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2010-04-11T05:20:00.001-05:00

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2010-04-08T05:20:00.001-05:00

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2010-04-06T17:20:00.001-05:00

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2010-04-04T05:20:00.001-05:00

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CSR split 'poses risk to asbestos compensation' (North Queensland Register)

2010-03-30T17:20:00.001-05:00

CSR's proposal to split into two companies requires sufferers of asbestos diseases ''to take all the risk that things don't turn out'' as financial experts predicted, a full bench of the agent Court heard yesterday.

Asbestos stripped from reactors (BBC News)

2010-03-28T05:20:00.001-05:00

A project to remove thousands of tonnes of asbestos from the former Calder Hall nuclear site is completed.

LI High School Evacuated After Asbestos Discovery (WCBS-TV New York)

2010-03-25T17:20:00.001-05:00

A high school on Long Island was evacuated weekday morning after the discovery of asbestos in the school. CBS 2 spotted the cleanup underway, where asbestos was discovered near a dumpster in front of Syosset Senior High School on weekday morning. The shocking discovery led to an immediate evacuation and an early spring break.

Landmark bill to aid asbestos victims (The Western News)

2010-03-23T17:20:00.001-05:00

By Canda Harbaugh, The Western News The landmark health-care reform bill that was expected to be signed into law by President Barack Obama on Tuesday is slated to expand Medicare coverage to locals suffering from asbestos-related health conditions.

Asbestos now a concern in Davie land deal (Sun-Sentinel)

2010-03-23T05:20:00.001-05:00

Town Council members say they didnât know about pipes The expensive land deal that turned up the heat in Davie's recent election just got more controversial: Four Town Council members say they didn't know asbestos pipes run through the property.

Asbestos siding can be a concern (Everett Herald)

2010-03-21T17:20:00.001-05:00

Question: We are considering buying an old house and we have discovered that it has asbestos siding that had been painted. Weâve heard a lot of horror stories about the health hazards of asbestos. Is this siding dangerous? Should we not buy the house?

Feds should cut asbestos funding: MP (Canada.com)

2010-03-18T17:20:00.001-05:00

A New Democrat MP has challenged the federal government to cut its budget funding for the Chrysotile Institute, a Quebec-based advocacy group for the asbestos industry.

Jury Finds Plaintiffs Lawyers Defrauded Railroad in Asbestos Suit (Law.com)

2010-03-18T05:20:00.001-05:00

When a federal jury returned a verdict against two Mississippi plaintiffs lawyers, finding they had committed fraud against Illinois Central Railroad, it was the culmination of the railroad's seven-year battle against abusive asbestos claims. It also may have been the first civil trial in which attorneys were nailed for fraud in bringing these claims: The jury found the attorneys lied when they ...

Testing finds no asbestos in mill fire ash (The Western News)

2010-03-16T05:20:00.001-05:00

By Canda Harbaugh, The Western News Lincoln County commissioners gave the Environmental Health Department the go-ahead Wednesday afternoon to set up a hotline for residents to request their yards be cleaned of debris from the mill fire.

Govt to probe school asbestos scare (ABC via Yahoo!7 News)

2010-03-11T05:20:00.001-06:00

Education Queensland (EQ) has launched an investigation into the discovery of asbestos at a north Queensland high school.

Local asbestos inspector sentenced for making false inspections (KSDK St. Louis)

2010-03-09T17:20:00.001-06:00

Local asbestos inspector sentenced for making false inspections

Man exposed to asbestos, sacked (News Mail)

2010-03-07T05:20:00.001-06:00

LEN Farnham is the man who was photographed using a domestic vacuum cleaner to remove asbestos-contaminated paint flecks from Mackay West Primary School.

Asbestos Laboratory Receives Asbestos Analysis Accreditation

2010-03-03T17:23:00.000-06:00

EMLab P&K's Asbestos Laboratory in Phoenix, AZ Receives NVLAP Accreditation for Asbestos Analysis

EMLab P&K's Phoenix, Arizona laboratory is NVLAP accredited for PLM bulk asbestos analysis (NVLAP Lab Code: 500031-0).

Phoenix, AZ, January 13, 2010 -- EMLab P&K is pleased to announce the accreditation of its asbestos lab in Phoenix, Arizona by the National Volunteer Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) for PLM bulk asbestos analysis (NVLAP Lab Code 500031-0).

"With our Phoenix laboratory receiving NVLAP accreditation, EMLab P&K continues to demonstrate it is among the very best asbestos laboratories in the nation. The recognition shows that the analytical data produced from any of our facilities is always of the highest quality. Because major health and financial decisions are made based on the laboratory results and on the quality system in place in the laboratory, it is very important that the data produced by the laboratory and its QA system are of the highest quality. EMLab P&K's NVLAP accreditation is a mark of this capability as an asbestos laboratory," states Ed Kot EMLab P&K's Director of Quality Assurance.

NVLAP provides unbiased third-party recognition of quality performance by a laboratory through strict series of assessments. NVLAP accreditation represents a laboratory's proven ability to meet or exceed technical requirements set by NVLAP management. NVLAP is in full conformance with the standards of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and has become an industry standard for excellence. Areas of assessment include: quality systems, personnel, equipment, measurement traceability, sampling, accommodation and environment, test and calibration methods, handling and reports.

EMLab P&K, a Test America company, is one of the leading commercial indoor air quality laboratories in North America, specializing in the analysis of air and surface samples for asbestos, mold, bacteria, fungi, and USP 797. EMLab P&K has over 60 service and drop-off locations nationwide and has received accreditations from AIHA, NVLAP, and CA-ELAP. For more information, visit the official website at www.emlabpk.com or call 800-651-4802.

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Pipe burst releases asbestos at steam plant (The Daily Orange)

2010-03-02T05:20:00.001-06:00

A burst pipe at one of Syracuse University's Taylor Street steam plants raised new concerns about the ongoing legal battle between SU and the Project Orange Associates. The burst occurred on Feb. 12, dislodging asbestos in the building. Though it did not disrupt steam production, the incident prompted Project Orange to warn SU of its practices at the plant.

Council accepts asbestos-removal bid (Jacksonville Patriot)

2010-02-28T17:20:00.001-06:00

The Jacksonville City Council on Thursday accepted the low bid of $146,800 to remove and dispose of asbestos from the Manor House Apartments off Redmond Road, near Dupree Park.

Asbestos scare at housing estate (Denbighshire Free Press)

2010-02-25T05:20:00.001-06:00

A BUILDER claims a Corwen estate is covered in asbestos but the council are 'laughing of' the problem and simply building over it rather than removing it from houses.

The Great Asbestos Hysteria: How one man claims the BBC, profiteering firms and politicians have exaggerated the dangers (Daily Mail)

2010-02-23T17:20:00.001-06:00

A new campaign warning of asbestos in schools is the latest attempt to whip up mass hysteria about the dangers, which are all but non-existent, says Christopher Booker.

Do it yourself? Asbestos in older homes should be handled with extreme caution (Lexington Clipper-Herald)

2010-02-23T05:20:00.001-06:00

(ARA) - Your house should be your safe haven. It's where you go to relax, unwind and enjoy the free time you have. But microscopic asbestos fibers, often institute in older homes, are cancerous agents that could threaten the safety of your haven and potentially harm your health.

Yonkers marks $40M cleanup of waterfront site (The Journal News)

2010-02-21T17:20:00.001-06:00

PCBs, lead, asbestos and other industrial toxins are all but clean up along a section of Yonkers waterfront being readied for housing, shops and a marina as early as 2013.

Mesothelioma Information Portal Diagnostics Test News

2010-02-13T11:29:00.000-06:00

LegalView Updates Mesothelioma Information Portal with News of Diagnostics Test Capable of Differentiating Between Lung Cancer Types

LegalView recently reported on a new test that was designed to accurately differentiate mesothelioma cancer from other types of lung cancers. The test is expected to improve the accuracy of identifying and treating the fatal condition.

Denver, CO, January 16 -- LegalView, the most informative legal resource available on the Internet, informed its mesothelioma information blog readers of a new diagnostics test that is capable of differentiating between the deadly mesothelioma cancer and other types of similar lung cancers, thus improving expediency of treatments. The test is known as miRview meso and is, according to reports from the manufacturing company Rosetta Genomics, the only diagnostics test of its kind available for identifying mesothelioma cancer.

Individuals who suffer from mesothelioma cancer can find assistance through contacting one of the multitude of mesothelioma treatment centers worldwide specializing in research of the disease. Additionally, by contacting a mesothelioma lawyer, patients of the disease can learn about obtaining potential monetary compensation for the pain and costs associated with treating mesothelioma symptoms. By developing a mesothelioma lawsuit, an individual may receive the funds necessary to pay for chemotherapy or surgical procedures associated with combatting the illness.

Mesothelioma is caused by the inhalation of asbestos fibers and asbestos dust, which are often associated with the construction industry, as it was a product commonly used during the building of homes, offices, apartment complexes, schools, universities etc. Those who develop the condition often are not suspect to the cancerous cells being produced on the interior lining of the lungs and organs until it is too late. The condition stays dormant for up to 10 to 30 years, by which time, treatment is not a successful option. Although, treatment of symptoms and signs is available to ease the pain the condition causes. Such treatment methods include the administration of chemotherapy.

In addition to mesothelioma information, LegalView offers information regarding a plethora of other legal topics ranging from information on truck accidents to the latest on crib recalls to obtaining information on the Avandia dangers.

Truck accidents are, on average, considered the most dangerous, fatal and costly vehicular accidents that can occur. Individuals who suffer from a truck accident should be treated medically whether there are signs and symptoms of an injury or not, as many truck accidents leave a victim with internal injuries that can cause severe long-term damage. Not only should a truck accident victim receive assistance from a medical professional on their potential injuries, but contacting an experienced auto accident or truck accident attorney may provide essential protection and help from the legalities surrounding such an incident.

LegalView recently updated its crib recall information portal with the latest on the Delta crib recall, which affects thousands of families as the recall is of 1.6 million Delta cribs that may have potential faulty drop-side functions leading to asphyxiation of an infant. Parents who are worried about the recall can obtain more information at http://crib-recall.legalview.info.

Finally, LegalView offers an array of information surrounding the Avandia side effects that have been allegedly associated with consumption of the type 2 diabetes drug. Avandia, from GlaxoSmithKline, was released to the public in May 1999, but since its release, several studies have been published linking the drug to such side effects as heart failure and heart disease, osteoporosis and bone fracture among women.

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Judge denies late changes in asbestos case (The Age)

2010-02-09T17:20:00.001-06:00

The Victorian Supreme Court has declined late changes to an asbestos damages case involving a Melbourne man who is dying from mesothelioma, James Hardie and CSR.