Mesothelioma Still a Risk for Australian Sailors

"According to a recent report by the Australian Defence Force (ADF), thousands of sailors have likely been exposed to the toxic mineral asbestos. This is largely due to the fact that the navy has continued to use asbestos-contaminated parts even though they were banned many years ago.
Estimates reveal that nearly 250,000 parts currently held in [...]" (2009-1-13)
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