The large scale asbestos industry began in the mid-19th century. Early attempts at producing asbestos paper and cloth in Italy began in the 1850s, but were unsuccessful in creating a market for such products. Canadian samples of asbestos were displayed in London in 1862, and the first companies were formed in England and Scotland to […]
Artex Testing Hamilton. Health Risks Associated with Asbestos Exposure. When airborne asbestos fibers are inhaled or swallowed, they can become lodged in the soft tissues of the lungs or abdomen. It often takes decades, but asbestos fibers are proven to cause asbestosis, lung cancer and pleural mesothelioma. Asbestos has been used in many industries. For example, the building and construction industries have […]
People may be exposed to asbestos in their workplace, their communities, or their homes. If products containing asbestos are disturbed, tiny asbestos fibers are released into the air. When asbestos fibers are breathed in, they may get trapped in the lungs and remain there for a long time. Over time, these fibers can accumulate and […]
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Woman, 66, killed by asbestos after washing her husband’s overalls 40 years ago Yvonne Moaby died of lung cancer mesothelioma in May 2010 She developed the disease after washing husband John’s overalls when he was repairing and stripping asbestos-filled storage heaters in the 1960s Mr Moaby, 71, has been awarded £187,000 in compensation in an out-of-court settlement […]