Tag Archives: British Columbia
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. [...]
Canadian Mesothelioma Deaths on the Rise
According to Statistics Canada, asbestos-related deaths – particularly malignant mesothelioma – are on the rise, even though the use of asbestos in building products has declined since its heyday during the middle of the last century. According to figures compiled by Statistics Canada, the number of new cases in the last 15 years has risen [...]
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 [...]
