Every week around 20 tradesman die.....

Discussion in 'Just Talk' started by RedTapeDoc, Oct 10, 2014.

  1. RedTapeDoc

    RedTapeDoc New Member

    • Asbestos still kills around 5000 workers each year, this is more than the number of people killed on the road.
    • Around 20 tradesman die each week as a result of past exposure
    • However, asbestos is not just a problem of the past. It can be present today in any building built or refurbished before the year 2000.
    Why is asbestos dangerous?
     
  2. tom.plum

    tom.plum Screwfix Select

    yes my dad worked with asbestos and 40 years later died while driving while under the influence of drink, will his death de atributed to
    A. asbestos
    B. RTA
    C alcohol
    :confused:
     
  3. joinerjohn1

    joinerjohn1 Screwfix Select

    I see a lot of reports in our local rag about men dying from mesothelioma. Most of them here in Derby, worked all their lives at the loco works. I know it's a terrible way to die, fighting for every breath, but the average age of those chaps dying at present is somewhere around 80 - 90 yrs old.
    Biggest cause of death amongst men is heart disease. (almost 16% of all deaths amongst men). Asbestos related disease causes around 2% of deaths in men
    PS based on government statistics,(2012) there are around 48 men dying each week from asbestos related illnesses. Future predictions reckon this figure will drop because of asbestos awareness and the fact it has limited use in industry/construction now.
     
  4. Semih Kandiyoti

    Semih Kandiyoti New Member

    Asbestos can be really dangerous ( and this should not be avoided). Please take care with the help of these following tips.
    • Avoid working with asbestos wherever possible. If you're not sure whether asbestos is present, don't start work. Your boss or the customer should tell you whether or not asbestos is present.
    • Don't work if the asbestos material present is a sprayed coating, board, or lagging on pipes and boilers. Only a licensed contractor should work on these. You can't work with some kinds of asbestos as they're too dangerous.
    • Where asbestos is present, you can only continue to work if you’ve had asbestos training and you're using the right equipment.
    • To minimise asbestos dust, use hand tools instead of power tools, and keep materials damp but not wet. Clean up as you go, using a special (class H) vacuum cleaner (not a brush). Double-bag asbestos waste and label the bags properly.
    • When working with asbestos, always wear a proper mask. Ordinary dust masks are not effective.
     

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice