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More women around the world are dying from mesothelioma

More women around the world are dying from mesothelioma Historical studies show that men are four times more likely to be diagnosed with mesothelioma than women are. However, more and more women are being diagnosed with mesothelioma from across the world. Women can be exposed through their work, but it’s more likely they are exposed […]

Read the full article | Published Nov 13, 2017

Scottish utility services company fined for exposing employees to asbestos

Scottish utility services company fined for exposing employees to asbestos A utilities company based in Paisley, Scotland, IQA Operations Group Ltd, has received a fine for having exposed four employees to asbestos. The employees were exposed in 2014 while working at Anderson Tower block in Motherwell. On 7th November 2017 at Hamilton Sheriff Court, the court heard […]

Read the full article | Published Nov 13, 2017

HSE has updated online asbestos help sheets that trades can access

HSE has updated online asbestos help sheets that trades can access The HSE have updated their range of online asbestos essentials task sheets. The sheets provide essential information for those working in the building and related trades. They have been updated to stress the importance of gaining the correct information, receiving appropriate training, and instructions […]

Read the full article | Published Nov 08, 2017

How to ensure your respirator fits correctly during Movember

How to ensure your respirator fits correctly during Movember November has now become synonymous with men growing their facial hair in order to raise money and awareness for men’s health issues, such as prostate and testicular cancer. Many men get involved with ‘Movember‘ every year, all helping towards this great cause. But what happens if part […]

Read the full article | Published Nov 06, 2017

British Lung Foundation’s new mesothelioma research network

British Lung Foundation’s new mesothelioma research network The British Lung Foundation’s new mesothelioma research network has been launched to bring scientists together. What is mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is a cancer that grows between the lining of the lungs and the inside of the chest. It is regarded as a terminal condition. Only around 8 out of every 100 people […]

Read the full article | Published Oct 30, 2017