Mesothelioma Linked to Shipbuilding Finally Falling in the UK
After decades of higher-than-normal rates of mesothelioma near dockyards, cases of mesothelioma linked to shipbuilding appear to be falling in the UK. The UK has one of the highest per capita rates of malignant mesothelioma in the world. A big part of that comes from the shipbuilding industry where asbestos was used extensively. Now, a new report suggests the scourge of mesothelioma linked to shipbuilding is finally beginning to taper off, even though deaths from mesothelioma have not. Why is Mesothelioma Linked to Shipbuilding? Asbestos is a naturally-occurring mineral that is strong and impervious to heat and corrosion. That made it a good insulator and a choice building material for many decades. Unfortunately, asbestos is also highly toxic. Before scientists … Continue reading Mesothelioma Linked to Shipbuilding Finally Falling in the UK
Mesothelioma Deaths Ruled ‘Negligent Homicide’
The shipbuilding industry is the single most hazardous work environment in terms of asbestos exposure. Now some Italian executives are being forced to own up to that fact and face jail time. An Italian court has convicted three ex-executives of the Fincantieri shipbuilding company in Palermo of ‘negligent homicide’ in the mesothelioma deaths of 37 former employees. The court ruled the defendants failed to protect or even warn the workers about the inherent risks of asbestos exposure – even though the danger had been known for years. Shipyards are where large ocean-going vessels, such as cargo ships, oil tankers, military vessels or submarines are built or repaired. Before the health risks of asbestos were known, such as causing mesothelioma, the mineral was prized in the shipbuilding industry for … Continue reading Mesothelioma Deaths Ruled ‘Negligent Homicide’
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