Asbestos News Archives: August 2011
Reopening of public baths in UK delayed after asbestos discovery, Ariella Yu, 8/31/11
Additional asbestos discovered at former UK college, Ariella Yu, 8/31/11
EPA tests show asbestos present at Buffalo housing project, Matthew Sparr, 8/29/11
Asbestos removal adds to cost of Tennessee fire headquarters renovation, Ed Michler, 8/29/11
Massachusetts developer fined $100K for asbestos violations, Ariella Yu, 8/26/11
Asbestos dumped near school in the UK, Matthew Sparr, 8/26/11
BBC looks at rising asbestos-related mortality, http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-14591976 , 8/26/11
Detroit landmark undergoes asbestos abatement, Ariella Yu, 8/25/11
UK builder dies of asbestos-caused lung cancer, Matthew Sparr, 8/25/11
Professor says asbestos should be banned worldwide, http://www.med.wisc.edu/news-events/news/uw-madison-expert-cancer-rates-show-its-time-for-global-asbestos-ban/32194 , 8/25/11
Survey reveals asbestos hot-spots in California, Janet Hartung, 8/24/11
Australian homeowners concerned about possible asbestos exposure, Ariella Yu, 8/24/11
EPA to further test asbestos-containing woodchips in Libby, Ariella Yu, 8/24/11
Ex-MP with terminal lung cancer points to asbestos exposure, http://www.vancouversun.com/business/cabinet+minister+Chuck+Strahl+urges+Tories+asbestos/4975492/story.html, 8/24/11
Canadian op-eds lament the exportation of asbestos, http://www.thebarrieexaminer.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3260706, 8/23/11
Asbestos discovered in University of Virginia dining hall, Janet Hartung, 8/23/11
Asbestos abatement work part of demolition of Illinois building, Ariella Yu, 8/23/11
UK trucking companies fined for illegal asbestos disposal, Ariella Yu, 8/23/11
Testing reveals safe asbestos levels outside of Buffalo housing project, Matthew Sparr, 8/23/11
Asbestos being removed from Arizona State University building, Janet Hartung, 8/22/11
Asbestos find delays renovation work at New York schools, Ed Michler, 8/22/11
New carpeting leads to asbestos warnings posted at West Virginia school, Janet Hartung, 8/19/11
UK bowling alley closed following asbestos discovery, Ariella Yu, 8/19/11
Concerns over handling of asbestos arise in Australian town, Ed Michler, 8/19/11
Doctors call on Canadian MP, surgeon to ban asbestos, Ed Michler, 8/19/11
Asbestos exposure avoided during Baltimore brewery fire, Ariella Yu, 8/19/11
Connecticut middle school to open on time following asbestos removal, Ariella Yu, 8/18/11
Rash of illegal asbestos dumping in UK sparks health risks, Matthew Sparr, 8/18/11
Public health expert calls for ban on asbestos mining in Quebec, http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/Archive+Asbestos+From+Miracle+Fibre+Dirty+Word/5223811/story.html, 8/17/11
Bags of asbestos dumped near Welsh pond, Janet Hartung, 8/17/11
New York village opens bids for asbestos abatement work, Ed Michler, 8/17/11
Wisconsin professor glad she filed complaint over asbestos work, Ariella Yu, 8/17/11
West Virginia city accepting bids for asbestos removal work, Janet Hartung, 8/17/11
Classes delayed two weeks for New Hampshire school after asbestos find, Ed Michler, 8/16/11
Indian miners are diagnosed with asbestosis by the dozens, http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-08-11/jaipur/29875665_1_asbestos-mining-mine-workers-nioh, 8/16/11
Demolition of asbestos-containing Oregon building allegedly puts workers at risk, Janet Hartung, 8/15/11
Demolition of abandoned buildings in West Virginia on hold due to asbestos, Ed Michler, 8/15/11
New York inspector accused of falsifying asbestos reports suspended, Janet Hartung, 8/15/11
Massachusetts dairy deemed clear of asbestos, Janet Hartung, 8/12/11
New Jersey high school set to be closed down for asbestos removal work, Ed Michler, 8/12/11
Report claims asbestos violation at Wisconsin college construction project, Ariella Yu, 8/12/11
Michigan city given $200,000 grant for asbestos removal at historic property, Janet Hartung, 8/11/11
Asbestos not removed from play area in Letchworth, England, Ed Michler, 8/11/11
Hearing will decide how to deal with asbestos left at site of fire in Illinois, Ariella Yu, 8/11/11
Maintenance staff may have been exposed to asbestos at Bronglais Hospital in Wales, Ed Michler, 8/11/11
Asbestos removal at Connecticut middle school on schedule, Janet Hartung, 8/10/11
Rain helps prevent spread of asbestos at Bermuda fire site, Janet Hartung, 8/10/11
Asbestos concerns rise with smoke after massive Bermuda fire, Janet Hartung, 8/9/11
Florida building demolition halted over asbestos concerns, Ariella Yu, 8/9/11
Asbestos removal set to take place at Michigan junior high school, Ed Michler, 8/9/11
CT-based screenings may help spot asbestos-related lung cancers earlier, http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1102873, 8/9/11
Australian police official critical of asbestos report's delay, Ariella Yu, 8/9/11
Number of Canadian buildings to be tested for asbestos, Janet Hartung, 8/8/11
Australian police station to close due to asbestos concerns, Ariella Yu, 8/8/11
Colorado school district receives grant for asbestos abatement, Ariella Yu, 8/5/11
Nine indicted for serious asbestos violations in upstate New York, Matthew Sparr, 8/5/11
Australian police form task force to examine asbestos threats, Ed Michler, 8/5/11
Australian unions want TV shows to take asbestos accountability, Janet Hartung, 8/5/11
New Mexico storm highlights asbestos contamination in court building, Ariella Yu, 8/4/11
Study tracks sources of asbestos exposure among patients with mesothelioma, http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ijc.26229/abstract, 8/4/11
English woodland reopens following asbestos concerns, Janet Hartung, 8/3/11
UK inquests point to asbestos link with deaths, Ariella Yu, 8/3/11
Asbestos issues found at Maryland commercial site, Ariella Yu, 8/3/11
Large amount of asbestos waste dumped in UK countryside, Janet Hartung, 8/3/11
Eco-friendly house could replace asbestos-containing UK garages, Janet Hartung, 8/2/11
Former Pennsylvania lampshade factory to be cleared of asbestos, Ariella Yu, 8/2/11
Asbestos pushes Washington YMCA demolition over budget, Ariella Yu, 8/2/11
Oregon asbestos paint removal to be conducted in the evening, Ariella Yu, 8/2/11
UK woman claims contractors left asbestos project half done, Matthew Sparr, 8/2/11
Coroner unable to find link to asbestos in death of industrial worker, Janet Hartung, 8/2/11
Massive amount of asbestos removed from Ireland dump site, Ariella Yu, 8/1/11
Linen factory fire in UK poses asbestos risks, Ariella Yu, 8/1/11
Maine officials: Demolition work site violated asbestos guidelines, Janet Hartung, 8/1/11