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Asbestos Forces Shutdown of Canadian Ferry
Owners of the ferry that runs from Little River to Powell River on the Canadian West Coast announced that they would temporarily halt service on one of their boats after a ferry worker discovered what could be loose asbestos in the food preparation and serving areas. Officials at BC Ferries ordered that the Queen of [...]
Two Schools Closed After Asbestos Discoveries
Construction workers at Niwot High School near Boulder, Colorado, found traces of asbestos in a girls’ gymnasium locker room. The discovery forced the school to close for several days in order to allow state environmental and safety inspectors to examine the locker room and other parts of the school for traces of the dangerous mineral. [...]
In Canada about 300 Deaths a Year are Caused by Asbestos Exposure
Vancouver, Canada – British Columbia unions after concluding a study, predict that 300 people will die each year for the next five years from an asbestos-related disease. That equals to more than 1500 people dying from mesothelioma and other illnesses related to asbestos exposure. The analysis is based on statistics from WorkSafeBC and recent research [...]
