Feds admitted dangers of asbestos while fighting 'hazardous' label: documents

 OTTAWA — The federal government acknowledged years ago that the dangers of chrysotile asbestos warranted limits on its export — but still fought against international restrictions over the past decade — internal records show. Read More:

Anti-asbestos struggle in Bihar gain momentum

Medha Patkar of National Alliance of Peoples’ Movements (NAPM) and Dr Barry Castleman, a world renowned public health expert from California, USA have written to the government of Bihar demanding the permanent closure of asbestos factories in the state. Anti-asbestos struggle in Bihar gain momentum:

M’sia ratifies ILO Convention on Occupational Safety and Health – BorneoPost Online | Borneo , Malaysia, Sarawak Daily News | Largest English Daily In Borneo

Read More: KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia had on June 8 ratified the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention on Occupational Safety and Health, joining the ranks of developed nations to place importance on occupational safety and health measures at work place.

Goa`s grand old church to go green, shed asbestos

Goa`s grand old church to go green, shed asbestos: Panaji: The Basilica of Bom Jesus, one of Goa's most revered churches, will soon have an eco-friendly roof -- thanks to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) which wanted visitors to the over 400-year-old building to have a "healthy" experience.

Japan helps Viet Nam promote occupational safety

The project, entitled Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) in Hazardous Work, will work in conjunction with the National OSH Programme and address asbestos and other chemicals in hazardous industries in cooperation with Ministry of Health and WHO. Read More:

Silicosis - 10 000 gold miners getting set to sue

While each individual miner will have to prove damages (via an independent medical panel), the basic principles governing any award will be what the South Gauteng High Court adjudicates on, paving the way for the setting up of a Silicosis Trust from which funds would be disbursed. Actuaries will use the best epidemiological data to table individual company award amounts (how many cases, of what severity, ages, life expectancy and geographical information per respondent gold mine).Read More:

National survey of malignant mesothelioma and asbestos exposure in Japan

Study confirmed that more than 70% of Malignant Mesothelioma cases in Japan are associated with Asbestos Exposure Read More:

Iron & steel industry struggling to meet green norms: CSE study

Even the best performers, CSE noted, scored only 40 on a scale of 0-100, with the industry performing on an average far below the global best as well as coming out as one of the worst performers compared to other large industries like cement, paper and pulp, which the NGO had rated earlier. A majority of the companies, the study found, did not meet green compliances even though the units had very often secured certification for high level of environmental and safety management systems. Read More:

Ruling on asbestos suit highlights need for gov't framework for compensation

A court's dismissal of a lawsuit by former construction workers and families of those who claim they were sickened after being exposed to asbestos at construction sites has highlighted the need for a government framework for compensation for such workers. Read More:

Grinding stone factories have claimed 30 lives since 2004 in Pakistan

As many as 30 persons have lost their lives since 2004 while 76 are on deathbed due to gross violations of environmental laws by grinding stone factories in Lahore, Gujranwala and Sheikhupura. Read More: