Only a total ban of asbestos will end asbestos related deaths

International Conference on Monitoring and Surveillance of Asbestos-Related Diseases 11.–13.2.2014 Hanasaari Cultural Center, Espoo, Finland Globally, asbestos-induced diseases cause 100 000 deaths annually; in Finland the figure is 100. New use of asbestos is banned...

Tribal marble mining workers on strike for last three weeks

Udaipur. 14th February, 2014. Nearly 5000 tribal workers at the green marble mining area of Rishabdeo in Udaipur district of Rajasthan have been on strike for last three weeks. The workers are demanding an eight hour work day, registration under the Provident Fund...

Norms to the winds

In view of the violation of the norms for the health and safety of workers in thermal plants, the Supreme Court directs the High Courts to examine whether adequate health delivery systems are in place. By SAGNIK DUTTA THE Supreme Court judgment in Occupational Health...

Notices likely to 75 leases for illegal mining in Odisha

NEW DELHI: The Centre may issue show cause notices to companies, including SAIL, Tata Steel, Essel Mining, JSPL and OMC, that hold 75 leases where illegal mining of iron and manganese ores was found by the Shah Commission. The step would be in addition to legal action...