Mesothelioma: Beware the Dangers of Asbestos

Saturday, July 3rd, 2010

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that develops in the thin tissue layer coating many of your organs. The American Cancer Society estimates that approximately 2,000-3,000 people are diagnosed with the disease each year.
There are three types of mesothelioma cancer. Each is classified based on where it occurs in your body:
· Pleural malignant mesothelioma [...]

Asbestos Dangers In Britains Buildings

Monday, May 24th, 2010

Recent statistics show that almost every building built before 1980 is most likely to be made of asbestos related products. According to the TUC, all public buildings and schools built between 1960 and 1980 most probably have asbestos in walls, boilers, and even hot pipes. Properties built since the mid-1980’s are unlikely to contain asbestos [...]

British Workers Ignorant to the Dangers of Asbestos

Saturday, May 15th, 2010

A British Lung Foundation survey has revealed that most tradespeople are unaware of the health risks posed by asbestos. Out of 400 people in this survey relating to asbestos, it was found that 75% had not received any form of asbestos awareness training. The survey showed that asbestos related diseases are currently the main cause [...]