago TribuneSealed bids for the Asbestos Abatement Project Morton Grove Public Library will be received by the Morton Grove Public Library at 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois 60053 until 9:30 am on the 17th day of September, 2014. Bids will …
BASF Must Face Asbestos Coverup Fraud Claims, Court Says
Posted by BloombergWall Street JournalBASF Must Face Asbestos Coverup Fraud Claims, Court SaysBloombergBASF SE (BAS), the world's biggest chemical maker, was ordered to face claims it fraudulently hid evidence that its talc products contained asbestos as it sought to scuttle thousands of personal-injury lawsuits. The U.S. Court of Appeals in …Appeals Court Breathes New Life Into Fraud […]
Asbestos MDL judge rules Boeing owed no duty to spouse for take-home exposure
Posted by Washington ExaminerAsbestos MDL judge rules Boeing owed no duty to spouse for take-home exposureWashington ExaminerPHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) – Judge Eduardo C. Robreno, who oversees an asbestos multidistrict litigation in Philadelphia federal court, has ruled that Pennsylvania law does not support imposing a duty to warn of take-home exposure in asbestos …Pennsylvania Does Not Recognize Duty to Warn […]
Federal government closer to decision on Mr Fluffy asbestos
Posted by The Canberra TimesFederal government closer to decision on Mr Fluffy asbestosThe Canberra TimesFederal Employment Minister Eric Abetz and ACT political leaders have pledged to continue bipartisan efforts to resolve Canberra's loose-fill asbestos crisis and downplayed this week's controversy over lead campaigner Brianna Heseltine. Federal …
Mother diagnosed with asbestos-related cancer wins settlement from Brent Council
Posted by getwestlondongetwestlondonMother diagnosed with asbestos-related cancer wins settlement from Brent CouncilgetwestlondonJoanne Jefferies, who represented Mrs Bowman, said: “Asbestos exposure has long been regarded as something that only happens in heavy industry, but the presence of the material in so many public buildings such as schools and hospitals means that …
Suit Alleging Cahill Gordon Hid Asbestos Evidence Revived
Posted by New Jersey Law JournalNew Jersey Law JournalSuit Alleging Cahill Gordon Hid Asbestos Evidence RevivedNew Jersey Law JournalThe panel, however, affirmed the dismissal of New Jersey Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act claims on the grounds that the plaintiffs' allegations of injury to their prosecution of their asbestos lawsuits did not satisfy the RICO …and more »
Judge Upholds Take-Home Asbestos Claim Against TVA
Posted by The National Law Journal (registration)The National Law Journal (registration)Judge Upholds Take-Home Asbestos Claim Against TVAThe National Law Journal (registration)“The policy considerations in recognizing a duty to family members of employees in take-home asbestos exposure cases does not outweigh the foreseeability of the injury in a jurisdiction like Alabama that relies heavily on foreseeability in tis duty of …
Update: California Supreme Court to Review Secondary Asbestos Exposure …
Posted by JD Supra (press release)Update: California Supreme Court to Review Secondary Asbestos Exposure …JD Supra (press release)In Sedgwick's June 2014 Toxic Tort and Environmental Law Update, we reported on two conflicting decisions from different California appellate courts regarding companies' duty to prevent “take home exposures†to asbestos brought home by employees from …
Injured Sailors May Seek Punitive Damages in the Asbestos MDL
Posted by JD Supra (press release)Injured Sailors May Seek Punitive Damages in the Asbestos MDLJD Supra (press release)U.S. District Judge Eduardo C. Robreno of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, who oversees asbestos multidistrict litigation, issued a decision in July permitting injured sailors to seek punitive damage awards. In Re: Asbestos Products Liability …
Parents ‘kept in the dark’ over toxic asbestos discovery at Harrow school
Posted by getwestlondongetwestlondonParents 'kept in the dark' over toxic asbestos discovery at Harrow schoolgetwestlondonA spokesman for Harrow Council said that there is no cause for alarm or concern about the asbestos found at the school, adding that buildings of this age contain asbestos. He added: “The normal Health & Safety Executive (HSE) procedures are being …Reception pupils start […]
Asbestos discovered after burn
Posted by Waikato TimesWaikato TimesAsbestos discovered after burnWaikato TimesAn asbestos disposal expert says people should never have been allowed near a Taupo controlled burn which may have had the dangerous susbtance in it. Terry Coleman, a member of the New Zealand Demolition and Asbestos Association (NZDAA) said …
Asbestos plaintiffs’ attorneys fight against transparency laws for bankruptcy …
Posted by Washington ExaminerAsbestos plaintiffs' attorneys fight against transparency laws for bankruptcy …Washington ExaminerHARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) – As the deadline for unsealing the estimation record of the Garlock Sealing Technologies bankruptcy proceeding draws nearer, talks of asbestos trust transparency are on the rise. But three asbestos plaintiffs …and more »
Honor: Barry Witham, asbestos training change, Myanmar visitors present Sept. 4
Posted by UW TodayUW TodayHonor: Barry Witham, asbestos training change, Myanmar visitors present Sept. 4UW TodayThe new interpretation by the state Department of Labor and Industries exempts most employees from annual training, though asbestos awareness training still is required for new employees. The university continues to monitor buildings and renovation …
Asbestos can no longer be dumped at Ipswich waste centres
Posted by The Queensland TimesAsbestos can no longer be dumped at Ipswich waste centresThe Queensland TimesASBESTOS can no longer be dumped at any of Ipswich's waste centres after the potentially dangerous waste was banned from Riverview. Ipswich City Council City infrastructure boss Cr Cheryl Bromage said the change to the Riverview Recycling and …
Mr Fluffy asbestos victims group founder Brianna Heseltine may run for ACT …
Posted by Yahoo!7 NewsThe Canberra TimesMr Fluffy asbestos victims group founder Brianna Heseltine may run for ACT …Yahoo!7 NewsThe founder of the Mr Fluffy asbestos victims group Brianna Heseltine has joined the Labor Party, prompting criticism from the Canberra Liberals. Ms Heseltine established the Fluffy Owners and Residents' Action Group earlier this year, after her own …Mr Fluffy asbestos […]
Hove company fined for ignoring asbestos regulations
Posted by Insider MediaHove company fined for ignoring asbestos regulationsInsider MediaHSE inspector Denis Bodger said: "ADL obviously decided to ignore the fact that its asbestos licence had expired and also that the application to renew had been refused. Instead it carried on regardless and went ahead with work at the premises …Asbestos firm fined £15k for working without […]
Bernie Banton launch of asbestos awareness bus in Canberra
Posted by The Canberra TimesBernie Banton launch of asbestos awareness bus in CanberraThe Canberra TimesCanberra's toxic asbestos legacy made it the perfect location to launch a new asbestos awareness van which will tour the country over the coming months. The Bernie Banton Foundation, which promotes awareness and education around all forms of asbestos …
Yarralumla residents want answers on trucks of asbestos-contaminated waste …
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesYarralumla residents want answers on trucks of asbestos-contaminated waste …The Canberra TimesYarralumla residents will meet on Wednesday night to seek answers from the ACT government on how it plans to safely move up to 14,400 tonnes of asbestos-contaminated waste from the Yarralumla brickworks. Resident Paul Flanagan feared the …
Students return to school damaged by cold, asbestos
Posted by WTNHStudents return to school damaged by cold, asbestosWTNHIt's funny that they're coming back to this building in the summer heat, because the drama began in the bitter of cold of January. That's when pipes burst in this elementary school. As if that wasn't enough, the water damage revealed asbestos in the …
Asbestos firm fined £15k for working without licence
Posted by The Construction IndexAsbestos firm fined £15k for working without licenceThe Construction IndexThe court was told that ADL's licence to remove asbestos had expired the previous month in September 2013. The firm had applied for a renewal of the licence and had been for a renewal interview with HSE on 1 October. However this had resulted in an …
the killer that still surrounds us
Posted by Telegraph.co.ukthe killer that still surrounds usTelegraph.co.ukThe reason that we are feeling its deadly effects now is that, though asbestos use has been illegal for years (all types of asbestos were eventually banned by law in 1999), it usually takes decades for mesothelioma to develop. And the mesothelioma …
Safety watchdog allays asbestos fears over Hounslow demolition site
Posted by getwestlondongetwestlondonSafety watchdog allays asbestos fears over Hounslow demolition sitegetwestlondonConcerns about asbestos at a demolition site in Hounslow have been allayed by a public watchdog. Householders living beside Hounslow House, in London Road, were concerned the highly toxic material was present in dust covering their balconies and …
Llanelli man fined £350 after throwing asbestos into river
Posted by Llanelli StarLlanelli StarLlanelli man fined £350 after throwing asbestos into riverLlanelli StarA LLANELLI man has been ordered to pay over £350 after pleading guilty to throwing asbestos sheets into a river. Witnesses reported seeing the passenger of a 4×4 throwing asbestos sheets into the River Morlais from a lay-by alongside the stone bridge …
Protein Could be “Critical Biomarker†for Mesothelioma in Asbestos-Exposed …
Posted by Surviving MesotheliomaSurviving MesotheliomaProtein Could be “Critical Biomarker†for Mesothelioma in Asbestos-Exposed …Surviving MesotheliomaIn an article in the open-access online medical journal PLoS One, the team reported that 25 different cytokines linked to pulmonary inflammation and tumor development were higher in asbestos-exposed workers and mesothelioma patients than they were in …
Asbestos: the killer that still surrounds us
Posted by Telegraph.co.ukTelegraph.co.ukAsbestos: the killer that still surrounds usTelegraph.co.ukThe reason that we are feeling its deadly effects now is that, though asbestos use has been illegal for years (it was eventually banned by law in 1999), it usually takes decades for mesothelioma to develop. And the mesothelioma scourge is not confined …Asbestos: an unwelcome legacy from post […]
[Special reportage] Village being choked off by reckless asbestos mining
Posted by The Hankyoreh[Special reportage] Village being choked off by reckless asbestos miningThe HankyorehThis other Gangjeong is home to a construction waste disposal site where an asbestos mine is located. Now the by-products of the mining are eating away at the livelihoods of residents – yet the province, and the county of Cheongyang, where the village …
Asbestos death widow to sue firm despite winning ‘final’ settlement
Posted by Frome StandardAsbestos death widow to sue firm despite winning 'final' settlementFrome StandardThe widow of a welder who died from an asbestos-related disease hopes to benefit from a significant new court ruling. Julien Lloyd, of Frome, whose husband Cliff developed mesothelioma years after working at Port Talbot, Swansea, and died of the …
Katy Gallagher says focus needs to be on a long-term Mr Fluffy asbestos …
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesKaty Gallagher says focus needs to be on a long-term Mr Fluffy asbestos …The Canberra TimesDmark Giersch wears protective gear while in a cupboard of a house in Campbell to vacuum away dust and asbestos that may have leaked into the house from the roof through cracks at the top of built in […]
Hove company fined for breaking asbestos law
Posted by Brighton and Hove NewsHove company fined for breaking asbestos lawBrighton and Hove NewsA Hove company has been fined for breaking the law on how asbestos is removed. Asbestos Damage Limitations Ltd, trading as ADL, removed some of the dangerous material just three weeks after being refused a licence to carry out such work. ADL was …and more »
Company given £15000 fine for asbestos work
Posted by The ArgusCompany given £15000 fine for asbestos workThe ArgusAsbestos Damage Limitations Ltd, trading as ADL, removed some of the dangerous material from premises in Hove just weeks after being refused a licence to carry out such work. The company, based in Coleridge Street, was prosecuted by the Health and …and more »
Boeing Asbestos Liability Doesn’t Extend To Worker’s Spouse
Posted by Law360 (subscription)Boeing Asbestos Liability Doesn't Extend To Worker's SpouseLaw360 (subscription)Law360, Philadelphia (August 29, 2014, 5:29 PM ET) — A Pennsylvania federal judge has ruled in a case against The Boeing Co. that employers owe no duty to warn or protect the spouses of workers who purportedly carried asbestos fibers home from their …Asbestos MDL Court Refuses to […]
Breathing easy when it comes to asbestos
Posted by StarPhoenixStarPhoenixBreathing easy when it comes to asbestosStarPhoenixRenovations can be stressful for a homeowner, especially when dealing with an older home where asbestos may be hiding under old flooring or around heating ducts. Before Madeleine Bragg and her husband bought their 1940s home in Fernie, B.C., they …
Asbestos discovery delays Fall River demolition
Posted by Providence Eyewitness NewsAsbestos discovery delays Fall River demolitionProvidence Eyewitness News(WPRI) — The demolition of an arson-ridden home in Fall River has been put on hold after a significant of asbestos was found inside. Last week construction crews began tearing down the Bay Street abode, which was the target of three separate arson …and more »
Deadly Mr. Fluffy Asbestos Products Are Still Affecting Australians
Posted by Asbestos.comDeadly Mr. Fluffy Asbestos Products Are Still Affecting AustraliansAsbestos.comDespite a national cleanup effort two decades ago to eliminate the notorious Mr. Fluffy-brand asbestos products from homes in Australia, new evidence shows more than a thousand of those homes still are toxic. Australian Capital Territory (ACT …
Rockaway Beach church failed to obtain asbestos inspection before renovations
Posted by Branson Tri-Lakes newsRockaway Beach church failed to obtain asbestos inspection before renovationsBranson Tri-Lakes newsThe church failed to have the affected facility or part of the facility where the demolition or renovation operation occurred inspected by a Missouri certified asbestos inspector for the presence of asbestos, including Category I and Category II …and more »
Tampa jury awards nearly $37 million in asbestos case
Posted by Tampabay.comTampa jury awards nearly $37 million in asbestos caseTampabay.comA Tampa jury this week awarded nearly $37 million to asbestos plaintiffs in a brake-lining-exposure lawsuit, finding Pneumo Abex LLC 75 percent liable. The jury in the Florida 13th Judicial Circuit Court for Hillsborough County reached the verdict …Pneumo Abex Must Pay $37M To Asbestos Victim, Jury […]
Asbestos halts ‘Jeopardy!’ block razing
Posted by Albany Times UnionAsbestos halts 'Jeopardy!' block razingAlbany Times UnionALBANY — Demolition began but was suspended Friday morning on homes in Sheridan Hollow after asbestos was found. The stretch of vacant houses near the intersection of Sheridan and Swan streets gained nationwide notoriety when a photo of it …and more »
Panel Affirms Ford’s Non-Liability in Asbestos Case
Posted by The Legal IntelligencerThe Legal IntelligencerPanel Affirms Ford's Non-Liability in Asbestos CaseThe Legal IntelligencerFord Motor Co. cannot be held liable in a case involving asbestos-containing auto parts manufactured and distributed by its subsidiary in the United Kingdom, the state Superior Court has ruled. A three-judge panel Wednesday upheld Philadelphia Court of …
Horn Island cleanup focuses on asbestos
Posted by Washington TimesHorn Island cleanup focuses on asbestosWashington TimesOCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (AP) – The National Park Service says reports of mustard gas found on Horn Island were unfounded, but that the Park Service is continuing its efforts to clean up asbestos found there. A 30-acre section of the island has been closed …Asbestos still present on Horn […]
potato factory proposal sparks asbestos fears
Posted by ABC Onlinepotato factory proposal sparks asbestos fearsABC OnlineTasmanian potato factory proposal sparks asbestos fears for nearby residents. By Emily Bryan. Updated August 29, 2014 20:31:01. Asbestos concerns in old factory. Photo: The formerly abandoned factory once used by Tascot Carpets could become an …
Tasmanian potato factory proposal sparks asbestos fears for nearby residents
Posted by Yahoo!7 NewsYahoo!7 NewsTasmanian potato factory proposal sparks asbestos fears for nearby residentsYahoo!7 NewsResidents in north-east Tasmania said they were concerned a proposed organic potato processing factory in East Devonport could expose them to asbestos. Resident Tony Butler said the old Tascot carpet factory was unsuitable for food processing due to …and more »
Asbestos found on board third naval vessel
Posted by Irish ExaminerIrish ExaminerAsbestos found on board third naval vesselIrish ExaminerAn asbestos clean-up has begun on a third Naval Service vessel after the potentially lethal substance was found on board last Saturday. The LÉ Eithne was brought into the Naval Service's headquarters at Haulbowline for routine maintenance when a worker …
Residents angry after asbestos burnt in fire
Posted by Waikato TimesResidents angry after asbestos burnt in fireWaikato TimesA group of Taupo residents and business owners are furious they may have been exposed to asbestos during a controlled burning of three houses. The Central Lakes Area Fire Service used the houses in Spa Road for training volunteer firefighters on …Remedial works underway following asbestos discoveryVoxyall 3 news […]
Asbestos still present on Horn Island
Posted by WLOXAsbestos still present on Horn IslandWLOX"We have begun work with a contract company to remove the visible pieces of asbestos containing material in the area known as "The Chimney Site," on the northwestern shore of the island. The site includes the remains of a military chemical weapons …
Court case is a timely reminder about deadly asbestos
Posted by The Daily TelegraphCourt case is a timely reminder about deadly asbestosThe Daily TelegraphWhile he knew the dangers of asbestos, as a relatively new migrant from England he had no idea that fibro made in Australia before the mid-1980s contained asbestos. As he did the work, Mr Wickham didn't realise his home improvements were exposing him, …
Panel Affirms Ford’s Win in Asbestos Case
Posted by The Legal IntelligencerThe Legal IntelligencerPanel Affirms Ford's Win in Asbestos CaseThe Legal IntelligencerFord Motor Co. cannot be held liable in a case involving asbestos-containing auto parts manufactured and distributed by its subsidiary in the United Kingdom, the state Superior Court has ruled. A three-judge panel Wednesday upheld Philadelphia Court of …and more »
Boiler Replacement Turns Into Asbestos Headache for Glens Falls Commercial …
Posted by Mesothelioma.comBoiler Replacement Turns Into Asbestos Headache for Glens Falls Commercial …Mesothelioma.comThe Colvin Building had violation notices posted at its front and rear entrances; the signs read 'Warning – Asbestos Project Suspended,' although the building manager, Debbie Cox, stated that she had no knowledge of the project involving asbestos …
Mr Fluffy asbestos: Chief Minister Katy Gallagher defends warnings given to …
Posted by Yahoo!7 NewsMr Fluffy asbestos: Chief Minister Katy Gallagher defends warnings given to …Yahoo!7 NewsACT Chief Minister Katy Gallagher has defended her record on alerting owners of houses with Mr Fluffy asbestos insulation about the deadly threat they faced from asbestos fibres. More than 1,000 houses in Canberra and New South Wales had loose-fill …
Katy Gallagher admits flaw in ACT government’s approach to Mr Fluffy asbestos …
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesKaty Gallagher admits flaw in ACT government's approach to Mr Fluffy asbestos …The Canberra TimesDocuments obtained by The Canberra Times show that as industrial relations minister responsible for asbestos, Ms Gallagher received numerous recommendations to deliver "explicit", "regular" and "systematic" warnings to more than 1000 Mr Fluffy home …Canberra homeowners await delayed government response […]
Asbestos leak mitigated at Ridgefield High
Posted by The ReflectorAsbestos leak mitigated at Ridgefield HighThe ReflectorDuring the previous week, construction crews mounting a fire sprinkler system in the locker rooms drilled holes into ceiling tiles that contained asbestos, “causing a fiber release episode where asbestos fibers released into the air can be inhaled …and more »
Waterloo Schools seeks state OK to spend for asbestos removal, ELL instruction
Posted by Waterloo Cedar Falls CourierWaterloo Schools seeks state OK to spend for asbestos removal, ELL instructionWaterloo Cedar Falls CourierWATERLOO | Waterloo Community Schools will seek increased budget authority to cover the cost of asbestos removal and English language learner instruction during the past year. The Board of Education on Monday approved submitting the requests for …and more »
Mold, asbestos found in Española school
Posted by KRQE News 13Mold, asbestos found in Española schoolKRQE News 13According to the Albuquerque Journal, inspections found shocking violations including exposed wires, asbestos, inadequate ventilation and mold. The Española superintendent said the district is asking parents to keep children home while it works to find …
Judge Authorizes Disclosure of Asbestos Evidence
Posted by The National Law Journal (registration)The National Law Journal (registration)Judge Authorizes Disclosure of Asbestos EvidenceThe National Law Journal (registration)The official committee of asbestos personal injury claimants said that Garlock and related debtors intended “to release sealed information that is subject to the public-access protocol prior to any affected person having an opportunity to seal it as …and more »
Katy Gallagher defends asbestos record
Posted by The Canberra TimesKaty Gallagher defends asbestos recordThe Canberra TimesACT Chief Minister Katy Gallagher has defended her handling of asbestos over the past decade, saying no jurisdiction had done more to highlight and promote safety than the ACT. Responding to criticism that she failed to adequately warn the more than …and more »
Asbestos contaminated mulch removed from garden
Posted by Bundaberg News MailAsbestos contaminated mulch removed from gardenBundaberg News MailAndrew Jacenko and his wife Gail could only look on yesterday as a of team asbestos removal contractors gathered bag after bag of contaminated mulch from the garden beds around their yard. Mr Jacenko said he first alerted council that the six trailers …
Asbestos found at Northcott
Posted by Huntington Herald DispatchAsbestos found at NorthcottHuntington Herald DispatchHUNTINGTON — Asbestos has been found in roofing and caulking materials at the Northcott Court buildings slated for demolition. According to the Huntington WV Housing Authority, the asbestos found is in trace amounts and could not become airborne …Demolition of Huntington's Northcott Court Apartments put on hold while DEP …WOWKall 2 […]
Strife lingers with chance of asbestos
Posted by Branson Tri-Lakes newsStrife lingers with chance of asbestosBranson Tri-Lakes newsThe Rockaway Beach Board of Aldermen and members of the community listen as Bridge of Faith Community Church Worship Leader Mike Terrell and city resident Tom Adams argue a possible asbestos case at the city's second town hall meeting Monday …and more »
Baron & Budd among asbestos firms donating to state races
Posted by Southeast Texas RecordBaron & Budd among asbestos firms donating to state racesSoutheast Texas RecordHarrison is an appointed associate judge running for circuit judge in Madison County – a hotbed for asbestos litigation in which the Simmons firm practices. Harrison also had presided over the asbestos docket until the time he announced his candidacy …and more »
Asbestos slows cleanup of burned-out school
Posted by KAREKAREAsbestos slows cleanup of burned-out schoolKAREThe amount of asbestos in the almost 95-year-old school meant Adair's company had to get permits from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, which controls where the debris can be disposed. He said MPCA staff were on the job site the day Legacy …
Merseyside biscuit factory facing legal action over claims mother died from …
Posted by Liverpool EchoLiverpool EchoMerseyside biscuit factory facing legal action over claims mother died from …Liverpool EchoA Merseyside biscuit factory is facing legal action over claims a mum- of-seven died from contact with asbestos there. Seventy-four-year-old Isabel O'Neill, from Aintree, was diagnosed with a cancer linked to the toxic material. Now her son Mike, from …
Hidden risks of fake cigarettes
Posted by dead flies and asbestos foundHidden risks of fake cigarettes – dead flies and asbestos foundNottingham PostFAKE cigarettes containing dead flies, asbestos and even human excrement have been seized by councils including Nottingham. The fake fags which cause abnormally high levels of cancer causing chemicals are being taken off the streets by councils.
Asbestos is not just a historical problem
Posted by ScotsmanScotsmanAsbestos is not just a historical problemScotsmanThousands of young workers were exposed to asbestos in shipyards and on building sites. At the time little was known of the dangers and the material was used freely, often without protection, in a whole host of heavy industries. Former workers even …
Safety investigation follows Holloway families’ fears over asbestos
Posted by Islington GazetteIslington GazetteSafety investigation follows Holloway families' fears over asbestosIslington GazetteProperty agents MHA Associates, which plan to build 34 homes on the site, say they were aware of the asbestos and have employed a licensed contractor to carry out the work. Father and builder Andros Anton, 57, whose five children live next door to the …
Five-year prison sentence for man who illegally performed asbestos work at …
Posted by The Express-TimesTheAlternativePress.comFive-year prison sentence for man who illegally performed asbestos work at …The Express-Times – lehighvalleylive.comA Middlesex County man has been sentenced to five years in prison for performing unlicensed asbestos work at numerous homes and schools, including some in Hackettstown and Union Township. William T. Muzzio Jr., 52, of Woodbridge, New Jersey, was …Woodbridge man gets […]
Chicopee High Renovation project costs increase with extra asbestos discovered
Posted by The RepublicanChicopee High Renovation project costs increase with extra asbestos discoveredThe Republican – masslive.comCity Councilor William Zaskey, the chairman of the renovation committee, said he authorized two emergency change orders totaling about $60,000 that will allow the asbestos to removed. He did it on the advice of the owners project manager and to prevent …
Asbestos slows Roosevelt cleanup
Posted by St. Cloud TimesAsbestos slows Roosevelt cleanupSt. Cloud TimesThe amount of asbestos in the almost 95-year-old school meant Adair's company had to get permits from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, which controls where the debris can be disposed. He said MPCA staff were on the job site the day Legacy …and more »
Cancer patient gives warning on asbestos
Posted by Portsmouth NewsPortsmouth NewsCancer patient gives warning on asbestosPortsmouth NewsA MAN who was exposed to asbestos and now has a lung condition is raising awareness of the substance and its effects. Brian Cleal, 67, is working with support group Breathe Easy and lawyers Moore Blatch to promote understanding of the early symptoms …and more »
Loose asbestos home insulation fears
Posted by Warrnambool StandardLoose asbestos home insulation fearsWarrnambool StandardDeadly loose asbestos present in a large number of houses in Canberra may also be in some south-west homes. The Canberra-based Mr Fluffy company insulated about 1000 homes in the national capital with the product in the 1960s and '70s.Mr Fluffy scare prompts insulation check-upSouth Coast Registerall 3 news articles »
Leaky roof, mold, asbestos found at Concept Schools’ Chatham site
Posted by Chicago Sun-TimesChicago Sun-TimesLeaky roof, mold, asbestos found at Concept Schools' Chatham siteChicago Sun-TimesThose were just some of the problems Concept Schools had to contend with before getting a school building near Chatham ready for kids next month after scrambling to find a new location this summer, according to documents obtained through the Freedom …
Man performed unlicensed asbestos work in Morris, other NJ counties
Posted by Dailyrecord.comCBS LocalMan performed unlicensed asbestos work in Morris, other NJ countiesDailyrecord.comMuzzio pleaded guilty March 10 to a second-degree charge of unlawful release of a toxic pollutant and a third-degree charge of violating the Asbestos Control and Licensing Act (removing or encapsulating asbestos without a license). Hoffman said the …NJ Man Who Performed Illegal Asbestos Removal […]
Cowley plant worker died after exposure to asbestos
Posted by Oxford MailOxford MailCowley plant worker died after exposure to asbestosOxford MailHe worked at the former Pressed Steel factory from 1954 to 1988 where he contracted epithelial mesothelioma caused by asbestos. In a 2010 statement filed at county court he said he was responsible as a tinsmith for removing ovens and furnaces and …and more »
NJ Man Who Performed Illegal Asbestos Removal Work Sentenced
Posted by CBS LocalCBS LocalNJ Man Who Performed Illegal Asbestos Removal Work SentencedCBS LocalWOODBRIDGE, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — A New Jersey man who performed unsafe asbestos removal work at several schools and homes has been sentenced to five years in prison. Acting Attorney General John Hoffman says 52-year-old William T. Muzzio …Man performed unlicensed asbestos work in Morris, other NJ […]
Illegal cigarettes could be filled with human excrement, dead flies and asbestos
Posted by The IndependentThe IndependentIllegal cigarettes could be filled with human excrement, dead flies and asbestosThe IndependentSome have contained asbestos, mould, dust, dead flies, rat droppings and human excrement. Many feature much higher levels of toxic ingredients such as tar, nicotine, carbon monoxide, lead, cadmium and arsenic than genuine cigarettes. Councillor Joanna …New effort to stop fake cigarettes filled […]
Kambah residents live in fear in their asbestos homes
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesKambah residents live in fear in their asbestos homesThe Canberra TimesKambah residents living in homes made of asbestos have called on the government for help following the discovery they're part of a toxic nightmare in the territory. The affected residents – most of them first home buyers – feel trapped as they did […]
Northampton bus station demolition delayed by asbestos find
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsNorthampton bus station demolition delayed by asbestos findBBC NewsHigher than anticipated levels of asbestos found in a former bus station in Northampton may delay its demolition by up to six months. The Greyfriars bus station was due to be demolished by the end of this year. Now the site is likely to be cleared […]
New effort to stop fake cigarettes filled with excrement, mould and asbestos
Posted by The GuardianThe GuardianNew effort to stop fake cigarettes filled with excrement, mould and asbestosThe GuardianEfforts to reduce smoking and improve health are being hampered by the black market trade of millions of illegal cigarettes filled with human excrement, dead flies, rat droppings, mould and asbestos, local authority leaders have warned. The Local …Midlands Council Crackdown Unearths Human […]
Woodbridge man gets 5 years in prison for unsafe asbestos work in schools
Posted by NJ.comTheAlternativePress.comWoodbridge man gets 5 years in prison for unsafe asbestos work in schoolsNJ.comUNION COUNTY — William Muzzio Jr. ran his own asbestos removal business, working in schools, homes, churches and pre-school centers, but he never obtained a license to do the work, and he failed to removed all the toxic material at some of the […]
OSHA finds improper handling of lead and asbestos at Iberville construction site
Posted by The Times-PicayuneOSHA finds improper handling of lead and asbestos at Iberville construction siteThe Times-Picayune – NOLA.comLead, a common paint additive prior to a 1978 ban, is a potent neurotoxin, and asbestos, once used as a fire-retardant insulation, is known to cause lung cancer for those subject to prolonged exposure. The other companies cited were Abatement …
SC man gets 3 years for asbestos pollution
Posted by The StateThe StateSC man gets 3 years for asbestos pollutionThe StateSPARTANBURG, S.C. — An Anderson man will spend more than three years in prison for demolishing a mill full of asbestos without properly protecting his workers or the people living in the area. U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles said in a press release that …Anderson man receives […]
Fourth Circuit Rejects Jurisdiction Over Asbestos Case
Posted by The National Law Journal (registration)The National Law Journal (registration)Fourth Circuit Rejects Jurisdiction Over Asbestos CaseThe National Law Journal (registration)The tit-for-tat between an asbestos plaintiff and a defendant on whether a case should proceed in state court or federal court has ended in a ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit that the case should move […]
City inspectors sentenced to a year probation in asbestos case
Posted by Buffalo NewsCity inspectors sentenced to a year probation in asbestos caseBuffalo NewsTwo city inspectors were supposed to be the last line of defense to make sure cancer-causing asbestos material did not escape from the demolition of a long-vacant public housing project. But they failed, and acknowledged that they were negligent. For …
Ridgefield High School replacing equipment after asbestos exposure
Posted by The ColumbianRidgefield High School replacing equipment after asbestos exposureThe ColumbianAfter asbestos was released in locker rooms at Ridgefield High School last week, the district is working to replace exposed equipment. The incident occurred when workers drilled holes into asbestos-containing ceiling tiles while trying to mount a fire …
Anderson man gets 3 years for asbestos pollution
Posted by Greenville NewsAnderson Independent MailAnderson man gets 3 years for asbestos pollutionGreenville NewsSPARTANBURG – An Anderson man will spend more than three years in prison for demolishing a mill full of asbestos without properly protecting his workers or the people living in the area. U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles said in a press release that state …Anderson man […]
St. Louis to host HarrisMartin asbestos conference
Posted by Washington ExaminerSt. Louis to host HarrisMartin asbestos conferenceWashington ExaminerST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) – HarrisMartin Publishing is hosting an asbestos conference in St. Louis next month with Madison County's Judge Stephen Stobbs scheduled to speak about the county's growing asbestos docket. The HarrisMartin Midwest …and more »
Asbestos scare sends school staff home
Posted by Gaston GazetteGaston GazetteAsbestos scare sends school staff homeGaston GazetteA wing of Cherryville High School was evacuated Tuesday after workers drilled into asbestos. Staff members were allowed back in the school after air samples determined it was safe to re-enter, said a county official. Gaston County Fire Marshal Eric …
Asbestos Violations at Waterbury State Office Complex
Posted by My Champlain Valley FOX44 & ABC22My Champlain Valley FOX44 & ABC22Asbestos Violations at Waterbury State Office ComplexMy Champlain Valley FOX44 & ABC22Records from the Environmental Protection Agency show oversights in storing and transporting asbestos from the under construction state office complex. Chris Crothers is a contractor with Crothers Environmental hired to help in the asbestos abatement.
City inspectors sentenced to a year probation in Kensington Heights asbestos case
Posted by Buffalo NewsCity inspectors sentenced to a year probation in Kensington Heights asbestos caseBuffalo NewsTwo city inspectors were supposed to be the last line of defense to make sure cancer-causing asbestos material did not escape from the demolition of a long-vacant public housing project. But they failed, and acknowledged that they were negligent. For …and more »
Hussain brothers jailed after Stoke-on-Trent asbestos work
Posted by BBC NewsStoke SentinelHussain brothers jailed after Stoke-on-Trent asbestos workBBC NewsNeither Akram Hussain nor Inam Hussain, both from Stoke-on-Trent, was qualified in demolition or licensed to remove asbestos, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said. It said at least seven employees were exposed to asbestos during work at a former …Brothers jailed after exposing refurb workers to asbestosConstruction […]
Trust’s asbestos fine will impact on frontline services at our hospitals
Posted by Hemel GazetteHemel GazetteTrust's asbestos fine will impact on frontline services at our hospitalsHemel GazetteThe West Herts Hospitals NHS Trust has been ordered to pay out almost the equivalent of three ward nurse salaries for its negligence in dealing with asbestos exposure among its workers. At a hearing in St Albans Crown Court this morning, the Trust […]
Businesses still closed from asbestos issue
Posted by Glens Falls Post-StarBusinesses still closed from asbestos issueGlens Falls Post-StarGLENS FALLS — Guiding Steps Dance Studio, one of three businesses that closed temporarily after the state Department of Labor shut down an asbestos abatement project at the Colvin Building, is relocating to the vacant retail space in the Charles R …
Garlock Creditors Oppose Bankruptcy Asbestos Plan Proposal
Posted by ClaimsJournal.comGarlock Creditors Oppose Bankruptcy Asbestos Plan ProposalClaimsJournal.comThe official committee representing creditors with asbestos claims against Garlock Sealing Technologies LLC will urge its constituents to vote against the company's reorganization plan, even though Garlock said it pays claimants in full. The official …
Stobbs to speak about Madison County’s asbestos docket at conference next …
Posted by Madison County RecordStobbs to speak about Madison County's asbestos docket at conference next …Madison County RecordThe HarrisMartin Publishing company is hosting an asbestos conference in St. Louis next month with Madison County Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs scheduled to speak about the county's growing asbestos docket. The conference will be held at the Four …
Parents horrified over asbestos at city school
Posted by Glasgow Evening TimesParents horrified over asbestos at city schoolGlasgow Evening TimesA council spokeswoman said: "During repairs to the school's roof, asbestos was identified and then removed in accordance with Health and Safety Executive guidance. Air testing has indicated that the asbestos has been successfully removed with work to …
State high court to rule on suit by asbestos-worker’s family
Posted by SFGateState high court to rule on suit by asbestos-worker's familySFGateWhile an employer isn't responsible for harm suffered by everyone who comes in contact with its employees, the First District Court of Appeal said, a company that uses a toxic substance like asbestos must take reasonable steps to protect a worker's …and more »
Asbestos removal complete at Southwest Elementary
Posted by KATC Lafayette NewsAsbestos removal complete at Southwest ElementaryKATC Lafayette NewsAsbestos has been removed from floor tiles in eight Southwest Elementary School classrooms. Assistant Superintendent Joseph Cassimere said the classrooms in the Opelousas school are back to normal. Asbestos can cause cancer and has been banned in …
Universities confirm asbestos in student bedrooms
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsUniversities confirm asbestos in student bedroomsBBC NewsMore than 3,000 students in Wales slept last year in university bedrooms containing asbestos, BBC Wales has learned. Cardiff, Aberystwyth and the University of Wales Trinity St David all confirmed they have rooms with the material. They said that …More Than 3000 Students In Wales Slept In Asbestos […]
Springfield mill fire spreads asbestos-laden debris to nearby properties
Posted by The OregonianKTVZSpringfield mill fire spreads asbestos-laden debris to nearby propertiesThe Oregonian – OregonLive.comSPRINGFIELD — A fire at a Springfield plywood mill last month spread debris and ash to a few dozen residential properties, including two at which asbestos has been confirmed. Chuck Wert, a vice president of Swanson Group, says the mill property …Oregon mill fire spread […]
Goodyear Owes Crane Co. For $7M Asbestos Verdict, Suit Says
Posted by Law360 (subscription)Goodyear Owes Crane Co. For $7M Asbestos Verdict, Suit SaysLaw360 (subscription)Law360, New York (August 19, 2014, 7:24 PM ET) — Industrial products manufacturer Crane Co. filed suit Tuesday in California federal court alleging that Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. is liable for its share of a $6.9 million verdict in underlying …and more »
Decontamination ordered after botched asbestos job in Winnipeg home
Posted by CBC.caDecontamination ordered after botched asbestos job in Winnipeg homeCBC.caThe province has ordered two local companies to decontaminate a house after a botched asbestos-removal job forced a family from their Winnipeg home. A Winnipeg family hired Sarte Heating and Cooling to replace the old boiler system in her Point Douglas …
‘Trust students’ with asbestos info, James Sykes says
Posted by BBC NewsBBC News'Trust students' with asbestos info, James Sykes saysBBC NewsStudents sleeping in university rooms where asbestos is present should be trusted with dealing with the potential risks, says a specialist. Last year, more than 3,000 students in Wales slept in university bedrooms where asbestos was present, BBC Wales …
Asbestos present in student rooms
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsAsbestos present in student roomsBBC NewsMore than 3,000 students in Wales slept last year in university bedrooms containing asbestos, BBC Wales has learned. Cardiff, Aberystwyth and the University of Wales Trinity St David all confirmed they have rooms with the material. They said that …More Than 3000 Students In Wales Slept In Asbestos University […]
West Herts NHS trust fined nearly £90000 over asbestos risk
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsWest Herts NHS trust fined nearly £90000 over asbestos riskBBC NewsChief executive Samantha Jones, who joined the trust in 2013, said: "We have made significant changes in recent years to the way we manage and control asbestos across our hospitals, ensuring the risk of exposure is at the lowest possible level." The …West Herts […]
Asbestos Claimants Urged to Oppose Garlock Reorganization Plan
Posted by Insurance JournalThe National Law Journal (registration)Asbestos Claimants Urged to Oppose Garlock Reorganization PlanInsurance JournalThe official committee representing creditors with asbestos claims against Garlock Sealing Technologies LLC will urge its constituents to vote against the company's reorganization plan, even though Garlock said it pays claimants in full. The official …Asbestos Plaintiffs Move to Block Access to EvidenceThe National […]
Judge won’t dismiss former NY bus driver’s take-home asbestos exposure case
Posted by Washington ExaminerJudge won't dismiss former NY bus driver's take-home asbestos exposure caseWashington ExaminerNEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A New York judge has rejected a motion to dismiss in a former bus driver's asbestos lawsuit alleging his wife was injured as a result of take-home asbestos exposure. Judge Sherry Klein Heitler delivered the July 15 opinion …and […]
Asbestos specialists to test homes for Mr Fluffy
Posted by ABC OnlineAsbestos specialists to test homes for Mr FluffyABC OnlineBRIANNA HESELTINE: We found in Canberra that some homeowners have called out asbestos assessors on three different occasions. The first two assessors have not found anything in the living areas and it was only the third asbestos assessment that has …
Widow of former dockyard worker who died from asbestos-related cancer …
Posted by Plymouth HeraldPlymouth HeraldWidow of former dockyard worker who died from asbestos-related cancer …Plymouth HeraldTHE heartbroken widow of a former dockyard worker who died from an asbestos-related cancer is appealing to his former colleagues to help with an investigation into his exposure to the deadly dust. Kenneth Strong, known as Ken, died aged 80 from …
Asbestos discovered in Dudelange school
Posted by Luxemburger WortAsbestos discovered in Dudelange schoolLuxemburger Wort – English EditionAsbestos is a heat-resistant silicate mineral that can be woven into fabric and was used as insultation in old buildings. Exposure to asbestos can lead to asbestosis, other nonmalignant lung and pleural disorders, lung cancer, mesothelioma, and other …
Oregon mill fire spread debris, including asbestos
Posted by Mid Columbia Tri City HeraldKTVZOregon mill fire spread debris, including asbestosMid Columbia Tri City HeraldSPRINGFIELD, Ore. — A fire at a Springfield plywood mill last month spread debris and ash to a few dozen residential properties, including two at which asbestos has been confirmed. Asbestos was in the plant's roofing as well as around the steam pipes …Springfield mill […]
Asbestos roofing fully removed from fire damaged warehouse
Posted by Mackay Daily MercuryAsbestos roofing fully removed from fire damaged warehouseMackay Daily MercuryCrew from Queensland Asbestos Management Services complete their final asbestos clean at the fire damaged warehouse in North Mackay. Peter Holt. ASBESTOS roof sheeting has been fully removed from the fire damaged warehouse in North Mackay that …
Defendants win summary judgment in Okla. take-home asbestos exposure case
Posted by Legal News LineDefendants win summary judgment in Okla. take-home asbestos exposure caseLegal News LineOKLAHOMA CITY (Legal Newsline) – An Oklahoma federal judge has granted summary judgment for three defendants in a take-home asbestos exposure case, concluding two box manufacturing companies and a boiler manufacturer did not owe a duty of …and more »
Council recalls green waste mulch amid asbestos find
Posted by Bundaberg News MailCouncil recalls green waste mulch amid asbestos findBundaberg News MailCr Habermann said it was believed that only a "small amount" of the low risk asbestos material had escaped detection and been introduced into the mulch stockpile. "Around 70% of council's mulch is accessed by one contractor who has not reported any …and more »
Asbestos Plaintiffs Move to Block Access to Evidence
Posted by The National Law Journal (registration)The National Law Journal (registration)Asbestos Plaintiffs Move to Block Access to EvidenceThe National Law Journal (registration)A group of asbestos claimants have filed an emergency motion to seeking to block a gasket-maker going through bankruptcy from releasing information subpoenaed by Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge George Hodges of the Western …
Winnipeg family left homeless after botched asbestos job
Posted by CBC.caWinnipeg family left homeless after botched asbestos jobCBC.ca"Pretty much just bare-handing these materials from the basement. I didn't notice any masks," said Jon Cameron. "These guys were wearing T-shirts and shorts and jeans. There was nothing to indicate they were taking precautions in handling asbestos.".
Mr Fluffy asbestos case: NSW Government enlisting inspectors to begin …
Posted by ABC OnlineThe Canberra TimesMr Fluffy asbestos case: NSW Government enlisting inspectors to begin …ABC OnlineThe New South Wales Government is enlisting inspectors to start checking properties that may contain the deadly Mr Fluffy loose-fill asbestos. In a letter obtained by the ABC, Workcover NSW has asked licensed inspectors across the state to participate …NSW Govt Launches […]
Former asbestos removal contractor gets two years’ probation
Posted by Buffalo NewsFormer asbestos removal contractor gets two years' probationBuffalo NewsA former asbestos removal contractor was spared more prison time Monday. Rai Johnson, a supervisor at now defunct Johnson Contracting of Western New York, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara to two years probation for his role in the …
State fired supervisor of prison asbestos program
Posted by KGMIKGMIState fired supervisor of prison asbestos programKGMIThe state Department of Corrections has fired the supervisor in charge of an inmate work crew that used unsafe practices in cleaning up asbestos. The agency last year closed down the 23-year-old program that sent prisoners to clean up cancer-causing …State official fired after improper asbestos cleanupTheNewsTribune.comall 14 news articles »
Asbestos concerns at Ausgrid depot
Posted by ABC OnlineAsbestos concerns at Ausgrid depotABC OnlineThere is concern energy workers may have been exposed to asbestos at an Ausgrid depot near Toukley on the Central Coast. The Electrical Trades Union says it is believed asbestos fibres were disturbed at the Noraville site while equipment was being …
Mine Tales: Arizona has huge deposits of asbestos
Posted by Arizona Daily StarMine Tales: Arizona has huge deposits of asbestosArizona Daily StarSeveral years later, William Wallace Bass — who filed over a dozen copper and asbestos claims along the rim of the Grand Canyon in the late 19th century — sold six tons of asbestos to China, France and the United States valued at $1,500 per ton.
Builder Loni Zeka must pay £420 after hazardous asbestos roofing dumped in …
Posted by Cambridge NewsBuilder Loni Zeka must pay £420 after hazardous asbestos roofing dumped in …Cambridge NewsA builder has been ordered to pay £420 who after hazardous asbestos roofing was dumped on the edge of Cambridge. Loni Zeka, of Fallowfield, East Chesterton, admitted paying two unregistered traders to take away the waste from a refurbishment job, …and more »
Asbestos notifications can be submitted online
Posted by The News-PressAsbestos notifications can be submitted onlineThe News-PressA Notification of Demolition or Asbestos Renovation Activity can now be submitted on-line to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Last summer, DEP rolled out an electronic registration process for asbestos notifications. An owner or …
Mr Fluffy: Former ACT tenants can learn asbestos status
Posted by Yahoo!7 NewsThe Canberra TimesMr Fluffy: Former ACT tenants can learn asbestos statusYahoo!7 NewsFormer ACT tenants and homeowners can now find out whether they have lived in a Mr Fluffy asbestos-contaminated house. More than 1,000 Canberra households had potentially deadly asbestos insulation pumped into roof spaces in the 1960s and 1970s.Former tenants and owners given access to […]
Asbestos: A product for Asia’s poor
Posted by Walla Walla Union-BulletinAsbestos: A product for Asia's poorWalla Walla Union-BulletinThe asbestos executives who gathered in the ballroom of a luxury New Delhi hotel wanted to knock down those concerns. The risks are overblown, many said, and scientists and officials from rich Western nations who cite copious research showing it causes …Asbestos pushed in Asia as product for the […]
Advance historic page from August 10, 1993: Possible asbestos threat closes …
Posted by Staten Island AdvanceAdvance historic page from August 10, 1993: Possible asbestos threat closes …Staten Island Advance – SILive.comClassrooms in 28 schools across Staten Island were shut down in order to re-inspect them for possible asbestos contamination. Envirosafe Corp., the company hired to do the original testing, filed inaccurate reports, forcing the city to redo inspections …and more »
State official fired after improper asbestos cleanup
Posted by The OlympianState official fired after improper asbestos cleanupThe OlympianThe departments of Labor and Industries and Corrections differed on whether inmates were actually exposed to asbestos. They reached a settlement earlier this year for Corrections to do more training, buy more equipment and pay half of the original …and more »
DEP fines JP co. for asbestos violations at Worcester house
Posted by Worcester TelegramDEP fines JP co. for asbestos violations at Worcester houseWorcester TelegramAt that site visit, "MassDEP inspectors observed asbestos-containing insulation had been improperly removed from a boiler and heating pipes at the residence. MassDEP personnel inspected the basement of the residence after receiving a complaint from …
Asbestos find delays re-opening of Woolton Hill church hall
Posted by Newbury Weekly News GroupNewbury Weekly News GroupAsbestos find delays re-opening of Woolton Hill church hallNewbury Weekly News GroupTHE re-opening of Woolton Hill church hall has been delayed until next month following the discovery of asbestos. The £400,000 Living Stones project aims to extend and refurbish St Thomas' church hall and update the church, but the asbestos problem had …
Council orders halt to rebuild with asbestos concerns
Posted by St George and Sutherland Shire LeaderCouncil orders halt to rebuild with asbestos concernsSt George and Sutherland Shire LeaderThe council has ordered the owners to stop demolishing parts of their house following community concerns that the work was illegal and the building could contain asbestos. The council also served the owners with a clean-up notice under the Protection …
Mr Fluffy-style asbestos insulation checks by NSW Government welcomed
Posted by Yahoo!7 NewsMr Fluffy-style asbestos insulation checks by NSW Government welcomedYahoo!7 NewsAn independent investigation into how many New South Wales properties contain potentially deadly loose-fill asbestos insulation has received bi-partisan political support. The asbestos fibres were pumped into roof spaces of houses in the ACT and …and more »
Contractor on asbestos job sentenced to two years’ probation
Posted by Buffalo NewsContractor on asbestos job sentenced to two years' probationBuffalo NewsA Buffalo contractor who took part in a bungled asbestos-removal project was sentenced Friday to two years probation. Ernest Johnson was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara for his role in the clean-up effort at the Kensington Heights …
Martinsburg VA Hospital Cited for Asbestos
Posted by WHSVWHAGMartinsburg VA Hospital Cited for AsbestosWHSVMARTINSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — State regulators have cited the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Martinsburg for improperly disposing of materials containing asbestos. The Department of Environmental Protection recently issued a notice of violation to the …VA Medical Center Cited for Improperly Disposing AsbestosWHAGall 8 news articles »
Asbestos common in older building materials: The Weekly Fix
Posted by The Plain DealerAsbestos common in older building materials: The Weekly FixThe Plain Dealer – cleveland.com (blog)Homeowners may be surprised to find how many building materials used on houses built before 1975 can contain asbestos. Asbestos is most frequently found wrapped around furnaces/boilers and heating ducts in the basement, but was also used in some …
Asbestos discovery leads to alert
Posted by Hillsboro TribuneHillsboro TribuneAsbestos discovery leads to alertHillsboro TribuneThe houses were built in the 1940s and 1950s, so the presence of asbestos in itself did not come as any surprise. But contractors hired by the city to determine if there was asbestos or other environmental problems failed to discover all of the …
Supervisor sentenced to year of probation in federal asbestos-removal case
Posted by Buffalo NewsSupervisor sentenced to year of probation in federal asbestos-removal caseBuffalo NewsOne of the men accused of looking the other way during a botched asbestos-removal project in Buffalo was sentenced Thursday by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara to a year of probation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Aaron J. Mango said Evan Harnden, …
Perrin Conferences Announces Record Registered Attendance for Asbestos …
Posted by Insurance News NetPerrin Conferences Announces Record Registered Attendance for Asbestos …Insurance News NetPerrin Conferences, acclaimed leader in joint plaintiff/defendant litigation conferences, today announced a record attendance of more than 425 registered participants for its sixth annual Asbestos Litigation Conference : A National Overview & Outlook.and more »
NSW launches investigation of ‘Mr Fluffy’ asbestos
Posted by The Canberra TimesNSW launches investigation of 'Mr Fluffy' asbestosThe Canberra TimesThe NSW government is offering free inspections to owners of all homes built before 1980 in 14 local government areas in the south-west of the state to check for the dangerous loose-fill asbestos insulation. The survey will include Queanbeyan, Yass, …Yarralumla family to demolish Mr Fluffy asbestos home […]
Leominster asbestos-removal company fined by DEP for violations
Posted by Sentinel and EnterpriseLeominster asbestos-removal company fined by DEP for violationsSentinel and EnterpriseLEOMINSTER — A licensed Leominster-based asbestos-removal contractor has been fined by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection for failing to follow state asbestos-removal regulations, according to a statement Thursday from …Leominster company assessed $19K in penalties for asbestos violationsThe Republican – masslive.comMassDEP Assesses A & E Environmental […]
NC inspectors say Raleigh Housing Authority fails asbestos requirements
Posted by News & ObserverNews & ObserverNC inspectors say Raleigh Housing Authority fails asbestos requirementsNews & ObserverRALEIGH — The state Labor Department has fined the Raleigh Housing Authority $2,500 after an inspection found the public housing agency didn't tell its employees they'd be working in asbestos-filled buildings and failed to provide state-mandated …and more »
Garlock decision could have pushed Bondex’s asbestos agreement
Posted by Legal News LineGarlock decision could have pushed Bondex's asbestos agreementLegal News LineWILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) – A law professor and bankruptcy attorney agree that a loss for asbestos plaintiffs attorney earlier this year in the Garlock Sealing Technologies proceeding could have been a major factor in Bondex's recently …and more »
Leominster company assessed $19K in penalties for asbestos violations
Posted by The RepublicanLeominster company assessed $19K in penalties for asbestos violationsThe Republican – masslive.com"Asbestos is a known carcinogen, and following prescribed work practices is imperative to protect workers as well as the general public,†said Lee Dillard Adams, director of MassDEP's Central Regional Office in Worcester. “Failure to do so will result …MassDEP Assesses A & E […]
VA Medical Center Cited for Improperly Disposing Asbestos
Posted by WHAGWHAGVA Medical Center Cited for Improperly Disposing AsbestosWHAGGillenwater said samples were taken from the demolition site under the concrete slab and came back as two types of fibers, with 40 percent reading as dangerous materials containing asbestos. She stated the percentage was an alarming number, and …Martinsburg VA hospital cited for asbestosCharleston GazetteMartinsburg VA hospital cited […]
State inspectors: Raleigh Housing Authority fails asbestos requirements
Posted by News & ObserverNews & ObserverState inspectors: Raleigh Housing Authority fails asbestos requirementsNews & ObserverRALEIGH — The state Labor Department has fined the Raleigh Housing Authority $2,500 after an inspection found the public housing agency didn't tell its employees they'd be working in asbestos-filled buildings and failed to provide state-mandated …and more »
CSX Asbestos Suit May Belong In Ky., Pa. Court Rules
Posted by Law360 (subscription)CSX Asbestos Suit May Belong In Ky., Pa. Court RulesLaw360 (subscription)Law360, Chicago (August 13, 2014, 4:27 PM ET) — CSX Transportation Inc. on Tuesday won a second shot at dismissing an asbestos personal injury suit from a former worker after a Pennsylvania appeals court found that Kentucky, where the alleged …and more »
Ballarat NBN asbestos scandal: Davcom guilty
Posted by Ballarat CourierBallarat NBN asbestos scandal: Davcom guiltyBallarat CourierA bin containing asbestos bags behind Davcom's Hertford Street depot. Picture taken on June 2, 2013 – the day before Worksafe inspectors arrived. PICTURE: JEREMY BANNISTER. A COMPANY at the centre of last year's National Broadband Network …and more »
More stories of horror, heartache but an ACT asbestos solution is in sight
Posted by ABC OnlineMore stories of horror, heartache but an ACT asbestos solution is in sightABC OnlineJAMES GLENDAY: The Harradines' home is one of more than 1,000 in Canberra and surrounding New South Wales towns that were sprayed with loose-fill asbestos roof insulation in the '60s and '70s by a company that's become known as "Mr Fluffy".
Asbestos to blame for death of Much Hadham man
Posted by five decades after he was ...Asbestos to blame for death of Much Hadham man – five decades after he was …Herts and Essex ObserverA RETIRED print manager died at his Much Hadham home from the effects of exposure to asbestos about half a century ago, an inquest was told today (Thursday, August 14). John Martin, 71, of School House Gardens, […]
UPDATED: Hospitals Trust apologises for ‘reckless’ asbestos exposure failures
Posted by Hemel GazetteBBC NewsUPDATED: Hospitals Trust apologises for 'reckless' asbestos exposure failuresHemel GazetteThe Trust also pleaded guilty to failing to have a written plan, failing to take measures for managing the risk from asbestos and failing to give adequate information, instruction and training to employees likely to be exposed to the fibres between …West Herts NHS trust […]
AIG Asks 2nd Circ. For $3.5M From Reinsurer In Asbestos Case
Posted by Law360 (subscription)AIG Asks 2nd Circ. For $3.5M From Reinsurer In Asbestos CaseLaw360 (subscription)Law360, New York (August 13, 2014, 5:11 PM ET) — An American International Group Inc. subsidiary on Tuesday asked the Second Circuit to overturn a district court judge's ruling that it was barred from obtaining reinsurance reimbursement related to $3 …and more »
Asbestos going strong in developing world, where industry glosses over …
Posted by Fox BusinessAsbestos going strong in developing world, where industry glosses over …Fox BusinessIn India, the world's biggest asbestos importer, it's a $2 billion industry with double-digit annual growth, at least 100 manufacturing plants and some 300,000 jobs. The International Labor Organization, World Health Organization, the wider medical …
Asbestos still pushed in India and business is booming
Posted by CNBCCNBCAsbestos still pushed in India and business is boomingCNBCThe asbestos executives who gathered in the ballroom of a luxury New Delhi hotel wanted to knock down those concerns. The risks are overblown, many said, and scientists and officials from rich Western nations who cite copious research showing it causes …Asbestos pushed in Asia as product for […]
Beyond Asbestos: Autoimmunity, Pollution, and Particles
Posted by MedPage TodayBeyond Asbestos: Autoimmunity, Pollution, and ParticlesMedPage TodayShortly thereafter, I received a phone call from Graham Cliff, PhD, of the University of Manchester in England, who has been a materials scientist for 40 years specializing in the health hazards of minute particles, including asbestos. He told me that …
EPA investigates Michigan School for the Blind site after complaints asbestos …
Posted by MLive.comEPA investigates Michigan School for the Blind site after complaints asbestos …MLive.comLANSING – Agents with the Environmental Protection Agency's criminal unit are investigating potential asbestos disposal violations at the site of the former Michigan School of the Blind, according to the Ingham County Land Bank and the Michigan …
Asbestos Still Kicking In Developing World: It Helps The Poor, Industry Says
Posted by Huffington Post CanadaAsbestos Still Kicking In Developing World: It Helps The Poor, Industry SaysHuffington Post CanadaTheir product? Asbestos. Outlawed in much of the developed world, it is still going strong in the developing one. In India alone, the world's biggest asbestos importer, it's a $2 billion industry providing 300,000 jobs. The International Labor …
Israel to Replace Asbestos Roofs Reachable by Gaza Missiles
Posted by BloombergIsrael to Replace Asbestos Roofs Reachable by Gaza MissilesBloombergBloomberg BNA — The release of asbestos fibers from hundreds of roofs shattered by missiles fired on southern Israel from Gaza has caused a spreading environmental hazard, state authorities said, announcing a plan to remove and replace all asbestos …
Asbestos: product for the poor in Asia
Posted by The HinduAsbestos: product for the poor in AsiaThe HinduThe executives mingled over tea and sugar cookies, and the chatter was upbeat. Their industry, they said at a conference in the Indian capital, saves lives and brings roofs, walls and pipes to some of the world's poorest people. Their product? Asbestos.In Asia Asbestos Pushed as Product for […]
West Herts NHS trust admits asbestos failings put workers at risk
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsWest Herts NHS trust admits asbestos failings put workers at riskBBC NewsAn NHS trust in charge of three hospitals put workmen at risk to exposure from asbestos for 11 years, a court has heard. The West Herts Hospitals NHS Trust referred itself to the Health and Safety Executive when a new member of staff […]
Appeal for help over asbestos cancer death
Posted by Sheffield TelegraphSheffield TelegraphAppeal for help over asbestos cancer deathSheffield TelegraphMegan Christie, a lawyer at the firm, said: “Employers knew the risks of exposure to asbestos from the turn of the century but sadly too many people were not given the appropriate protection by their employers and suffer asbestos disease many years later.and more »
Indian executives: Asbestos could save the poor
Posted by The Week MagazineIndian executives: Asbestos could save the poorThe Week MagazineIndia's Asbestos Cement Products Manufacturers Association claims that asbestos can "brings roofs, walls and pipes to some of the world's poorest people," the Associated Press reports. India is currently the world's largest importer of asbestos, with …
Is Asbestos Still Used? In Some Developing Countries, It’s A Booming Industry
Posted by BustleIs Asbestos Still Used? In Some Developing Countries, It's A Booming IndustryBustleAsbestos may be able to provide heat-resistant, durable insulation, among other things — but the risks of exposure far, far outweigh the benefits. That's why the mineral, which can lead to mesothelioma, scarring of the lungs, and lung cancer, has been …
Council under fire over botched asbestos removal
Posted by Mid Devon GazetteMid Devon GazetteCouncil under fire over botched asbestos removalMid Devon GazetteMid Devon District Council could face legal action after reports that Crediton residents may have been exposed to lethal brown asbestos. It happened late last month when MDDC contractors were removing soffits (boards under the eaves of houses) at Brays …
Flytipping fury: sheets of asbestos dumped by footpath in Standon
Posted by Herts and Essex ObserverHerts and Essex ObserverFlytipping fury: sheets of asbestos dumped by footpath in StandonHerts and Essex ObserverA POTENTIALLY dangerous eyesore has been plaguing a Standon estate after sheets of asbestos were left next to a public pathway off the A120. The material, which has been linked to causing lung cancer and other illnesses, has been left […]
Deadly Mr Fluffy asbestos potentially in Wagga
Posted by Daily AdvertiserDeadly Mr Fluffy asbestos potentially in WaggaDaily AdvertiserWorkcover's Asbestos Coordination Authority wrote to Wagga council, along with 13 others across the state, in the belief asbestos was potentially used in local homes built across the 1960s and 70s. The Canberra-based company, Mr Fluffy, insulated more …Wagga Wagga, Young, Berrigan and Greater Hume councils written to about […]
Illegally dumped asbestos shuts three roads in North Rocks industrial park
Posted by The Daily TelegraphIllegally dumped asbestos shuts three roads in North Rocks industrial parkThe Daily Telegraph“I want to thank residents, businesses and motorists for their patience. We understand this could be frustrating but unfortunately the precautions are necessary.†Mr Walker said that it was unclear exactly how much asbestos had been dumped, however it …Asbestos dumped on three North […]
Mr Fluffy asbestos panel announced to advise on response for homeowners and …
Posted by ABC OnlineThe Canberra TimesMr Fluffy asbestos panel announced to advise on response for homeowners and …ABC OnlineA new reference group has been announced to help respond to the crisis involving Mr Fluffy asbestos insulation in Canberra. More than 1,000 ACT households have been left in limbo after it was revealed potentially deadly asbestos fibres installed in […]
Spouse of deceased worker files asbestos suit
Posted by The Louisiana RecordThe Louisiana RecordSpouse of deceased worker files asbestos suitThe Louisiana RecordThe plaintiff claims her deceased husband worked in various positions from the 1960s through the 1980s that exposed him to dangerous amounts of asbestos and asbestos-containing products. Bolden contends the defendant knew of and concealed the …
Insurer denies it is liable for asbestos defense costs
Posted by Madison County RecordInsurer denies it is liable for asbestos defense costsMadison County RecordNational Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh denies it is liable for defense and settlement costs involving a Madison County asbestos suit. In answer to a suit brought by Columbian Chemicals Co. – defendant in a 2012 asbestos claim – National …
Asbestos Pushed in Asia as Product for the Poor
Posted by ABC NewsAsbestos Pushed in Asia as Product for the PoorABC NewsThe International Labor Organization, World Health Organization, medical researchers and more than 50 countries say the mineral should be banned; asbestos fibers lodge in the lungs and cause disease. The ILO estimates 100,000 people die from …and more »
EFH Extends, Won’t Eliminate Bar Date For Asbestos Claims
Posted by Law360 (subscription)EFH Extends, Won't Eliminate Bar Date For Asbestos ClaimsLaw360 (subscription)Law360, Wilmington (August 11, 2014, 8:03 PM ET) — Bankrupt Energy Future Holdings Corp. said Monday that it would extend its proposed claims bar date by 30 days, responding to criticism from five personal injury law firms that argued the deadline …and more »
Doncaster family in asbestos death plea
Posted by The StarThe StarDoncaster family in asbestos death pleaThe StarHer family have now instructed asbestos lawyers at Sheffield law firm Irwin Mitchell to investigate when and where she was exposed to the material and to find out if more could have been done to protect her. The family said: “We hope that anyone who …
Asbestos sheets left dumped on Standon footpath
Posted by Hertfordshire MercuryHertfordshire MercuryAsbestos sheets left dumped on Standon footpathHertfordshire MercuryA dangerous eye-sore has been plaguing a Standon estate after sheets of asbestos were left next to a public pathway off the A120. The material has been linked to causing lung cancer and other illnesses but has been left near people's properties for …
Union-Endicott High School Reopens After Asbestos Removal
Posted by TWC NewsUnion-Endicott High School Reopens After Asbestos RemovalTWC NewsThe school has been shut down since July 7 for removal of asbestos. School officials say the asbestos was mainly located in the building's ceiling tiles and has been removed. During the closure, work on school's capital project improvements continued.
Wagga Wagga, Young, Berrigan councils written to about “Mr Fluffy” asbestos
Posted by ABC OnlineWagga Wagga, Young, Berrigan councils written to about "Mr Fluffy" asbestosABC OnlineNew South Wales Workcover has written to the councils at Wagga, Young and Berrigan about the possibility of 'Mr Fluffy' asbestos being in local homes. Workcover says there are 14 council areas, mainly in the state's south, where the loose fill asbestos …and more »
Parties Spar Over Tossed $14.5 Mil. Asbestos Verdict
Posted by The Legal IntelligencerThe Legal IntelligencerParties Spar Over Tossed $14.5 Mil. Asbestos VerdictThe Legal IntelligencerWhether or not the jury that awarded a $14.5 million asbestos verdict had been told to award a specific number for noneconomic damages was the focus of arguments before the state Superior Court last week. Nearly a year after a divided three-judge panel …
BC-AS–India-Asbestos-Second Life,ADVISORY, AS
Posted by 10TVBC-AS–India-Asbestos-Second Life,ADVISORY, AS10TVThe Associated Press will publish a feature on asbestos in the developing world at 0700 GMT Tuesday. Asbestos is a largely outlawed scourge to the developed world, linked to cancer and other diseases. But in countries such as India, the asbestos …
Bures pensioner dies from asbestos-related disease
Posted by Suffolk Free PressSuffolk Free PressBures pensioner dies from asbestos-related diseaseSuffolk Free PressBures pensioner dies from asbestos-related disease. Coroner Dr Peter Dean ANL-140808-163004001. Published on the 10 August 2014 11:33. Published 10/08/2014 11:33. Print this. A woman from Bures died from an asbestos-related condition two …
Push for asbestos education guide
Posted by Illawarra MercuryPush for asbestos education guideIllawarra MercuryWollongong City Council plans to develop a list of asbestos disposal companies that can advertise their services on the council's website. The council will also endorse an asbestos education program developed by the Asbestos Education Committee, …
Mersey dad sues oil giant Shell over deadly asbestos exposure more than 40 …
Posted by Liverpool EchoLiverpool EchoMersey dad sues oil giant Shell over deadly asbestos exposure more than 40 …Liverpool EchoA dad-of-two is suing oil giant Shell after he was allegedly exposed to deadly asbestos dust on a North Sea rig more than 40 years ago. Bill Jones, 67, from Knowsley Village, now suffers from a serious lung illness and […]
Mr Fluffy: Third company revealed to have used loose-fill asbestos in NSW
Posted by Yahoo!7 NewsMr Fluffy: Third company revealed to have used loose-fill asbestos in NSWYahoo!7 NewsA third company used potentially deadly loose-fill asbestos to insulate homes in New South Wales, it has been revealed. Hundreds of Canberra and New South Wales homeowners had loose-fill asbestos pumped into their roof spaces in the 1960s and 70s by …and more »
North Tonawanda man spared prison in federal asbestos fraud case
Posted by Buffalo NewsNorth Tonawanda man spared prison in federal asbestos fraud caseBuffalo NewsAssistant U.S. Attorney Aaron J. Mango said Scott is the second defendant to be sentenced in the case alleging violations of the Clean Air Act. Seven others face sentencing for the false reporting of asbestos cleanup at the six buildings in the …
Northey Street soil testing finds arsenic, asbestos
Posted by Brisbane TimesBrisbane TimesNorthey Street soil testing finds arsenic, asbestosBrisbane TimesIndependent council testing confirmed there was lead and asbestos in the garden soil as well as arsenic, chromium and benzene in the ash of a fire pit on site. Queensland Health analysed the findings and recommended a management plan to limit potential …
Navy Workers Ask High Court To Remand Asbestos Suits
Posted by Law360 (subscription)Navy Workers Ask High Court To Remand Asbestos SuitsLaw360 (subscription)Law360, New York (August 08, 2014, 5:28 PM ET) — Former workers at the Pearl Harbor shipyard have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Ninth Circuit decision refusing to remand two asbestos suits to state court, alleging the decision allows expert …and more »
Widow of shipyard worker sues over asbestos exposure
Posted by The Louisiana RecordThe Louisiana RecordWidow of shipyard worker sues over asbestos exposureThe Louisiana Record2, 2013, worked at the Avondale shipyard in the early 1970s where he was exposed to asbestos dust and fibers that later led to his contraction of asbestosis and mesothelioma lung cancer. The plaintiff alleges that during her husband's employment with …
Asbestos found for a second time at two city-owned structures in Hillsboro
Posted by The OregonianAsbestos found for a second time at two city-owned structures in HillsboroThe Oregonian – OregonLive.comAsbestos has been discovered for the second time at two city-owned structures in downtown Hillsboro, and crews will be on site through the weekend to perform remediation. The city acquired five properties at the corner of Southeast Ninth Avenue and …
EPA plans to leave asbestos ‘remnants’
Posted by The Western NewsEPA plans to leave asbestos 'remnants'The Western NewsA recent discussion between the Environmental Protection Agency and a Lincoln County representative had the local health board up in arms on Wednesday over fears that the agency could pass the financial responsibility of asbestos contamination onto …
Amtrak Enviro, Asbestos Claims Not Covered, Insurers Say
Posted by Law360 (subscription)Amtrak Enviro, Asbestos Claims Not Covered, Insurers SayLaw360 (subscription)Law360, Chicago (August 08, 2014, 7:28 PM ET) — Dozens of Amtrak's insurers filed suit in New York federal court on Friday to avoid covering the government-backed railroad service for a wide range of claims over its environmental cleanup obligations …
DEQ issues two fines for asbestos violations
Posted by Statesman JournalDEQ issues two fines for asbestos violationsStatesman JournalIn a separate case, Tigard company AAM Inc., a licensed asbestos abatement contractor, was fined $1,800 for failing to provide DEQ with a required air clearance report within 30 days of completing a project at 13075 Parrett Mountain Road in Newberg.Lebanon man fined $13933 for unlicensed asbestos workLebanon […]
EPA wrapping up asbestos cleanup at Tamarack City Stamp Mill site in Upper …
Posted by Daily JournalEPA wrapping up asbestos cleanup at Tamarack City Stamp Mill site in Upper …Daily Journal"Asbestos was the primary concern, with the Tamarack City Park and residents next door," said Brian Kelly, the EPA's on-site coordinator. "The EPA and DEQ sometimes get criticism, but I think we've done a good job here." Kelly told The Daily […]
Asbestos Removed from Opelousas School
Posted by KATC Lafayette NewsAsbestos Removed from Opelousas SchoolKATC Lafayette NewsJust days away from the start of the school year, asbestos has been found inside a St. Landry Parish elementary school. Eight classrooms within Southwest Elementary School in Opelousas are being worked on to remove asbestos, a potentially dangerous …
Asbestos vs Crystalline Silica, which is worse?
Posted by Legal ExaminerAsbestos vs Crystalline Silica, which is worse?Legal ExaminerThe dangers of asbestos exposure are well documented, with hundreds of people across the world dying from asbestos related illnesses each year. Hugh James has worked with many families over the years who have suffered following illnesses such as …
Asbestos warning after fly-tipping on beauty spot
Posted by Get SurreyGet SurreyAsbestos warning after fly-tipping on beauty spotGet SurreyMaterial containing asbestos has been dumped near to a Guildford pond on a Surrey Wildlife Common. Guildford Borough Council is investigating the issue, and believes it could have been left along Keen's Lane on Chitty's Common in Worplesdon on …
Ask the FC&S experts: Acid rain, asbestos and wet paint
Posted by PropertyCasualty360PropertyCasualty360Ask the FC&S experts: Acid rain, asbestos and wet paintPropertyCasualty360Q: We recently submitted a comprehensive coverage claim under the personal auto policy (PAP) to one of our insurance carriers. The insured had sustained damage to the glass, paint, and chrome of his car. The car was bought new in 1989, and it appeared …and more »
DEQ fines Lebanon man $13933 for asbestos issues
Posted by Albany Democrat HeraldDEQ fines Lebanon man $13933 for asbestos issuesAlbany Democrat HeraldLEBANON — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued a $13,933 penalty to Richard H. Ramsey for allowing an unlicensed person to perform an asbestos abatement project at a residence he owns at 410 Walker Road in Lebanon.Two Bend buildings sell for $4.5 million; prohibited […]
If asbestos is detected in home, consult a professional about having it removed
Posted by The Daily Courier (subscription)If asbestos is detected in home, consult a professional about having it removedThe Daily Courier (subscription)Before Madeleine Bragg and her husband bought their 1940s home in Fernie, B.C., they had it inspected for asbestos, which was commonly mined and used for its high tolerance to heat. Roof tiles and insulation were tested and the conclusion […]
Texas Supreme Court applied unique approach to ‘every exposure’ theory in …
Posted by Washington ExaminerTexas Supreme Court applied unique approach to 'every exposure' theory in …Washington ExaminerAUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) – While several states across the country have rejected the “every exposure†theory in asbestos cases, the recent Texas Supreme Court Bostic decision stands out due to its “Lohrmann Plus Standard.†According to Bostic …and more »
Mr Fluffy-affected homeowner speaks out about asbestos concerns
Posted by ABC OnlineMr Fluffy-affected homeowner speaks out about asbestos concernsABC OnlineJOHN: As soon as it said "Mr Fluffy", it went from being friable asbestos, which I didn't really understand and I didn't really know about, to being Mr Fluffy, the stuff that people have been talking about in Canberra for decades; the stuff that is …
NSW has called on local governments to update their asbestos policies in light …
Posted by The Canberra TimesNSW has called on local governments to update their asbestos policies in light …The Canberra TimesWorkCover NSW has written to local councils asking them to update their asbestos records to include information on loose-fill asbestos insulation in light of Canberra's Mr Fluffy crisis. The move comes as authorities confirmed on Thursday that a second …and more »
Demands for action over asbestos fear in Barrow
Posted by NW Evening MailDemands for action over asbestos fear in BarrowNW Evening MailJulie Clarke, a member of the Cards steering group, said: “I first contacted Barrow Borough Council, environmental health and Furness Lettings in 2011 regarding asbestos sheeting and broken sheets lying in the allotments and garages and was informed it …
Teesside firms fined for asbestos failings
Posted by The Construction IndexResource MagazineTeesside firms fined for asbestos failingsThe Construction IndexBut the steel included pipes lagged in asbestos fibres, which were removed with no attention to the special measures required. Teesside magistrates were told yesterday that inspectors from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) visited the site on 22nd …Baxketh Ltd fined for failing to protect workers from […]
Asbestos discovery prompts Newcastle school closure
Posted by ABC OnlineAsbestos discovery prompts Newcastle school closureABC OnlineAsbestos has been discovered at a Newcastle school, forcing its closure tomorrow for a two-day clean up. St Philip's Christian College is currently building a new $3 million trade skills and music centre. During excavation works this week, the school …
Israeli homes hit by Gaza rockets pose new threat: asbestos
Posted by HaaretzHaaretzIsraeli homes hit by Gaza rockets pose new threat: asbestosHaaretzDue to the increased risk of exposure to asbestos fibers, the Ministry for Environmental Protection and Eshkol Regional Council said on Wednesday they were working on a plan to dismantle and replace asbestos roofs in hundreds of buildings and homes in …
Late Pipefitter’s Asbestos Award Against Garlock Upheld
Posted by Law360 (subscription)Late Pipefitter's Asbestos Award Against Garlock UpheldLaw360 (subscription)Law360, New York (August 05, 2014, 4:18 PM ET) — A Kentucky appeals court upheld an $875,000 award against bankrupt gasket maker Garlock Sealing Technologies LLC, finding Friday that the plaintiffs had shown enough proof that a deceased pipefitter …
North Charleston has plans for arts center in old asbestos plant
Posted by Charleston City PaperNorth Charleston has plans for arts center in old asbestos plantCharleston City PaperIn its working days, it was home to the General Asbestos and Rubber Co., — so it will be a few years before it fulfills its new purpose as an arts center. The total cost for renovations have been estimated at between $10 […]
Chickamauga council deals with asbestos, barbecue, iron men and trains
Posted by Rome News-TribuneChickamauga council deals with asbestos, barbecue, iron men and trainsRome News-TribuneDuring its meeting on Aug. 4, the Chickamauga city council heard updates on restoration of the city's senior center, some details about the annual War Between the States Day and were warned to prepare for as many as 3,000 cyclists whirring through …
ACT Opposition claims Mr Fluffy asbestos taskforce under-resourced
Posted by ABC OnlineACT Opposition claims Mr Fluffy asbestos taskforce under-resourcedABC OnlineThe new ACT Asbestos Response Taskforce is taking too long to respond to people in Mr Fluffy insulation homes, according to the ACT Opposition. The taskforce is the first point of contact for Canberra residents who own or live in a house that has been …Revelations Rozelle's former […]
Recycling bosses fined after exposing Hartlepool workers to asbestos risk
Posted by Hartlepool MailHartlepool MailRecycling bosses fined after exposing Hartlepool workers to asbestos riskHartlepool MailThe work carried out by Baxketh meant asbestos debris was scattered over the working area, which exposed workers there and on neighbouring sites to a potential risk to their health. UK Tankcleaning Services had to have the site environmentally cleaned.and more »
Wis. company ordered to pay $47K over asbestos removal
Posted by Washington ExaminerWis. company ordered to pay $47K over asbestos removalWashington ExaminerMADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) – Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced a judgment on Friday against a Menasha business that allegedly failed to safely remove asbestos from a facility it purchased to renovate. PJC Group LLC (PJC) …and more »
Asbestos issues prompt downtown businesses to close
Posted by Glens Falls Post-StarAsbestos issues prompt downtown businesses to closeGlens Falls Post-StarGLENS FALLS — Three businesses in the Colvin Building, on the west side of Glen Street in downtown, closed temporarily after the state Department of Labor shut down an asbestos abatement project. “Warning — Asbestos Project Suspended,†read a …
Islip Town Board to vote on dump testing, bonds
Posted by NewsdayNewsdayIslip Town Board to vote on dump testing, bondsNewsday… to conduct additional testing on materials at three town-owned properties at the Bay Shore Marina, the Police Athletic League fields on Clayton Street Park in Central Islip — where asbestos has been confirmed in the dumped material — and Bayport …
Old high school demolition blows asbestos dust around neighbourhood, says …
Posted by Alberni Valley TimesOld high school demolition blows asbestos dust around neighbourhood, says …Alberni Valley TimesThat additional amount is due to the costly removal of the old buildings' asbestos, contracted out to specialists according to WorkSafe BC regulations. The last of the hazardous material was removed by the end of May, said site supervisor Evan Borovica.
Asbestos fears over new T in the Park site
Posted by ScotsmanScotsmanAsbestos fears over new T in the Park siteScotsmanTHE DISCOVERY of asbestos at the new T in the Park site could force the Scottish Government's hand over calls for a full environmental assessment, objectors claim. Scottish ministers are considering the need for a detailed investigation into the …T in the Park site asbestos scare sparks […]
Mr Fluffy asbestos homes may be demolished, ACT Government warns
Posted by Yahoo!7 NewsYahoo!7 NewsMr Fluffy asbestos homes may be demolished, ACT Government warnsYahoo!7 NewsABC This former Mr Fluffy house was demolished last month after an asbestos assessment found fibres in the living areas. The ACT Government has given its strongest indication yet that hundreds of Canberra homes which still contain remnant asbestos …ACT asbestos problem could be 'tip […]
State and local council to replace asbestos roofs in the line of fire from Gaza
Posted by Jerusalem PostState and local council to replace asbestos roofs in the line of fire from GazaJerusalem PostChunks of asbestos and netting materials hang down in the rooms of the house, the result of a July 17 rocket strike on the western Negev kibbutz, located in Eshkol Regional Council just east of Gaza's Khan Younis. While the […]
Council to give asbestos DIY advice
Posted by The PressCouncil to give asbestos DIY adviceThe PressDo-it-yourself homeowners will be targeted by a new campaign aimed at encouraging the safe removal of building materials containing asbestos. Christchurch City Council inspections and enforcement unit manager Anne Columbus said that in the past …
Alton Miles for Meso 5K Returns with Community Focus
Posted by PharmiWeb.com (press release)Alton Miles for Meso 5K Returns with Community FocusPharmiWeb.com (press release)The event will feature a variety of family-friendly activities and benefit the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization an independent non-profit organization dedicated to banning asbestos and funding research for asbestos-related diseases through …and more »
Dangerous asbestos exposure claims probed in Crediton
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsDangerous asbestos exposure claims probed in CreditonBBC NewsPeople living at Brays Close in Crediton fear the work exposed one of the most dangerous forms of asbestos, contained in soffits under the eaves. Mid Devon District Council said the work, carried out by contractors, "may not have complied fully with …and more »
Mr Fluffy asbestos: Similar loose-fill insulation may have been pumped into …
Posted by ABC OnlineMr Fluffy asbestos: Similar loose-fill insulation may have been pumped into …ABC OnlineSome Sydney homes may have also been insulated with the same dangerous form of asbestos that was pumped into the so-called Mr Fluffy homes in Canberra. The Mr Fluffy insulation company installed loose-fill asbestos in the roof spaces of more than …
Texas Supreme Court Throws Out Asbestos Verdict
Posted by The National Law Journal (registration)The National Law Journal (registration)Texas Supreme Court Throws Out Asbestos VerdictThe National Law Journal (registration)The 6-3 ruling by the court affirmed the lower appeals court's decision to overturn a $12.3 million jury verdict against Georgia-Pacific Corp., holding that the family members of Timothy Bostic had not shown that Georgia-Pacific's asbestos-containing …
Bankruptcy Judge Vows to Move Asbestos Case Swiftly
Posted by The National Law Journal (registration)The National Law Journal (registration)Bankruptcy Judge Vows to Move Asbestos Case SwiftlyThe National Law Journal (registration)U.S. Bankruptcy Judge George Hodges of the Western District of Carolina closed the trial and sealed evidence upon which he made his decision regarding how to measure Garlock's liability to asbestos plaintiffs. In that decision, Hodges concluded that …
Road planned over asbestos dump
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesRoad planned over asbestos dumpThe Canberra TimesA massive asbestos waste dump in Gungahlin that contains the original Mr Fluffy asbestos removed from more than 1000 Canberra homes in the 1980s is being tested before the ACT government builds a road over it. The road would form part of the proposed …Sydney asbestos revelations prompt […]
Health effects of Mr Fluffy asbestos exposure to be studied
Posted by The Canberra TimesHealth effects of Mr Fluffy asbestos exposure to be studiedThe Canberra TimesAsbestos was in the air everyone breathed all the time, given its use in so many building materials, he said. Until recently, every time a bus used its brakes a burst of asbestos fibres was released because brake pads had been made of asbestos […]
Council to give DIY advice on ‘safe’ home asbestos removal
Posted by The PressCouncil to give DIY advice on 'safe' home asbestos removalThe PressDo-it-yourself homeowners will be targeted by a new campaign aimed at encouraging the safe removal of building materials containing asbestos. Christchurch City Council inspections and enforcement unit manager Anne Columbus said that in the past …
Welcome to the asbestos houses
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesWelcome to the asbestos housesThe Canberra TimesA typical suburban street in Canberra's largest suburb has turned into the scene of a nightmare for a group of residents trapped in houses built entirely of asbestos. While asbestos is found in thousands of homes throughout the ACT built before 1985 …
Library’s asbestos removal costs mount
Posted by Billings GazetteLibrary's asbestos removal costs mountBillings GazetteThe cost of removing asbestos from the old Parmly Library before demolishing it keeps growing, and Library Director Bill Cochran hopes the price tag doesn't reach — as it could — seven figures. On Friday afternoon, Cochran was awaiting word from the …
Asbestos Lawsuit Passes Appellate Test, $2 Million Verdict Stands
Posted by LawyersandSettlements.comAsbestos Lawsuit Passes Appellate Test, $2 Million Verdict StandsLawyersandSettlements.comSacramento, CA: There are many issues involved with an asbestos lawsuit that can make it complex, regardless of the apparent causation and association to disease from exposure to asbestos in a workplace or industrial setting. And some trials end …
The highest ever pay out for asbestos exposure has been awarded to a …
Posted by Daily MailDaily MailThe highest ever pay out for asbestos exposure has been awarded to a …Daily MailA former BHP Billiton Limited steel worker has won a landmark court case against the mining giant which was ordered to pay their former employee more than $2.2 million in compensation after exposing him to asbestos dust. Currently bed-bound and …BHP […]
ACT should reveal list of homes affected by Mr Fluffy asbestos, expert says
Posted by The GuardianThe GuardianACT should reveal list of homes affected by Mr Fluffy asbestos, expert saysThe GuardianThe head of Australia's national asbestos management agency has called for a list of homes affected by loose-fill asbestos in the Australian Capital Territory to be made public. There have been broad concerns across the territory about the risks of …Mr […]
Asbestos homes built as experiments in 1970s
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesAsbestos homes built as experiments in 1970sThe Canberra TimesThe construction notes that the walls are factory produced in modular panels (1200 millimetres by 2400 millimetres) with polystyrene cores and asbestos cement facings. Ceiling panels are of the same sandwich construction. “The commission aims to …
Questions raised over asbestos safety of Sydney homes
Posted by ABC OnlineQuestions raised over asbestos safety of Sydney homesABC OnlineELIZABETH JACKSON: Home insulation business Mr Fluffy left a deadly legacy in Canberra, and now there are fears that another company in Sydney might also have been pumping deadly loose asbestos fibres, for insulation, into the ceilings of homes in the …
Federal court finds punitive damages available to seamen filing …
Posted by Lexology (registration)Federal court finds punitive damages available to seamen filing …Lexology (registration)Addressing an issue of first impression, a multidistrict litigation (MDL) court in Pennsylvania has held that a number of seamen who brought unseaworthiness claims against ship owners for asbestos exposure may seek punitive damages, but will have to …and more »
ACT should reveal list of homes affected by Mr Fluffy asbestos, expert says
Posted by The GuardianThe GuardianACT should reveal list of homes affected by Mr Fluffy asbestos, expert saysThe GuardianThe head of Australia's national asbestos management agency has called for a list of homes affected by loose-fill asbestos in the Australian Capital Territory to be made public. There have been broad concerns across the territory about the risks of …Welcome […]
Italian towns ask Yale to revoke honorary degree over asbestos deaths
Posted by New Haven RegisterItalian towns ask Yale to revoke honorary degree over asbestos deathsNew Haven RegisterMayors of 35 Italian towns with up to 3,000 residents who died from asbestos-related mesothelioma have written to Yale President Peter Salovey, asking that the Swiss billionaire they hold responsible for the fatalities be stripped of his honorary degree.and more »
Punitive damages allowed in asbestos MDL maritime docket
Posted by Washington ExaminerPunitive damages allowed in asbestos MDL maritime docketWashington ExaminerPILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) – Judge Eduardo C. Robreno, who oversees an asbestos multidistrict litigation in Philadelphia federal court, has decided that punitive damages awards are permitted in the maritime docket as a matter of law to seamen …Federal court finds punitive damages available to seamen filing …Lexology (registration)all […]
ACT should reveal list of homes affected by Mr Fluffy asbestos, expert says
Posted by The GuardianThe GuardianACT should reveal list of homes affected by Mr Fluffy asbestos, expert saysThe GuardianThe head of Australia's national asbestos management agency has called for a list of homes affected by loose-fill asbestos in the Australian Capital Territory to be made public. There have been broad concerns across the territory about the risks of …Mr […]
Developer fined in asbestos case
Posted by Fox11online.comDeveloper fined in asbestos caseFox11online.comDuring a 2006 inspection, DNR workers saw workers cutting pipe insulation without taking safety precautions for asbestos. There were also piles of old insulation lying around the mill. Testing revealed asbestos in that insulation. The DNR also found …
Telltale signs warn students, parents of asbestos in McKinnon Secondary …
Posted by Herald SunTelltale signs warn students, parents of asbestos in McKinnon Secondary …Herald SunSigns warning of asbestos at McKinnon Secondary College have been put up by the Department of Education in recent months. But staff have reassured parents that the signs were part of a statewide push by the department to make sure all instances of …
Mr Fluffy asbestos: Similar loose-fill insulation may have been pumped into …
Posted by ABC OnlineMr Fluffy asbestos: Similar loose-fill insulation may have been pumped into …ABC OnlineSome Sydney homes may have also been insulated with the same dangerous form of asbestos that was pumped into the so-called Mr Fluffy homes in Canberra. The Mr Fluffy insulation company installed loose-fill asbestos in the roof spaces of more than …Eric Abetz dampens […]
Council discusses abandoned buildings & asbestos
Posted by The Lamar LedgerCouncil discusses abandoned buildings & asbestosThe Lamar LedgerAsbestos and abandoned buildings became a central point of discussion during the Lamar City Council meeting Mon. night. Lamar resident Richard Maggart addressed the Council during the audience participation portion of the meeting to request the City …
Victory for asbestos victim, as BHP ordered to pay $2.2million
Posted by ABC OnlineVictory for asbestos victim, as BHP ordered to pay $2.2millionABC OnlineI am sure there will be others because the latency period is on average 40 years and they continued to use asbestos products in the blast furnaces up until 1985. So we expect to see, unfortunately, more people diagnosed with asbestos illnesses.
Former BHP steelworks union official welcomes asbestos payout
Posted by ABC OnlineDaily MailFormer BHP steelworks union official welcomes asbestos payoutABC OnlineA Newcastle union official has applauded a multi-million dollar asbestos damages payout to an ex-BHP steelworker, noting the prevalence of the substance at the plant. The Dust Diseases Tribunal has awarded 54-year-old Steven Dunning more than $2 …The highest ever pay out for asbestos exposure has been […]
Patent trolling, asbestos protection legislation heading to the governor
Posted by WRAL.comPatent trolling, asbestos protection legislation heading to the governorWRAL.comThe same bill would cut off liability for companies that have bought other corporations that at one time manufactured asbestos. The insulating fiber has been known to cause cancer for decades and is the source of frequent litigation. The bill would …
No explanation on late asbestos warning at Willetton school
Posted by WA todayThe West AustralianNo explanation on late asbestos warning at Willetton schoolWA todayStaff were told of the asbestos during a meeting on the following Monday afternoon, however, Department of Education schools deputy director general David Axworthy said he was not informed until 5pm the same day. "Building management and works had …Asbestos fear confirmedThe West Australianall 3 […]
Patent trolling, asbestos protection legislation heading to governor
Posted by WRAL.comPatent trolling, asbestos protection legislation heading to governorWRAL.comThe same bill would cut off liability for companies that have bought other corporations that at one time manufactured asbestos. The insulating fiber has been known to cause cancer for decades and is the source of frequent litigation. The bill would …and more »
Compound Manufacturer to Resolve Asbestos-Related Bankruptcy
Posted by The National Law Journal (registration)The National Law Journal (registration)Compound Manufacturer to Resolve Asbestos-Related BankruptcyThe National Law Journal (registration)According to Fitzgerald's opinion, Bondex and Speciality Holding claim that joint compound manufacturers began to be targeted in asbestos tort litigation in 2000 and claims began to increase “dramatically†as other asbestos companies began to file for …Profits at RPM in Medina up […]
Veterans groups on board with bill to repeal asbestos law passed by Gov. Walker
Posted by Madison.comWisconsin Radio NetworkVeterans groups on board with bill to repeal asbestos law passed by Gov. WalkerMadison.comJohns is the state legislative officer for the Military Order of the Purple Heart of Wisconsin, the legislative chair for the Veterans of Foreign Wars of Wisconsin and a lobbyist for the Wisconsin Asbestos Victims Network. He joined Democratic Reps.Wachs […]
BHP ordered to pay record $2.2m to terminally ill asbestos victim
Posted by Sydney Morning HeraldThe GuardianBHP ordered to pay record $2.2m to terminally ill asbestos victimSydney Morning HeraldA former BHP worker who was exposed to asbestos while working at the Newcastle steelworks has won a landmark $2.2 million damages claim against the resources and manufacturing giant. Steven Dunning, 54, is suffering from terminal mesothelioma as a …BHP ordered to make […]
Fears Mr Fluffy asbestos contamination problem extends beyond national capital
Posted by ABC OnlineFears Mr Fluffy asbestos contamination problem extends beyond national capitalABC OnlineNICK GRIMM: Ged Keane is hazardous materials manager for a Canberra-based company, Robson Environmental, which has been providing its services to homeowners who've discovered their homes are contaminated with asbestos in its most dangerous …Mr Fluffy asbestos: Commonwealth ignored advice to shut down company in 1960sYahoo!7 […]
No explanation on late asbestos warning
Posted by WA todayNo explanation on late asbestos warningWA todayStaff were told of the asbestos during a meeting on the following Monday afternoon, however, Department of Education schools deputy director general David Axworthy said he was not informed until 5pm the same day. "Building management and works had …
East Hall update: Asbestos causes delay in schedule
Posted by Western HeraldEast Hall update: Asbestos causes delay in scheduleWestern HeraldEast Hall is surrounded by construction equipment, demolishing both wings of Western Michigan University's first building. We knew this was coming, but the delayed start left many asking “What took so long?†The demolition was planned for the beginning …
WorkCover clears asbestos concerns
Posted by Central Western DailyWorkCover clears asbestos concernsCentral Western DailyMEMBER for Orange Andrew Gee says Orange residents should not be concerned about the removal of asbestos from a worksite in Summer Street after he received assurances from WorkCover NSW the demolition contractor followed protocol. Mr Gee said …
Home damaged during asbestos removal, couple claims in suit
Posted by Madison County RecordHome damaged during asbestos removal, couple claims in suitMadison County RecordThe Buntons say McIntosh contracted Ellis of AAR Construction to provide a tear-off of the tile and asbestos remediation, but the defendants failed to provide proper protection to the interior of the Buntons' home and the top floor sustained damage.
Assembly Dems seeking justice for asbestos victims
Posted by WKOWAssembly Dems seeking justice for asbestos victimsWKOWThe news conference is in response to a new state law that requires plaintiffs who have suffered from asbestos exposure to reveal how many businesses their attorneys plan to sue. They also would have to go after money from an asbestos trust before they …
Asbestos contamination could force thousands to demolish their homes
Posted by ABC OnlineABC OnlineAsbestos contamination could force thousands to demolish their homesABC OnlineAsbestos insulation that was supposed to have been cleaned up in the 1990s is claimed to have caused cancer in two men, and could cost hundreds of millions to fix, while there are people who still don't know they are living in affected homes.
Court: Asbestos Trial Prejudiced Against Supplier
Posted by The National Law Journal (registration)Court: Asbestos Trial Prejudiced Against SupplierThe National Law Journal (registration)The Delaware Supreme Court has ordered a new asbestos trial for the manufacturer of industrial talc because the trial judge did not instruct the jury about a codefendant's duty of care to the plaintiff. R.T. Vanderbilt Co. Inc., which supplied …
Calif. Appeals Court OKs Brake Co.’s $2M Asbestos Verdict
Posted by Law360 (subscription)Calif. Appeals Court OKs Brake Co.'s $2M Asbestos VerdictLaw360 (subscription)Law360, New York (July 29, 2014, 6:40 PM ET) — A California appeals court has upheld a $2 million verdict in a mesothelioma victim's suit alleging he was exposed to asbestos through brake parts manufactured by Pneumo Abex LLC, rejecting the company's …
Worker files suit against former employer for past exposure to asbestos …
Posted by The Louisiana RecordThe Louisiana RecordWorker files suit against former employer for past exposure to asbestos …The Louisiana RecordNEW ORLEANS – A man who worked as a welder, sandblaster and pipefitter has filed suit against his former employer for negligently exposing him to asbestos-containing products that led to him contracting multiple forms of cancer. Lloyd A. Mahe filed […]
ACT government confident it has now alerted most Mr Fluffy home owners
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesACT government confident it has now alerted most Mr Fluffy home ownersThe Canberra TimesThe ACT government is confident it has now alerted most if not all owners of Mr Fluffy asbestos homes, after the delivery of a registered post letter over the past fortnight. The letter went to the rates address of each […]
Mr Fluffy asbestos crisis: ACT Government to request loan to help solve crisis …
Posted by ABC OnlineYahoo!7 NewsMr Fluffy asbestos crisis: ACT Government to request loan to help solve crisis …ABC OnlineThe ACT Government will ask the Commonwealth for a low interest loan or fund, potentially worth hundreds of millions of dollars, to help it solve the region's asbestos crisis. Potentially deadly loose-fill asbestos insulation was pumped into more than …Urgent […]
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Posted by This is Local LondonFollow This is Local London on TwitterThis is Local LondonA court hearing in the prosecution of Waltham Forest council following an investigation into the handling of asbestos at the Town Hall has been adjourned. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is prosecuting the authority over alleged breaches of the …and more »
Main Street asbestos cleanup to be completed by Sweet Pea
Posted by KBZK Bozeman NewsMain Street asbestos cleanup to be completed by Sweet PeaKBZK Bozeman NewsThe city is responsible for remediation of the public byways, so when the sidewalk was cracked, they decided to clean up the asbestos underneath and re-pave the sidewalk. The DEQ would reimburse the city for 75 percent of the $100,000 it cost to do […]
DAP, Rust-Oleum parent to spend $800 million on asbestos claims
Posted by Columbus DispatchDAP, Rust-Oleum parent to spend $800 million on asbestos claimsColumbus DispatchMEDINA, Ohio — RPM International plans to spend nearly $800 million as part of a preliminary deal to fund a trust that resolves asbestos personal-injury claims tied to a business owned by its Specialty Products Holding Corp. The Ohio company said …
Wotton lorry driver died from work-related asbestos
Posted by South Cotswolds GazetteWotton lorry driver died from work-related asbestosSouth Cotswolds GazetteLOADING and unloading asbestos sheets and pipes led to the death of a Wotton-under-Edge lorry driver decades later, a coroner has ruled. David Jones, of Old Town, worked for builders Jotcham and Kendall between 1963 and 1980 and made frequent trips …and more »
County works to prevent asbestos contamination
Posted by Western FrontCounty works to prevent asbestos contaminationWestern FrontWhatcom County Public Works Department plans to invest approximately $500,000 this fall in re-carving the path of Swift Creek to prevent asbestos-contaminated water from traveling into salmon habitat. The project will involve dredging a path that …
Asbestos Revisited: A New Autoimmune Disease?
Posted by MedPage TodayMedPage TodayAsbestos Revisited: A New Autoimmune Disease?MedPage TodayUnfortunately, the mine and its product also contained asbestos, and by the 1980s, hundreds of the miners who worked at Zonolite mountain — and their family members — had sickened and died of asbestos-related diseases at rates 40 times higher than …
Loose-fill asbestos found in federal government building: former public servant
Posted by Yahoo!7 NewsLoose-fill asbestos found in federal government building: former public servantYahoo!7 NewsA former public servant says loose-filled asbestos was found in a federal government department building. Former Department of Defence employee Glenn Smith said he found loose-fill asbestos, otherwise referred to as raw asbestos, in his office at …and more »
RPM reaches $797.5 million deal to resolve Bondex asbestos claims
Posted by ReutersMSN CanadaRPM reaches $797.5 million deal to resolve Bondex asbestos claimsReuters(Reuters) – Rust-Oleum paint maker RPM International Inc on Monday announced a $797.5 million deal to resolve asbestos claims against its Bondex International Inc unit, which filed for protection from creditors in 2010 after mounting personal injury …RPM International to Resolve Asbestos Claims for $797 […]
Waltham Forest Council request adjournment of prosecution by Health and …
Posted by East London and West Essex Guardian SeriesEast London and West Essex Guardian SeriesWaltham Forest Council request adjournment of prosecution by Health and …East London and West Essex Guardian SeriesA court hearing in the prosecution of Waltham Forest council following an investigation into the handling of asbestos at the Town Hall has been adjourned. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is prosecuting […]
Asbestos removal under way at historic Londesborough Lodge
Posted by Scarborough TodayScarborough TodayAsbestos removal under way at historic Londesborough LodgeScarborough TodayWork is well under way to transform Scarborough's historic Londesborough Lodge into a health and wellbeing centre. Phase One of the project began last week, with the removal of asbestos from the once-neglected building in The Crescent. Ani Tselha, of …
Asbestos Revisited: A New Autoimmune Disease?
Posted by MedPage TodayAsbestos Revisited: A New Autoimmune Disease?MedPage TodayUnfortunately, the mine and its product also contained asbestos, and by the 1980s, hundreds of the miners who worked at Zonolite mountain — and their family members — had sickened and died of asbestos-related diseases at rates 40 times higher than …
DAP, Rust-Oleum parent to spend $800 million on asbestos claims
Posted by Columbus DispatchDAP, Rust-Oleum parent to spend $800 million on asbestos claimsColumbus DispatchMEDINA, Ohio — RPM International plans to spend nearly $800 million as part of a preliminary deal to fund a trust that resolves asbestos personal-injury claims tied to a business owned by its Specialty Products Holding Corp. The Ohio company said …
RPM International to Resolve Asbestos Claims for $797 Million
Posted by ClaimsJournal.comMSN CanadaRPM International to Resolve Asbestos Claims for $797 MillionClaimsJournal.comRPM International Inc., whose bankrupt Bondex and Specialty Products units may have faced liabilities of more than $1 billion, said it tentatively settled asbestos claims for $797.5 million. The money, allocated over a four-year period, will go into a …RPM reaches $797.5 million deal to resolve […]
RPM International Inc. Announces Agreement in Principle to Resolve Asbestos …
Posted by Insurance News NetRPM International Inc. Announces Agreement in Principle to Resolve Asbestos …Insurance News NetMEDINA, Ohio , July 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) today announced an agreement in principle with the official representatives of current and future claimants that would resolve all present and future asbestos personal …
Solicitor’s asbestos warning after death of pensioner
Posted by The Press, YorkSolicitor's asbestos warning after death of pensionerThe Press, YorkA SOLICITOR has warned that asbestos disease does not have a 'sell-by date' after an inquest heard how an 86-year-old York man had become its latest victim. Howard Bonnett, of Corries Solicitors, said that in recent times, he had been dealing with many …
Gov’t will tidy up asbestos registry, Morgan says
Posted by StarPhoenixGov't will tidy up asbestos registry, Morgan saysStarPhoenixA robust insulator, asbestos was frequently used in building construction between 1950 and 1990, until researchers found a link between exposure to asbestos fibres and lung diseases. Morgan said the registry must be useful to the general public, and …Asbestos registry lackingRegina Leader-Postall 5 news articles »
Nine-year-old suit seeking recovery of asbestos losses continued again
Posted by Madison County RecordNine-year-old suit seeking recovery of asbestos losses continued againMadison County RecordA nine-year-old lawsuit seeking recovery of losses associated with four Madison County asbestos lawsuits has been continued again. Sears Roebuck and Co. in 2005 sued its supplier of brake shoe sets – Maremont Corp. – for losses and legal fees over …
Legal Newsline scores big win for asbestos transparency: Examiner Editorial
Posted by Washington ExaminerLegal Newsline scores big win for asbestos transparency: Examiner EditorialWashington ExaminerOver the years, it used asbestos in gaskets and valves. When the age of asbestos lawsuits began, it was deluged with nearly a million claims. Although Garlock defended such cases for years — at times successfully — the company succumbed in 2010 and …Judge Sides with […]
Vietnam ignores scientists’ warnings about asbestos use
Posted by VietNamNet BridgeVietNamNet BridgeVietnam ignores scientists' warnings about asbestos useVietNamNet BridgeTo date, asbestos use has been prohibited in 54 countries. The US, Russia and Canada still use asbestos, but only on a limited scale. The US, for example, consumed 950 tons in 2013, or just one-fourth of the 65,000 tons Vietnam consumes every year.
Asbestos registry lacking
Posted by Regina Leader-PostAsbestos registry lackingRegina Leader-Postproceeding last year to establish Canada's first registry of asbestos in public buildings and naming it in honour of advocate Howard Willems, the provincial government showed that its heart was in the right place. But the registry's disarray nearly two …Gov't will tidy up asbestos registry, Morgan saysStarPhoenixall 5 news articles »
US judge strikes sealing order over Garlock asbestos liability
Posted by ReutersUS judge strikes sealing order over Garlock asbestos liabilityReutersGarlock, a subsidiary of EnPro Industries Inc, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 2010 as it faced personal injury claims related to its asbestos-lined gaskets used in pipes, valves and other industrial applications. Last year, U.S. Judge George …Decision in Legal Newsline's case enforces right of […]
New figures reveal extent of asbestos-related cancer in Merseyside
Posted by Liverpool EchoLiverpool EchoNew figures reveal extent of asbestos-related cancer in MerseysideLiverpool EchoCharity leaders are calling for more money to be ploughed into medical research after figures showed a steep rise in asbestos-related cancer deaths in Merseyside. The Health and Safety Executive revealed nearly 1,200 people in the region have died from …
Assessors failed to detect blue asbestos in family’s home
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesAssessors failed to detect blue asbestos in family's homeThe Canberra TimesCall it Mr Fluffy paranoia or a mother's intuition, but Lisa Ziolkowski sought four different asbestos assessments before receiving confirmation that it was present in every room in her home, bar the kitchen. And, in her young family's case, the story …Commissioner moves […]
Asbestos subbies kicked off NBN
Posted by The AustralianAsbestos subbies kicked off NBNThe AustralianThese accreditation breaches were not limited to asbestos work, but included other issues such as traffic and pedestrian management.†Last year, the rollout was struck by a series of asbestos scares, including in Penrith in western Sydney, Ballarat in …and more »
Mill fire fallout: properties affected with asbestos could rise
Posted by The Register-GuardMill fire fallout: properties affected with asbestos could riseThe Register-GuardThe mill had old steam pipes insulated with asbestos-based materials, and Wert had said piping free of asbestos was used when the old pipes were repaired or replaced. The company may have more information later this week from an asbestos remediation …
RPM Intl Agrees to $797.5M Deal on Asbestos Claims
Posted by ABC NewsRPM Intl Agrees to $797.5M Deal on Asbestos ClaimsABC NewsRPM International plans to spend nearly $800 million as part of a preliminary deal to fund a trust that resolves asbestos personal injury claims tied to a business owned by its Specialty Products Holding Corp. The Medina, Ohio, company said Monday that …RPM International to Pay […]
Legal Newsline scores big win for asbestos transparency: Examiner Editorial
Posted by Washington ExaminerLegal Newsline scores big win for asbestos transparency: Examiner EditorialWashington ExaminerOver the years, it used asbestos in gaskets and valves. When the age of asbestos lawsuits began, it was deluged with nearly a million claims. Although Garlock defended such cases for years — at times successfully — the company succumbed in 2010 and …Judge Sides with […]
Asbestos subbies kicked off NBN
Posted by The AustralianAsbestos subbies kicked off NBNThe AustralianThese accreditation breaches were not limited to asbestos work, but included other issues such as traffic and pedestrian management.†Last year, the rollout was struck by a series of asbestos scares, including in Penrith in western Sydney, Ballarat in …and more »
Tests of possible mill fire debris find asbestos on Pleasant Hill property
Posted by KMTR NewsSource 16Tests of possible mill fire debris find asbestos on Pleasant Hill propertyKMTR NewsSource 16Tests of possible mill fire debris find asbestos on Pleasant Hill property »Play Video Tests from debris found on Jenny Jonak's Pleasant Hill property came back with a 20 percent Chrysotile reading – a type of asbestos.
Asbestos complicates cleanup of school fire site
Posted by KAREKAREAsbestos complicates cleanup of school fire siteKAREAs a result of increased incidences of health issues associated with asbestos exposure, including lung cancer and mesothelioma, the government has strict rules associated with its cleanup and disposal. The product was often used in insulation and as a …Cleanup of burned school involves asbestosNews & Observerall 18 news […]
Debris from Springfield mill fire may contain asbestos, LRAPA says
Posted by The Register-GuardKVALDebris from Springfield mill fire may contain asbestos, LRAPA saysThe Register-GuardAsbestos can be harmful when airborne. “If you see fire debris on your property that is white, beige or gray in color, and is felt-like in appearance, please do not disturb the material,†said Jo Niehaus, a spokeswoman for LRAPA. “As long as the debris […]
Legal Newsline scores big win for asbestos transparency: Examiner Editorial
Posted by Washington ExaminerLegal Newsline scores big win for asbestos transparency: Examiner EditorialWashington ExaminerOver the years, it used asbestos in gaskets and valves. When the age of asbestos lawsuits began, it was deluged with nearly a million claims. Although Garlock defended such cases for years — at times successfully — the company succumbed in 2010 and …Judge Sides with […]
Asbestos alert after Doncaster garage fire
Posted by The StarThe StarAsbestos alert after Doncaster garage fireThe StarResidents of a Doncaster street were told to stay indoors early today because of a potential asbestos scare. The alert was issued to people living in Roberts Road, Balby, after a garage went up in flames around 4.30am. The sectional building was …and more »
Preventing the next asbestos-type health conundrum
Posted by Idaho Press-TribunePreventing the next asbestos-type health conundrumIdaho Press-TribuneNAMPA — Chemistry professor Jerry Harris has a book in his office at Northwest Nazarene University called, “Asbestos: Silk of the Mineral Kingdom,†published in 1946. He pulls it out when he needs a prime example of why his research on nanoparticles …
Legal Newsline scores big win for asbestos transparency: Examiner Editorial
Posted by Washington ExaminerLegal Newsline scores big win for asbestos transparency: Examiner EditorialWashington ExaminerWhen the age of asbestos lawsuits began, it was deluged with nearly a million claims. Although Garlock defended such cases for years – at times successfully – the company succumbed in 2010 and entered bankruptcy with 100,000 asbestos and 4,000 …Judge Sides with Asbestos AttorneysLawfuelall 2 […]
Asbestos complicates cleanup of school fire site
Posted by KAREKAREAsbestos complicates cleanup of school fire siteKAREAs a result of increased incidences of health issues associated with asbestos exposure, including lung cancer and mesothelioma, the government has strict rules associated with its cleanup and disposal. The product was often used in insulation and as a …Cleanup of burned school involves asbestosSacramento Beeall 18 news articles »
Tests of possible mill fire debris find asbestos on Pleasant Hill property
Posted by KMTR NewsSource 16Tests of possible mill fire debris find asbestos on Pleasant Hill propertyKMTR NewsSource 16Tests of possible mill fire debris find asbestos on Pleasant Hill property »Play Video Tests from debris found on Jenny Jonak's Pleasant Hill property came back with a 20 percent Chrysotile reading – a type of asbestos.
Travelers ordered to abide by $500M asbestos pact
Posted by Waterbury Republican AmericanWaterbury Republican AmericanTravelers ordered to abide by $500M asbestos pactWaterbury Republican AmericanTravelers was ordered to pay the amount under settlements stemming from the bankruptcy of Johns Manville Corp., once the largest supplier of asbestos and asbestos-containing products. Travelers, based in New York, had been the primary insurer of the …
‘Sophisticated User’ Ruling Revives Goodyear Asbestos Claim
Posted by Law360 (subscription)'Sophisticated User' Ruling Revives Goodyear Asbestos ClaimLaw360 (subscription)Law360, San Francisco (July 25, 2014, 7:21 PM ET) — A California federal judge Friday reversed an MDL judge's ruling excusing Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and two other manufacturers from liability for a Navy aircraft repairman's death from …
New Jersey Cites Lawyer for Container of Asbestos-Laden Construction Waste …
Posted by Mesothelioma.comNew Jersey Cites Lawyer for Container of Asbestos-Laden Construction Waste …Mesothelioma.comClifton, New Jersey – General practice lawyer Norman Chidiac has been issued a violation for operating an unapproved solid-waste facility by the state's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for neglecting to dispose of a container full of …
Tests of possible mill fire debris find asbestos on Pleasant Hill property
Posted by KMTR NewsSource 16Tests of possible mill fire debris find asbestos on Pleasant Hill propertyKMTR NewsSource 16Tests of possible mill fire debris find asbestos on Pleasant Hill property »Play Video Tests from debris found on Jenny Jonak's Pleasant Hill property came back with a 20 percent Chrysotile reading – a type of asbestos.
Asbestos complicates cleanup of school fire site
Posted by KAREKAREAsbestos complicates cleanup of school fire siteKAREAs a result of increased incidences of health issues associated with asbestos exposure, including lung cancer and mesothelioma, the government has strict rules associated with its cleanup and disposal. The product was often used in insulation and as a …Cleanup of burned school involves asbestosSacramento Beeall 18 news articles »
Asbestos complicates cleanup of school fire site
Posted by KAREKAREAsbestos complicates cleanup of school fire siteKAREAs a result of increased incidences of health issues associated with asbestos exposure, including lung cancer and mesothelioma, the government has strict rules associated with its cleanup and disposal. The product was often used in insulation and as a …Cleanup of burned school involves asbestosWinona Daily Newsall 18 news […]
State regulators getting involved in cleanup of burned school due to asbestos
Posted by Minneapolis Star TribuneState regulators getting involved in cleanup of burned school due to asbestosMinneapolis Star TribuneHe tells the St. Cloud Times (http://on.sctimes.com/1rDrOtQ ) that state regulators consider the entire site to be potentially contaminated due to asbestos. The government has strict rules on cleaning up asbestos which is associated with lung cancer …
Ex-Firm Build executive sentenced for exposing teenagers to asbestos
Posted by Modesto BeeEx-Firm Build executive sentenced for exposing teenagers to asbestosModesto BeeA former contractor who exposed dozens of Merced County teenagers to asbestos fibers in 2005 and 2006 received a prison sentence Thursday of three years, eight months. Rudy Buendia III made no statement in Merced County Superior Court after Judge …
Cleanup of Minnesota School Destroyed by Fire Involves Asbestos
Posted by ClaimsJournal.comCleanup of Minnesota School Destroyed by Fire Involves AsbestosClaimsJournal.comMike Adair of Legacy Services Corp. will manage the project. He tells the St. Cloud Times that state regulators consider the entire site to be potentially contaminated due to asbestos. The government has strict rules on cleaning up asbestos which is …
No lawsuit abuse in Illinois, says Asbestos attorney
Posted by Madison County RecordNo lawsuit abuse in Illinois, says Asbestos attorneyMadison County RecordWe found that odd, because Napoli is senior partner in a law firm that last year accounted for one third of the record 1,678 asbestos- related cases filed in Madison County. If he doesn't know how much plaintiffs attorneys benefit from our plaintiff …
Lab tests: Charred debris from mill fire contains asbestos
Posted by KVALKVALLab tests: Charred debris from mill fire contains asbestosKVALCharred debris and ash from the Swanson Mill fire a week ago may contain asbestos, the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency said. LRAPA said it received a complaint of possible debris from the fire on private property. The burned materials range from …Debris from Springfield mill fire […]
21 former shipyard workers to get €226000 compensation for asbestos exposure
Posted by Times of Malta21 former shipyard workers to get €226000 compensation for asbestos exposureTimes of MaltaMalta breached the right to life and the right to respect for private and family life when it failed to take measures to ensure the safety of 21 shipyard workers who were exposed to asbestos for a number of years, the European Court […]
Asbestos Ruling Boosts Transparency—and Threatens Plaintiffs’ Attorneys
Posted by BusinessweekAsbestos Ruling Boosts Transparency—and Threatens Plaintiffs' AttorneysBusinessweekThe story of an obscure gasket manufacturer, Garlock Sealing Technologies, continues to illuminate the through-the-looking-glass nature of the asbestos-litigation wars. The latest development—a blow for openness in court—offers rare reason for cheer …US judge strikes sealing order over Garlock asbestos liabilityReutersall 3 news articles »
Mr Fluffy employee had ‘no idea’ asbestos insulation was dangerous
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesMr Fluffy employee had 'no idea' asbestos insulation was dangerousThe Canberra TimesOne of them would feed the asbestos by hand from bags into a hopper in the back of a Toyota Stout light truck, and the other would get into the roof cavity of the house and spray it through a blower between […]
Demolished VFW building may have contained asbestos
Posted by KOAT AlbuquerqueKOAT AlbuquerqueDemolished VFW building may have contained asbestosKOAT AlbuquerqueThe New Mexico Environment Department is investigating what's left of an abandoned VFW building in Mountainair, after citizens raised concerns that it was improperly demolished because it may have contained asbestos. Related. 700 Rio Rancho homes …Rush job levels old LegionMountain View Journalall 2 news articles »
Judge sides with Legal Newsline, overturns sealing of fraud evidence against …
Posted by Washington ExaminerJudge sides with Legal Newsline, overturns sealing of fraud evidence against …Washington Examiner10 ruling in favor of Garlock that ordered the gasket manufacturer to put $125 million in an asbestos trust – roughly $1 billion less than what plaintiffs' representatives felt was proper – to satisfy its anticipated liability to current and future …Asbestos Claimants […]
Husband of Gillingham woman killed by cancer after asbestos exposure at Guy’s …
Posted by Blackmore ValeBlackmore ValeHusband of Gillingham woman killed by cancer after asbestos exposure at Guy's …Blackmore ValeThe widower of a mother-of-three, killed by cancer after years of asbestos exposure whilst working at Dorset's Guy's Marsh Prison, has won almost £650,000 damages from the Ministry of Justice. Sally Knauer died at the age of just 46 in August […]
Government left shipyard workers to face asbestos risk since 1970…
Posted by MaltaTodayGovernment left shipyard workers to face asbestos risk since 1970…MaltaTodayThe European Court of Human Rights has upheld, unanimously, a violation of the right to life and the right to respect for private and family life, of ship repair workers who were exposed to asbestos for a number of decades beginning in the 1950s to the […]
National Guard Vet’s Asbestos Suit Revived In Wash. Court
Posted by Law360 (subscription)National Guard Vet's Asbestos Suit Revived In Wash. CourtLaw360 (subscription)Law360, New York (July 23, 2014, 4:45 PM ET) — A Washington state appeals court on Tuesday revived a former National Guardsman's lawsuit alleging the successor to an asbestos company is liable for damages stemming from his lung cancer diagnosis, …
‘Every exposure’ theory rejected in La. asbestos case
Posted by Legal News Line'Every exposure' theory rejected in La. asbestos caseLegal News LineSHREVEPORT, La. (Legal Newsline) – A Louisiana federal judge has rejected the “every exposure†theory in an asbestos lawsuit and granted summary judgment to four defendants, concluding that the plaintiffs' expert's testimony is “internally inconsistent.â€.and more »
Asbestos registry ‘far from acceptable’
Posted by StarPhoenixStarPhoenixAsbestos registry 'far from acceptable'StarPhoenix"This is definitely not what were going for," said Todd, chairman of the Saskatchewan Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization. "I understand things are not always going to be perfect right out of the gate, but this is far from even acceptable at this …and more »
Asbestos concerns: EPA investigates disposal of hazardous material
Posted by Central Western DailyAsbestos concerns: EPA investigates disposal of hazardous materialCentral Western DailyTHE NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is investigating the transportation and disposal of asbestos from a Summer Street building site following reports contractors may not have followed protocol when dealing with the hazardous material.and more »
Asbestos puts state scrutiny on Roosevelt site cleanup
Posted by St. Cloud TimesAsbestos puts state scrutiny on Roosevelt site cleanupSt. Cloud TimesA backhoe takes down sections of the building as firefighters from St. Cloud and several other departments continue Sunday morning to fight an overnight fire that destroyed the Roosevelt Education Center. (Photo: Kimm Anderson …
Lakewood delays demolition of Hilliard Square Theater after costs soar because …
Posted by The Plain DealerLakewood delays demolition of Hilliard Square Theater after costs soar because …The Plain DealerLAKEWOOD, Ohio – The city is delaying plans to demolish the former Hilliard Square Theater after learning the cost for asbestos abatement and demolition could approach $700,000. City officials hoped to start demolition this summer, but an asbestos …
EPA begins work on demolishing asbestos-laden eyesore in Lockport
Posted by Buffalo NewsWGRZ-TVEPA begins work on demolishing asbestos-laden eyesore in LockportBuffalo NewsHe did clear brush and trees from the site, but his demolition plans were stopped in September 2010 by the state Labor Department, which demanded an asbestos assessment of the building first. Krzyzanowski refused to pay for it, and the project was halted.EPA Oversees Demolition of […]
State cites lawyer for permitting asbestos near Clifton neighborhood
Posted by NorthJersey.comNorthJersey.comState cites lawyer for permitting asbestos near Clifton neighborhoodNorthJersey.comCLIFTON – The state Department of Environmental Protection has issued a violation to a lawyer after spending tens of thousands of dollars to remove a container filled with asbestos and other construction debris that had been left exposed to the …
Travelers Asbestos Ruling
Posted by Insurance JournalTravelers Asbestos RulingInsurance JournalInc. to pay more than $500 million to satisfy asbestos-related claims stemming from the insurer's coverage of insulation maker Johns-Manville Corp., a policyholder that spent six years in bankruptcy during the 1980s. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of …UPDATE 2-Travelers ordered to pay over $500 mln in asbestos caseReutersTravelers Ordered to Abide […]
Serial asbestos dumper Dib Hanna will be paying fines until 2072, Sydney court …
Posted by ABC OnlineSerial asbestos dumper Dib Hanna will be paying fines until 2072, Sydney court …ABC OnlineA contractor who dumped eight truckloads of hazardous waste containing asbestos on residential land could be paying off fines for similar offences beyond 2072, a Sydney court has heard. Dib Hanna, 38, has dozens of criminal convictions and more than 20 …and […]
Trades union forced ACT asbestos removal, not health concerns
Posted by The Canberra TimesTrades union forced ACT asbestos removal, not health concernsThe Canberra TimesThe Hawke government was forced to fund the removal of deadly asbestos from buildings in Canberra more by the threat of trade union industrial action than by health concerns, newly released documents show. Cabinet-in-confidence documents released by …and more »
Department in Henderson spends $17000 on asbestos
Posted by Longview News-JournalDepartment in Henderson spends $17000 on asbestosLongview News-JournalHenderson recently spent $17,000 to remove asbestos from one of its fire stations, and the city soon will begin taking bids for a new roof. “We've had a problem with the leaking roof for a while, and now that the asbestos is gone, we can move forward …
State cites lawyer for permitting asbestos near neighborhood
Posted by NorthJersey.comNorthJersey.comState cites lawyer for permitting asbestos near neighborhoodNorthJersey.comCLIFTON – The state Department of Environmental Protection has issued a violation to a lawyer after spending tens of thousands of dollars to remove a container filled with asbestos and other construction debris that had been left exposed to the …
Call to make deadly asbestos buildings in WA public
Posted by WA todayWA todayCall to make deadly asbestos buildings in WA publicWA todayOn the day asbestos materials forced almost 2000 students from Perth's largest high school to stay home on the first week of third term, Ms Doust told Fairfax Media WA needed to follow Canada's lead and create a publicly available register of all …Asbestos scare […]
Napoli firm says last year’s ‘wave’ of lung cancer asbestos cases has leveled off
Posted by Madison County RecordNapoli firm says last year's 'wave' of lung cancer asbestos cases has leveled offMadison County RecordPlaintiff attorney Patrick Haines of the Napoli firm in Edwardsville attributes a reduction in Madison County's year-to-date asbestos filing rate to his firm. “I hate to take the credit, and, or the blame, for the filing rate, but I think […]
Plaintiffs and Defendants Locked in Asbestos Drilling Mud-Slinging
Posted by LawyersandSettlements.comLawyersandSettlements.comPlaintiffs and Defendants Locked in Asbestos Drilling Mud-SlingingLawyersandSettlements.comBaton Rouge, LA: It's been a little over a year since a group of 10 plaintiffs hooked into some drilling mud-slinging with a group of defendants, accusing them of needless exposure to asbestos while working on offshore drilling rigs in the Gulf of …
UPDATE 2-Travelers ordered to pay over $500 mln in asbestos case
Posted by ReutersUPDATE 2-Travelers ordered to pay over $500 mln in asbestos caseReutersNow owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc , Johns-Manville had from the 1920s to 1970s been the largest U.S. maker of products containing asbestos. It filed for bankruptcy protection in 1982 under the weight of asbestos litigation, and …Travelers Ordered to Abide by $500 […]
Asbestos found in Prospect school
Posted by WTNHAsbestos found in Prospect schoolWTNHIn an abundance of caution, our asbestos consultant, an accredited environmental consulting firm, took numerous air samples throughout the school to confirm the findings. All samples were analyzed and all were non-detect for asbestos.†said …
Our View: Texas Supreme Court clarifies standards for asbestos liability
Posted by Southeast Texas RecordOur View: Texas Supreme Court clarifies standards for asbestos liabilitySoutheast Texas RecordTo hold a manufacturer liable for a disease attributed to asbestos exposure, a court should require plaintiffs to show how the exposure was substantial enough to cause the disease and how products made by the company in question were indeed the source …
Dying woman remarries her husband after exposure to asbestos at Battersea …
Posted by Kingston GuardianKingston GuardianDying woman remarries her husband after exposure to asbestos at Battersea …Kingston GuardianA woman dying of exposure to asbestos at Battersea Power Station remarried her husband as she lay on her deathbed. Mother-of-two Hazel Badgery, 62, died at Kingston Hospital after a wedding ceremony with Stephen Badgery on August 16, 2012.and more »
BRIEF-US appeals court rules against Travelers in $500 mln asbestos case
Posted by ReutersBRIEF-US appeals court rules against Travelers in $500 mln asbestos caseReutersJuly 22 (Reuters) – * U.S. appeals court reinstates order directing Travelers cos to pay. more than $500 million to asbestos plaintiffs — court ruling * 2nd U.S. circuit court of appeals says U.S. district court judge erred in. finding that conditions …
Willetton Senior High School closed after asbestos scare
Posted by WA todayThe West AustralianWilletton Senior High School closed after asbestos scareWA todayDepartment of Education schools deputy director-general David Axworthy said that teachers were shown pictures of the asbestos at a staff meeting late on Monday and subsequently expressed concern that other areas of the school may be affected.Asbestos discovery forces closure of Willetton Senior High School […]
On Berkshire Hathaway And Asbestos
Posted by Investing.comOn Berkshire Hathaway And AsbestosInvesting.comAs an example of long-tail P&C, I told my friend about Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRKa) and asbestos — I mentioned to him how BRK has become the reinsurer of choice for insurers with uncertain asbestos liabilities. Buffett has reinsured White Mountains …Liberty Mutual pays $3 billion for Berkshire backstop coverageInsurance Business AmericaLiberty Mutual […]
Mr Fluffy: Two cancer cases linked to Canberra homes with asbestos insulation …
Posted by ABC OnlineThe Canberra TimesMr Fluffy: Two cancer cases linked to Canberra homes with asbestos insulation …ABC OnlineTwo people linked to Canberra houses with Mr Fluffy insulation have reportedly been diagnosed with the asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma. The ACT Health Directorate has confirmed it is investigating two cases of lung cancer brought to their …Two Mr Fluffy home […]
Can Other Minerals Besides Asbestos Induce Mesothelioma?
Posted by Mesothelioma.com (blog)Mesothelioma.com (blog)Can Other Minerals Besides Asbestos Induce Mesothelioma?Mesothelioma.com (blog)While asbestos exposure is the most commonly known cause for mesothelioma, it has also been discovered that a mineral called erionite can be a cause as well. One case of erionite-induced mesothelioma has been reported in a male living in North …
The case against asbestos: Accidental exposure is entirely preventable
Posted by The Globe and MailSurviving MesotheliomaThe case against asbestos: Accidental exposure is entirely preventableThe Globe and MailThough asbestos is the biggest workplace killer in the country, Health Canada is committed to the position that it's only an issue when fibres become airborne and “significant quantities†are inhaled or ingested. While the Canadian government maintains …Man-Made Fiber May Compound Mesothelioma […]
Asbestos discovery forces closure of Willetton Senior High School on first day …
Posted by ABC OnlineThe West AustralianAsbestos discovery forces closure of Willetton Senior High School on first day …ABC OnlineWestern Australia's largest public high school has been forced to close after asbestos residue was discovered during demolition work. Parents have been asked to keep students of Willetton Senior High School in Perth at home today while tests are …Willetton […]
Family’s plea over asbestos cancer death of Thomas ‘Floyd’ Patterson from Hull
Posted by Hull Daily MailHull Daily MailFamily's plea over asbestos cancer death of Thomas 'Floyd' Patterson from HullHull Daily MailTHE devastated family of a Hull man who died from asbestos-related cancer just weeks after he was diagnosed are appealing for his former colleagues to come forward. Thomas Patterson, nicknamed Floyd, died in March last year, after being diagnosed with …
Evacuation of Westwood due to release of asbestos fibres
Posted by The BoarEvacuation of Westwood due to release of asbestos fibresThe BoarConstruction workers were evacuated from Westwood accommodation due to the release of asbestos fibres into the air on Tuesday 8 July. Deeley Construction was carrying out renovation work when the incident occurred. The potentially hazardous asbestos …
The case against asbestos: Accidental exposure, entirely preventable
Posted by The Globe and MailSurviving MesotheliomaThe case against asbestos: Accidental exposure, entirely preventableThe Globe and MailThough asbestos is the biggest workplace killer in the country, Health Canada is committed to the position that it's only an issue when fibres become airborne and “significant quantities†are inhaled or ingested. While the Canadian government maintains …Man-Made Fiber May Compound Mesothelioma Risk […]
Mr Fluffy asbestos: Anger over ‘forgotten’ NSW victims with loose asbestos …
Posted by Yahoo!7 NewsMr Fluffy asbestos: Anger over 'forgotten' NSW victims with loose asbestos …Yahoo!7 NewsResidents in New South Wales are turning up the pressure on the State Government to provide assistance to home owners with potentially deadly asbestos roof insulation. Loose-fill asbestos was added to the roof space of more than 1,000 homes in …and more »
Reports of incorrect asbestos removal a cause for concern: councillor
Posted by Central Western DailyReports of incorrect asbestos removal a cause for concern: councillorCentral Western DailyORANGE councillor Neil Jones wants to ensure correct protocol is adhered to when asbestos is removed from building sites, following accusations by Central West Community Alliance (CWCA) members that hazardous material was incorrectly removed from …and more »
Man-Made Fiber May Compound Mesothelioma Risk from Asbestos
Posted by Surviving MesotheliomaSurviving MesotheliomaMan-Made Fiber May Compound Mesothelioma Risk from AsbestosSurviving Mesothelioma2891243_Asbestos Removal Workers exposed to both asbestos and another insulation material called refractory ceramic fiber (RCF) are more than 4 times as likely to develop malignant pleural mesothelioma as are workers who were only exposed to …The case against asbestos: Accidental exposure, entirely preventableThe Globe and Mailall […]
Asbestos proves to be a microscopic road block near Boulder City
Posted by Las Vegas SunAsbestos proves to be a microscopic road block near Boulder CityLas Vegas SunAsbestos is a mineral fiber found in rock and soil. In the '60s and '70s, it was a popular building material. • Eldorado Hills, Calif.: Naturally occurring asbestos was found in this Sacramento suburb in September 2003 in the soil of the high […]
Ingraham Environmental: Asbestos assessment, abatement puts them on the map
Posted by Montana StandardIngraham Environmental: Asbestos assessment, abatement puts them on the mapMontana StandardThey're omnipresent in the asbestos assessment and abatement industry — they train and consult with other firms as well as cleaning out the carcinogens. “It's a very small and specialty market,†Ingraham said. All across Montana and into Wyoming, the …
Vets favor new state asbestos law
Posted by Milwaukee Journal SentinelVets favor new state asbestos lawMilwaukee Journal SentinelWe were trained as veterans to never leave our fellow soldiers behind, and that is why we took the same position as the AMVETS Department of Wisconsin in supporting the asbestos legislation (2013 Wisconsin Act 154) passed by the Wisconsin Legislature …
Secret Research Conducted into Asbestos Diseases
Posted by LawyersandSettlements.comSecret Research Conducted into Asbestos DiseasesLawyersandSettlements.comAtlanta, GA: Secret research into the risk of developing an asbestos disease such as asbestosis might sound like the stuff of a movie, but according to a report from The Center for Public Integrity, one company did just that. The company, facing …
U.S., state officials ask about asbestos
Posted by Albany Times UnionU.S., state officials ask about asbestosAlbany Times UnionThe agents asked Russ Reeves, the former city engineer, and Barbara Tozzi, a former city engineering assistant, about the circumstances of the work and the handling of asbestos, the person, who wished to remain anonymous, said. The agents also queried …
County Building Set for Demolition Contains Asbestos
Posted by The MissourianCounty Building Set for Demolition Contains AsbestosThe MissourianAn asbestos review on a county-owned building that will be torn down found some of the substance in the structure. The building, which is just south of the Franklin County Government Center in Union, will be torn down to create more county employee …
Asbestos case remanded for failing to provide NASA specs requiring asbestos
Posted by Washington ExaminerAsbestos case remanded for failing to provide NASA specs requiring asbestosWashington ExaminerNEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) – A Louisiana judge has granted a former insulator's motion to remand his asbestos case based on the Federal Officer Removal Statute, concluding that the defendant failed to provide NASA regulations requiring asbestos.
Chinese whispers: asbestos complaint at former restaurant has no grounds
Posted by Central Western DailyChinese whispers: asbestos complaint at former restaurant has no groundsCentral Western DailyWorkCover investigators say they have been told by the contractor on the site that work to demolish and remove building material containing asbestos has not commenced and has received a notification from the licensed asbestos removalist that this work …and more »
Workers rip up asbestos with carpet
Posted by My Citizens NewsWorkers rip up asbestos with carpetMy Citizens NewsPROSPECT — Long River Middle School is closed for the time being after workers removing carpet this week exposed asbestos while a summer camp was going on at the school. Workers from Region 16, which oversees schools in Prospect and Beacon …
Federal judge nixes loss of consortium claims when asbestos exposure occurred …
Posted by Washington ExaminerFederal judge nixes loss of consortium claims when asbestos exposure occurred …Washington ExaminerCHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – An Illinois federal judge has ruled that loss of consortium claims in asbestos cases are not appropriate if the asbestos exposure occurred before the plaintiffs got married, meaning the defendant owes no duty to the asbestos …
New round of testing begins at Bozeman asbestos clean up site
Posted by NBC MontanaNew round of testing begins at Bozeman asbestos clean up siteNBC MontanaA viewer who reached out to NBC Montana to find out what was happening with an asbestos cleanup project in East Bozeman now says they've seen significant improvement at the site. Workers started pulling up the concrete sidewalk next to the Heebs …
Asbestos problem with old Jamrich Hall
Posted by UpperMichigansSource.comAsbestos problem with old Jamrich HallUpperMichigansSource.comMARQUETTE — There's an asbestos problem with the old Jamrich Hall on Northern Michigan University's campus. The hall is being demolished. Work crews have been busting up the concrete tiers of the lecture hall. Under the concrete, were the air ducts, …
Asbestos being removed from police offices
Posted by Cyprus MailAsbestos being removed from police officesCyprus MailLARGE quantities of asbestos sheets are being removed from the rooftops of Nicosia district police offices, according to Nicosia District commissioner Demetris Demetriou, who told the Cyprus Mail that it was time the dangerous building material was …
Jury awards asbestos plaintiff $9.3M; Defendant takes issue with punitive …
Posted by Washington ExaminerJury awards asbestos plaintiff $9.3M; Defendant takes issue with punitive …Washington ExaminerBOSTON (Legal Newsline) – A valve manufacturer is seeking a new trial after a Massachusetts jury awarded more than $9 million to a claimant represented by an asbestos trust, arguing that the trial court erred when it excluded any mention of the family …and […]
NJ judge awards $90.5M to 11 families in asbestos default judgments
Posted by Washington ExaminerNJ judge awards $90.5M to 11 families in asbestos default judgmentsWashington ExaminerNEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – A New Jersey judge has awarded $90.5 million for pain and suffering to the families of 11 people who allegedly died as a result of asbestos exposure from the Johns Manville insulation plant. Judge Ana Viscomi of …and more »
Asbestos exposure in schools case sees cancer sufferer paid £275000 by …
Posted by North Devon JournalNorth Devon JournalAsbestos exposure in schools case sees cancer sufferer paid £275000 by …North Devon JournalA “UNIQUE case†where a man claimed he was exposed to asbestos as a schoolboy in South Molton and developed cancer has seen a £275,000 payout by Devon County Council. Between 1982 and 1993 Chris Wallace went to Yeo Valley […]
Asbestos cases down in first half of ’14; Simmons firm filed most and mostly meso
Posted by Madison County RecordAsbestos cases down in first half of '14; Simmons firm filed most and mostly mesoMadison County RecordA national asbestos docket that doubled in four years and tripled in the last seven may be contracting a bit. At mid-year, a total of 656 asbestos cases have been filed in Madison County. If the pace of cases […]
Home owners urged to check for loose-fill asbestos, known as Mr Fluffy
Posted by Bay Post/Moruya ExaminerThe Canberra TimesHome owners urged to check for loose-fill asbestos, known as Mr FluffyBay Post/Moruya ExaminerSEVERAL houses in the Eurobodalla could unknowingly be contaminated with the dangerous asbestos material, Mr Fluffy, which was installed in homes 30 years ago. The material was supplied by a now non-operational Canberra business in the 1960s and …Five public housing […]
Asbestos News Roundup: 7.16.14
Posted by Occupations with High Asbestos RiskAsbestos News Roundup: 7.16.14 – Occupations with High Asbestos RiskLawyersandSettlements.com (blog)A roundup of recent asbestos-related news and information that you should be aware of. An ongoing list of reported asbestos hot spots in the US from the Asbestos News Roundup archive appears on our asbestos map.Coakley files lawsuit over asbestos removalWashington ExaminerMassachusetts Attorney General sues […]
Asbestos policy slated
Posted by Lakes MailAsbestos policy slatedLakes MailLAKE Macquarie City Council says it is keenly awaiting the results of a trial scheme in other council areas that waives the waste levy on asbestos and reduces tip fees. Such a scheme could, in theory at least, help to reduce the incidence of illegal …
Aranda childcare centre to close permanently due to asbestos fears
Posted by WA todayAranda childcare centre to close permanently due to asbestos fearsWA todayThe Goodstart Early Learning Childcare Centre in Aranda has decided to close permanently, following an asbestos scare at the centre earlier this month. In a statement issued by the organsation late on Wednesday afternoon, NSW/ACT state manager Nicole …
Man wins £275k payout for school asbestos exposure
Posted by BBC NewsBBC NewsMan wins £275k payout for school asbestos exposureBBC NewsA man who claims he developed terminal cancer after being exposed to asbestos while a schoolboy in Devon has been given a council payout of £275,000. Chris Wallace, 36, was diagnosed with asbestos-related cancer of an organ lining – or mesothelioma …Asbestos exposure in schools case sees […]
Five public housing homes are caught in the Mr Fluffy asbestos net
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesFive public housing homes are caught in the Mr Fluffy asbestos netThe Canberra TimesA handful of public housing tenants have been caught in the Mr Fluffy net, with five homes found to contain the loose-fill asbestos, the government revealed. A spokesman for Housing Minister Andrew Barr said on Wednesday that all of the […]
School board approves bid for asbestos removal
Posted by PressreporterSchool board approves bid for asbestos removalPressreporterLamesa school officials on Monday took action to help get the second phase of the high school renovation project underway. During a brief special meeting lasting less than 20 minutes, the board accepted a bid of $42,441 for removal of asbestos in the …
Asbestos clean up goes longer than expected, residents concerned
Posted by NBC MontanaAsbestos clean up goes longer than expected, residents concernedNBC MontanaViewers reached out to NBC Montana to find out what's happening with the project, saying they weren't getting answers. Workers started pulling up the concrete sidewalk next to the Heebs Market the first week of June. The project was supposed to wrap up …
Coakley files lawsuit over asbestos removal
Posted by Washington ExaminerCoakley files lawsuit over asbestos removalWashington ExaminerBOSTON (Legal Newsline) – Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against an Oxford-based environmental company that allegedly failed to follow proper procedures and safety precautions related to asbestos-containing …Asbestos News Roundup: 7.16.14 – Occupations with High Asbestos RiskLawyersandSettlements.com (blog)Massachusetts Attorney General sues Oxford asbestos companyMassLive.comOxford company […]
Asbestos confirmed in Hobart shop floor tiles ripped up in renovation
Posted by Yahoo!7 NewsAsbestos confirmed in Hobart shop floor tiles ripped up in renovationYahoo!7 NewsFloor tiles ripped up during the renovation of a shop near Hobart have been found to contain asbestos, authorities have confirmed. The Reject Shop in Moonah was closed on Tuesday after a member of the public raised concerns. WorkSafe Tasmania said it …and more »
Asbestos scare is reminder of Congressional inaction
Posted by The Hill (blog)Asbestos scare is reminder of Congressional inactionThe Hill (blog)On Thursday, July 10, the U.S. Capitol Building was forced to temporarily quarantine the House side because of an “asbestos-related incident.†I can imagine the shock and fear of members of Congress, their staff, and building employees upon learning …
11 Judges to Attend Perrin Conferences’ Asbestos Litigation Conference: A …
Posted by Insurance News Net11 Judges to Attend Perrin Conferences' Asbestos Litigation Conference: A …Insurance News NetPerrin Conferences today announced 11 judges, from the East, Central, and West regions of the United States , will attend its annual Asbestos Litigation Conference , A National Overview & Outlook, scheduled for September 8-10, 2014 , in San Francisco .and more »
Union-Endicott High School Asbestos Removal Underway
Posted by Binghamton HomepageUnion-Endicott High School Asbestos Removal UnderwayBinghamton HomepageThe project involves removing asbestos-based ceiling tiles in various parts of the building, including classrooms, the weight room and the laundry room. The athletics portion of the building has already been sealed off. The asbestos abatement is part …
Mr Fluffy asbestos homes: Residents take appeal for help to Senator Eric Abetz
Posted by Yahoo!7 NewsYahoo!7 NewsMr Fluffy asbestos homes: Residents take appeal for help to Senator Eric AbetzYahoo!7 NewsOwners of Canberra homes affected by asbestos contamination have taken their appeal for help directly to the Federal Government. Last week the Commonwealth signalled it was willing to help the ACT Government deal with the threat of asbestos …Queanbeyan residents warned on […]
Childcare centre closed despite being cleared of asbestos contamination
Posted by Yahoo!7 NewsYahoo!7 NewsChildcare centre closed despite being cleared of asbestos contaminationYahoo!7 NewsA childcare centre in Canberra's north-west will close permanently despite being cleared of asbestos contamination. The Goodstart Early Learning Centre in Aranda centre shut on July 4 for extensive testing after small holes were found in the building's …Aranda childcare centre remains closed due to […]
Queanbeyan residents warned on Mr Fluffy asbestos
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesQueanbeyan residents warned on Mr Fluffy asbestosThe Canberra TimesWhile the 1000 or more houses in Canberra with loose-fill asbestos pumped into their ceilings had the bulk of the dangerous material removed 20 years ago, it remains in the ceilings of Queanbeyan homes, with the township never included in the clean-up …Mr Fluffy asbestos homes: […]
Deadly Mr Fluffy asbestos may be in south coast homes
Posted by ABC LocalDeadly Mr Fluffy asbestos may be in south coast homesABC LocalOver thirty years of inaction by the New South Wales and Commonwealth governments may have resulted in older houses along the south coast harbouring a rare loose fill asbestos insulation in their ceilings. It's known that the material, supplied by a …
Massachusetts Attorney General sues Oxford asbestos company
Posted by MassLive.comMassachusetts Attorney General sues Oxford asbestos companyMassLive.com“Asbestos removal is a serious public safety matter and must be performed according to strict procedures to prevent exposure to asbestos fibers, which can create very serious health problems,†Attorney General Martha Coakley said. “Companies working …
Aranda childcare centre remains closed due to asbestos fears
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesAranda childcare centre remains closed due to asbestos fearsThe Canberra TimesThe Goodstart Early Learning Childcare Centre in Aranda remains closed indefinitely to families in Canberra's north as management await final testing results after an asbestos scare earlier this month. The Bindel Street centre was closed on July 4 …and more »
Don Young Said to Have Barged Through Barriers Blocking Asbestos Spill
Posted by Roll Call (blog)Roll Call (blog)Don Young Said to Have Barged Through Barriers Blocking Asbestos SpillRoll Call (blog)Asbestos abatement continues following the July 10 outbreak that briefly closed the House side of the Capitol, and one congressman might be in hot water for his conduct that morning. Republican Rep. Don Young, the self-described “alpha wolf†of Alaska …and more »
Idaho Transportation Department Settles With EPA For Exposing Inmate …
Posted by Boise WeeklyIdaho Transportation Department Settles With EPA For Exposing Inmate …Boise WeeklyWaste from this project had been contaminated with asbestos, which was placed in a trash dumpster—a violation of asbestos disposal protocols. The material was then removed from the site to a landfill unapproved to handle asbestos waste. The EPA was …and more »
Concerns customers and staff at Moonah discount retailer forces store closure
Posted by ABC OnlineYahoo!7 NewsConcerns customers and staff at Moonah discount retailer forces store closureABC OnlineConcerns about asbestos exposure have prompted the temporary closure of a discount retailer in Hobart's northern suburbs. A member of the public contacted unions this morning, claiming customers and staff at The Reject Shop in Moonah had been …Asbestos scare during renovations closes Moonah […]
Asbestos remover fined by the state
Posted by Muncie Star PressAsbestos remover fined by the stateMuncie Star PressDonathan's Inspection and Removal Service, 3504 N. Linden St., has agreed to pay a $500 civil penalty to settle a complaint that it failed to remove more than two cubic feet of asbestos containing material from a house to be demolished at 1919 S …
WKY company hit with expensive fines for asbestos violations
Posted by 14 News WFIE EvansvilleWKY company hit with expensive fines for asbestos violations14 News WFIE EvansvilleA Western Kentucky company is now facing thousands in fines after officials say they were doing unauthorized salvaging operations. The Kentucky Labor Cabinet Occupational Safety and Health have fined Rising Point LLC and S&S Salvage, both under the …
Portage schools old administration building demolition delayed after asbestos …
Posted by The Kalamazoo GazettePortage schools old administration building demolition delayed after asbestos …The Kalamazoo GazetteSuperintendent Mark Bielang and Ron Herron, assistant superintendent of operations, said the demolition was shut down and the asbestos removal company came back to remove the hazardous fire-retardant material that was found behind metal window …
Grieving relatives seek ex-workmates in asbestos probe
Posted by South Wales ArgusSouth Wales ArgusGrieving relatives seek ex-workmates in asbestos probeSouth Wales ArgusBut by the end of September he was dead, a victim of mesothelioma, a cancer of the tissues lining the lungs and abdomen, which is most often linked to exposure to asbestos. So sudden was his decline, and so late his diagnosis, his family has […]
No link to asbestos
Posted by Blackpool GazetteNo link to asbestosBlackpool GazetteBlackpool Coroner's Court was told that William Main, 74, had instructed solicitors to investigate a possible compensation claim after alleging he had been exposed to asbestos in the 1960s while working in coal pits in Cowdenbeath in Scotland, where he …
Asbestos scare during renovations closes Moonah retail store
Posted by Yahoo!7 NewsYahoo!7 NewsAsbestos scare during renovations closes Moonah retail storeYahoo!7 NewsABC There are concerns staff and customers at a Moonah shop have been exposed to asbestos in ripped-up floor tiles. Concerns about asbestos exposure have prompted the temporary closure of a discount retailer in Hobart's northern suburbs. A member of …Concerns customers and staff at Moonah discount […]
Deadly asbestos related cancer has killed dozens
Posted by Accrington ObserverAccrington ObserverDeadly asbestos related cancer has killed dozensAccrington ObserverA rare and deadly asbestos-related cancer has killed at least one person a year in Hyndburn over the past three decades. A total of 40 people died from mesothelioma – a cancer strongly linked to asbestos exposure – between 1981 to 2011. New figures …and more »
MV Miner removal dealing with asbestos on wrecked ship
Posted by CBC.caMV Miner removal dealing with asbestos on wrecked shipCBC.ca“The main material that has to be removed is the asbestos. There's asbestos wrap on a lot of the plumbing that's in the vessel and that has to be removed,†said Chief Operating Officer Joel MacLean. The MV Miner was being towed to Turkey when it broke […]
Natural asbestos threatens Burlington neighborhood
Posted by KGMIKGMINatural asbestos threatens Burlington neighborhoodKGMIBURLINGTON, Wash. – The Environmental Protection Agency says rocks near a housing development in Burlington contain naturally occurring asbestos. Prolonged exposure to asbestos can cause lung cancer. Investigators recommend that signs be posted, …
EQC kept mum about asbestos-infected house
Posted by The PressThe PressEQC kept mum about asbestos-infected houseThe PressAngela Dawson and her three children lived in a house infested with asbestos for almost two years after the quakes. EQC identified the risks when assessing the damage in October 2011, but did not alert the family. EQC paid Dawson a $7000 cheque as …and more »
House side of Capitol reopens after asbestos incident
Posted by Washington PostNBCNews.comHouse side of Capitol reopens after asbestos incidentWashington PostThe House side of the U.S. Capitol reopened Thursday morning after a brief shutdown because of an asbestos-related incident. Authorities were keeping one section of the building sealed off for further inspection, but lawmakers and aides returned to …Part of US Capitol Closed Due to Potential Asbestos […]
Asbestos floor tiles shouldn’t prevent sale of house
Posted by Hometownlife.comAsbestos floor tiles shouldn't prevent sale of houseHometownlife.comQ: Your column in the Eccentric newspaper has always been so helpful to me, which has led me to write to you about a question that I have. I have lived in my home for 57 years and my basement floor is tiled with 12-inch asbestos tiles. They […]
Ten Mr Fluffy asbestos homes destroyed
Posted by The Canberra TimesThe Canberra TimesTen Mr Fluffy asbestos homes destroyedThe Canberra TimesTaskforce head Andrew Kefford is trying to work out how many of the 1049 homes involved in the asbestos clean-up are still standing. The figure includes homes since demolished, four homes missed in the original clean-up and cleaned in 1996, 2007 and …and more »
Natural asbestos problem ‘falls in the cracks’
Posted by TheNewsTribune.comKGMI Natural asbestos problem 'falls in the cracks'TheNewsTribune.comSEATTLE — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency investigators prompted by a resident's concern in late 2012 tested rocks near a housing development in Burlington, Washington, and found evidence of naturally occurring asbestos. Prolonged exposure to …Natural asbestos problem 'falls in the cracks' in Skagit CountyThe Seattle TimesNatural asbestos causes lung […]
Asbestos scare during renovations closes Moonah retail store
Posted by Yahoo!7 NewsYahoo!7 NewsAsbestos scare during renovations closes Moonah retail storeYahoo!7 NewsABC There are concerns staff and customers at a Moonah shop have been exposed to asbestos in ripped-up floor tiles. Concerns about asbestos exposure have prompted the temporary closure of a discount retailer in Hobart's northern suburbs. A member of …and more »
Greens MP: Removing the carbon tax ‘our asbestos moment’
Posted by NEWS.com.auGreens MP: Removing the carbon tax 'our asbestos moment'NEWS.com.auAs Parliament edges closer to finally passing repeal legislation, the MP warned the country is heading backwards at a crucial time. “This is Parliament's asbestos moment, our tobacco moment, where we knew that business as usual was harmful but decided …and more »
Company fined for dumping asbestos
Posted by asbestos.comA demolition and digger hire company has been fined over $67,000 for illegally dumping asbestos-contaminated waste and fill material in Otumoetai last year.
In 2013 the Tauranga City Council and Bay of Plenty regional council both received complaints about material containing asbestos being taken from a church demolition site.