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10 Jobs at Risk of Nontraditional Asbestos Exposure
29 Apr 2025 01:02 GMT
… were put at risk of mesothelioma through nontraditional asbestos exposure. Family members … entertainment industry were put at risk of asbestos exposure in lighting, fireproof … may be at risk of mesothelioma today. When asbestos-containing materials in …
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Major concerns over growing number of asbestos fibres in Scotland’s drinking water
27 Apr 2025 16:34 GMT
… are facing a growing risk from asbestos in water pipes with … safe level of exposure to asbestos – although health officials … of asbestos in drinking water to be a serious risk.
However … increase the replacement rate for asbestos cement pipes.
Homeowner pulls …
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Tayside water network has highest level of asbestos-cement pipes in Scotland
27 Apr 2025 09:08 GMT
… of asbestos in drinking water to be a serious risk.
However … .
“So, the removal of asbestos pipes by water suppliers now … its network is manufactured from asbestos cement.
“We undertake preventative … Waters no longer installs any asbestos cement pipes and is “ …
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'My husband was killed by new asbestos' - Widow fights for stonemasons' justice
26 Apr 2025 04:54 GMT
… the single biggest risk to construction workers after asbestos" With the … It can also increase the risk of developing serious and life … often termed as the new asbestos and its threat should … the same disastrous legacy as asbestos." You can find out …
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Louisiana Asbestos Workers May Qualify for Lung Cancer or Mesothelioma Lawsuits
26 Apr 2025 00:02 GMT
… with mesothelioma cancer or asbestos lung cancer may be … workers with mesothelioma or asbestos lung cancer can get … jobsites with asbestos may face an increased risk of developing … mesothelioma cancer, asbestos lung cancer, …
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Wildfire risk is rising in New Hampshire — and science has identified the culprit
25 Apr 2025 10:30 GMT
… New England, where wildfire risk is considered relatively low. … historically been described as “the asbestos forest, meaning … it took … from buildings.
While wildfire risk in New England is … change, which alters the risks of wildfire massively.”
Prescribed …
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'Very, very toxic': The risk of asbestos in Gaza's rubble
25 Apr 2025 04:19 GMT
… unable to manage the risks posed by asbestos or dust inhalation … lack of awareness about the risks of asbestos, combined with the ongoing … .
A further, lesser known risk is that of silicosis, a … lead to an "increased risk of respiratory tract infections, …
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Low Risk To Public Health Following Fire At South Taranaki Hotel
24 Apr 2025 04:30 GMT
… found asbestos
in the building, there was a very low risk … to public
health.
“It was expected that asbestos would … debris, as it may
contain asbestos.
Keep children and pets … high-pressure hose as this
risks spreading contaminated ash and debris …
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U.S. Navy’s Nonadherence to Asbestos Policy Opens Door to Lawsuit
24 Apr 2025 03:11 GMT
… , that discarded, scrap asbestos materials immediately be placed … de minimis para-occupational asbestos exposure resulting from … . Perkins received substantial asbestos exposure merely due to … of the potential health risks of asbestos [on government operated …
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Lane County’s recycling, food diversion project faces zoning, corporate pushback
28 Apr 2025 23:26 GMT
… is exempt, mostly around its asbestos pit.
In an email to … ,” Pelroy said. “They’re at risk of losing even more and …