NEWS
Here you will find news articles and links that we hope are of interest to you. They are relevant to Asbestos and Health & Safety in particular.
Paths closed in asbestos scare - Halifax Today TWO public footpaths close to a mill destroyed by fire have been cordoned off amid fears they may be contaminated with asbestos Source : Halifax Courier |
Cancer victim launches £250k compensation bid Man says firm failed to protect him from asbestos danger Richard Shepherdson, 61, has developed malignant mesothelioma, a cancer of the tissues surrounding his lungs or his abdomen, according to a writ issued at London's High Court Source : Biggleswade Today |
Farmer refuses to remove asbestos A farmer in Essex is refusing to remove a ton of asbestos dumped on his land by fly-tippers because it would cost him thousands of pounds. Source : BBC News |
Farm Shed With High Level Of Asbestos Catches Fire A FARM shed containing high levels of asbestos caught fire this afternoon. The shed was part of a farm out house on Winston Road, Staindrop in County Durham. Source : This is the North East |
Demolition firm reassures residents on asbestos - Eastbourne Today Worried residents have voiced their concerns over the dangers of asbestos as the demolition of the former bus depot in Cavendish Place and Susans Road gets underway. Contractors began demolishing the building, which is known to contain asbestos, last week. The site has been earmarked for more than 100 new homes. Source : Eastbourne Herald |
DNA test hope over damages claims Scientists say a new DNA test may help prove if people have had their health damaged by exposure to chemicals Source : BBC News |
Asbestos killed my mum, dad, brothers and uncle.. Mirror.co.uk Here Valerie, 55, from Retford, Notts, explains why she feels like a ticking timebomb... Source : The Mirror |
Asbestos kills wife - Top Stories - News - Mirror.co.uk A fireman's wife died of cancer after being exposed to asbestos as she washed his uniform. Mum of two Kathleen Thompson, 54, contracted mesothelioma after regularly coming into contact with the dust on husband Alan's clothes. Alan, 56, of Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough, worked at a fire station where a large pipe where they hung kit was lagged with asbestos. Source : The Mirror |
BBC NEWS School opens after asbestos moved Pupils and staff return to a school in Somerset after work to remove asbestos was carried out. The material was found in Westonzoyland Primary School during the summer holidays, when some minor repairs were carried out. Remedial work has taken place to clean the affected areas and remove traces of the substance. Source : BBC News |
