Tag: Mesothelioma News

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.

Even today with the asbestos regulations that are in place, workers and their families could be at risk if a worker has not been properly trained or informed about asbestos-containing materials they may handle or come across. Several years ago, an Oakl…

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…

A worker from Perth Children’s Hospital said he was showered in plumes of potentially deadly asbestos dust that was so thick he could not see his hand. The worker, who wants to be known only as Matt, said that he breathed in the dust on Monday night as he stood half a metre from where a panel containing asbestos was drilled.

When people think about the fight against cancer they often focus on the development of new therapies, but why is it important to consider existing therapies too? Cancer remains a leading cause of death worldwide, and the global cancer burden is expect…

CFMEU secretary Mick Buchan outside the new Perth Children’s Hospital, under construction. The union claims asbestos has been found in construction materials.

Stanley Trevor Deakin, aged 82, of Brambles Residential Home on Birchfield Road, was exposed to asbestos during his working life and developed mesothelioma. An inquest held by Worcestershire Coroner’s Service opened on Monday, April 25 and closed on Tuesday, July 12, ruled Mr Godfrey died as the result of an industrial disease.

Over the last several months a number of schools across Texas have suffered water damage due to a series of torrential downpours that have blanketed the state. A junior high school in Palestine made this list and suffered at least $100,000 in water dam…

Over the last several months a number of schools across Texas have suffered water damage due to a series of torrential downpours that have blanketed the state. A junior high school in Palestine made this list and suffered at least $100,000 in water dam…