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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’s … removing roofing sheets that contained asbestos at a Canberra property. … a professional to remove the asbestos.
He said the material … the risk of the exposure of the asbestos … lessens the objective …
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Builder wins big over wrongful interdict in asbestos dispute
29 Aug 2025 12:54 GMT
… after he repeatedly complained about asbestos contamination at Springfield sites, alleging … and safety offences relating to asbestos exposure and was fined, following which …
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RPS teachers report mold, HVAC outages and asbestos concerns as they return to school
29 Aug 2025 05:54 GMT
… leak, mold issues and asbestos remediation.
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“RPS decided … materials and window sealants. Exposure to asbestos — a mineral fiber that … no safe level of exposure to asbestos. Q.C. worries … she’s anxious about potential asbestos exposure.
“I’ve asked to …
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Appeals court says exposure class action has standing
28 Aug 2025 19:54 GMT
… seeking medical monitoring for exposure to a potentially … fact, it is precisely because asbestos’ — or EtO — ‘can … Sommerville’s injury is her ‘exposure itself’ to ‘environmental toxins … to ultimately determine the potential exposure levels of (Sommerville) and …
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We need National Mesothelioma Registry for orphan cancer affecting Minnesota veterans
30 Aug 2025 16:04 GMT
… . Because of this widespread exposure, veterans now represent 30% … for mesothelioma is routine exposure to asbestos, a natural mineral once … 20 to 40 years after asbestos exposure. This delay can lead … the connection between past exposure and the development of …
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Lung Cancer Risk in Non-Smokers: Awareness and Genetic Testing
30 Aug 2025 15:57 GMT
… including secondhand smoke, radon, asbestos, and air pollution, also … or secondhand smoking, but exposure to secondhand smoke can … without smoking herself, that exposure put her at higher … their homes for radon. Asbestos exposure, though less common now, …
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Torbay parents warned as kids risk their lives by urban exploring
30 Aug 2025 07:32 GMT
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Wannabe urban explorers risk asbestos exposure, falling through floorboards and other … ;There is the risk of exposure to asbestos as well as pigeon … .
"The health risks from exposure will not be seen now …
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This Labor Day, workers’ rights are being ‘hacked away,’ activists say
31 Aug 2025 10:50 GMT
… limit workers’ exposure to dangerous substances such as lead and asbestos.
Artificial …
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Editorial: We all have a role to play in protecting against forever chemicals
30 Aug 2025 21:02 GMT
… not exclusively because of their exposure to forever chemicals, that … they tie to their PFAS exposure, and budding efforts to … to limit their employees’ exposure and their contribution to forever … could be said of avoiding asbestos, tobacco, processed meats and …
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Pesticide workers face higher risk of lung illness
29 Aug 2025 14:42 GMT
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See also: Advice on asbestos rules and responsibilities for farmers … highlight significant associations between pesticide exposure and respiratory symptoms.
The average … significantly associated with high pesticide exposure,” said Prof Fishwick.
Stephanie …