Author: <span>Mesothelioma News</span>

Fake contractors expose asbestos

Unlicensed contractors exposed asbestos when they used a high-pressure water hose on a house roof, causing a clean-up bill that could total tens of thousands of dollars for a Fairfield householder. Council’s Environmental Management officers are investigating the incident that potentially exposed residents in the Fairfield Local Government Area to asbestos.

‘Swindon disease’ family support group launched by Withy King

Regional law firm Withy King has started a support group for people with mesothelioma known as the Swindon disease – and other asbestos-related illnesses as well as their families and carers. The support group, which is run from the firm’s Swindon office, was launched at a wreath-laying ceremony organised by Withy King at the Mesothelioma Memorial Garden in the town’s Queen’s Park to mark National Action Mesothelioma Day.

Doctor’s receptionist died of mesothelioma contracted while washing…

A RETIRED doctor’s receptionist died of asbestos-related cancer after coming into contact with clothes covered with the deadly substance, an inquest heard. Winchester Coroner’s Court heard how the 69-year-old may have come into contact with asbestos from washing her father’s clothes during the ’60s when he worked at the docks.

Asbestos deaths in Alberta likely much higher than reported, says U of C prof

A professor at the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine believes the number of asbestos-related workplace deaths in Alberta is much higher than formally acknowledged. According to a Worker’s Compensation Board report,19 of 24 workplace deaths so far this year were traced back to asbestos exposure.

Workers angry over WA asbestos scandal

A worker exposed to asbestos at Perth’s new children’s hospital this week says building giant John Holland has provided no medical help as the government announced an independent investigation into the scandal. It is not the most hazardous asbestos but is banned in Australia and when inhaled can cause deadly diseases such as lung cancer, mesothelioma or asbestosis.

Dying woman’s battle to keep kids safe from the asbestos that caused her cancer

Sue Stephens was exposed to the deadly substance during 30 years of classroom teaching – and her first thought was to spare her pupils the same fate A primary school teacher for 30 years, Sue was exposed to the deadly fibres in the classroom. But her f…