Thirty-one years ago the Brighton bomb caused death and devastation inside the Grand Hotel, and remains one of the most notorious terrorist attacks to take place in this country. Who would have thought it would still be claiming victims thirty-one years later, however? Jonathon Woods, an anti-terrorist officer with the Metropolitan Police, was reported to […]
Monthly Archives: February 2016
Fly tipping and asbestos waste
The illegal dumping of asbestos waste has long been a problem in the UK, recently highlighted when fly tippers left an asbestos water tank at a Scottish beauty spot in the hills near Greenock. Local residents were naturally outraged, as serious health issues can result if asbestos dust and fibres are released into the air. […]
Asbestos ground contamination at new transport interchange
Asbestos ground contamination has been found during the construction of a new transport hub in Bolton. Small amounts of asbestos were discovered in an area which has now been excavated, and the substance safely removed. It is quite common to find asbestos contamination during this type of construction project – asbestos residue is generally present […]
Will war veterans receive full compensation for asbestos-related illness?
A campaign to ensure members of the armed forces receive the same level of compensation as civilians for asbestos-related illness, is gathering pace. Pressure has been placed on David Cameron, from a range of groups including politicians and military leaders, to remove inconsistencies within the compensation system. Late last year, the issue appeared to have […]
World Cancer Day draws attention to health risks of asbestos exposure
Last Thursday was World Cancer Day, and attention was focused partly on work-related cancers, including the ongoing battle against devastating health problems caused by asbestos exposure. It is estimated that occupational cancers in general, account for around 5% of the total number of cancer deaths in the UK each year, with asbestos exposure being cited […]
Lawyers claim dusty work clothes were to blame for widow’s death
It has been claimed that Paula Briggs’ death was caused by breathing in asbestos dust as she cleaned her husband’s work clothes every day. Her late husband, Jack, was exposed to asbestos dust and fibres whilst working for an aviation factory during the 1970s and 1980s. The substance was then transferred to his home environment […]