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Contaminated children’s play sand sold in Australia can release toxic airborne asbestos, research finds
By Catie McLeod Consumer affairs reporter

Exclusive: New study contradicts statements that play products removed from shelves because of asbestos concerns were ‘low risk’

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/09/contaminated-childrens-play-sand-sold-in-australia-can-release-toxic-airborne-asbestos-research-finds

#Consumeraffairs #Australianews #Health #Asbestos #Children #TheGuardian #CatieMcLeodConsumeraffairsreporter

Australian and NZ safety assurances about asbestos in play sand were based on supplier’s own assessment https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/20/play-sand-asbestos-safety-assurances-australia-nz-based-on-supplier-assessment #AustralianCompetitionAndConsumerCommissionAccc #Health #Asbestos #ConsumerAffairs #Children #AustraliaNews #NewZealand #Toys

Australian and NZ safety assurances about asbestos in play sand were based on supplier’s own assessment https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/20/play-sand-asbestos-safety-assurances-australia-nz-based-on-supplier-assessment #AustralianCompetitionAndConsumerCommissionAccc #Health #Asbestos #ConsumerAffairs #Children #AustraliaNews #NewZealand #Toys

Australian and NZ safety assurances about asbestos in play sand were based on supplier’s own assessment
By Catie McLeod Consumer affairs reporter

ACCC updates some recall notices to say products ‘may cause risk to health’, contrary to previous claims

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/20/play-sand-asbestos-safety-assurances-australia-nz-based-on-supplier-assessment

#AustralianCompetitionandConsumerCommissionACCC #Health #Asbestos #Consumeraffairs #Children #Australianews #NewZealand #Toys #TheGuardian #CatieMcLeodConsumeraffairsreporter

Australian and NZ safety assurances about asbestos in play sand were based on supplier’s own assessment
By Catie McLeod Consumer affairs reporter

ACCC updates some recall notices to say products ‘may cause risk to health’, contrary to previous claims

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/20/play-sand-asbestos-safety-assurances-australia-nz-based-on-supplier-assessment

#AustralianCompetitionandConsumerCommissionACCC #Health #Asbestos #Consumeraffairs #Children #Australianews #NewZealand #Toys #TheGuardian #CatieMcLeodConsumeraffairsreporter

Welcome ‘home’

Once, perhaps, a place of family warmth, security, refuge, arguments, problems, hopes and disappointments – of life itself.

Today, it is nothing more than a health hazard due to the presence of asbestos.

A testament to our greed in the search for profitable building materials – when for millennia we managed perfectly well with natural materials.

July 2025, Densole/Kent

#home #Densole #Kent #hazard #asbestos #BuildingMaterials #house #England #SilentSunday #architecture

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/18/london-underground-passengers-should-know-about-toxic-dust-risks-whistleblower-says. Ride on the #Tube - breathe in that lovely, #toxic #asbestos #dust!

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/18/london-underground-passengers-should-know-about-toxic-dust-risks-whistleblower-says. Ride on the #Tube - breathe in that lovely, #toxic #asbestos #dust!

What I have suspected for decades - #asbestos and the #London Underground.

And this one whistleblower case shows exactly how they’ve been shutting down any investigation into it for decades:

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/18/london-underground-passengers-should-know-about-toxic-dust-risks-whistleblower-says

What I have suspected for decades - #asbestos and the #London Underground.

And this one whistleblower case shows exactly how they’ve been shutting down any investigation into it for decades:

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/18/london-underground-passengers-should-know-about-toxic-dust-risks-whistleblower-says

London Underground users should know about toxic dust risk, whistleblower says
By Matthew Weaver

Former tube network cleaner says tribunal vindicated his health concerns, including about asbestos, that could affect public

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/18/london-underground-passengers-should-know-about-toxic-dust-risks-whistleblower-says

#LondonUnderground #London #Industrialpolicy #Transport #Health #Asbestos #Waste #Environment #Society #UKnews #TheGuardian #MatthewWeaver

London Underground users should know about toxic dust risk, whistleblower says
By Matthew Weaver

Former tube network cleaner says tribunal vindicated his health concerns, including about asbestos, that could affect public

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/18/london-underground-passengers-should-know-about-toxic-dust-risks-whistleblower-says

#LondonUnderground #London #Industrialpolicy #Transport #Health #Asbestos #Waste #Environment #Society #UKnews #TheGuardian #MatthewWeaver

London Underground users should know about toxic dust risk, whistleblower says https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/18/london-underground-passengers-should-know-about-toxic-dust-risks-whistleblower-says #LondonUnderground #London #IndustrialPolicy #Transport #Health #Asbestos #Waste #Environment #Society #UkNews

London Underground users should know about toxic dust risk, whistleblower says https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/18/london-underground-passengers-should-know-about-toxic-dust-risks-whistleblower-says #LondonUnderground #London #IndustrialPolicy #Transport #Health #Asbestos #Waste #Environment #Society #UkNews

London Underground users should know about toxic dust risk, whistleblower says https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/18/london-underground-passengers-should-know-about-toxic-dust-risks-whistleblower-says #LondonUnderground #London #IndustrialPolicy #Transport #Health #Asbestos #Waste #Environment #Society #UkNews

London Underground users should know about toxic dust risk, whistleblower says https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/18/london-underground-passengers-should-know-about-toxic-dust-risks-whistleblower-says #LondonUnderground #London #IndustrialPolicy #Transport #Health #Asbestos #Waste #Environment #Society #UkNews

London Underground users should know about toxic dust risk, whistleblower says https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/18/london-underground-passengers-should-know-about-toxic-dust-risks-whistleblower-says #LondonUnderground #London #IndustrialPolicy #Transport #Health #Asbestos #Waste #Environment #Society #UkNews

My old workplace...
https://region.com.au/building-closure-extended-amid-more-asbestos-concerns/981085/
#Asbestos #Canberra

My old workplace...
https://region.com.au/building-closure-extended-amid-more-asbestos-concerns/981085/
#Asbestos #Canberra

Contaminated children’s play sand sold in Australia can release toxic airborne asbestos, research finds
By Catie McLeod Consumer affairs reporter

<strong>Exclusive:</strong> New study contradicts statements that play products removed from shelves because of asbestos concerns were ‘low risk’

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/09/contaminated-childrens-play-sand-sold-in-australia-can-release-toxic-airborne-asbestos-research-finds

#Consumeraffairs #Australianews #Health #Asbestos #CatieMcLeodConsumeraffairsreporter

Contaminated children’s play sand sold in Australia can release toxic airborne asbestos, research finds https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/09/contaminated-childrens-play-sand-sold-in-australia-can-release-toxic-airborne-asbestos-research-finds #ConsumerAffairs #AustraliaNews #Health #Asbestos

Contaminated children’s play sand sold in Australia can release toxic airborne asbestos, research finds https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/09/contaminated-childrens-play-sand-sold-in-australia-can-release-toxic-airborne-asbestos-research-finds #ConsumerAffairs #AustraliaNews #Health #Asbestos

Woman's cancer death 'linked to years of washing husband's clothes'

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/womans-cancer-death-linked-years-37391837

Hi @ljs
#asbestos was a praised, almost magic material. Initially. Its early critics may have experienced what you did.

P.S.: and as usual, evidence will be plenty, once the damage is done.

Hi @ljs
#asbestos was a praised, almost magic material. Initially. Its early critics may have experienced what you did.

P.S.: and as usual, evidence will be plenty, once the damage is done.

I have a water heater in the ceiling.
I need the space for a new thing.
Options are;
demolish part of house to get the tank out intact,
or
demolish the tank to get it out in pieces.

Now, I'm good with either, but the goal of "intact" seems moot to me since this heater has been in service for 43 years. But? Well I hate intentionally breaking things ....

Possible problem. The insulation. This plate says it was made in South Australia in 1983. I HOPE that date is past the last use of asbestos, but .... I don't KNOW that it is. Anyone know how to find out?

#australia #asbestos #DIYcanKill

I have a water heater in the ceiling.
I need the space for a new thing.
Options are;
demolish part of house to get the tank out intact,
or
demolish the tank to get it out in pieces.

Now, I'm good with either, but the goal of "intact" seems moot to me since this heater has been in service for 43 years. But? Well I hate intentionally breaking things ....

Possible problem. The insulation. This plate says it was made in South Australia in 1983. I HOPE that date is past the last use of asbestos, but .... I don't KNOW that it is. Anyone know how to find out?

#australia #asbestos #DIYcanKill

NewCivilEngineer:
"
EDF and Trillium Flow Services UK ‘failed to manage asbestos risks’ at nuclear power plant
"
".. ONR has served EDF and Trillium Flow Services UK with two improvement notices each for “asbestos related shortfalls” at Torness nuclear power plant .."

https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/edf-and-trillium-flow-services-uk-failed-to-manage-asbestos-risks-at-nuclear-power-plant-23-06-2026/

23.6.2026

#AGR #AKW #Arbeitsschutz #Asbest #Asbestos #Atomkraft #Atomkraftwerk #Dunbar #EDF #GreatBritain #Kernenergie #ONR #Schottland #Scotland #Torness #TrilliumFlowServices #UK #WorkplaceSafety

NewCivilEngineer:
"
EDF and Trillium Flow Services UK ‘failed to manage asbestos risks’ at nuclear power plant
"
".. ONR has served EDF and Trillium Flow Services UK with two improvement notices each for “asbestos related shortfalls” at Torness nuclear power plant .."

https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/edf-and-trillium-flow-services-uk-failed-to-manage-asbestos-risks-at-nuclear-power-plant-23-06-2026/

23.6.2026

#AGR #AKW #Arbeitsschutz #Asbest #Asbestos #Atomkraft #Atomkraftwerk #Dunbar #EDF #GreatBritain #Kernenergie #ONR #Schottland #Scotland #Torness #TrilliumFlowServices #UK #WorkplaceSafety

NewCivilEngineer:
"
EDF and Trillium Flow Services UK ‘failed to manage asbestos risks’ at nuclear power plant
"
".. ONR has served EDF and Trillium Flow Services UK with two improvement notices each for “asbestos related shortfalls” at Torness nuclear power plant .."

https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/edf-and-trillium-flow-services-uk-failed-to-manage-asbestos-risks-at-nuclear-power-plant-23-06-2026/

23.6.2026

#AGR #AKW #Arbeitsschutz #Asbest #Asbestos #Atomkraft #Atomkraftwerk #Dunbar #EDF #GreatBritain #Kernenergie #ONR #Schottland #Scotland #Torness #TrilliumFlowServices #UK #WorkplaceSafety

NewCivilEngineer:
"
EDF and Trillium Flow Services UK ‘failed to manage asbestos risks’ at nuclear power plant
"
".. ONR has served EDF and Trillium Flow Services UK with two improvement notices each for “asbestos related shortfalls” at Torness nuclear power plant .."

https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/edf-and-trillium-flow-services-uk-failed-to-manage-asbestos-risks-at-nuclear-power-plant-23-06-2026/

23.6.2026

#AGR #AKW #Arbeitsschutz #Asbest #Asbestos #Atomkraft #Atomkraftwerk #Dunbar #EDF #GreatBritain #Kernenergie #ONR #Schottland #Scotland #Torness #TrilliumFlowServices #UK #WorkplaceSafety

NewCivilEngineer:
"
EDF and Trillium Flow Services UK ‘failed to manage asbestos risks’ at nuclear power plant
"
".. ONR has served EDF and Trillium Flow Services UK with two improvement notices each for “asbestos related shortfalls” at Torness nuclear power plant .."

https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/edf-and-trillium-flow-services-uk-failed-to-manage-asbestos-risks-at-nuclear-power-plant-23-06-2026/

23.6.2026

#AGR #AKW #Arbeitsschutz #Asbest #Asbestos #Atomkraft #Atomkraftwerk #Dunbar #EDF #GreatBritain #Kernenergie #ONR #Schottland #Scotland #Torness #TrilliumFlowServices #UK #WorkplaceSafety

Over the weekend, The Sunday Times published a story about #Asbestos in #WindTurbines which has generated considerable heat online. This is not a new issue: it first surfaced in Australia in late 2025, where multiple wind farms confirmed chrysotile in brake pads from Chinese manufacturer 3S Industry, and has been actively investigated ever since. The UK discovery almost certainly results from that ongoing global audit. The story is new; the problem, and the industry response, are not. 1/8

Over the weekend, The Sunday Times published a story about #Asbestos in #WindTurbines which has generated considerable heat online. This is not a new issue: it first surfaced in Australia in late 2025, where multiple wind farms confirmed chrysotile in brake pads from Chinese manufacturer 3S Industry, and has been actively investigated ever since. The UK discovery almost certainly results from that ongoing global audit. The story is new; the problem, and the industry response, are not. 1/8

More than half back cigarette-style warnings on ham and bacon

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/more-half-back-cigarette-style-37293715

https://www.europesays.com/videos/36309/ Man jailed for life after he stabbed student to death in Southampton | ITV News Meridian (West) #asbestos #Brighton #court #DIGWA #itv #ITVMeridian #ItvNews #ITVNewsInFull #Southampton #stabbing #stonemason #ToxicDust #WEMBLEY

https://www.europesays.com/videos/36184/ Calls for better protection for people exposed to dangerous dust | ITV News Meridian (Thames Valley) #asbestos #Bracknell #hospital #Hungerford #itv #ITVMeridian #ItvNews #ITVNewsInFull #Quartz #Silica #ThamesValley #Winchester

@joachim #Asbestos is already in the ceilings and floors. There’s no taking it out. 🤷🏻‍♂️

#Resist #AIslop.

@joachim #Asbestos is already in the ceilings and floors. There’s no taking it out. 🤷🏻‍♂️

#Resist #AIslop.

Which type of cancer is linked to asbestos exposure?
A) Prostate cancer
B) Pancreatic cancer
C) Mesothelioma
D) Melanoma
#cancertypes #asbestos #oncology #carcinogenic ... Continue to: https://www.facebook.com/1130092409221646/posts/1340119124885639

AI is the asbestos of today, it is used in so many places and it will take decades before it is all cleaned up again and that will have to be done with the utmost precision.

#AI #Asbestos ##AISlop

AI is the asbestos of today, it is used in so many places and it will take decades before it is all cleaned up again and that will have to be done with the utmost precision.

#AI #Asbestos #AISlop

“Archaeological studies have found evidence of #asbestos being used as far back as the #StoneAge to strengthen ceramic pots, but large-scale mining began at the end of the 19th century when manufacturers and builders began using asbestos for its desirable physical properties.”

#history
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asbestos

“Archaeological studies have found evidence of #asbestos being used as far back as the #StoneAge to strengthen ceramic pots, but large-scale mining began at the end of the 19th century when manufacturers and builders began using asbestos for its desirable physical properties.”

#history
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asbestos

Hungarian roads may be contaminated with asbestos.

Measurements have shown that more than 300 sites in western Hungary have been covered with aggregates containing asbestos.

They may have been exposed to contamination when stones were transported there from Austrian mines.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20260515-hungarian-roads-may-be-contaminated-with-asbestos?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

#Hungary #Asbestos #Pollution #Mining #PublicHealth #Austria

Hungarian roads may be contaminated with asbestos.

Measurements have shown that more than 300 sites in western Hungary have been covered with aggregates containing asbestos.

They may have been exposed to contamination when stones were transported there from Austrian mines.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20260515-hungarian-roads-may-be-contaminated-with-asbestos?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

#Hungary #Asbestos #Pollution #Mining #PublicHealth #Austria

Hundreds of Hungarian roads may be contaminated with asbestos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMmFXVjt5Rg #Hungary #Asbestos

Hundreds of Hungarian roads may be contaminated with asbestos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMmFXVjt5Rg #Hungary #Asbestos

https://www.europesays.com/videos/26772/ Closures and testing over concerns school play sand could to contain asbestos | ITV News Tyne Tees #asbestos #dentist #EnergyCosts #Hartlepool #IranWar #iraq #itv #ItvNews #ITVNewsInFull #KeirStarmer #LabourParty #NorthTyneside #ProductRecall #Redcar #SchoolClosures #SolarPanels #teesside

RE: https://mastodon.social/@NoveltyBot/116556777340743157

From the text of the ad:

"it is tasteless,"

Yep, they got that right, tasteless indeed. :derpface:

#asbestos #pipe #tasteless