lundi 29 juin 2009
Residents Call for Asbestos Removal in Silicon Valley
"When people think of Silicon Valley, computers and technology companies spring to mind. But just outside of Silicon Valley, there is a beautiful piece of public land that is ideally suited for hiking, picnics, nature enthusiasts, and dirt bike riders. This parcel of land, known as the Clear Creek management area, contains asbestos, a material [...]" (2009-6-29)
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Municipal building to undergo asbestos removal in preparation for renovation
"The Hartley Dodge Memorial municipal building in Madison, New Jersey is undergoing asbestos removal the next three months in preparation for a long-awaited $10 million renovation. The initial phase of the project includes the removal of asbestos insulation; demolition of certain interior mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems; installation of accessible ..." (2009-6-29)
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Mesothelioma Patient Fears Lawsuit May Be Affected by Wisconsin Budget Provision
"A man diagnosed with mesothelioma fears he will not recover damages from a lawsuit his family filed due to a provision added to the Wisconsin state budget.
Caden Johnson, 67, learned of his mesothelioma diagnosis years after working in a boiler room of a hospital. Mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive cancer caused almost exclusively by asbestos [...]" (2009-6-29)
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Caden Johnson, 67, learned of his mesothelioma diagnosis years after working in a boiler room of a hospital. Mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive cancer caused almost exclusively by asbestos [...]" (2009-6-29)
Ontario radar sites contaminated with asbestos and other toxic substances
"Sixteen former northern Ontario radar sites from the Cold War era are undergoing a 100-million dollar clean-up to remove asbestos and other contaminants. Asbestos is linked to mesothelioma, a rare cancer of the lung lining. The radar sites are also contaminated with PCBs, hydrocarbons, and mercury. The clean-up project, which will be funded with monies ..." (2009-6-28)
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samedi 27 juin 2009
Two men indicted for improper asbestos removal in Massachusetts
"Two men were indicted this week on charges of improperly removing asbestos from buildings and other Clean Air Act violations. Asbestos exposure can cause mesothelioma and other diseases. The owner and foreman of Northeast Demolition and Removal were indicted for failing to file notices of asbestos demolition with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, failure ..." (2009-6-27)
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vendredi 26 juin 2009
Son and daughter of mesothelioma victim skydive to raise funds, honor father’s memory
"The son and daughter of Bill Rawlinson, who died in 2007 of asbestos-caused mesothelioma at age 64, are planning a skydive to raise funds for a mesothelioma foundation in honor of their father. Paul and Claire Rawlinson are jumping to raise funds for the Mick Knighton Mesothelioma Research Fund, which supports research of mesothelioma treatments, ..." (2009-6-26)
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Teacher with mesothelioma raises awareness about asbestos in local schools
"Thanks to a former teacher diagnosed with mesothelioma, a cancer of the lung lining caused by asbestos exposure, the public in the UK borough of Redbridge has been made aware of the presence of asbestos in school buildings. According to a story published in the Guardian, more than 60 school buildings–including almost every major secondary ..." (2009-6-26)
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Fashion show to raise funds for mesothelioma research
"The tenth annual Shields Gazette Fashion Show, to be held July 13 and 14, will raise funds for the Mick Knighton Mesothelioma Research Fund and Cancer Connections. The show, entitled Out of This World, will have a science fiction theme in honor of the 40th anniversary of the moon landing and the fact that 2009 ..." (2009-6-25)
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Nevada Schools Undergo Asbestos Abatement, Renovations
"Even though summer vacation has begun, the schools in Nevada’s Washoe County School District are bustling with activity. This is because 50 schools in the district are undergoing various upgrades, including the removal of toxic asbestos, roof repairs, and other updates. Five of the oldest schools in the district are getting an “extreme makeover”.
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jeudi 25 juin 2009
Asbestos discovered in public housing
"A resident of a British public housing project discovered asbestos in her apartment after a flood damaged her flat. She has now joined a campaign for a national public register of asbestos involving all public buildings in the UD.. Over 4,000 Brits die each year of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related cancers.
Karen Connolly, age 46, ..." (2009-6-25)
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Karen Connolly, age 46, ..." (2009-6-25)
Mesothelioma and Asbestos Risks Result in Fines for Three Louisiana Companies
"Three Baton Rouge, Louisiana companies face fines of $112,000 proposed by federal safety regulators after they failed to protect workers from possible asbestos exposure during renovations.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) stands to collect money from Louisiana Health Care Consultants, LLC, Dean Building Holdings and Bob Dean Enterprises, Inc. after the companies allegedly violated [...]" (2009-6-25)
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) stands to collect money from Louisiana Health Care Consultants, LLC, Dean Building Holdings and Bob Dean Enterprises, Inc. after the companies allegedly violated [...]" (2009-6-25)
mercredi 24 juin 2009
Asbestos Removed from Ohio Pizza Parlor
"At Annie’s Old World Pizza in Geneva, Ohio, demolition crews have completed asbestos removal, and have begun the process of tearing down the building. According to City Manager Jim Pearson, “Demolition is moving along…Everything is going well. The first building was down on Monday and (the crew) is starting on the second building (Tuesday).” The [...]" (2009-6-24)
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Asbestos abatement project challenged
"A competitor of an asbestos abatement contractor who won a $34.1 million contract to remove asbestos from Midtown Plaza in Rochester, New York, is challenging the contract by claiming that the winning bidder lacks sufficient experience to do the job. LVI Environmental Services has filed suit in a New York state court claiming that Cambria ..." (2009-6-24)
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High mesothelioma incidence reported in Israeli coastal town
"The coastal city of Nahariya, in northern Israel, has one of the highest incidences of asbestos-related mesothelioma in the world, according information presented at a conference yesterday. Dr, Micha Bar-Hana, director of the Israeli Health Ministry’s cancer registry, reported that the incidence of mesothelioma in Nahariya and environs reached 5.72 per 100,000 residents between 2002 ..." (2009-6-24)
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mardi 23 juin 2009
U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of $500 million asbestos settlement
"The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned a lower court ruling that had barred Travelers Insurance Company’s settlement of asbestos-related litigation. As a result, Travelers Insurance will settle asbestos-related litigation for a total of nearly $500 million, and new lawsuits against Travelers resulting from its relationship with former asbestos giant Johns-Manville are barred. Travelers was Johns-Manville’s ..." (2009-6-23)
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