People have no idea about the use of this product. Surveys says we can estimate of 65 to 70 Mesothelioma cancers and 130 to 140 asbestos-related lung cancers per year.
Asbestos was used extensively as an insulation product in the 1950s, '60s and '70s and thousands of British Columbians have asbestos fibres in their lungs and don't know they've been exposed.
The family members of the deceased union members should demand an autopsy to find out for certain if they were victins of asbestos.
There is also asbestosis, as well as Mesothelioma that is misdiagnosed and other asbestos related cancers (larynx, colorectal, stomach), which could push the number of new cases up to 250 to 300 per year.
Research says Mesothelioma has a long latency period, typically taking 30 to 40 years to develop into cancer.It is often difficult to diagnose and even more difficult and
frustrating to treat.
An estimated 1.3 million employees in construction and general industry face significant asbestos exposure on the job. Heaviest exposures occur in the construction industry, particularly during the removal of asbestos during renovation or demolition. Employees are also likely to be exposed during the manufacture of asbestos products (such as textiles, friction products, insulation, and
other building materials) and during automotive brake and clutch repair work.
WHEN YOU ARE WORKING WITH ASBESTOS:
Wear suitable disposable overalls and boots
without laces or disposable boot covers.
Minimise dust by Keeping materials damp -
not wet.Use hand tools - not power tools.
Clean up as you go – use a
special (Class H) vacuum cleaner, not a brush.
Wear a properly fitted, suitable mask
(eg disposable FFP3 type).
Double-bag asbestos waste
and label the bags properly.
Don’t smoke, eat or drink
in the work area.
For more info visit Fight Against Mesothelioma
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