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Female factory inspector was 1st to warn over Asbestos in 1898

Female factory inspector was 1st to warn over Asbestos in 1898 The dangers of asbestos exposure have been known about for a very long time. Infact, the 1st warnings about the toxic substance emerged in the late 1800’s. It was a female factory inspector by the name of Lucy Deane that first raised concern over […]

Read the full article | Published Apr 11, 2017

Dentists may have been exposed to asbestos in daily work

Dentists may have been exposed to asbestos in daily work It is reported that Dentists may have been exposed to asbestos in daily work, and yet they are not aware of this. Research shows that dental tape is one of the causes of asbestos exposure. And the recent studies also showed that Periodontal dressings are […]

Read the full article | Published Apr 10, 2017

Exeter mum dying of asbestos disease appeals for help

Exeter mum dying of asbestos disease appeals for help Single mum from Exwick in Exeter, Kirsty List, is battling with the asbestos related disease, mesothelioma. She is now 34, but was first diagnosed when she was 32. Kirsty has recently been told by Doctors that she only weeks or months to live. It is Kirsty’s […]

Read the full article | Published Apr 10, 2017

Church break in later reveals asbestos

Church break in later reveals asbestos A church in Scotland that was broken into over five weeks ago by vandals has since been closed after it was discovered that asbestos in the walls had become exposed. The vandals caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to Blackford Parish Church. A police investigation is in full […]

Read the full article | Published Mar 27, 2017

Serial fly tippers receive jail sentence for dumping asbestos

Serial fly tippers receive jail sentence for dumping asbestos A couple of serial fly-tippers have received jail sentences after they were caught on video dumping asbestos waste. The pair were seen dumping the illegal waste close to the rear entrance of a children’s dance school. The culprits, David Smith, aged 53, and George Parry, aged […]

Read the full article | Published Mar 20, 2017

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