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Awareness & ResearchWhen I was diagnosed with mesothelioma seven years ago, I barely knew anything about the rare cancer. I had spent 43 years working…
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Asbestos Shatters Dreams of Classic Car Enthusiasts
In an age where most cars on the road are indistinguishable from each other, it is not surprising that some Australians seek to own… -
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Children and Asbestos: What Every Parent Needs to Know
In an age when almost anything seems possible, it’s mind-boggling that we can’t find a solution to the problem of asbestos in our environment. -
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10 Shocking GIFs of Workplace Asbestos Exposure
Imagine working in a cloud of toxic mineral fibers that can lodge in your lung tissue permanently. It doesn’t cause any immediate symptoms, so… -
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Meet the Group with Highest Mesothelioma Mortality Rate in the World
The Karijini National Park in Western Australia is a natural wonder. Sprawled over 193,000 square miles of the Hamersley Range deep in the… -
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How to Stay Safe from Asbestos After a Fire
House fires are heartbreaking. Flames not only destroy personal possessions, but the lives of people who once filled the home. It only takes a… -
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Asbestos in Australian Homes, Drinking Water a Concern
One could describe asbestos as an unrelenting monster. About 125 million people in the world are exposed to asbestos at the workplace… -
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Does Asbestos Accumulate in the Food Chain?
Bioaccumulation is a hazard with many toxic substances, but not so much with asbestos. Certain dangerous chemicals can make their way up the food… -
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Lucy Streatfield: Pioneer in Asbestos Exposure Awareness
One of the first people to sound the alarm on the dangers of asbestos was a female factory inspector from the United Kingdom. -
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5 Places You Wouldn’t Expect to Find Asbestos
This week marks the 14th annual Global Asbestos Awareness Week. This year, the campaign focuses on banning asbestos, preventing exposure, enforcing regulations and…