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ASBESTOS: The hidden killer. HSE Campaign
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Posted by: Lowe 01 September 2008 15:13 Subject:ASBESTOS: The hidden killer. HSE Campaign |
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You are more at risk than you think – Asbestos: The hidden killer It is hard to believe that every week 20 tradesmen, including plumbers, joiners and electricians, die from asbestos related diseases caused simply by breathing in asbestos fibres. Asbestos-related disease is the biggest single cause of work-related deaths, and accounts for around 4000 deaths per year. The Health and Safety Executive is launching its campaign ‘Asbestos: The hidden killer’ on 13 October 2008, which is aimed at making tradesmen aware of asbestos and the damage it can cause to their health and lives A national campaign is being launched on October 13th 2008, to raise awareness among tradesmen [esp. electricians, plumbers and joiners] that the risk of asbestos is relevant to them and can damage their health The campaign will run for 6 weeks Adverts will feature on the radio, in newspapers and trade magazines The new packs have additional information and advice on trainingFurther information § HSE’s asbestos web pages at www.hse.gov.uk/hiddenkiller |