The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently launched a public consultation to strengthen the Control of...
Asbestos Awareness
Talcum Powder Giant Sued in UK Over Cancer Risks
It has been reported that Johnson & Johnson, known for its talcum powder, is facing a major legal challenge in the UK.
Compensation for Grieving Family Who Lost Loved One Due to Asbestos
In 2023, a man based in Wiltshire died from an asbestos-related cancer. Almost two years later, his family have received compensation and have donated a portion of it to the hospice that cared for him at the end of his life.
Primary School Pupils and Staff Exposed to Asbestos During Renovations
Following refurbishments to kitchen facilities at a primary school in Bristol, a building site supervisor has been...
Marine Fitter’s Family Shares Heartfelt Plea for Help After Dad Dies Following Asbestosis Battle
The family of a beloved Grimsby man, who used to work as a marine fitter at the docks in the Lincolnshire town, are desperately searching for answers following his death.
What to Do If Your Workplace Caused Your Asbestos-Related Disease
Globally, asbestos exposure at work causes over 200,000 deaths annually, with the UK experiencing around 5,000...
Thirty-Six-Year-Old Man Believes He Contracted Mesothelioma from A Bunsen Burner Mat
The official policy of successive governments has been to leave asbestos undisturbed. Provided it isn’t shedding...
“UK Has Highest Incidence of Mesothelioma in the World,” Says Doctor
In a letter published by the Guardian 2nd of January, Dr Gill Reed, Former technical adviser, Joint Union Asbestos...
Late Glasgow Shipyard Worker-Inspired Clothing Range Launched to Raise Funds for Asbestos Victims
Glasgow shipyard worker Bob Dickie, who spent 25 years campaigning for victims of asbestos, has inspired a new...
Important New Developments in Mesothelioma Diagnosis and Treatment
The mesothelioma cancer charity Mesothelioma UK has shared details of a six-month research project aimed at...
41-Year-Old Receives Shock Pleural Mesothelioma Diagnosis
A mother from Tamworth with asbestos-related cancer, Emily-Jane Scandrett, hopes to raise awareness of the disease...
Experts Still Calling for Urgent Change in Law Regarding Asbestos-Related Lung Cancer
Asbestos remains one of the biggest contributors to workplace-related deaths in the UK. Even today, people remain...
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