The collection of this week new stories provides contrasting ways government and industry can manage the asbestos problems. They can hide asbestos problems, or ignore the problem and hope that no one ever finds out. Then, if they are discovered, they can try to deny any wrongdoing. We call it "hurt".
Government and industry can also choose to recognize asbestos problems. They can warn people. They can protect people. They can help if they are made sick. We call this "do right".
Let's jump into our first category:
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The Libby Trial
Robert Locke, a former Grace employee, came clean about his involvement in the tragedy Libby. He revealed that he had warned the company of the dangers of asbestos in the vermiculite mine in 1976:
"It was time to get up and do the right thing ..."
M .. Locke during the cons-examination by counsel for Grace, explained why he was now testifying against his former employer.
Ash Grove Cement Corp. PAID protects its workers. Our hats go to Ash Grove, who not only warned employees of potential dangers but chose to keep them at home with pay, rather than potentially exposed to asbestos.
The steps EPA and supervises cleaning in Ambler, Pennsylvania. Ambler was home to several manufacturers of insulation, hoses and brake.
Simmons Hanly Conroy Supports disease awareness Asbestos Conference of the Organization
West Virginia judges protect the rights of railway workers. Supreme Court considers that the railway can not keep former employees to release "total and absolute", since the symptoms of asbestos can take 40 years to manifest.
Dancers perform in Southern California to honor sick father of a friend. Friends Bendix Isabella, daughter of Ken Bendix, a mesothelioma victim, raised more than $ 3,000 to donate to cure mesothelioma.
