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Asbestos death secretary’s family awarded £360,000 compensation
Lawyers for her family said it was a landmark case because it was the first time a judge had ruled that harmful dust must be suppressed at its source…
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Furniture company fined for poor condition of asbestos containing materials
A company which manufactures and distributes furniture was fined £6,000 for failing to properly assess the risk from exposure to asbestos containing materials…
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Nairn Academy pupils allowed into class where asbestos dust found
School staff said they were “incorrectly advised” that a woodwork area could be used after asbestos dust temporarily closed other classrooms…
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Mother’s lasting legacy to help asbestos sufferers years after her death
A doctor who contracted mesothelioma is leaving a lasting legacy for fellow asbestos sufferers more than four years after her death…
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Shipyard worker’s family awarded asbestos compensation
The family of a former shipyard worker in Edinburgh who died after coming into contact with asbestos has been awarded more than £340,000 …
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Daily Record reveals over 200 hospitals across Scotland containing killer asbestos
The Daily Record has published a list of the facilities across Scotland which contain asbestos – you can read it here…
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Yearly memorial event sees Clydeside Action on Asbestos warn that children still at risk of deadly asbestos exposure
Clydeside Action on Asbestos is warning of the need to protect future generations from exposure to the deadly fibres ahead of their annual memorial service…
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Asbestos may be present in over 40 North Ayrshire schools
Deadly asbestos could be present in many North Ayrshire Schools. Figures show that 42 schools across the district could still have asbestos in them…
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