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Sole trader risked ‘grave consequences’ by improperly removing asbestos, court hears
31 Aug 2025 01:33 GMT
… his unsafe handling of asbestos and risked multiple people’ … roofing sheets that contained asbestos at a Canberra property. … trivialise the risk of the exposure of the asbestos … lessens … and stored the asbestos.
“This is a risk which potentially carried …
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Lung Cancer Risk in Non-Smokers: Awareness and Genetic Testing
30 Aug 2025 15:57 GMT
… radon, asbestos, and air pollution, also increase risk.
Genetic testing … . Asbestos exposure, though less common now, still increases risk, … diesel exhaust) also increase risk, particularly for people with … patients know about cancer risk, early detection, and …
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Torbay parents warned as kids risk their lives by urban exploring
30 Aug 2025 07:32 GMT
… urban explorers risk asbestos exposure, falling through floorboards and other health risks when … ;There is the risk of exposure to asbestos as well as pigeon … on Facebook.
"The health risks from exposure will not be …
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Pesticide workers face higher risk of lung illness
29 Aug 2025 14:42 GMT
… pesticides may face a greater risk of respiratory illness, with … .
See also: Advice on asbestos rules and responsibilities for farmers … aware of the serious risks associated with working with … into this vital, but high-risk, profession.”
Retired workers
The …
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Fire departments concerned about cancer risks are buying gear that is free of forever chemicals
29 Aug 2025 10:25 GMT
… house fire, but also risks from wearing his chemically-treated … health problems, including increased risk of certain cancers, cardiovascular … toxic chemicals like arsenic and asbestos. In addition to the … that pose increased cancer risk and didn’t adequately …
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Home poisoning risk as take-back scheme for leftover and out-of-date medicines delayed
29 Aug 2025 04:51 GMT
… were not met, leaving the risk of accidental poisoning, deliberate harm … ’s batteries, solvents, waste oil, asbestos, hospital waste, radioactive waste, wastewater …
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Moray building firm ordered to pay over £500,000 to asbestos whistleblower
27 Aug 2025 17:23 GMT
… it tried to silence over asbestos claims.
Martin McGowan, 63, … staff and they were at risk of developing debilitating health issues … sites about 'the hazardous risks which lie in or on … demolished by an excavator, spreading asbestos fibres all over the site …
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Guyana’s President Stands Tall, Delivers for the People
31 Aug 2025 14:38 GMT
… criticism is one of the risks associated with occupying high-profile … the outdated printing press, remove asbestos roofing, renovate staff facilities, and …
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10 Scariest Underrated Horror Movies of 21st Century, Ranked
31 Aug 2025 14:12 GMT
… it puts his life at risk. The story is killer, but … . Session 9 revolves around an asbestos removal crew working inside the …
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Editorial: We all have a role to play in protecting against forever chemicals
30 Aug 2025 21:02 GMT
… chemicals put us at greater risk for several types of … few people are at greater risk than our firefighters, who traditionally … put your employees at greater risk than you have to, particularly … could be said of avoiding asbestos, tobacco, processed meats and …