Tuesday, 4 September 2007

New Scottish schools asbestos shock

TUC Risks 25th August 2007 reported that three-quarters of the schools in Aberdeenshire and half the schools in Aberdeen have asbestos in them. Figures obtained by the Aberdeen Press and Journal under freedom of information legislation show that most schools in the area are affected.

Recent reports have linked school asbestos exposures to asbestos related cancers in teachers and other school staff, leading one coroner in England to call for its removal from all schools.

To read the full article click on the following link:

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