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Mesothelioma Day (PDF 1Mb) Action Mesothelioma Day 27th February, an event inaugurated by the British Lung Foundation and supporting organisations in 2006 to raise awareness of mesothelioma, a fatal cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, and to campaign for gov. research for treatment of mesothelioma and to prevent exposure to asbestos today. Public meeting in Manchester plus balloon release to raise funds for mesothelioma research. Event details attached and supporting literature. HSE are launching a campaign on asbestos on Action Mesothelioma Day and targetting plumbers, electricians and other maintenance workers in Manchester and Liverpool. We are urging trade unions to support the event in Manchester about asbestos and the fatal cancer mesothelioma and the campaign to prevent exposure to asbestos Grateful for distribution of literature and support. Tony Whitston Every week at least 3 plumbers die from mesothelioma Every week at least 6 electricians die from mesothelioma Every week at least 20 tradesmen die from mesothelioma Any building built/refurbished before the year 2000 could contain asbestos |