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Renewed call to remove asbestos from schools

Renewed call to remove asbestos from schools Trade unions are calling for the Government to prioritise the removal of asbestos from all schools and colleges.   The call from the Joint Union Asbestos Committee (JUAC) follows the death of a former teacher from the asbestos related cancer mesothelioma.  Sue Stephens was a primary school teacher […]

Read the full article | Published Sep 12, 2016

Firm sentenced for asbestos failures

Firm sentenced for asbestos failures A home improvement firm sentenced for asbestos failures have been fined for the unsafe removal of asbestos material from a domestic property. Firm sentenced for asbestos failures Ace of Hearts Home Improvement Limited removed asbestos containing materials from a domestic property in St Albans in September 2015 The Health and […]

Read the full article | Published Sep 12, 2016

Olympic wrestler died from Mesothelioma

Olympic wrestler died from Mesothelioma With all the recent excitement of the Rio Olympic games, what many of us wouldn’t know is that a famous Olympic Wrestler died from Mesothelioma, the American, Terry McCann. Terry’s career included winning three consecutive AAU National Championships, and he was also recognised as holding the only undefeated international record […]

Read the full article | Published Aug 23, 2016

Investigation into Yuanda UK following asbestos in Australia

Investigation into Yuanda UK following asbestos in Australia It has come to light that an investigation into Yuanda UK following asbestos in Australia has been launched.  They are being investigated by the HSE in order to determine whether or not they have imported building products containing asbestos. It follows the discovery that Yuanda Australia used […]

Read the full article | Published Aug 22, 2016

Man diagnosed with asbestos disease appeals to his former co-workers

Man diagnosed with asbestos disease appeals to his former co-workers In the news today, a 67 year old man diagnosed with asbestos disease appeals to his former co-workers for their help. Mr John Merritt is suffering with a lung disease (pleural thickening) caused by exposure to asbestos, and is seeking help from former co-workers who […]

Read the full article | Published Aug 16, 2016