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What are asbestos related diseases? Asbestos related diseases are caused by exposure to asbestos, where the asbestos fibers are inhaled and affect the lungs and pleura. There are various types of asbestos related diseases which include non-malignant (non cancerous) diseases such as asbestosis, pleural plaques, pleural effusion, diffuse pleural thickening, rounded atelectasis and malignant diseases (cancerous) such as lung cancer and mesothelioma. So who […]
Read the full article | Published Jul 15, 2019Article Updated On June 25, 2019Asbestos plaster in walls & ceilings Asbestos in plaster building materials (cement) was commonly used between 1940 and 1990 in the construction of many residential and commercial buildings. As such, it can still be found in many older residential and commercial buildings today. How to Identify Asbestos in Plaster Asbestos […]
Read the full article | Published Jun 17, 2019Article Updated On June 25, 2019What is asbestos insulation? There are different types of asbestos insulation and it varies in appearance. It was a very common material used in homes that were built in the 1950’s and 1960’s. As such, some older properties may still contain some form of asbestos insulation. Asbestos was frequently used […]
Read the full article | Published Jun 10, 2019What is a Mesothelioma Prognosis? Doctors describe a mesothelioma prognosis as being an overall outlook for a patient who has been diagnosed with the disease. The purpose of a prognosis for the patient is that it helps to determine the different treatment options that are available and which they can pursue, including any prospects of […]
Read the full article | Published Jun 06, 2019Asbestos materials in 81 year old woman’s home are causing her concern A woman from Hull says she is frightened to live in her own council house after asbestos materials were discovered during an inspection. 81 year old Annie Rowley’s home was inspected by Hull City Council in Browning Close, west Hull, and she was […]
Read the full article | Published Jun 03, 2019Widow seeks help over husband’s asbestos death A widow from Lowestoft is asking for help from her husband’s old workmates after his asbestos death on 2nd March 2018. Royston Pothan previously worked as an electrician in Luton and died aged 80 of an asbestos-related disease last year. Mr Pothan had been diagnosed with the asbestos […]
Read the full article | Published May 20, 2019Hospital fined after contractors & staff exposed to asbestos at work Hospital contractors and staff were exposed to asbestos at work while working for the Royal Shrewsbury hospital. As a result, Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust have received a fine totaling £16,000 and have also been ordered to pay more than £18,000 in costs. […]
Read the full article | Published May 14, 2019What is a wire gauze? A wire gauze is most commonly used in a laboratory and is a very important piece of equipment that is used frequently in that particular environment. Wire gauze is best described as a thin sheet of metal with a net like pattern or a wire mesh. In a laboratory, the wire […]
Read the full article | Published Apr 16, 2019Article Updated On June 25, 2019The common asbestos symptoms Think you may be suffering from an asbestos-related disease? Check out the most common asbestos symptoms below which will vary depending on which type of asbestos disease you have:- 1 Shortness of Breath Shortness of breath is often one of the very first signs of an […]
Read the full article | Published Apr 08, 2019Article Updated On June 25, 2019What is white asbestos used for? White asbestos, or chrysotile asbestos as it’s more commonly known, is one of the most widely used types of asbestos in the world. It’s used in a lot of common building materials, textiles, and other materials. Chrysotile asbestos containing products include:- Adhesives Brake pads […]
Read the full article | Published Apr 03, 2019
