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Last Updated on May 7, 2021 by There have been developments in revolutionary treatment against Mesothelioma cancer in Toronto. Mesothelioma is a lung cancer which is exclusively linked to asbestos inhalation. Dr. John Cho and Dr. Marc De Perrot have teamed up to pioneer a new technique that has more than doubled survival rates in […]
Read the full article | Published Feb 20, 2015
Last Updated on February 19, 2015 by neilhardy The HSE (Health and Safety Executive) app was launched in October 2014 to increase awareness to asbestos and its dangers amongst tradespeople. The app has been criticised by UKATA, the United Kingdom Asbestos Training Association, saying they are disappointed with the app as it encourages untrained people […]
Read the full article | Published Feb 18, 2015
Last Updated on February 16, 2015 by neilhardy The naturally occurring, cancer causing mineral, asbestos has been found to exist naturally in Southern Nevada where carcinogenic mineral fibres including asbestos were discovered. Asbestos is still mined around the world and its natural presence is often disturbed by erosion sending fibres into the air filling the […]
Read the full article | Published Feb 16, 2015
Last Updated on February 11, 2015 by neilhardy Online learning is increasingly being used as a method of providing asbestos awareness training. The HSE recognises the use of online learning as a delivery method for asbestos awareness training, meeting all requirements of Regulation 10 of the control of asbestos regulations. The flexibility of the online […]
Read the full article | Published Feb 11, 2015
Last Updated on February 10, 2015 by neilhardy There has been a change in legislation, due to begin April 6th 2015, put into place by the CDM (construction design and management) making changes from the 2007 regulations. The changes are to keep up to date with a need for increased health and safety within construction […]
Read the full article | Published Feb 10, 2015