B.C. judge clears asbestos contractor of contempt, says workplace law too vague Geordon omand vancouver The Canadian Press Published February 26, 2016 ...

Lt Col Harvey didn't think life could get any worse after losing Jacqueline in 2022 after 50 years of marriage. He'd never ...

Asbestos exposure is the number one killer of workers in B.C. and was a contributing factor in 61 work-related deaths in 2022, or about 33 per cent of all work-related deaths in the year.

For him, asbestos wasn’t just something at the worksite; it was in his house. Neil Munro said it was routine for workers’ families to become exposed to asbestos second hand.

B.C.'s highest court says the laws protecting asbestos removal workers from the deadly substance are not too complex or voluminous By Keith Fraser Published Jan 30, 2017 2 minute read ...

Asbestos brake pads that can release deadly fibres during repairs will soon be banned in Ontario, if one member of the provincial parliament has her way. Guelph MPP Liz Sandals tabled a bill today ...

Asbestos, a known carcinogen, has been condemned by the World Health Organization and is banned in some 50 countries around the world. With this announcement, Canada is committing to its own ...

In order to eliminate the burden of disease and death that is caused worldwide by exposure to asbestos, the Collegium Ramazzini calls for an immediate ban on all mining and use of asbestos. To be ...

Asbestos registry now law in Saskatchewan By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 8, 2013 8:41 am Updated February 19, 2014 9:30 am ...

Asbestos was used in building materials until it was discovered that inhalation of fibres could cause cancers.