Federal health officials are scrutinizing a mineral—added to some makeup, medications, and foods—that many people have never thought twice about: talc. In a recent viewpoint article called “Priorities for a New FDA,” published in the medical journal JAMA, Dr. Martin Makary, commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Dr. Vinay Prasad, the FDA’s Chief Medical […]
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Superdry co-founder Julian Dunkerton has raised concerns that a Cheltenham hotel which is up for sale is “riddled with asbestos”. The four-star 84-room Queens Hotel in the Promenade is owned by Sutton Hotel Collection. Mr Dunkerton made the claim as councillors considered his plans for No 131 Promenade, a luxury boutique hotel and restaurant across the road. […]
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Following two very recent incidents and several others in the last year, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has issued a repeat warning about the dangers of using high pressure water cleaners on asbestos roofs. At worst, the outlawed practice could significantly impact the lives of friends, family and neighbours, while those who choose to engage […]
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The walking trail along Acton Peninsula. Photo: NCA. Work will soon start to remediate contaminated areas of Acton Peninsula after the discovery of asbestos earlier this year. The National Capital Authority fenced off a large part of the peninsula after a member of the community alerted it to suspected asbestos surfacing on a walking track […]
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A molecular immunologist from The University of Western Australia with a distinguished track record in researching asbestos related cancer has been presented with a prestigious award by the Asbestos Diseases Society of Australia (ADSA). “The scientific journey is one of both revelation and disappointment and never in equal measure, but our failures drive us forward […]
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The residents of two homes at The Entrance will need to find a place to stay, after a structure at the back of a property burnt down – contaminating the area with asbestos. 15 fire fighters – including a hazardous material team – fought the blaze on Fairview Street just before midday. It’s not known […]
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AFTER FLOODWATERS HAVE EASED – Before cleaning, take photos of damaged items for insurance claim purposes – Always wear gloves and protective footwear to avoid direct contact with the skin, and to avoid injury – When collecting and removing rotting material such as spoiled food or vegetation, always wear a face mask – Wash mud, […]
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November is National Asbestos Awareness Month, and Ballina Shire Council is urging renovators, tradies and property owners to take warnings about asbestos seriously when renovating or maintaining properties. In 2020, more than 4,000 Australians will die from asbestos-related diseases caused from exposure to asbestos fibres. Asbestos related diseases include pleural disease, asbestosis, lung cancer and […]
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Following prosecution by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), A to Z Demolition Pty Ltd (A to Z) and its former Director have been fined in Parramatta Local Court for supplying false or misleading information about asbestos waste disposals. The prosecutions have cost A to Z and its former Director a total of $55,000. The […]
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With more people at home over the past months due to COVID restrictions, undertaking renovations may be at the forefront of the minds of Latrobe City residents. But before you start pulling your home apart, have you considered the likelihood of there being asbestos in your home? Asbestos is a fibrous building material that was […]
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