Polski Dzial Teacher’s Death Caused by Asbestos Exposure
An inquest into the death of a former primary school teacher has concluded that she died as a result of exposure to asbestos during her teaching career, the Guardian reports. Elizabeth Belt worked in a number of primary schools in east Lincolnshire, where she would frequently pin and remove children’s work to asbestos boards in […]
Consultation Begins on New Asbestos Law
A formal consultation process is now underway on a new bill designed to re-claim the medical costs of treating people suffering from asbestos related diseases. The bill is backed by Clydeside Action on Asbestos and is being taken forward as a member’s bill at Holyrood by MSP Stuart McMillan. The Recovery of Medical Costs for […]
Death Toll from Occupational Cancers Continues to Rise
Recently released figures have revealed a large rise in the number of deaths from mesothelioma, which is a cause of great concern for the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). In 2012 there were 2,535 deaths from the disease, most of which were caused by past occupational exposure to asbestos the Health and Safety […]