Mesothelioma Awareness Day

Written By Leila Gribben

26th September is Mesothelioma Awareness Day.  Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that occurs in the lining of the lungs and is exclusively related to asbestos exposure.  It can take 20-30 years after asbestos exposure for symptoms to appear.  By the time of diagnosis it is almost always fatal.

Symptoms can include:

  • shortness of breath

  • persistent cough

  • wheezing

  • extreme tiredness (fatigue)

  • pain in the chest or shoulder

There are approximately 2,700 new cases of mesothelioma in the UK, in males this is the 18th most common type of cancer.

94% of mesothelioma cases in the UK are preventable and are caused by workplace exposure.

If there is the potential for asbestos exposure during the course of your activities then Asbestos Awareness training is essential to ensure you and your employees know where asbestos containing materials are likely to be found and what to do in an emergency.

Contact us at hello@safety360.uk to purchase the e-learning course at a discounted price or to discuss asbestos arrangements further.

Leila Gribben
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