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#1 Posted : 06 August 2007 15:29:00(UTC)
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Posted By Andy Peters
The International Ban Asbestos Secretariat have recently produced a publication titled: Killing the Future (Asbestos Use in Asia).

Here is the link for anyone interested in the report:

http://www.lkaz.demon.co.uk/ktf_web_fin.pdf

Also, some shocking H&S pictures in there.

Enjoy!
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#2 Posted : 07 August 2007 20:27:00(UTC)
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Posted By MP Grayson
Unbelievable. I responded for two reasons

1. To put this back at the top of the list so that more will see it (Check out the LEV system on page 17).
2. For all you Navy types (matlows) currently serving and ex. is that one of our carriers? Or is it a Spam one.

Mark
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#3 Posted : 08 August 2007 07:41:00(UTC)
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Posted By Merlin
Every time I see an article or report like this “Y” don’t they go that extra mile and follow the money trail back to those who sit at the top table, I bet it would find some big names in European industry and maybe UK government and there friends in high places
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#4 Posted : 08 August 2007 09:22:00(UTC)
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Posted By Descarte
I think it is both sick and twisted how countries like Canada (biggest exporter of asbestos) can ban its use in its own country but then profit out of selling it to 3rd world countries
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#5 Posted : 08 August 2007 19:20:00(UTC)
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Posted By John Murgatroyd
It's called business.
If the use of asbestos had not been made illegal, it would still be used here. There are plenty of places in this country that make their workers strip asbestos and pack it for disposal without any protective gear. And there are still large amounts dumped illegally as well.
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#6 Posted : 09 August 2007 08:58:00(UTC)
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Posted By Bruce Sutherland
Can not help agree with all responses - MP Grayson is right I think this needs to be seen - so lets keep this at the top of the list and publicise it.

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