Polski Dzial ABI welcomes plans for Mesothelioma Bill
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has welcomed the announcement in the Queen’s Speech that people with the asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma in the UK will get more financial help under a package of measures in the Mesothelioma Bill. This will include support for up to 3,000 sufferers who currently go un-compensated, and a more streamlined […]
Government must act over new workplace cancer study
The TUC has called for urgent action from the government to deal with the huge death toll from work-related cancer as research is published in the British Journal of Cancer Supplement into the incidence of cancers caused by work. The study was was funded by the Health and Safety Executive, and found that every year […]
Workplace deaths underestimated by 800%
The government has been accused of hiding behind statistics, as workplace deaths are underestimated by more than 800%, trade union Unite has said. The comments came in the run-up to International Workers’ Memorial Day, which took place on Saturday 28th April. Unite has accused ministers of introducing ‘light touch’ health and safety regulations and called […]
Supreme Court brings justice for asbestos victims
Trade Unions have welcomed the landmark ruling by the Supreme Court which will affect many of the 2,500 people who are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year. Mesothelioma is a terminal form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma has an unusually long gestation period, which can be in excess of 40 years between exposure […]
Tradesman fined over asbestos release
A Birmingham handyman has been prosecuted after releasing asbestos fibres while refurbishing a kitchen at a flat in Solihull. Inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found William Rogers, a carpenter and general handyman, had removed partition walls containing asbestos insulating board at the premises. Solihull Magistrates’ Court heard Mr Rogers had wrongly assumed […]