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Risks 59 - 22 June 2002

This week's issue contains: five million lose workplace health cover; second-hand smoke “causes cancer”; union asbestos court victory - ruling in full; asbestos claims to cost firms £3.5bn; end violence to traffic wardens says union; TGWU safety warning on draft EU ports law; TGWU urges “no retreat” on drivers' hours; overworked teachers “coming home to roost”, says ATL; employers short-sighted on VDU vision risks; insurance pressures influence safety; footballer describes team-mate's death; Ryanair denies pilots “exhausted”; UK flight controllers warn of “overload”; sharp increase in NHS violence; national Simon Jones Campaign film tour; Australia: Minister picks up manslaughter baton; Europe: work stresses and accidents under scrutiny; South Africa: legacy of putting profit above safety; USA: sleep-deprived women face greater heart risk and workplace smoking bans work; HSE asbestos campaign; feeling the heat? GMB's seasonal advice; annual reports omit safety; new TUC safety rep courses in Midlands and Scotland
21.6.2002

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