Asbestos Campaign

Asbestos industry takes a big hit in Asia

Published by rudy Date posted on June 29, 2021

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Survey says over half of cargo ships still contain asbestos

Published by rudy Date posted on April 7, 2021

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EPA ordered to revise TSCA CDR Rule for asbestos

Published by rudy Date posted on December 29, 2020

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Avoiding the hidden dangers in cosmetics and fragrance gift sets

Published by rudy Date posted on December 24, 2020

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ADB reminded on asbestos-free vow

Published by rudy Date posted on December 19, 2020

by Betheena Unite, 19 Dec 2020 A federation of workers has reminded the Asian Development Bank (ADB) of its commitment to prohibit the use of deadly asbestos in all its funded projects, including the EDSA walkway project.

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Asbestos raises Mesothelioma risk, regardless of type

Published by rudy Date posted on October 23, 2020

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Asbestos exposure and children’s risk of Mesothelioma

Published by rudy Date posted on September 29, 2020

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What do I need to know about asbestos in my home?

Published by rudy Date posted on July 10, 2020

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Study confirms: Any asbestos exposure amount can cause mesothelioma

Published by rudy Date posted on July 10, 2020

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Action Mesothelioma Day 2020 – Your asbestos questions answered

Published by rudy Date posted on July 2, 2020

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Johnson & Johnson will stop selling talc-based baby powder

Published by rudy Date posted on May 20, 2020

By Jen Christensen, CNN, 20 May 2020 Containers of Johnson’s baby powder made by Johnson and Johnson are displayed on a shelf on July 13, 2018 in San Francisco, California. A Missouri jury has ordered pharmaceutical company Johnson and Johnson to pay $4.69 billion in damages to 22 women who claim that they got ovarian…

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Asbestos removal during the coronavirus pandemic

Published by rudy Date posted on May 14, 2020

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What building products contain asbestos?

Published by rudy Date posted on May 6, 2020

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Study reveals that asbestos’ deadly reach extends beyond Mesothelioma

Published by rudy Date posted on May 6, 2020

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Study confirms: Any asbestos exposure amount can cause Mesothelioma

Published by rudy Date posted on January 16, 2020

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Managing asbestos in food and drink businesses

Published by rudy Date posted on July 16, 2019

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EPA announces nearly complete ban on asbestos

Published by rudy Date posted on April 23, 2019

By Gregory Wallace, Apr 23, 2019 (CNN)The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced a nearly complete ban on the manufacturing and importing of asbestos.

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Our homes are full of asbestos. Here’s how to identify it

Published by rudy Date posted on April 7, 2019

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Asbestos Exposure in the Workplace

Published by rudy Date posted on March 22, 2019

Asbestos is a known carcinogen that can lead to fatal illness. It was used extensively for over 120 years and is still used today in other parts of the world. Asbestos was manufactured and distributed by companies who knew of the health risks associated with their product but continued to sell it anyway. Overview As…

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The ways of asbestos

Published by rudy Date posted on March 9, 2019

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What you need to know about asbestos

Published by rudy Date posted on March 1, 2019

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J&J ordered to pay $4.14 billion punitive damages

Published by rudy Date posted on July 13, 2018

By Tim Bross , Margaret Cronin Fisk , and Jef Feeley, Jul 13, 2018 Johnson & Johnson must pay $4.14 billion in punitive damages to women who claimed asbestos in the company’s talc products caused them to develop ovarian cancer. The company’s shares dropped in afterhours trading.

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5 places you wouldn’t expect to find asbestos

Published by rudy Date posted on April 5, 2018

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What is asbestos and why is it dangerous?

Published by rudy Date posted on March 23, 2018

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The Government of Canada proposes new regulations to protect Canadians from exposure to asbestos

Published by rudy Date posted on January 5, 2018

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Addressing workers’ health damage from asbestos

Published by rudy Date posted on November 2, 2017

Addressing workers’ health damage from asbestos In the first high court ruling on a damages suit filed by former construction workers over illnesses caused by exposure to asbestos, the Tokyo High Court last week ordered the government and four building material makers to pay compensation to 62 plaintiffs. In so doing, it overturned a lower…

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If J&J Talc had asbestos, it could cause cancer, expert says

Published by rudy Date posted on October 20, 2017

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Chemical plant workers and asbestos exposure

Published by rudy Date posted on October 20, 2017

By Michael Bartlett, Oct 20, 2017 The chemical plant workers who were most likely to be exposed to airborne asbestos fibers were those in charge of maintaining and repairing equipment with asbestos insulation, as these operations would require cutting through thick layers of asbestos. – By Michael Bartlett

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The end of asbestos

Published by rudy Date posted on July 12, 2017

Canada has finally committed to move forward with an asbestos ban by 2018. BY EMILY WALSH, JUL 12 2017 In 2016, Canada finalized plans to fully ban the use and import of asbestos, putting into motion a rule to enact the ban by 2018. For decades, asbestos use has been known to cause devastating illnesses,…

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Asbestos blocked for 6th time from hazardous substances list

Published by rudy Date posted on May 17, 2017

by Matt Mauney, May 17, 2017 The fight to impose tough trade restrictions on chrysotile asbestos — a toxic mineral that causes mesothelioma cancer and other serious health conditions — will have to wait at least another two years.

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Nov 16 – International Day for Tolerance

“… but no tolerance for impunity.”

 

Continuing
Solidarity with CTU Myanmar,
trade unions around the world,
for democracy in Myanmar,
with the daily protests of
people in Myanmar against
the military coup and
continuing oppression.

 

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