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Risks 142 - 7 February 2004

This weeks Risks contains - Union news: UNISON prepares for Workers' Memorial Day 2004 * UCATT issues asbestos epidemic warning * GMB warns of asbestos “ticking time bomb” * Euro union boss urges UK to avoid hours court action * Long hours culture takes its toll on UK drivers Other news: Official safety alert over rail job cuts * Booze fuels attacks on staff * BNFL fined over dive accident * Environment Agency fined after worker drowns * Bad deal for minorities and disabled in the NHS International news: Australia: Log truckers working 100 hour weeks * Canada: Horror stories of x-ray techs * Europe: Chemicals crackdown will save thousands of lives * Global: Tech firms promise action on exploitation * South Africa: Unions slam Anglo-Gold over miners' deaths * USA: “Bankrupt” asbestos firms flourish in US * USA: Couple awarded $6 million in asbestos case Resources: European Working Conditions Observatory* New resources for RSI Day, 29 February 2004 Events and courses: * Work your proper hours day, 27 February 2004 * TUC courses for safety reps
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