Special Reports
The Asbestos Dilemma: I. Assessment of risk
The Asbestos Dilemma: II. The ban
Alarm rising in Denmark over plastic piping
Environment Daily 1395,
28/02/03
Special Report: Asbestos Ban in France
Ban Asbestos Zealotry
Controlled-use or ban? This section evaluates some of the principle reasons why a ban of chrysotile asbestos does not make sense.
Special Report: Asbestos-Cement Pipe
Chrysotile Asbestos-Cement (a/c) pipe has been used in water distribution systems around the world for more than 70 years. More than 2.5 million kilometres of a/c pipe are in use world wide. As this Special Report demonstrates, a/c pipe is cost effective, energy efficient, durable and safe.
Understanding Mesothelioma
This Special Report takes a look at some of the key studies conducted over the last 30 years and reviews the evidence relating to the nature of mesothelioma risks, their association with exposure to the different asbestos fibres, as well as findings that a significant percentage of cases appear to be unrelated to asbestos exposure.
The International Chrysotile Monitor
Our hope is that this new publication will evolve into an important forum for information exchange for the International Asbestos Industry. It includes feature articles by industry leaders, information on new product applications, innovative dust control and industrial hygiene practices and a host of other topics of interest to the international chrysotile industries.