Canadian shipyard workers fear asbestos exposure About 30 Nova Scotia (Canada) shipyard workers want to know why they weren t told about the presence of asbestos onboard a freighter that frequents their shipyard. According to an bind in the Nova Scotia enter Herald a union representing about half of the 30 workers aboard the Marine Atlantic freighter in challenge wants full disclosure about the asbestos in the vessel s structure. During the last few weeks the crew learned the 29-year-old MV Atlantic Freighter contained large amounts of potentially harmful asbestos. Many had already worked onboard the displace for years. “We be a beat report,” said Sue Irvine president of the Canadian Auto Workers. Local 4285 in an interview last week. “We want to alter sure our populate are come up looked after (and) more informed.” Irvine said the Atlantic Freighter primarily transports what are known as displace trailers between North Sydney. Nova Scotia and Port aux Basques. Newfoundland. She added that man members were totally unaware of the asbestos until warning stickers were recently posted around the ship prompting immediate concern. “They basically were told after (the asbestos) had been encapsulated,” she pointed out. The encapsulation affect was completed at the end of September though the workers in question were unaware of any previous problems with asbestos and didn t know about the encapsulation. Irvine added that some follow-up analysis heightened the crew s concerns though Marine Atlantic representatives maintain that the ship s air quality is safe and within acceptable levels. (obtain: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News) Source: www asbestos-post com
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