by admin | Sep 8, 2012 | News
International experts and activists highlighted the dangerous consequences of exposure to asbestos at a conference here on Monday, dwelling on occupational and environmental health problems faced by labourers in asbestos mines. Read more Khanan ke virudh jatai chinta...
by admin | Sep 8, 2012 | News
Sir: In response to the short article about Baljit Chadha refusing to visit Sarnia, I would like to clarify a few things. Mr. Chadha seems to be under some illusion that asbestos can be used safely in Canada and India, a developing country. To me, this seems a little...
by admin | Sep 8, 2012 | News
OTTAWA — A Montrealer with ties to the asbestos industry has resigned abruptly from the governing body of the Canadian Red Cross after the humanitarian group rallied behind her as a “valued member” of its team. A second board member, Peter Robinson of the...
by admin | Sep 8, 2012 | News
Visit the small village of Musabani in Jharkhand and you hear heart-rending stories of people involved in mining. Situated near National Highway 33 close to Jamshedpur, Musabani drew public attention recently as 24 people died due to silicosis here. The village has...
by admin | Sep 8, 2012 | News
Researchers report that textile workers in North Carolina and South Carolina who were exposed to asbestos had significantly increased incidence of lung cancer. Asbestos, a mineral fiber used in thousands of products from building materials to textiles, is associated...
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