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Posts from ‘November, 2010’

House of Death (Quite Literally)

Its horrible to imagine a home that is actually slowing killing you but for the residents if Tuzkoy in Turkey this is a shocking reality. There was an article posted on the BBC website recently for the lazy among us (Click Here) but if you have the time its is worth reading the articles below.
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HSE – Hidden Killer – Hammer Horror video

A video highlighting the dangers of Asbestos to tradesmen, from the HSE’s ‘Hidden Killer’ campaign which started in 17 December 2009.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/hiddenkiller/flash/hammer-horror.htm
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Pontypool Building Firm Prosecuted for Unlicensed Asbestos Work

A Pontypool building firm carried out unlicensed asbestos removal despite being warned materials they were handling contained the potentially dangerous substance.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2010/coi-w-825w10.htm

Examples of Asbestos Items

We found this interesting portfolio on Flickr showing a range of Asbestos related items.
Click this link
http://www.flickr.com/photos/asbestos_pix/with/3377422314/
Below is a picture of 1954 Kent Micronite filtered cigarettes pack, which contained Crocidolite-asbestos tips.

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