Wind farm developer Goldwind Australia has claimed asbestos discovered in a wind turbine component posed a “very low” risk to ...

It may seem ridiculous to consider that asbestos was used in brake pads throughout much of the 20th century, and on a fairly widespread basis until the 1980s, when automakers and parts manufacturers ...

A Chinese-backed wind turbine company has claimed its inclusion of asbestos-riddled parts poses a "low threat" to workers after testing, as workplace regulators' investigations continue.

The discovery of asbestos in turbines at a Chinese-built wind farm in Tasmania has sparked a national regulatory response ...

Asbestos brake pads that can release deadly fibres during repairs will soon be banned in Ontario, if one member of the provincial parliament has her way. Guelph MPP Liz Sandals plans to table a bill ...

A renewable energy company says it has found asbestos in equipment at its sites across Australia, sparking an urgent safety ...

What are “organic” brake pads? A chain shop recommended them, as my car’s current metallic pads have been de-squeaked twice but are still squeaking badly. I said I wanted ceramic pads, but they said ...

I find it interesting that the people of Illinois must pay millions (even billions) to remove cancer-causing asbestos from our schools and public buildings, while at the same time asbestos brake ...

The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed a rule to finally ban asbestos, a carcinogen that is still used in some chlorine bleach, brake pads and other products and kills thousands of ...

ASBESTOS has been found in thousands of brake pads for popular Australian vehicles, with local buyers unaware they are being illegally sold counterfeit parts. THOUSANDS of brake pads containing deadly ...

Despite rising fears of asbestos-related illnesses, imports of products containing asbestos show little sign of slowing. According to Statistics Canada figures, imports of asbestos-related items rose ...