Asbestos - The Health Risks In this second article of a series we're going to cover the health risks associated with exposure to asbestos Exposure to asbestos can cause a number of health problems including, lung cancer, Mesothelioma, asbestosis and other cancers Asbestosis is a chronic lung ailment that can produce shortness of breath coughing and even permanent lung damage Mesothelioma is a very rare form of cancer of the thin membranes that line the chest and abdomen While very rare it is also very serious The people at risk ...

Wsib: The Importance Of Knowing Your Rights If You Have An Asbestos-related Disease Asbestos-related diseases are increasing in the United States and in some other countries, because asbestos workers were exposed to this mineral, which is the main risk factor for developing the disease The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) helps you to find out if you are entitled to compensation if you worked exposed to asbestos This is important, because when you are sick you do not have time to think of your disease causes, since ...

Asbestos - The silent killer Site: wwwYouclaimcouk ArticleRelease details: ImmediateDate: 6-Jun-05Asbestos – The silent killerAsbestos is the single biggest work place killer today People who have worked with the material are at serious risk from developing lung cancer, asbestosis and mesothelioma, fatal respiratory illnesses that debilitate their victims Evidence of asbestos’ deadly effect on those who breathe its fibres is likely to multiply in the decades to come Asbestos was once heralded as the greatest building material available to those ...

The End Is Near If all goes according to plan, the demolition of the Winter Garden Theater on North Main Street will be under way by the end of this month. That's according to Jason Stronz, executive director of the Jamestown Renaissance Corp., who said ''everything is lined up and ready to go'' for the redevelopment of the long-vacant theatre. He said he expects a contractor for the asbestos abatement and demolition to be chosen by the end of this week. ''It's very ...