Asbestos was widely used in the building industry in the 1960s and 70s but was banned in the UK in the 1990s. Lawyer Cenric Clement-Evans told BBC Wales he wanted the government to set up an advisory group and create a Wales-wide policy.
Congratulations, you’re now registered! Let us know what news and updates you want to hear about and we’ll send them straight to your inbox. Freda Simpson, 78, from Washington, was told she has the mesothelioma disease in June after suffering with ches…
Metro said hundreds of older rail cars operating within the system contain asbestos, but the material does not pose a threat to passengers and those cars are soon to be replaced. The transit agency has issued a contract proposal seeking a company to re…
Simmons Hanly Conroy, LLC, a national mesothelioma law firm, and the Metro Tri Club are pleased to announce the 7th Annual Alton Miles for Meso 5K Race & 2K Fun Run to benefit the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization . The race is scheduled to t…
Nearly forty years ago, Congress recognized the dire need to protect the public from toxic chemicals with the passage of the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976. This landmark law gave the Environmental Protection Agency the authority to regulate indu…
An 81-year-old widow is appealing for information after she was diagnosed with an asbestos-related cancer she believes is linked to handling her late husband’s work clothes. Opal Gibson, had mesothelioma diagnosed in February last year after experienci…
Demolition of a Mr Fluffy home in Melba. While the risk of mesothelioma from living in an asbestos-contaminated house is small at 16 in 100,000, an expert says anything greater than 1 in 100,000 is an unacceptable risk.
Whenever possible, the oncologist’s name is also part of the contact details. As new treatment centers are found, they will be added to the list.
While the use of asbestos peaked about 40 years ago, the number of cases of the rare but deadly cancer it causes has not declined. Every year, doctors diagnose about 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma after patients come in with a cough, fever, fatigue, e…
In early July, the public learned the results of a study commissioned by the EWG Action Fund which examined materials found in some children’s products. According to the report, 4 of 28 boxes of imported crayons and 2 of 21 toy crime lab kits were foun…
Receive FREE access by logging in to or creating your Spokesman.com account. The Idaho Transportation Department has agreed to pay nearly $52,000 in fines for demolishing an office building in downtown Priest River that was riddled with asbestos, witho…
Edward Gilbertson, 68, set up the group – which met at Pontypridd Museum on July 17 – to help those whose lives are affected by the deadly material A former firefighter from Taffs Well has launched a new support group in Pontypridd to help people whose…
Restaurant owners Nazifa Rahimi and husband Ali Rahimi make a toast at Ariana Restaurant in Huntington on Dec. 27, 2013. Photo Credit: Jeremy Bales Restaurant owners Nazifa Rahimi and husband Ali Rahimi make a toast at Ariana Restaurant in Huntington o…
WorkSafeBC wants to clear the air around construction sites in the Tri-Cities and across B.C. The provincial body recently launched an enforcement blitz around identifying and removing asbestos from demolition and renovation sites. According to WorkSaf…
Mesothelioma Claims Outstanding Could one of your past jobs have exposed you to Asbestos? Is it possible you have been exposed to asbestos at a previous job? Many people are unaware that Mesothelioma symptoms from asbestos often do not appear until man…