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Fines given to Essex companies who exposed employees to asbestos

Fines given to Essex companies who exposed employees to asbestos A couple of businesses based in Essex have received fines because they were found guilty of exposing their staff to asbestos over many years. The companies knew that their buildings contained asbestos, yet they completely ignored the fact and put lives in danger. Asbestos was […]

Read the full article | Published Mar 14, 2017

Widow takes action against Tesco following husbands death from Asbestos

Widow takes action against Tesco following husbands death from Asbestos The widow of a man who worked for Tesco during the 1970’s and 80’s is taking legal action against them following his death. David Priest worked for Tesco as a Manager throughout the West Midlands area, working in different stores. His job involved overseeing store expansions […]

Read the full article | Published Mar 02, 2017

Smoking is not the only cause of lung cancer

Smoking is not the only cause of lung cancer People with lung cancer often presume that their illness is caused by smoking, but experts are warning that exposure to asbestos is another likely cause. While they are correct in thinking that smoking has contributed to their lung cancer, if they have been exposed to asbestos […]

Read the full article | Published Feb 21, 2017

The thirty three year old mum dying from asbestos disease

The thirty three year old mum dying from asbestos disease Kirsty List, aged 33, from Exwick in Exeter, is dying from an asbestos related disease. Doctors have informed her that she most likely will not live until Christmas this year. It is unclear how she has developed the illness, but she started to fall ill […]

Read the full article | Published Feb 07, 2017

Supervisor receives fine for exposing workers to asbestos

Supervisor receives fine for exposing workers to asbestos A supervisor receives fine for exposing workers to asbestos fibers whilst on a licensed asbestos removal job…….. Alan Burdett who worked for Asbestos Decontamination Services Limited of Erdington, Birmingham, admitted to the safety breach and was sentenced accordingly. The Health and Safety Executive had initially received a […]

Read the full article | Published Feb 01, 2017

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