Remorseless Progress of the Asbestos Epidemic

The following quotation from a recent TUC E Bulletin highlights the extent of Britain's asbestos cancer epidemic. "The combined toll of asbestos-related lung cancers and mesotheliomas is estimated to be killing in the region of 10 people a day, and the number is rising."

Newspaper reports this week covered the inquest into the death of Royal Navy veteran Ken Batty, killed by the asbestos cancer mesothelioma aged 69, after exposure to asbestos lagging on HMS Barfleur. William Nelson, a Royal Navy stoker in the Second World War who also worked in the building trade, died aged 79 from the same cancer, another inquest heard. Peter Luce, 63, a former senior Royal Navy officer, died after working with asbestos on submarines, an inquest was told. Former pub landlord Joe Clarke died of mesothelioma this month aged 66, the result of coming into contact with asbestos while working in demolition in the 1960s. Retired plumber Geoffrey Clarke, 63, died just four weeks after being diagnosed with mesothelioma. Another retired plumber, Graham Buswell, died aged 69 on christmas eve last year from mesothelioma. Plasterer Robert Martin, 63, worked with asbestos throughout his 25-year career and died of mesothelioma, an inquest heard.'

Revisions to CDM Regulations - Final Stages

The consultation stage of the review of the CDM regulations being orchestrated by the Health & Safety Executive is now in its final stage. If you have not already done so, please review the HSE site information and get your response in before the end of July.
The HSE's timetable anticipates the enforcement of the regulations from October 2006 with only a 3 month lead in with the guidance. Once ratified, the legislation will take immediate effect. There will be no lead in period; no period of grace; immediate. ToolKit CS™ users will be prepared!

July Newsletter now available

The July edition of the Ai Solutions Newsletter is now available: July Newsletter