The number of cancer cases in Singapore is on the rise even though the hazardous material was banned more than 30 years ago.
Asbestos testing is a critical step that homeowners should prioritise before initiating any renovation projects.
James Campbell “Jim” Katcham, a retired millwright, died in early 2022 of mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the lung.
Despite being banned in Singapore for 35 years, asbestos continues to claim lives through malignant mesothelioma, a cancer it causes. The nation's cases rose from five in the 1980s to 110 in 2019.
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People in Gaza are exposed to airborne particles released as Israel destroys the enclave. Inhaled, it can cause cancers.
United Nations estimates that around 800,000 tonnes of debris across the Gaza Strip may be contaminated with asbestos ...
In this asbestos action, defendant Burnham LLC moved for partial summary judgment to dismiss plaintiffs’ punitive damages claim. Specifically, Burnham argued that asbestos exposure from its boilers ...
Asbestos is a natural mineral found in certain building materials, and when disturbed, it can pose serious health risks to ...
Experts believe that apart from immediate dangers posed to Palestinians as a result of the Israeli genocidal war on Gaza, the ...
Experian UK&I has recently announced an AI-powered data solution ‘Hazard Tags’ which will help with the transformation of ...