Asbestos in Welsh Schools

Posted on July 20, 2010 with No Comments

In a television report on ITV Wales,  Information identified in a Western Mail freedom of information request has uncovered that over 90% of Welsh Schools contain dangerous asbestos containing materials.

Breakdown of schools containing asbestos by Unitary Authority in Wales; 2009 figs:

Asbestos – Hammer Horror Video

Posted on July 16, 2010 with 1 Comment

The HSE have lauched a new promotional video called ‘Hammer Horror’ click here to watch it.

Fit and Active Mechanic died of Mesothelioma

Posted on July 14, 2010 with 1 Comment

A FORMER mechanic, who remembered blowing asbestos fibres from car parts, died after a cancer linked to the deadly Asbestos dust spread through his body.

An inquest heard that evidence of mesothelioma was found in most of Stephen Ward’s vital organs, including a tumour that was wrapped around his heart. The 49-year-old died in April, 10 months after being diagnosed.

Asbestos bears some blame in Derby’s lack of better health

Posted on July 13, 2010 with 1 Comment

ASBESTOS-RELATED illness and deprivation in Derby are being blamed for little improvement in the number of city people dying of cancer. Latest figures show the city has seen barely any change in the death rate from cancer in 10 years, despite a national reduction.

Eyemouth golf club blaze debris poses ‘no risk’

Posted on July 12, 2010 with 2 Comments

Health officials have said there is no risk to the public from Asbestos debris left after a fire at a Borders golf course.

A firefighter was airlifted to hospital after being hurt while dealing with the blaze in Eyemouth on Wednesday.

He was injured when a greenkeeper’s shed containing a number of chemicals collapsed.