Posts Tagged ‘asbestos inspection’
Study Links Asbestos Exposure to Heart Disease
The link between asbestos and lung disease, particularly deadly mesothelioma, has been well established for decades. A recent study published in the international peer-reviewed British journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine has found a link between asbestos exposure and cardiovascular disease too.
Read MoreAsbestos, Vermiculite and Christmas Ornaments
Christmas is the time when people thrive on continuing family traditions. From Mom’s incredible gravy method to the star on the tree that’s been handed down for three generations, it’s a time to include the past in today’s celebrations. When it comes to those Christmas ornaments, however, there are a couple of things you should consider.
Read MoreHarper government still mum about position on asbestos
Even with a major international conference in Geneva on the horizon, Canada has not indicated whether or not its stance on asbestos will change.
Read MoreUN-sanctioned group tells Canada to brush up on asbestos science
The country’s failure to stop exporting asbestos has drawn the ire of the International Labour Organization, a group affiliated with the United Nations. The Geneva-based operation pointed a finger at Canada in a new draft report. It noted that the Canadian government recognizes “the dangers of exposure to asbestos in the workplace” and that Canada is a signatory to the 1986 Asbestos Convention.
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