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Teacher diagnosed with mesothelioma thinks Kent school is to blame

Teacher diagnosed with mesothelioma thinks Kent school is to blame A Teacher diagnosed with mesothelioma thinks Kent school is to blame, Sevenoaks, and has specialist lawyers investigating on his behalf. Michael Polley, aged 65, was diagnosed with mesothelioma in January 2016.  He was a teacher at Sevenoaks school from 1977 to 1981. The diagnosis came […]

Read the full article | Published Oct 20, 2016

Studies reveal that talcum powder could cause cancer

Studies reveal that talcum powder could cause cancer Johnson & Johnson have been sued after a woman in America died from ovarian cancer, caused by using their baby talcum powder and ‘shower to shower’ products. Johnson & Johnson are expected to launch an appeal, although this case is one of many others currently being brought […]

Read the full article | Published Oct 20, 2016

Heating Engineer fined for exposing homeowners to asbestos

Heating Engineer fined for exposing homeowners to asbestos A self employed heating engineer has been fined after removing asbestos lagged pipework in a domestic property with no precautions to prevent exposure to asbestos fibers. Karl Locher pleaded guilty at Trafford Magistrate’s Court after an investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Locher was employed […]

Read the full article | Published Oct 12, 2016

Mesothelioma may be detected early by breath screening

Mesothelioma may be detected early by breath screening Scientists in Belgium are saying there’s a chance that Mesothelioma may be detected early by breath screening. A new breath analysis tool could detect early signs of mesothelioma in those people who used to work with asbestos as part of their job. Breath analysis tests were carried out […]

Read the full article | Published Oct 11, 2016

Rochdale Council responds to questions regarding former asbestos factory

Rochdale Council responds to questions regarding former asbestos factory As reported in Rochdale online, there was a meeting about the former Turner Brothers Asbestos site which took place on Thursday 22nd September 2016 at Spotland Methodist Church. Following this meeting, it was reported that the answers to some previously unanswered questions had been revealed. A […]

Read the full article | Published Oct 10, 2016

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